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Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:56:57 +0100 Table of Contents http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5617874&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11006811%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5617874 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 06:56:18 +0100 5617874 Editorial Board http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5617873&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11006793%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5617873 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 06:56:18 +0100 5617873 Meningococcal Vaccine: A Position Statement of the Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5617872&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11006537%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Although rates of meningococcal disease have remained low in the United States since 2000, the severity of the disease, rapidity with which it strikes, and significant sequelae remain compelling reasons to employ all means possible to prevent it. Meningococcal disease has a bimodal peak distribution in the United States with its highest incidence rates in infants and adolescents aged 16 years and older. The 2005 recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention were intended to protect youth entering adolescence including individuals 16–21 years of age, the ages at which meningococcal disease rates peak for children and young adults. Administration of the quadrivalent (serogroups A, C, Y, and W-135) meningococca... Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5617872 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 06:56:16 +0100 5617872 The Authors reply http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5617871&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11006501%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes In their letter, Potterat et al raise the question of whether the high prevalence of HIV observed among young people in South Africa is the result of parenteral HIV exposure. Although we found that young people in South Africa did not report more sexual risk behaviors than their U.S. peers, current evidence suggests that the vast majority of infections in sub-Saharan Africa, including South Africa, are the result of sexual transmission . Several studies have documented that unclean needles contribute only a small proportion of new HIV infections in sub-Saharan Africa . Although measuring all exposures is important when trying to determine the etiology of infection, in a setting such as South Africa, the dominant modifiable risk factor for HIV is sexual behavior. Measuring sexual behavior w... Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5617871 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 06:56:15 +0100 5617871 A Tale Of Two Epidemics Within TWO Countries http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5617870&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11003399%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Pettifor et al's recent study concludes that “the remarkable prevalence of HIV in young people in South Africa cannot be ascribed to exceptional risk taking behavior” . This and the accompanying editorial argue that behavioral change campaigns have “failed,” and that more emphasis needs to be placed on biological interventions. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5617870 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 06:56:15 +0100 5617870 Sexual Behavior, HIV and South African Youth http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5617869&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11003338%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Pettifor et al. recently compared sexual behavior self-reports and HIV prevalence in nationally representative samples of young people in South Africa (SA) and the United States . They concluded that “young people in the US report riskier sexual behaviors than young people in SA, despite the much higher prevalence of HIV infection in SA. Factors above and beyond sexual behavior likely play a key role in ongoing transmission of HIV in South African youth, and thus should be urgently uncovered to develop maximally effective prevention strategies” (p. 237). We agree. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5617869 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 06:56:14 +0100 5617869 Four-Year Follow-up of the Immunogenicity and Safety of the HPV-16/18 AS04-Adjuvanted Vaccine When Administered to Adolescent Girls Aged 10–14 Years http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5617864&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X1100615X%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: In adolescent girls, the HPV-16/18 AS04-adjuvanted vaccine produces anti-HPV-16 and anti-HPV-18 antibody titers that are maintained for up to 4 years at higher levels than those in young women in whom vaccine efficacy against cervical lesions was demonstrated. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5617864 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 06:55:03 +0100 5617864 Age-Specific Human Papillomavirus Antibody and Deoxyribonucleic Acid Prevalence: A Global Review http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5617855&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11003545%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: Females within the HPV vaccine-eligible age-group (9–26 years) had a range of dual HPV-16 DNA and serology negativity from 81%–87%, whereas 90%–98% were HPV-16 DNA negative. Serology and DNA data are lacking worldwide for females younger than age 15 years, the prime target group for vaccination. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5617855 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 06:51:27 +0100 5617855 Cardiometabolic Risk Factors in American Children: What Can Be Learned From Current Trends? http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5617854&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11006264%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes See Related Article p. 132 (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5617854 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 06:51:16 +0100 5617854 Table of Contents http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5521363&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X1100632X%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5521363 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 18:43:29 +0100 5521363 Editorial Board http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5521362&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11006306%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5521362 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 18:43:29 +0100 5521362 Randomized Trial: Immunogenicity and Safety of Coadministered Human Papillomavirus-16/18 AS04-Adjuvanted Vaccine and Combined Hepatitis A and B Vaccine in Girls http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5521350&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11003533%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: Results support coadministration of HPV-16/18 vaccine with HAB vaccine in girls aged 9–15 years. The HPV-16/18 vaccine was immunogenic and generally well tolerated in 9-year-old girls. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5521350 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 18:43:29 +0100 5521350 The Complex Associations Between Neighborhoods and Adolescent Health http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5521346&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11006252%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes See Related Article p. 30 (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5521346 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 18:43:29 +0100 5521346 Refeeding Hospitalized Adolescents With Anorexia Nervosa: Is “Start Low, Advance Slow” Urban Legend or Evidence Based? http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5521345&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11003442%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes See Related Article p. 24 (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5521345 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 18:43:29 +0100 5521345 Trends in Youth Internet Victimization: Findings From Three Youth Internet Safety Surveys 2000–2010 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5617863&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11003387%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusion: Nine percent of youth reported an unwanted sexual solicitation in 2010. This continued the decline in unwanted sexual solicitations that occurred between 2000 (19%) and 2005 (13%), resulting in a total 50% decrease between 2000 and 2010. Twenty-three percent of youth reported an unwanted exposure to pornography, a decline from 34% in 2005, following an increase between 2000 and 2005 (25% to 34%). However, marking the only trend to show an increase over the past 5 years, 11% of youth reported an online harassment experience, which was an increase from 9% in 2005, and 6% in 2000. Some differences in these trends were noted for subgroups of youth across age, gender, and race. The trends in unwanted experiences online over the past decade identified by three Youth Internet Safety ... Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5617863 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5617863 Table of contents http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5428878&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11003648%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5428878 Sun, 20 Nov 2011 19:11:05 +0100 5428878 Editorial Board http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5428877&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11003624%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5428877 Sun, 20 Nov 2011 19:11:05 +0100 5428877 Adolescents' Risky Driving in Context http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5428867&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11003429%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes See Related Article p. 587 (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5428867 Sun, 20 Nov 2011 19:11:05 +0100 5428867 Bullying Perpetration and Subsequent Sexual Violence Perpetration Among Middle School Students http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5521353&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11002746%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: Given the overlap among bullying, homophobic teasing perpetration, and SV perpetration, future studies should address the link among these forms of aggression so that prevention programs can be enhanced to address gender-based bullying and sexual harassment. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5521353 Mon, 31 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5521353 Table of contents http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5332176&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11003211%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5332176 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 21:20:09 +0100 5332176 Editorial Board http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5332175&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11003193%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5332175 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 21:20:09 +0100 5332175 Electronic-Cigarette Smoking Experience Among Adolescents http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5332171&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11002734%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: In light of this fact, continuous attention needs to be paid on the marketing of e-cigarettes on Internet sites to prevent adolescents from being exposed to unsupported claims about e-cigarettes and to provide appropriate information on health effects. