Reach for Health Longitudinal Survey

Techniques used: Tracking and follow-up of hard-to-reach populations; longitudinal analytic techniques

Based on the success of HHD’s original Reach for Health study, a sample of approximately 1500 participants recruited from middle schools have been followed into young adulthood. At different times over a decade they were asked about a range of health issues including violence, sexual behaviors, substance use, mental health, and suicide risk.

As young adults, they have provided a wealth of information on their accomplishments, relationships, child-rearing activities, health, and health risks, including domestic violence. Findings have been reported in multiple peer-reviewed publications.