Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Sexual Orientation
Year(s): 2017-2019
| Kern County | Percent | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Reason for Absence | Gay / Lesbian / Bisexual | Straight | Not Sure |
| Didn’t Miss Any School | 29.5% | 39.0% | 37.3% |
| Illness (including respiratory and dental problems) | 18.2% | 24.6% | 17.3% |
| Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Didn’t Get Enough Sleep | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Didn’t Feel Safe at School | 1.0% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Had to Work | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend | 1.0% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Was Bored with or Uninterested in School | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Was Suspended | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Other Reason | 8.4% | 10.5% | 11.2% |
| Two or More Reasons | 37.8% | 21.1% | 27.5% |