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5332171 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 21:20:09 +0100 5332171 Adolescents, Celebrity Worship, and Cosmetic Surgery http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5332158&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11003028%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes See Related Article p. 483 (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5332158 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 21:20:09 +0100 5332158 Clinical Preventive Services for Adolescents: Facing the Challenge of Proving “An Ounce of Prevention Is Worth a Pound of Cure” http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5332157&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11003090%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes See Related Article p. 476 (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5332157 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 21:20:09 +0100 5332157 Improving Our Understanding of the Prevention of Human Papillomavirus http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5332156&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11002862%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes With this issue of the Journal of Adolescent Health, we have enclosed a supplement edited by Dr. Anna-Barbara Moscicki and published by Preventive Medicine . During the past 5 years, our Journal has published 44 articles on the human papillomavirus (HPV) and the newly developed vaccines to prevent the infection and its complications. This Preventive Medicine supplement extends the Journal's efforts of our three previous supplements to provide the most up-to-date information on HPV, the consequences of being infected with HPV, and preventive strategies through immunization programs . The five supplement review articles provide our readers with an overview of the epidemiology and disease burden of HPV (Tota et al) , the role of HPV in head and neck cancers (D'Souza and Dempsey) , genital HPV... Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5332156 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 21:20:08 +0100 5332156 The Effectiveness of Mandatory-Random Student Drug Testing: A Cluster Randomized Trial http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5617862&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X1100293X%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: MRSDT shows promise in reducing illicit substance use among high school students. The impacts of this study were measured for a 1-year period and may not represent longer term effects. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5617862 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5617862 Table of Contents http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5247286&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11002904%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5247286 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 19:32:12 +0100 5247286 Editorial Board http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5247285&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11002886%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5247285 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 19:32:12 +0100 5247285 Synthetic Cannabinoid Use: A Case Series of Adolescents http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5247266&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11002771%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: Adolescent synthetic cannabinoid product users report significant psychoactive effects. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5247266 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 19:32:11 +0100 5247266 Forging Partnerships With Parents While Delivering Adolescent Confidential Health Services: A Clinical Paradox http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5247264&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11002801%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes See Related Article p. 428 (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5247264 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 19:32:11 +0100 5247264 The Efficacy and Safety of the Quadrivalent Human Papillomavirus 6/11/16/18 Vaccine Gardasil http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5332160&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11002382%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Abstract: Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection causes cervical cancer, a significant portion of anal, genital, and oropharyngeal cancers, genital warts, and recurrent respiratory papillomatosis. In June 2006, a quadrivalent HPV-6/11/16/18 vaccine (Gardasil/Silgard) was licensed in the United States, and subsequently in the European Union (September 2006). It has since been approved in 121 countries, with >74 million doses distributed globally as of March 2011. As the incidence of HPV infection peaks 5–10 years after the onset of sexual activity, preadolescents and adolescents represent an appropriate target group to implement HPV vaccination programs so as to achieve the maximal public health benefit. In this article, we provide an overview of the prophylactic efficacy of the vaccine in ... Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5332160 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5332160 Does the Direction of Effects in the Association Between Depressive Symptoms and Health-Risk Behaviors Differ by Behavior? A Longitudinal Study Across the High School Years http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5617857&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11001959%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusion: The results are important because they suggest that by targeting depressive symptoms during early adolescence, treatment programs may prevent increases in the frequency of these risk behaviors later in adolescence. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5617857 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5617857 A Prospective Examination of Weight Gain in Hospitalized Adolescents With Anorexia Nervosa on a Recommended Refeeding Protocol http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5521348&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11002321%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: Hospitalized adolescents with AN demonstrated initial weight loss and slow weight gain on a recommended refeeding protocol. Higher calorie diets instituted at admission predicted faster weight gain and shorter hospital stay. These findings support the development of more aggressive feeding strategies in adolescents hospitalized with AN. Further research is needed to identify caloric and supplementation regimens to maximize weight gain safely while avoiding refeeding syndrome. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5521348 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5521348 Table of contents http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5157017&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11002564%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5157017 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 10:55:21 +0100 5157017 Editorial Board http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5157016&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11002539%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5157016 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 10:55:21 +0100 5157016 Hearing Loss Among Low-SES Adolescent Girls http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5157014&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11002370%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Berg and Serpanos describe an increased incidence of high frequency hearing loss (HFHL), reported tinnitus, use of personal listening devices (PLDs), and hours of daily use in a large population of at-risk adolescent females of low socioeconomic status (SES). This is an interesting and relevant societal problem because of the high incidence and the expected impact of hearing loss in this population, and because of the frequent usage of PLDs. However, because of the absence of a control group, the authors compare their results with the existing literature. Therefore, to fully appreciate the presented results, we believe that some additional information should be provided. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5157014 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 10:55:20 +0100 5157014 The Wrong Place at the Wrong Time: Geographic Disparities in Young People's HIV Risk http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5156996&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11002394%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes See Related Article p. 236 (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5156996 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 10:55:11 +0100 5156996 Living Arrangements and External Causes of Deaths in Early Adulthood http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5617861&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11001972%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: Strong excess mortalities among those living alone, single parents, children of single and cohabiting parents, the nonemployed, the less educated, and the less earning highlight the importance of late adolescence and early adulthood as a critical period for emerging health inequalities. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5617861 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5617861 Trajectories of Alcohol and Cigarette Use Among Sexual Minority and Heterosexual Girls http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5521359&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11001741%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: Persistent rates of cigarette and heavy alcohol use among SMGs may increase their risk for a host of mental and physical health problems in adulthood. Clinicians should be prepared to discuss SMG health topics effectively and in private, and discuss prevention and intervention programs with girls at risk. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5521359 Wed, 27 Jul 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5521359 Table of contents http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5049184&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11002199%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5049184 Fri, 22 Jul 2011 01:16:30 +0100 5049184 Editorial Board http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5049183&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11002175%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5049183 Fri, 22 Jul 2011 01:16:30 +0100 5049183 The Author replies http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5049182&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11001996%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes I thank Dr Schikler for his response to the case study I presented in a recent issue of the Journal of Adolescent Health. Dr Schikler correctly states that metabolic myopathies need to be considered in an adolescent who presents with rhabdomyolysis (RM), particularly after an episode of fasting or excessive exercise, as was described in the case. This patient presented with significant hypokalemia, a known cause of RM in persons with disordered eating, but not typically observed in those with metabolic myopathy. If RM of the patient were to reoccur, particularly in the absence of other electrolyte disturbance, further workup, including muscle biopsy, would be indicated. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5049182 Fri, 22 Jul 2011 01:16:30 +0100 5049182 Disaster and Youth Violence: The Experience of School-Attending Youth in New Orleans http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5049177&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11002114%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: Results do not support significant population-level increases in violent behavior post-Katrina among school-attending youth in New Orleans. Factors that buffered New Orleans students from post-Katrina violence increases, such as population composition changes or increased supportive services, may explain these findings. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5049177 Fri, 22 Jul 2011 01:16:28 +0100 5049177 Health of Adolescents and Young Adults: Trends in Achieving the 21 Critical National Health Objectives by 2010 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5049162&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11001595%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusion: Although encouraging trends were seen in young people's health, the United States achieved only two CNHOs. Attention is needed to improve the health and reduce disparities among young people. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5049162 Fri, 22 Jul 2011 01:16:19 +0100 5049162 The Viability of Using Alternative Sites to Increase Rates of Adolescent Vaccination (or: “A Rising Tide Floats All Boats”) http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5049160&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11001984%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes See Related Article p. 133 (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5049160 Fri, 22 Jul 2011 01:16:19 +0100 5049160 Focusing on Populations to Improve the Health of Individual Adolescents and Young Adults http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5049159&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11002102%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes See Related Article p. 124 (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5049159 Fri, 22 Jul 2011 01:16:18 +0100 5049159 Positive Youth, Healthy Adults: Does Positive Well-being in Adolescence Predict Better Perceived Health and Fewer Risky Health Behaviors in Young Adulthood? http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5521354&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11001613%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusion: Few studies of adolescent health have examined positive psychological characteristics, tending to focus instead on the effect of negative mood states and cognitions on health. This study demonstrates that positive well-being during adolescence predicts better perceived general health and fewer risky health behaviors during young adulthood. Aligned with the goals of the positive youth development perspective, promoting and nurturing positive well-being during the transition from childhood to adolescence may present a promising way to improve long-term health. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5521354 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5521354 The Authors reply http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5157015&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11002369%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes To clarify, the residents of this facility come from families in which the parental educational attainment is at or below high school; some parents completed a high school equivalency examination. All of these residents come from households where unemployment is high and/or wages are below the poverty level to the extent that they are receiving public assistance, specifically housing subsidies and/or food stamps. To underscore the poverty level of this population, all residents were receiving Medicaid as their health insurance before admission to this facility. The fact that they were eligible for Medicaid before their admission clearly identifies the income level status of this population, sufficient for further interpretation. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5157015 Tue, 19 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5157015 Longitudinal Trajectories of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms and Binge Drinking Among Adolescent Girls: The Role of Sexual Victimization http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5521352&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11001960%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: SV was associated with immediate and long-lasting elevations in PTSD symptoms, but not with initial or lasting elevations in BD over time, suggesting that adolescent victims have yet to develop problematic patterns of alcohol use to cope with SV. However, SV was associated with acute increases in PTSD symptoms and BD, suggesting a need for BD interventions to reduce alcohol-related SV. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5521352 Tue, 19 Jul 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5521352 Trends in Body Mass Index in Adolescence and Young Adulthood in the United States: 1959–2002 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5428872&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11001522%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: BMI increased during the transition to adulthood and these increases have grown larger over time. Obesity prevention efforts should focus on this high-risk transition period, particularly among minority populations. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5428872 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5428872 Developmental Trajectories of Substance Use From Early Adolescence to Young Adulthood: Gender and Racial/Ethnic Differences http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5617859&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11001923%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: Findings from the current study suggest that the critical periods for intervention and prevention of substance use may differ across gender and race/ethnicity, and that future research needs to identify common and unique mechanisms underlying developmental patterns of different forms of substance use. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5617859 Mon, 11 Jul 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5617859 Depressive Symptoms and Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Obese Adolescents http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5521357&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11001947%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: Among obese adolescents, elevated depressive symptoms are associated with poorer objectively measured cardiorespiratory fitness. Future experimental tests should investigate whether cardiorespiratory fitness acts as a mediator of adolescent depressive symptoms' effect on obesity or obesity-related health comorbidities. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5521357 Mon, 11 Jul 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5521357 The Association of Body Mass Index and Externally Perceived Attractiveness Across Race/Ethnicity, Gender, and Time http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5521355&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11001728%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: Interviewers were more likely to rate those with higher BMIs as unattractive; this finding was similar across gender and racial/ethnic groups with few exceptions and was stable across time. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5521355 Mon, 11 Jul 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5521355 Dimensional Structure and Measurement Invariance of the Youth Self-Report Across Gender and Age http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5617858&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X1100190X%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: These results coincide with those found in the literature and are in support of the replicability, generalizability, and consistency of the eight-syndrome model of the YSR, as well as its measurement invariance across gender and age. Future studies should explore the measurement invariance of this model through multigroup comparisons across cultures. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5617858 Mon, 04 Jul 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5617858 Victimization Experiences of Adolescents in Malaysia http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5428876&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11001534%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusion: This study extends the analysis of multiple-type victimization to a Malaysian population. Although some personal, familial, and social factors correlate with those found in western nations, there are cross-cultural differences, especially with regard to the nature of sexual violence based on gender and the influence of family structure. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5428876 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5428876 Awareness and Knowledge of Human Papillomavirus in the Swedish Adult Population http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5617868&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11001753%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: HPV education campaigns should particularly target young men and those with low education. Educational messages should clarify the risk of HPV, and the causal relationship between HPV and condyloma, and other cancers. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5617868 Mon, 27 Jun 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5617868 Dieting and Unhealthy Weight Control Behaviors During Adolescence: Associations With 10-Year Changes in Body Mass Index http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5521356&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11001765%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: Findings clearly indicate that dieting and unhealthy weight control behaviors, as reported by adolescents, predict significant weight gain over time. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5521356 Mon, 27 Jun 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5521356 The Proportion of U.S. Parents Who Talk With Their Adolescent Children About Dating Abuse http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5049178&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11001649%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: Programs that equip parents to talk with children about DA are needed. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5049178 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5049178 Table of Contents http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4951940&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11001807%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4951940 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 18:35:11 +0100 4951940 Editorial Board http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4951939&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11001789%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4951939 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 18:35:11 +0100 4951939 Nondrinking Adolescents' Intentions to Drink as Adults: This Might Be an Indication of Following Rules http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4951938&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11001601%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Blanchette's experiences as a community organizer highlight that access, valuations, and expectancies contribute to the initiation of alcohol use among adolescents . We wholeheartedly agree that alcohol access, family rules , and expectancies and valuations , all can play an important role in youth alcohol use. We contend that these factors are relevant for adolescent nonusers as well because our study suggests that some nonusers have similar access, expectancies, and valuations as adolescent users (with a key difference being that these nonusers have an intention to drink in adulthood, whereas users have already initiated alcohol use) . Identifying these adolescents could be important for practitioners because research with both adolescent and adult populations has found a positive associ... Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4951938 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 18:35:11 +0100 4951938 Development of a Researcher Codebook for Use in Evaluating Social Networking Site Profiles http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4951920&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11001480%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusion: We hope that this article will provide detailed information about one systematic approach to codebook development so that other researchers may use this structure to develop and test their own codebooks for use in SNS research. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4951920 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 18:35:08 +0100 4951920 Parents: An Under-Realized Resource for Protecting Working Adolescents http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4951916&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11001637%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes By the time they are seniors in high school, only 20% of high school students report never having a paid job . Work provides teenagers with job skills and experiences to help them transition into adulthood; however, the work environment also has numerous injury and illness hazards . Adolescents and young adults (age: 15–24 years) have approximately twice the rate of nonfatal occupational injuries as older workers . The United States has set a goal of reducing the occupational injury incidence rate among adolescents aged 15–19 years by 10% by 2020, from the 2007 rate of 4.9 injuries per 100 full-time equivalent workers . (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4951916 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 18:35:08 +0100 4951916 Toward a New Agenda for Rehabilitation and Reintegration Processes for Child Soldiers http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4951915&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11001716%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes In the past decades, armed conflict has taken a deadly turn for civilians, in particular, women and children, who comprise an overwhelming proportion of casualties of war . Far from being incidental, the damage to children is part of a deliberate strategy of total war in which adversaries terrorize, dominate, or destroy civilians as a means of achieving control. Children are not caught in the cross fire; they are direct targets, and even the perpetrators of violence and atrocities . (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4951915 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 18:35:08 +0100 4951915 Perspectives of Adolescents With Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Do Matter http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4951914&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11001625%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes See pp. 7 & 15 (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4951914 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 18:35:08 +0100 4951914 Adolescent Obesity as a Risk Factor for High-Level Nicotine Addiction in Young Women http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5332166&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11001170%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: Obese, adolescent females are at increased risk for high-level nicotine addiction in young adulthood as compared with their nonobese peers. Grade point average partially mediates the association, and may represent a confluence of factors including increased absenteeism, social marginalization, biases, and lack of confidence in academic ability. Obese, adolescent females may require targeted interventions to address their risk of subsequent high-level nicotine addiction, especially if risk factors such as parental smoking and poor school performance are present. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5332166 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5332166 Homophily and Contagion as Explanations for Weight Similarities Among Adolescent Friends http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5247277&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11000577%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: Weight-based similarities among friends were largely explained by the marginalization of overweight adolescents by their peers, rather than by the “contagion” of excess weight among friends. These findings highlight the importance of adequately modeling friendship selection processes when estimating social influence effects on adiposity. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5247277 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5247277 Adolescents with Low Intelligence Are at Risk of Functional Somatic Symptoms: The TRAILS Study http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5428875&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11001558%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: Low intelligence is associated with a higher predisposition for FSS in adolescents, especially in those adolescents perceiving high parental expectations. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5428875 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5428875 Finding Shelter: Two-Year Housing Trajectories Among Homeless Youth http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5428874&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11001546%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Abstract: Purpose: The aim of this study was to (1) identify trajectories of homeless youth remaining sheltered or returning to shelter over a period of 2 years, and (2) to identify predictors of these trajectories.Method: A sample of 426 individuals aged 14–24 years receiving services at homeless youth serving agencies completed six assessments over 2 years. Latent class growth analysis was applied to the reports of whether youth had been inconsistently sheltered (i.e., living on the street or in a squat, abandoned building, or automobile) or consistently sheltered (i.e., not living in any of those settings) during the past 3 months.Results: Three trajectories of homeless youth remaining sheltered or returning to shelter were identified: consistently sheltered (approximately 41% of the ... Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5428874 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5428874 An Eleven Site National Quality Improvement Evaluation of Adolescent Medicine-Based Eating Disorder Programs: Predictors of Weight Outcomes at One Year and Risk Adjustment Analyses http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5428871&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X1100156X%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusion: A total of 11 ED programs successfully compared quality improvement data. Shorter duration of illness before intake and higher % MBW predicted improved weight outcomes at 1 year. After adjusting for risk factors, program outcomes did not differ significantly. All adolescent medicine-based ED programs were effective in assisting patients to gain weight. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5428871 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5428871 A Pilot Study of Motivational Interviewing Targeting Weight-Related Behaviors in Overweight or Obese African American Adolescents http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5617867&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11001510%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusion: Brief clinic-based MI interventions merit further study in this population. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5617867 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5617867 Limited Awareness of Vaccines Recommended for Adolescents and Other Results from Two National Consumer Health Surveys in the United States http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5617866&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11001509%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: Many parents and adolescents surveyed were not aware of all vaccine recommendations for adolescents and did not support adolescents receiving vaccinations independent of parental knowledge and/or consent. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5617866 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5617866 Short-Term Sexual Health Effects of Relationships with Significantly Older Females on Adolescent Boys http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5617865&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11001479%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusion: In general, entering into an age discordant relationship as a younger partner is associated with some adverse sexual health effects for adolescent boys. Thus, some outcomes that were demonstrated in previous research to be problematic for adolescent girls dating significantly older males are similarly problematic for adolescent boys dating older females. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5617865 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5617865 Trends and Clustering of Cardiometabolic Risk Factors in American Adolescents From 1999 to 2008 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5617856&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11001492%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusion: Because clustering of cardiometabolic risk factors is predictive of adult health status, early lifestyle intervention in adolescence may help slow down the progress and delay or prevent the onset of cardiovascular diseases in adulthood. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5617856 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5617856 Targeted Smoking Cessation Messages for Adolescents http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5521351&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11001467%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusion: Little is known about how to construct effective smoking cessation messages tailored specifically for adolescent smokers. The study findings provide insight into adolescents' preferences for message content and presentation. Although considered less novel, providing loss-framed information may be most influential among adolescents. These findings have important implications for developing effective adolescent-targeted smoking cessation messages. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5521351 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5521351 Underdetection of Psychiatric Disorders During Prenatal Care: A Survey of Adolescents in Sao Paulo, Brazil http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5521358&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11001157%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusion: Mental health is not yet recognized as an integral component of practice in prenatal care. Given the potential effect of antenatal psychiatric morbidity on maternal and child outcomes, especially among adolescents, practice needs to be changed and prenatal care professionals trained in the recognition and basic treatment of common mental disorders. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5521358 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5521358 Protective and Risk Factors Associated with Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health in the English-speaking Caribbean: A Literature Review http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5521347&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11000917%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusion: A research agenda that incorporates a multisystem approach and advocates for the inclusion of socially marginalized youth is needed to fully understand and adequately address ASRH in the Caribbean. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5521347 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5521347 HIV Prevention in Young People in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5428869&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11000565%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: HIV prevention among youth is a top priority in SSA. The most promising interventions should be scaled-up now, with careful evaluation, while exploring supplementary interventions to impact HIV incidence. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5428869 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5428869 The Epidemiology of HIV Among Young People in Sub-Saharan Africa: Know Your Local Epidemic and Its Implications for Prevention http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5428868&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11000966%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: Given the epidemiology, one-size-fits-all HIV prevention programs are usually inappropriate at regional and national levels. Consideration of local context and risk associated with life transitions, such as leaving school or getting married, is imperative to successful programming for young people. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5428868 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5428868 Metabolic Myopathy a Cause of Rhabdomyolysis in Adolescents http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5049181&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11001911%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes I have just read Dr Sondike's well-written report, “Rhabdomyolysis in an Adolescent With Non-purging Bulimia Nervosa” . I would suggest that he might have added metabolic myopathy to the differential diagnosis for causes of rhabdomyolysis in the adolescent population, particularly exertional rhabdomyolysis. It is not uncommon, especially among teenagers in under hydrated states with myoadenylate deaminase deficiency, McArdle disease, or defects in fatty acid metabolism (e.g., carnitine palmitoyltransferase II deficiency), for exertional rhabdomyolysis to present in a similar manner as in Dr Sondike's patient. Unless these were looked for after the patient recovered, she might be at risk for further episodes with vigorous exercise, regardless of whether she is bulimic. (Source: Journal... Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5049181 Wed, 08 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5049181 Objectified Body Consciousness and Mental Health in Female Adolescents: Cross-Cultural Evidence From Georgian and Swiss National Samples http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5049164&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X10005215%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusion: Despite mean level differences, findings support a latent OBC construct in both cultures, perhaps slightly more so among Swiss youth. The links between OBC and mental health indicators were also invariant across the two cultures, providing greater support for a global or universal (vs. “cultured”) framework of adolescent development related to the constructs and relationships studied. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5049164 Wed, 08 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5049164 Parents' Acceptance of Adolescent Immunizations Outside of the Traditional Medical Home http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5049163&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11001303%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: Most parents assessed a doctors' office as the best setting for adolescent vaccination. However, vaccination in certain settings outside of the medical home seems to be acceptable to many parents. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5049163 Wed, 08 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5049163 The Effect of Passengers and Risk-Taking Friends on Risky Driving and Crashes/Near Crashes Among Novice Teenagers http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5428870&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11000760%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: The low rate of risky driving in the presence of adult passengers suggests that teens can drive in a less risky manner. The higher rate of risky driving among those with risky friends suggests that risky driving may be socially influenced. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5428870 Wed, 08 Jun 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5428870 A Test of the Theory of Planned Behavior to Explain Physical Activity in a Large Population Sample of Adolescents From Alberta, Canada http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5332172&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11000930%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: TPB is useful for understanding PA in this population. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5332172 Wed, 08 Jun 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5332172 Reproductive Health Screening Disparities and Sexual Orientation in a Cohort Study of U.S. Adolescent and Young Adult Females http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5332165&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11001169%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: Our study demonstrates that sexual minority adolescent and young adult women underutilize routine reproductive health screenings, including Pap smears and STI tests. Providers and health educators should be aware of these disparities so that they can provide appropriate care to young women and their families and ensure that all young women receive reproductive health screening. Further research is needed to explore reasons sexual minority females are not accessing care as recommended because this may suggest opportunities to improve reproductive health screenings as well as broader healthcare access issues. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5332165 Tue, 07 Jun 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5332165 Optimism and the Socioeconomic Status Gradient in Adolescent Adiposity http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5332174&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11001194%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusion: Lower dispositional optimism is associated with higher adiposity and this association accounts for some of the influence of parent education on adolescent adiposity. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5332174 Mon, 06 Jun 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5332174 Social Disadvantage as a Risk for First Pregnancy Among Adolescent Females in the United States http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5332170&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11001297%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Abstract: Purpose: Differences in underlying determinants of pregnancy at different stages of adolescent development have implications for prevention strategies. We sought to determine whether social disparities in rates of adolescent pregnancy vary between early, middle, and late adolescence. We hypothesized that as age increases, racial and socioeconomic disparities in rates of teen conception decrease.Methods: Data were obtained from the National Survey of Family Growth cycle 6. Outcome variables indicated whether respondents had a first pregnancy at ages (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5332170 Mon, 06 Jun 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5332170 Self-Reported Pregnancy and Access to Primary Health Care Among Sexually Experienced New Zealand High School Students http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5332167&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11001182%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: Self-reported pregnancy among sexually active high school students in New Zealand is high and ethnic disparities exist. Being pregnant or causing a pregnancy is associated with difficulty accessing health care. Further research is needed to identify drivers for ethnic differences and determine what the cause-and-effect relationship between teenage pregnancy and access to health care looks like. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5332167 Mon, 06 Jun 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5332167 Does Delivering Preventive Services in Primary Care Reduce Adolescent Risky Behavior? http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5332161&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11000784%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: The intervention had the strongest effect in the area of helmet use, shows promise for increasing seat belt use and reducing smoking among male adolescents, and indicates a nonsignificant trend toward delaying the onset of sexual activity. Participation in the intervention seemed to have no effect on the rates of experimentation with alcohol and drugs between the ages of 14 and 15 years. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5332161 Mon, 06 Jun 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5332161 Adolescents' Cortisol Reactivity and Subjective Distress in Response to Family Conflict: The Moderating Role of Internalizing Symptoms http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5247272&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11000425%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: This study expands the understanding of how current and remitted internalizing symptoms are related to adolescents' responses to everyday family conflicts. Adolescents with current and past internalizing symptoms demonstrated a lack of correspondence between psychological and physiological stress, whereas adolescents with no history of internalizing symptoms showed the anticipated correspondence. This study has important implications for understanding the link between internalizing symptoms and adolescents' hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal functioning in response to common social stressors. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5247272 Thu, 02 Jun 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5247272 Self-reported Violence-related Outcomes for Adolescents Within Eight Weeks of Emergency Department Treatment for Assault Injury http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5247282&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11000139%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: The risk for subsequent violence among assault-injured adolescent ED patients appears high within weeks of discharge. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5247282 Mon, 30 May 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5247282 Accuracy of Self-Reported Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Receipt Among Adolescent Girls and Their Mothers http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5521361&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11001285%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: These findings have clinical and research implications, as self-report is relied on to assess young women's vaccination status in research settings or in the absence of medical records. These data address the still prevalent concern that HPV vaccination encourages adolescent sexual behavior. It is unlikely that sexual behaviors will change as a result of vaccination in the large percentage of girls who cannot recall being vaccinated. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5521361 Fri, 27 May 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5521361 Disordered Neighborhood Environments and Risk-Taking Propensity in Late Childhood Through Adolescence http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5521360&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11001261%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusion: Early toxic environments affect laboratory-based behavioral manifestations of risk. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5521360 Fri, 27 May 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5521360 Two Years Later: Wellness Councils and Healthier Vending in a Cohort of Middle and High Schools http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5332173&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11001145%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: Wellness councils, particularly a structure that includes both a district and school council, may contribute to decreasing low-nutrient, energy-dense food/beverage availability in middle and high schools. