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A Cross Cultural Comparison Of Adolescent Sexual Socialization In Family Settings In Four Thai Regions: A Cross Sectional Survey, Ampornpan T้Heeranut, Pongdech Sarakarn, Donlagon Jumparway, Arina Abdulloh, Piches Ruangsuksud, Chaiyun Sakulsriprasert, Bhunyabhadh Chaimay, Linda L. Shield, Alison Hutton, Kesinee Saranrittichai

Journal of Health Research

Background: Sexual socialization is different across cultural contexts due to norms and values including adolescents’ growth & development and characteristics. Patterns of sexual socialization across different cultural contexts and adolescents in Thailand are still unknown. This analytical cross-sectional study aimed to explain and compare 5 patterns of adolescent sexual socialization in Thailand (SSFA): trust, strict, exhaust, review, and general patterns.

Methods: The sample included 1,050 parents living in the same house with their adolescent offspring aged 13-19 years. Stratified cluster randomized sampling was performed to access participants. The instrument used for measuring adolescent sexualization in families with adolescents was …

The Placement Of A Single-Incision Mini-Sling For The Treatment Of Complete Intrinsic Sphincter Deficiency In An Adolescent Female: A Case Report, Norman Bebla, Dylan Gallegos

HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine

Introduction

Intrinsic sphincter deficiency (ISD) is associated with a patient history of urethral injury or childbirth. Suburethral sling placement for ISD has been found to be beneficial in patients with this diagnosis. ISD in the pediatric population is rare and surgical management may prove difficult. ISD requires intensive counseling on available treatment options for this unique population.

Case Presentation

This report is on the use of the single-incision mini-sling for complete ISD in an adolescent patient. The patient was a 15-year-old nulligravid female who was found to have idiopathic complete intrinsic deficiency based on a multi-channel urodynamic study. Despite conservative …

The Evolution Of Body Posture In The Sagittal Plane In The Sensitive Growth Period Of Children And Adolescents Undergoing Individual Scoliosis Therapy: A Pilot Study, Barbara Rosołek, Katarzyna Smółka, Diana Celebańska, Monika Szarajew, Anna Zwierzchowska

Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity

Introduction: The shape of the spine in the sagittal plane undergoes evolution, which occurs specifically in children and adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis (IS). The aim of the study was to verify the variability of body features and indicators in relation to the features and parameters of body posture in children and adolescents with IS. Materials and Methods: 61 measurements of children and adolescents (three age groups) with IS were collected. Body height, body weight, waist circumference, hip circumference, scoliosis major curve angle, thoracic kyphosis angle, lumbar lordosis angle, spine length, and pelvic tilt were measured. BMI and WHtR were calculated. …

Menstrual Personal Hygiene Behavior Among Adolescents With Physical And Intellectual Disabilities, Nur Khotimah Elfiyani, Agustin Kusumayati, Caroline Endah Wuryaningsih, Kemal Nazaruddin Siregar

Kesmas

Reproductive health for adolescents with disabilities is often disregarded, and education on personal hygiene is insufficient because some people perceive menstruation as a sensitive topic and have a false belief that adolescents with disabilities have no sexual desire. This study aimed to determine the overview of personal hygiene behavior among adolescents with physical and intellectual disabilities when facing menstruation. The method used was qualitative, with case studies, in-depth interviews, and observations for data collection. The informants comprised four adolescents aged 19-21 years, two mothers, and two therapists for special needs children. This study was conducted at two growth and development …

Perceptions Of Oral Health-Related Care For Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Scoping Review, Ismail Nabil Albhaisi, Shahida Mohd-Said, Yan Jia Lim, Tuti Ningseh Mohd-Dom, Ahmad Shuhud Irfani Zakaria, Colman Patrick Mcgrath

Journal of Dentistry Indonesia

Objective: This review aimed to seek insights into the challenges faced by caregivers and children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) when performing and accessing oral care and their recommendations to overcome the matter. Methods: Six electronic databases were used to search for published English full articles using a standardised strategy and grouped using thematic analysis as findings to the study’s goal. Results: The initial screening found 46 relevant articles, but 21 were deemed eligible. Studies were mostly observational (18 crosssectional surveys and 3 case-controls), retrieving data from online or face-to-face surveys and insurance health info. The perceptions …

