Positive health practices of urban minority adolescents.

What influences the health practices of adolescents? This study attempted to answer this question by examining factors related to health practices of urban minority adolescents. The convenience sample consisted of 65 minority adolescents who resided in an urban area. Positive correlations were found between social support and positive health practices and hope and positive health practices. However, no significant relationship was found between self-esteem and positive health practices. School nurses work closely with adolescents and are in the position to initiate and promote programs that will influence the health behaviors of minority adolescents. Suggestions are provided that will assist school nurses to meet their goal of promoting positive health practices among adolescents.