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5332173 Fri, 27 May 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5332173 An Examination of the Validity of Retrospective Measures of Suicide Attempts in Youth http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5332169&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11001273%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: Results from this study suggest that the reports of older adolescents regarding their suicide attempts are corroborated by their prospective reports of depression in childhood and earlier adolescence. Thus, there is support that retrospective measures of suicidal behavior, namely suicide attempts, may be a valid method of assessment. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5332169 Fri, 27 May 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5332169 Dream Recall and Its Relationship to Sleep, Perceived Stress, and Creativity Among Adolescents http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5332168&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11001224%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: Similar to the findings of studies conducted on adults, dream recall was also associated with female gender in a large sample of adolescents. Additionally, it seemed that several different factors such as good mood, increased sleep quality, and creativity influenced dream recall. These results can provide a basis for better understanding the psychology of dreams in adolescence. In contrast to nightmares, recalling dreaming is associated with health and well-being. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5332168 Fri, 27 May 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5332168 Bone Mass, Depressive, and Anxiety Symptoms in Adolescent Girls: Variation by Smoking and Alcohol Use http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5332164&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11000954%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusion: Depressive and anxiety symptoms may negatively influence bone health in adolescent girls. Consideration of multiple substances, rather than cigarettes or alcohol separately, may be particularly informative with respect to the association of depression with bone health. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5332164 Fri, 27 May 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5332164 A Systematic Review of Adherence-Enhancing Interventions in Adolescents Taking Long-term Medicines http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5332159&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11000772%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: More diverse and robust studies are needed to identify strategies to help adolescents manage medicines. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5332159 Fri, 27 May 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5332159 Confidentiality With Adolescents in the Medical Setting: What Do Parents Think? http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5247278&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11000553%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: Parental views concerning confidentiality are complex and conflicting and differ from current guidance provided to health professionals. Ensuring that parents accurately understand the limits to confidentiality and support the notion of confidential care for their children is a challenging yet vital task for health professionals. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5247278 Fri, 27 May 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5247278 A Multivariate Analysis of Federally Mandated School Wellness Policies on Adolescent Obesity http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5247269&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11000140%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusion: Results suggest that school wellness policies can significantly reduce the risk of adolescent obesity. Further research should address specific policy components that are most effective in various populations, as well as the level of commitment that is required at both the school- and district-levels for sustained effect. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5247269 Fri, 27 May 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5247269 Suicidality and Depression Disparities Between Sexual Minority and Heterosexual Youth: A Meta-Analytic Review http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5049161&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11000541%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Abstract: Purpose: To examine disparities between sexual minority youth (SMY) and heterosexual youth in rates of suicidality and depression symptoms.Methods: Separate meta-analyses were conducted to examine suicidality and depression disparities. Studies were included if the average age of the participants was (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5049161 Wed, 25 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5049161 Health-Related Quality of Life in Adolescents With Comorbidities Related to Obesity http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4951931&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X10005124%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusion: A higher body mass index and greater number of comorbidities were associated with diminished health-related quality of life, thus underscoring the relevance of psychosocial functioning in obese youth. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4951931 Wed, 25 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4951931 Individual and Structural Vulnerability Among Female Youth Who Exchange Sex for Survival http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4951921&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X10004982%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: This study demonstrates significant displacement of youth who engage in sex exchange to marginalized working and living spaces. The findings of this study bring to attention the critical need for targeted structural interventions including access to youth and gender-specific social housing, safe working spaces, reduction in the amount of harm caused to them, and addiction treatment services for youth engaged in survival sex work. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4951921 Wed, 25 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4951921 The Influence of School Demographic Factors and Perceived Student Discrimination on Delinquency Trajectory in Adolescence http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5247275&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11000528%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusion: Educators and public policy makers seeking to prevent and reduce delinquency can modify individual risks by modifying characteristics of the school environment. Policies that promote respect for diversity and intolerance toward discrimination, as well as training to help teachers recognize the precursors and signs of aggression and/or violence, may also facilitate a positive school environment, resulting in lower delinquency. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5247275 Wed, 25 May 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5247275 Linkages Between Gender Equity and Intimate Partner Violence Among Urban Brazilian Youth http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5247273&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11000449%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusion: Gender equity is an important predictor of IPV among youth. Examining the gendered context of IPV will be useful in the development of targeted interventions to promote gender equity and healthy relationships and to help reduce IPV among youth. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5247273 Wed, 25 May 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5247273 Transdermal Contraception as a Model for Adolescent Use of New Methods http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5247268&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11000127%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: This model provides a framework for understanding the use of new contraceptive methods and can inform clinical strategies for contraceptive counseling with adolescents. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5247268 Wed, 25 May 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5247268 Does Competence Mediate the Associations Between Puberty and Internalizing or Externalizing Problems in Adolescent Girls? http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5247267&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11000085%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: Perceived competence is important in understanding the associations between menarcheal status and internalizing and externalizing problems. Interventions targeting competence, particularly in postmenarcheal girls, may reduce or prevent problem behaviors. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5247267 Wed, 25 May 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5247267 Neighborhood Environment and Body Mass Index Trajectories From Adolescence to Adulthood http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5521349&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11000978%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusion: The neighborhood environment during the critical period of adolescence appears to have a long-term effect on BMI in adulthood. Policy interventions focusing on the neighborhood environment may have far-reaching effects on adult health. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5521349 Mon, 23 May 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5521349 The Decision to Access Patient Information From a Social Media Site: What Would You Do? http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5247276&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X1100053X%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: The findings that trainees are conducting Internet/SMS searches of patients and that faculty and trainees differ in how they would respond to concerning profile information suggest the need for specific guidelines regarding the role of SMSs in clinical practice. Practice, policy, and training implications are discussed. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5247276 Mon, 23 May 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5247276 Participant- and Study-Related Characteristics Predicting Treatment Completion and Study Retention in an Adolescent Smoking Cessation Trial http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5247270&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11000401%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: High rates of treatment completion and study retention can be achieved in a multisession, behavioral intervention for adolescent smoking cessation. Findings suggest that treatment should begin soon after the intake session to maximize treatment completion. Enhanced efforts to retain older adolescents and youth with lower academic goals and lower family income will be important in future studies. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5247270 Mon, 23 May 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5247270 Association of Socioeconomic Status, Problem Behaviors, and Disordered Eating in Mexican Adolescents: Results of the Mexican National Health and Nutrition Survey 2006 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5247274&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11000474%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusion: DEB were more frequent among adolescents from higher SES households. The lack of association between SES and DEB reported by other studies might be because of the lack of variability in samples. The association of DEB and other problem behaviors highlights the importance of an integral approach to teenagers' mental health. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5247274 Fri, 20 May 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5247274 Building Conditions, 5-HTTLPR Genotype, and Depressive Symptoms in Adolescent Males and Females http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5247271&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11000413%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: These results suggest that adverse, macro-level SE factors increase risk of depression to a greater extent in adolescent males than in females. Intervention strategies designed to improve mental health in adolescent populations should consider a growing body of work suggesting that the contextual factors conferring increased risk of depression differ among males and females. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5247271 Fri, 20 May 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5247271 Table of Contents http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4840556&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11001340%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4840556 Thu, 19 May 2011 21:45:43 +0100 4840556 Editorial Board http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4840555&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11001327%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4840555 Thu, 19 May 2011 21:45:43 +0100 4840555 School-Based Health Center Access, Reproductive Health Care, and Contraceptive Use Among Sexually Experienced High School Students http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4840536&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11000462%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusion: Although access to an on-site clinic does not seem to lead to increases in all types of reproductive care in the population as a whole, sexually active females are more likely to have received more specific care and to have used hormonal contraceptives if their school has an SBHC. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4840536 Thu, 19 May 2011 21:45:37 +0100 4840536 Age-Specific Prevalence of Human Papillomavirus Infection in Males: A Global Review http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4840534&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X1100098X%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: Genital HPV infection in men varies widely, both between and within high- and low-risk groups and by geographic region. Compared with that in women, HPV prevalence in men seems to peak at slightly older ages and remains constant or decreases slightly with increasing age, suggesting persistent HPV infection or a higher rate of reinfection. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4840534 Thu, 19 May 2011 21:45:37 +0100 4840534 Reaching Adolescent Males Through School-Based Health Centers http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4840533&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X1100125X%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes See Related Article p. 562 (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4840533 Thu, 19 May 2011 21:45:37 +0100 4840533 Thanks to Our 2010 Reviewers http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4840532&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11001248%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes The editors at the Journal of Adolescent Health would like to extend their deepest thanks to the Journal's peer reviewers. The following individuals have generously donated their time and expertise in helping the editors to select the very best research articles from among more than 1,200 manuscripts that were submitted to the editorial offices last year. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4840532 Thu, 19 May 2011 21:45:36 +0100 4840532 Association of Web-Based Weight Loss Information Use With Weight Reduction Behaviors in Adolescent Women http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5247284&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11000486%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: Many young women engage in unhealthy weight loss behaviors which they may learn online. Interventions are needed to instruct young women on safe practices to lose weight. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5247284 Thu, 19 May 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5247284 Acceptability and Feasibility of Rapid HIV Testing in an Adolescent Clinic Setting: Youth Testing Attitudes, Knowledge, and Behaviors http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5428873&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11000942%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusion: There was strong support for RHT among youth receiving HIV testing. Offering RHT to youth may facilitate routine testing. Future research should focus on increasing RHT access among diverse populations of youth. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5428873 Wed, 18 May 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5428873 Do Young Adults Have Unmet Healthcare Needs? http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5332163&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11000929%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: This study provides new knowledge about young adults' unmet need. Policies to encourage young adults' appropriate use of healthcare services such as access to a regular primary care provider may help reduce the unmet needs. Patterns of inadequate primary care use established in young adulthood may be perpetuated in later life, which could foretell undesirable consequences for the health of the population. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5332163 Mon, 16 May 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5332163 Condom Availability Program in an Inner City Public School: Effect on the Rates of Gonorrhea and Chlamydia Infection http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5157011&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X10008098%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: Initiating a condom availability program in a city's high school was associated with a decrease in STI rates for 15–19-yr-old males but not females. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5157011 Wed, 04 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5157011 Celebrity Worship and Incidence of Elective Cosmetic Surgery: Evidence of a Link Among Young Adults http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5332162&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X10008128%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: The current findings suggest that the type of para-social relationship that young adults form with celebrities, particularly with those whose body shape is admired, may need to be considered by those when speaking to, and educating, young people about their choices around elective cosmetic surgery. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5332162 Mon, 02 May 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5332162 Is Waist Circumference a Better Predictor of Insulin Resistance Than Body Mass Index in U.S. Adolescents? http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5157013&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X10008062%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: WC does not seem to provide a distinct advantage over BMI for identifying adolescents with IR. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5157013 Sun, 01 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5157013 A Longitudinal Analysis of Predictors of Male and Female Adolescents' Transitions to Intimate Sexual Behavior http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5157010&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X10008086%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: Lower self-esteem for boys and higher lifetime alcohol use for girls predicted transitions to more intimate sex. These differential profiles may warrant tailored health initiatives. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5157010 Sun, 01 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5157010 Reduction of Unnecessary Intake of Water and Herbal Teas on Breast-fed Infants: A Randomized Clinical Trial With Adolescent Mothers and Grandmothers http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5157001&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X10008074%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusion: Multiple counseling sessions on infant feeding in the first 4 months postpartum for adolescent mothers and maternal grandmothers, when they cohabitate, proved to be an effective strategy to postpone the unnecessary water and/or tea intake of breast-fed infants. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5157001 Sun, 01 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5157001 Autism Spectrum Disorders and Menstruation http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5247283&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11000437%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Abstract: We assessed the experience of 10–25-year old women with autism spectrum disorders with menstruation through their caregivers by investigating hygiene concerns, dysmenorrhea, premenstrual syndrome, and treatments. Frequent and severe symptoms of dysmenorrhea and premenstrual syndrome were common but had moderate morbidity rates. Hormonal contraception and other treatments were underused. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5247283 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5247283 Risk and Protective Factors for Adolescent Substance Use in Washington State, the United States and Victoria, Australia: A Longitudinal Study http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5157009&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X10008311%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: Levels of risk and protective factors and their associations with substance use at follow-up were mostly similar in the two states. Further high-quality longitudinal studies to establish invariance in the relations between risk and protective factors and substance use in adolescence across diverse countries are warranted. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5157009 Sun, 24 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5157009 Alterations in Downstream Mediators Involved in Central Control of Eating Behavior in Obese Adolescents Submitted to a Multidisciplinary Therapy http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5157007&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X1000830X%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: We can conclude that the multidisciplinary therapy was efficient to modulate neurohormonal control of food intake in obese adolescents. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5157007 Sun, 24 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5157007 Adverse Adolescent Relationship Histories and Young Adult Health: Cumulative Effects of Loneliness, Low Parental Support, Relationship Instability, Intimate Partner Violence, and Loss http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5157004&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X10008104%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusion: Multiple types of adverse relationship experiences predicted increases in poorer general health and depressive symptoms from adolescence to early adulthood. Consistent with a cumulative risk hypothesis, the more types of adverse relationship a youth experienced, the worse were their young adult health outcomes. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5157004 Sun, 24 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5157004 Toward a Conceptual Model Linking Community Violence Exposure to HIV-Related Risk Behaviors Among Adolescents: Directions for Research http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5156997&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11000048%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: Researchers have identified the behaviors that place teens at risk for becoming infected with HIV. However, most scholars have overlooked the potential importance of CVE in influencing such behaviors. This article presents new directions for adolescent research and HIV interventions on the basis of an integrated conceptual framework. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5156997 Sun, 24 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5156997 Retail Pharmacies and Adolescent Vaccination—An Exploration of Current Issues http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4840547&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X10004313%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Abstract: Purpose: To describe adolescent immunization practices prevalent in retail pharmacies in the United States, where little is known about their potential for increasing adolescent immunizations.Methods: State pharmacy association spokespersons with knowledge of statewide pharmacy practices were interviewed to assess pharmacy practices and vaccine-related attitudes. Descriptive frequencies and score-tested differences in attitudes, using the generalized estimating equation, are presented.Results: A total of 24 respondents from 24 states completed the interviews. Of these , 14 respondents reported that pharmacists vaccinate adolescents and in these states more than 40% of adolescents presenting for vaccines without a parent would receive vaccines some of the time. Knowledge of minor ... Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4840547 Thu, 21 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4840547 Measurement of Ethnic Background in Cross-national School Surveys: Agreement Between Students' and Parents' Responses http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5157003&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X10008116%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: Our findings suggest that students as young as 11 years are able to provide valid responses to four simple questions about country of birth and language spoken at home. The four HBSC Ethnic Background Indicators can be useful in epidemiologic studies on identification of subgroups that may receive unequal prevention services or in assessment of how risk factors, symptoms, and diseases may differ by ethnic background among school children. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5157003 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5157003 Using Culturally Sensitive Media Messages to Reduce HIV-Associated Sexual Behavior in High-Risk African American Adolescents: Results From a Randomized Trial http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5156999&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X10008050%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusion: Culturally tailored mass media messages that are delivered consistently over time have the potential to reach a large audience of high-risk adolescents, to support changes in HIV-preventive beliefs, and to reduce HIV-associated risk behaviors among older youth. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5156999 Tue, 19 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5156999 Table of Contents http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4723339&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11001029%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4723339 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:07:59 +0100 4723339 Editorial Board http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4723338&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11001005%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4723338 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:07:59 +0100 4723338 Health Equity and Adolescent Health: A Call to Action for the Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4723337&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11000814%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes I am truly honored to stand here before you ready to assume the 41st presidency of the Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine (SAHM). Thank you for allowing me the privilege to serve in this capacity. Many years have passed since I attended my first SAHM meeting in Chicago in 1993, where I was asked to present a poster presentation as a pediatric resident on behalf of a researcher who could not make it, and at that time I was already expecting to go to an adolescent fellowship in the Fall. Thus, attending the meeting was a great opportunity. It seemed as if so many people were having fun, talking and showing their research. I felt like an outsider at that time because I didn't know anyone, but I enjoyed looking at the research and was energized at the prospect of one day becoming a par... Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4723337 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:07:57 +0100 4723337 Low Vitamin D Status Among Obese Adolescents: Prevalence and Response to Treatment http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4723323&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11000395%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: Increased surveillance and possibly higher vitamin D doses are warranted for obese adolescents whose total 25(OH)D levels do not normalize after the initial course of treatment. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4723323 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:07:53 +0100 4723323 Patients' Perspective on Factors That Facilitate Transition From Child-centered to Adult-centered Health Care: A Theory Integrated Metasummary of Quantitative and Qualitative Studies http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4723321&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X10005240%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: Results are discussed within a theoretical transition framework that emphasizes the importance of fulfilling five conditions that will lead to successful transition. Given our findings, this synthesis and framework can be used to tailor transition care and direct future research. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4723321 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:07:53 +0100 4723321 Vitamin D Deficiency in Adolescents: What Can Obesity Teach Us? http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4723320&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11000826%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes See Related Article p. 448 (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4723320 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:07:53 +0100 4723320 Family Experience and Pubertal Development in Evolutionary Perspective http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4723319&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11000802%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes See Related Article p. 441 (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4723319 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:07:53 +0100 4723319 Effects of a National Information Campaign on Compliance With Age Restrictions for Alcohol Sales http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4951933&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X1000769X%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: This mass media intervention campaign failed to increase compliance to an acceptable level. Also the specific goal of the campaign (ask everybody under (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4951933 Mon, 11 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4951933 Beliefs About Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Response to Stereotypes: Youth Postings in Facebook Groups http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4951918&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X10004325%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusion: Youth used the supportive environment of an electronic group to develop a positive group identity and to reject negative aspects of common stereotypes related to young people with ADHD. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4951918 Sun, 03 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4951918 A Tale of Two Countries: Rethinking Sexual Risk for HIV Among Young People in South Africa and the United States http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5156998&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X10004970%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Abstract: Purpose: To compare the sexual behaviors of young people in South Africa (SA) and the United States (US) with the aim to better understand the potential role of sexual behavior in HIV transmission in these two countries that have strikingly different HIV epidemics.Methods: Nationally representative, population-based surveys of young people aged 18–24 years from SA (n = 7,548) and the US (n = 13,451) were used for the present study.Results: The prevalence of HIV was 10.2% in SA and (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5156998 Wed, 23 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 5156998 Gender Differences in the Association Between Family Conflict and Adolescent Substance Use Disorders http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5049172&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X10008013%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conclusions: Females living in families with elevated levels of conflict were more likely to engage in acting out behaviors, which was associated with the development of SUDs. Future epidemiologic research is needed to help determine when this exposure is most problematic with respect to subsequent mental health outcomes and the most crucial time to intervene. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5049172 Wed, 23 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 5049172 Table of Contents http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4591397&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11000620%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4591397 Tue, 15 Mar 2011 23:06:39 +0100 4591397 Editorial Board http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4591396&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11000607%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4591396 Tue, 15 Mar 2011 23:06:38 +0100 4591396 HIV-Infected Adolescents: Relationship Between Atazanavir Plasma Levels and Bilirubin Concentrations http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4591395&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11000498%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes In the article, “HIV-Infected Adolescents: Relationship Between Atazanavir Plasma Levels and Bilirubin Concentrations” by Nso AP, Larru B, Bellón JM, et al, in Journal of Adolescent Health 2011;48:100–102. doi:10.1016/j.jadohealth.2010.05.009, the first author's surname was incomplete. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4591395 Tue, 15 Mar 2011 23:06:38 +0100 4591395 An Update to the Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine's Position Statement on the Human Papillomavirus Vaccine http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4591394&cid=s_38488_144_f&fid=38488&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jahonline.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS1054139X11000504%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes In December 2010, the Food and Drug Administration expanded its indication of the quadrivalent human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine to prevent anal cancer caused by HPV types 16 and 18, and to prevent anal intraepithelial neoplasia caused by HPV types 6, 11, 16, and 18. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health) Journal of Adolescent Health journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4591394 Tue, 15 Mar 2011 23:06:38 +0100 4591394