Suicide Attempt Management Among Turkish And American Adolescents: A Comparison Of Two Pediatric Emergency Departments, Ali̇ Yurtseven, Caner Turan, Deborah Mary Ort, Mehrin Islam, Sezen Köse, Eylem Ulaş Saz, Hali̇m Hennes

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Suicide is one of the leading causes of death among adolescents. This study aimed to compare the characteristics and short-term outcomes of Turkish and American adolescents with suicide attempts and determine the differences in management and resource utilization between two pediatric emergency departments; one in Türkiye and one in the United States of America. Materials and methods: Adolescents who presented to the emergency departments with a chief complaint of suicide attempt between October 2017 and September 2018 were eligible for including in the study. Characteristics and other information of 217 (131 American and 86 Turkish) suicide attempter adolescents were …

Ramadan Fasting Did Not Lessen Vegetable And Fruit Consumption, Sleep Duration, And Physical Activity On Adolescents In Universitas Al-Azhar Indonesia, Afradina Septiasari, Elma Alfiah, Andi Mukramin Yusuf, Amalina Ratih Puspa

Indonesian Journal of Public Health Nutrition (IJPHN)

Muslims do Ramadan fasting for around 12 hours (between dawn and sunset). Apart from changing meal times, Ramadan fasting also has the potential to change sleep duration due to sahoor (before the dawn) activities that must be done. The ideal amount and frequency of vegetables and fruit consumption in the national guideline were illustrated by the three main meals a day. The different conditions occurred when doing Ramadan fasting, which was predicted to have less vegetable and fruit consumption than the normal days, especially Muslim adolescents. This research analyzed the difference between the consumption of vegetables and fruit, sleep duration, …

Covid-19 Disease Characterization And Outcomes Comparison In Pediatrics, Rachel Rowland, Abigail Schauble, Brendon Cornett

HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine

Background

It has been reported that children experience less severe COVID-19 symptoms than adults; however, the literature that supports this idea is evolving. The purpose of this study was to retrospectively characterize hospitalized COVID-19-positive pediatric patients with a focus on the assessment of risk factors for poorer outcomes, mortality, and evaluation of interventions utilized and associated clinical outcomes.

Methods

We conducted a multi-center retrospective chart review of patients 18 years old or younger who were COVID-19 positive and admitted to any US HCA Healthcare Pediatric service line between January 1, 2020, and November 30, 2020. We identified 6081 children across …

The Influence Of The Covid-19 Pandemic On Physical Growth And Personal Hygiene Of Adolescents, Ruslan Halifu, Ahmad Amiruddin, Wa Ode Nesya J Samrida, Wa Ode Sitti Justin, Selvi Mayang Sari, Sudirman Pabokori

Kesmas

The COVID-19 pandemic has influenced the community's lifestyle, including adolescents’ behavior. One aspect majorly affected was physical growth, which encompasses several areas, including nutritional status and personal hygiene. Maintaining the quality of physical growth is very important, even beyond the pandemic. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on adolescents' nutritional status and personal hygiene. A literature review method was used through a bibliometric and content analysis of publications obtained from databases such as Google Scholar. The articles obtained were classified by publication year, study location, keywords, and journal titles. Based on the literature search, …

Improving Adolescent Mental Health Through Experiential Learning During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Yulinda Yulinda, Ahmad Hufad, Elih Sudia Permana, Babang Robandi, Uyu Wahyudin, Mustofa Kamil

Kesmas

Good adolescent mental health is a good investment for a country. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many adolescents did not carry out productive activities, possibly changing their mental health. Experiential learning facilitates metacognition, shapes adolescent cognitive processes, improves performance and problem-solving, and makes learning more meaningful and authentic. This study aimed to explore adolescents' mental health conditions and how experiential learning affects adolescents' mental health. Using a qualitative approach, the data collection through Google Forms questionnaire, FGDs, and interviews using the HEADSS instrument was conducted in September 2022 in Kebon Gedang Village, Batununggal Subdistrict, Bandung City, West Java Province, Indonesia. This …

The Impact Of The Covid-19 Pandemic On The Physical And Mental Health Of School-Aged Children, Syed Azlan Abbas, Sufia Athar, Nadeem Zafar Jilani

HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine

The SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) pandemic caused a deleterious impact on global health. School-aged children were significantly impacted by the pandemic. These impacts may be attributed to the fact that this age group is at a vulnerable developmental stage and is susceptible to profound effects. We conducted a thorough literature review using PubMed, Medline, and Science Direct electronic database searches between 2020-2022. We retrieved 757 studies, 25 of which were included in our review. We considered the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the physical and mental health of school-aged children (5-18 years), and the results were analyzed and included in our …

The Impact Of Type 1 Diabetes On The Family And Related Factors, İsmail Çetintaş, Melahat Akgün Kostak

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Objective: This study was conducted to determine the impact of Type 1 diabetes mellitus and related factors on children and families. Methods: The descriptive study was conducted with the parents of 175 children aged 6-18 years with Type 1 diabetes mellitus. The data were collected using the "Child and Family Information Form" and the "Diabetes Family Impact Scale (DFIS)." pResults:It was determined that the parents' total median DFIS score was 21.42 (9.52-35.71) and the highest median score was 33.33 (11.11-66.66) in the "finances" sub-dimension score. There was a significant difference between the child's school success and the parents' "school" sub-dimension …

Dietary Changes Among Normal And High Blood Pressure Adolescents During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Bernadette Victoria, Ratu Ayu Dewi Sartika, Rizti Millva Putri

Kesmas

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted adolescents' unhealthy eating habits and sedentary lifestyles, leading to an increase in blood pressure and obesity rate. High blood pressure among adolescents is an early indicator of adult hypertension, but this condition has received less attention recently. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the differences in dietary changes among high school students with normal and high blood pressure before and during the COVID-19 pandemic in West Lampung District, Indonesia. A cross-sectional design was used, and the sample population consisted of 167 students aged 14-19 years. The results showed that 43 participants had elevated blood …

Initial Validity And User Experience Of A Dynamic Assessment Of Occupational Performance For Transitional Age Youth, Christine Haworth, Genevieve Cyrs, Chi-Kwan Shea

The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy

Background: The Double OT (DOT) assessment is occupation-based and dynamic, designed with a client-centered format requiring skill demonstration. It was developed to support youth transitioning into the workplace. This research intended to analyze initial validity and users’ experience.

Method: This study includes qualitative and quantitative analyses of data collected from surveys from 169 client participants (APs) and 30 recipient participants (ARRs) from eight sites in the USA and Europe. AP were 14­ to 25 years of age and engaged in residential, educational, and vocational settings. The ARRs comprised partners who had received DOT assessment summaries about APs with …

Health Care Provider’S Perceptions Of The Transition Between Pediatric To Adolescent And Adulthood: A Qualitative Inquiry, Antoinette W. Coward, Andrea E. Mcdonald

The Journal of the Research Association of Minority Professors

This study examines the current practices provided from pediatric to adult health care for children with special health care needs at FQHCs using the Six Core Elements of Health Care. Methods: A phenomenological approach was used to recruit and interview ten (10) health leaders from FQHCs. The participants were recruited through this letter sent to the Mid-Atlantic Association of Community Health Center. The researchers-initiated contact with the key informant to introduce them to the study. After consent was obtained, demographic information collected, and interviews were scheduled. During the semi-structured interview session, the key informant was asked questions related to their …

Characteristics And International Enlightenment Of Adolescent Physical Literacy Cultivation In Wales, Han Meng, Zhihua Yin

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

School education has focused on the fields of students’ literacy instead of specific subjects. The cultivation of physical literacy (PL) is gaining more and more attention in western countries, but few studies on this topic were found in China. The purpose of this research was to unfold the experience of Welsh adolescent PL and to provide enlightenment to China. This study analyzed the cultivation of Welsh adolescents’ PL through literature, logical analysis, and semi-structured interviews with eleven experts. The constant comparative method was used to analyze interview transcripts for common themes. During analysis, triangulation, negative case checks, member checks, and …

A Study To Assess Dietary Pattern Among School-Going Adolescents Of Central India, Daneshwar Singh, Mahesh Gupta, Preeti Gupta, Shruti Gupta, Soumitra Sethia

Journal of Medicine in Scientific Research

Background In India, adolescents constitute 21.4% that is one-fifth of the total population and world adolescents' (10–19 years) population is more than 1.2 billion. The trend of consumption of fast food increases worldwide, and in India, fast food production and consumption is very high. The popularity of these food is because of easy preparation and more convenient to finish the meal in less time. Great taste, attractive packaging, and advertisement play a very important role in promotion of such food adolescents. Adolescents also develop the various problems related to health because of less nutritious diet, such as Chinese food, junk …

Factors Associated With High Fat, Salt, And Sugar Food Selection On Online Food Delivery Service Among Students Of Sman (State High School) 47 Jakarta, Indonesia, In 2022, Arifiana Arifiana, Kusharisupeni Djokosujono, Wahyu Kurnia Yusrin Putra, Nina Muziana

Indonesian Journal of Public Health Nutrition (IJPHN)

In the use of Online Food Delivery Service (OFDS), an online service applying a smartphone to make it easier for users to get food quickly, it was found that the foods selected tend to be unhealthy and may increase the risk of being overweight. The aim of this study was to determine predominant and other factors that differ in food selection in OFDS among students at SMAN (State High School) 47 Jakarta in 2022. This study applied a cross-sectional study design with 112 subjects. Data were taken through a questionnaire and analyzed by using an X²- test and multiple logistic …

Prevalence And Risk Factors Of Overweight And Obesity Among Adolescents: A Cross-Sectional Study, Fatma A. El-Srrigy, Hala M. Elmoselhy, Samar Abd El-Rhman Alkaffas

Menoufia Medical Journal

Objective This study aimed to assess the prevalence and risk factors of overweight and obesity among adolescents. Background Obesity is a significant public health concern affecting more than half-a-billion people worldwide, with increasing its prevalence among adolescents. Its consequences include hypertension, diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemia, coronary-artery diseases, and some cancers. Patients and methods This cross-sectional study included 200 adolescents aged 10–19 years old from two preparatory schools and two secondary schools in Shebin El-kom district (one city and one village selected randomly). Data were collected through a predesigned questionnaire. Participants were evaluated for sociodemographic characteristics, nutritional, family history, and physical activity. …

Factors Influencing Sexuality, Gender And Norms Of Adolescent: A Cross-Sectional Study Among Adolescent In Indonesia, Tantut Susanto, Tirta Amerta Isworo, Dewi Rokhmah

Journal of Health Research

Background: The current study explored the factors related to the sexuality, gender, and norms among Indonesian adolescents via structural equation modelling.

Method: A cross-sectional design was performed among 394 adolescents from August to October 2020 in East Java of Indonesia. A self-administered questionnaire measured factors that influenced sexuality, gender, and norms of adolescents. We used smart PLS (Partial Least Squares) to analyze the data.

Results: Two correlations emerge among independent variables, namely sociodemographic of adolescent and knowledge of reproductive health (RH) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) (p< 0.001) and sociodemographic of parents and family structure and function of RH (p< 0.001). Sociodemographic of parents (p= 0.003), knowledge of RH and HIV (p= 0.012), and family structure and function of RH (p= 0.006) were directly related to sexuality, gender, and norms of adolescent. Sociodemographic of adolescents (p= 0.031) and parents (p= 0.024) were indirectly related to the sexuality, gender, and norms of adolescent through knowledge of RH and HIV. Our model explains 39.9% of the variance in sexuality, gender, and norms of adolescents.

Conclusion: Factors that influence sexuality, gender, and norms of the adolescent …

Cardiovascular Disease Awareness Program On Risk Factors For Cardiovascular Disease Among Adolescents In Selected Schools, In New Delhi, Komal Kumari

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

Introduction: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the main cause of mortality worldwide. The main risk factors include tobacco chewing/smoking, higher blood cholesterol, high blood pressure, physical inactivity, obesity, excessive alcohol use, age, sex, and heredity. Although CVDs commonly develop in middle age or later, risk factors are highly impacted by childhood practices that are continued into maturity. Knowledge gaps on CVD and its risk factors are major obstacles to effective prevention and treatment. Hence, a CVD awareness program was organized in order to educate adolescents about CVD and its risk factors. Objective: The objectives of the study were to identify students’ …

Factors Associated With The Lack Of Use Of Contraceptive Methods In Female Adolescent In Peru Endes 2018-2020, Yolanda B. Dulanto-Ramos, Consuelo Luna-Muñoz, Luis Roldan-Arbieto

Revista de la Facultad de Medicina Humana

Introduction: In Peru, adolescents tend to use contraceptive methods (CM) less frequently, constituting a subgroup at risk of unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases. Methods: Quantitative, observational, analytical-cross-sectional study corresponding to a secondary analysis of data from women aged 15 to 19 from the ENDES 2018-2020. To quantify the association, Poisson regression was used for robust variances, calculating the Prevalence Ratio (PR) in its crude (PRc) and adjusted (PRa) forms, with a 95% con��dence interval. Results: 28.4% did not use MC, there was a signi��cant association for the variables without a partner (Rpa: 2.49 CI: 1.99-3.11) and zero children (Rpa: …

Physical Fitness, Physical Activity, Psychosocial Status And Quality Of Life Of Adolescent Siblings Of Neurologically Disabled Children, Elcin Mamak Celik, Arzu Daskapan, Zehra Güçhan Topcu

Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity

Background: ‪This study aims to compare physical fitness, physical activity, the psychosocial state and the quality of life of adolescents who have disabled siblings with the adolescents who have healthy siblings. Material and methods: ‪100 adolescents were involved. The Body Mass Index, flexibility, muscular strength and endurance were measured to determine physical fitness. The FELS Physical Activity Questionnaire, the Depression Scale(CES-DC) and the 87-item Child Health Questionnaire(CHQ) were used to determine the level of their physical activity, depression status and the level of quality of life. Results: O‪nly Vertical Jumping level among physical fitness parameters was found to be different …

Effectiveness Of Family-Centred Educational Interventions In The Anxiety, Pain And Behaviours Of Children/Adolescents And Their Parents’ Anxiety In The Perioperative Period: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis, Ines Martins Esteves, Marcia Silva Coelho, Hugo Neves, Marcia Pestana-Santos, Margarida Reis Santos

Journal of Perioperative Nursing

Aim: To evaluate the effectiveness of family-centred educational interventions on the anxiety, pain and behaviours of children and adolescents (three to 19 years old) and their parents’ anxiety during the perioperative journey.

Design: Systematic review of effectiveness and meta-analysis.

Data sources: MEDLINE, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, SciELO and Sources of unpublished studies OpenGrey, Open Access Theses and Dissertations, and RCAAP – Portugal were systematically searched from January 2007 to April 2021 for available articles in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

Review methods: This review followed the methodology for systematic reviews of effectiveness from Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI). …

Game Addiction And Severity Of Adhd Symptoms Among Adolescent Adhd Patients, Nuttawut Suksamai, Napakkawat Buathong, Sasithorn Preechawuttidach

Chulalongkorn Medical Journal

Background: Children and adolescents who use the Internet and play games are at risk for the Internet and game addiction because they are still developing and learning new things. Problematic game players are more likely to have attention-deficit hyper activity disorder (ADHD) compared with the general population. The data about game addiction in Adolescents with ADHD in Thailand are still limited. Objectives: To examine the prevalence of game addiction and its association with the severity of ADHD symptoms and other factors in adolescent ADHD patients attending the Child and Adolescents Outpatient Psychiatric Clinic, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital. Methods: This cross-sectional …

Cutaneous Horn On The Right Supraclavicular Region In An Adolescent Female, A Rare Case Report, Rohit Gupta, Manoj Kumar, Ruchi Sinha, Reva Shankar Sahu

The New Ropanasuri Journal of Surgery

Cutaneous horn (CH) is an outgrowth from the skin surface, composed of keratin, and associated with benign to malignant skin lesions. We report a case of CH in a 15-year-old female associated with Keratoacanthoma. It is uncommon in young people and is associated with a good prognosis because of its benign nature. This case needs to be reported as it highlights the rare occurrence of this condition in the younger age group and its good prognosis. Surgical excision is the treatment of choice, with histopathologic diagnosis playing a critical role in determining the nature and further treatment of this condition …

Does Quran Memorization Influence Adolescents’ Intelligence Quotient And Memory Level?: A Cross-Sectional Study In Malaysia, Ismarulyusda Ishak, Amira Aqilah Shaidin, Dzalani Harun, Nor Malia Abdul Warif, Vanitha Mariappan, Arimi Fitri Mat Ludin, Ahmad Rohi Ghazali, Farah Wahida Ibrahim, Normah Che Din

Makara Journal of Health Research

Background: The process of memorizing various reading materials enhances the brain capacity to process, store, and assemble memories and increases the intelligence quotient (IQ) level. However, the connection between the memorization of Quran and the enhancement of memory level is not fully understood. Hence, a cross-sectional study was conducted to examine the correlation between Quran memorization and the IQ level among Muslim adolescents from selected Islamic schools in Selangor, Malaysia.

Methods: The Wechsler Abbreviated Scale of Intelligence was used to measure the student’s IQ level, whereas Digit Span and Rey Auditory Verbal Learning Test were used to evaluate …

Assessment Of Surgical Outcome Of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Ahmed F. Sheha, Hazem M. Negm, Hesham Y. A. Rahma, Hossam A. E. A. Habib, Mohammud A. A. M. Salim

Menoufia Medical Journal

Objective This study involved an assessment of surgical outcome of cosmetic parameters of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis and time of surgery and blood loss and possible complications. Background Idiopathic scoliosis is the most common type and accounts for 80% of scoliosis cases. The posterior-only approach is less invasive than combined approaches with comparable outcomes. Patients and methods A retrospective case series study was carried out on 32 consecutive patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis in Menoufia University and Alexandria University. All patients had adolescent idiopathic scoliosis and underwent posterior approach surgery. The patients were assessed radiologically and clinically and followed up for …

Association Between Educational Level And Knowledge On Transmission Of Hiv/Aids In Adolescent Women In Peru-Endes 2019, Nathalie Amado-Cornejo, Consuelo Luna-Muñoz

Revista de la Facultad de Medicina Humana

Introduction: Knowledge about the transmission of HIV in adolescent women is important due to the great risk of contracting said infection. Objectives: To determine the association between the educational level and knowledge about the transmission of HIV in female adolescents according to the ENDES year 2019. Methods: Quantitative, observational, retrospective, cross-sectional and analytical study based on the public availability data of the ENDES 2019. Results: Of the 4 668 women in the age range of 15 to 19 years. 30.6% had adequate knowledge about HIV and 69.4% had inadequate knowledge. No association was found between educational level and level of …

Epidemiological Statistics Of Adolescent Suicide During Confinement Due To The Covid-19 Pandemic In Ecuador, Andres J. Guarnizo Chávez, Nathaly A. Romero Heredia

Revista de la Facultad de Medicina Humana

Objective: To present the characteristics of adolescent suicide, during the period of connement due to pandemic in 2020 in Ecuador, in order to satisfy the mental health needs of this age group with their knowledge. Method:Observational, descriptive, cut-off study It was carried out. Cross-sectional retrospective, with information from the database of violent deaths of the Ministry of Government, from March 17 to September 13, which lasted the state of emergency. The analysis was carried out by province, sex, age, suicide method and frequency in days after the occurrence of the event. The suicide mortality rate (per 100,000 inhabitants) was estimated …