Prospective study of the association between chronotype and cardiometabolic risk among Chinese young adults by Tingting Li, Yang Xie, Shuman Tao, Liwei Zou, Yajuan Yang, Fangbiao Tao, Xiaoyan Wu

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Factors associated with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder among Tunisian children by Asma Guedria, Asma Guedria, Asma Guedria, Mohamed Guedria, Manel Ben Fredj, Manel Ben Fredj, Randaline Ayoub, Randaline Ayoub, Randaline Ayoub, Hela Ben Abid, Hela Ben Abid, Hela Ben Abid, Ahmed Mhalla, Ahmed Mhalla, Ahmed Mhalla, Hela Slama, Hela Slama

“…IntroductionAttention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a chronic neurodevelopmental condition that affects millions of children and adolescents worldwide. Knowledge of risk factors associated with ADHD may reduce its prevalence and its severe impact on patient’s quality of life. …”
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Exploring the relationship between established HIV risk factors and depressive symptoms amongst young women without HIV in two sites in South Africa. by Zanenhlanhla Gumbi, Celia Mehou-Loko, Lindi Masson, Makhosazana Mdladla, Nokuthula Maphumulo, Jo-Ann Passmore, Sanele Mbeje, Linda Gail Bekker, Disebo Potloane, Heather Jaspan, Nina Radzey, Andrea Abrahams, Rushil Harryparsad, Pamela Mkhize, Hilton Humphries

“…<h4>Purpose</h4>Adolescent girls are at high risk for depression and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) acquisition. …”
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Poor school attendance and exclusion: a systematic review protocol on educational risk factors for self-harm and suicidal behaviours by Sophie Epstein, Emmert Roberts, Rosemary Sedgwick, Katie Finning, Tamsin Ford, Rina Dutta, Johnny Downs

“…We aim to identify studies that explore the association between poor school attendance or exclusion and self-harm or suicidal behaviours in school-age children and adolescents. Two independent reviewers will screen titles, abstracts and full-text documents and independently extract relevant data for analysis. …”
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Needs Analysis of Puberty Reproductive Health Literacy for Blind Students by Ajeng Galuh Wuryandari, Ruwayda Ruwayda, Nurmisih Nurmisih, Julaecha Julaecha

“…This study included a questionnaire analysis to assess the reproductive health needs of adolescents experiencing puberty. Additionally, we conducted in-depth interviews to collect data. …”
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A review of vitamin D deficiency and vitamin D receptor polymorphisms in endocrine-related disorders by Nur Faten Hafizah Rosli, Noor Shafina Mohd Nor, Rose Adzrianee Adnan, Siti Hamimah Sheikh Abdul Kadir

“…Several studies have reported the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in children and adolescents. With changes in socioeconomic status and lifestyle, vitamin D-deficient individuals are prone to developing the disease at a young age. …”
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Teenage Motherhood and its Effect on the Social Welfare of The Victims: A Case Study of Kabale Municipality. by Kwesiga, Siifa

“…Hence the study offers an in-depth analysis of the relative contribution of some socio¬demographic factors in explaining adolescent pregnancy in Kabale Municipality. Using primary data collected from different parts of the district, a sample of 30 female adolescents in the age range of 10-19 years was studied. …”
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Parental mediation and the use of social networks: A systematic review. by David Sevilla-Fernández, Adoración Díaz-López, Vanessa Caba-Machado, Juan Manuel Machimbarrena, Jessica Ortega-Barón, Joaquín González-Cabrera

“…Social networks are used daily by almost all adolescents and young people. They are used extensively, and their positive aspects are well-known, but they present multiple risks. …”
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Husband involvement in antenatal care moderates the link between vitamin D status and depressive symptoms in pregnant women by Rosa S. Wong, Keith T. S. Tung, Hing Wai Tsang, Jennifer K. Y. Ko, Wing-cheong Leung, Patrick Ip

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Which Tests Predict 6-Month Isokinetic Quadriceps Strength After ACL Reconstruction? An Examination of Isometric Quadriceps Strength and Functional Tests at 3 Months by Nicholas Giampetruzzi, Adam P Weaver, Dylan P Roman, Joshua A Cleland, Brandon M Ness

“… # Purpose To determine whether 3-month isometric quadriceps strength, the Y-Balance Test (YBT), and the anterior step-down test are predictive of isokinetic quadriceps strength at six months in adolescents after ACLR. # Design Retrospective cohort # Methods Thirty-six adolescent patients with primary ACLR (58% female, 36% with concomitant meniscal repair, age: 15.7 ± 1.6 years). …”
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What Middle Schoolers Want to Talk About by Suzanna Smith

“…However, only about a quarter of adolescents nationwide find their parents ‘approachable and available to talk.’” …”
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What Middle Schoolers Want to Talk About by Suzanna Smith

“…However, only about a quarter of adolescents nationwide find their parents ‘approachable and available to talk.’” …”
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Substance Use and Rural Populations by Erin Kersey, Latoya J. O'Neal, Ashlyn Michael, Beatrice Pierre, Tyler Nesbit, Larry Forthun

“… This article aims to describe the impact of substance use on rural communities, to share knowledge of the unique challenges rural populations face, to highlight the need for prevention efforts geared towards adolescents, and to inform Extension professionals about current UF/IFAS initiatives. …”
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Level of Physical and Psychomotor Skills in Children Practising Climbing in their Extracurricular Activities by M. Rasmerita, L. Mihailescu

“…These outcomes can give insights into the integrated development of adolescents engaged in climbing activities.…”
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Arrested Puberty in a Young Adult With a Macroprolactinoma: Case Report and Literature Review by Sánchez M., Otazú M., Furtenbach P., Piñeyro M.

“…These tumors are rare in the pediatric and adolescent populations. Hyperprolactinemia leads to hypogonadotropic hypogonadism, resulting in reproductive, metabolic, sexual, and skeletal consequences that can affect puberty development. …”
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A review of studies assessing the benefits of clean air and climate mitigation policies for child and adult health by Frederica Perera, Kathleen Lau

“…Methods: We have built on and updated a prior review by Picetti et al. [1] of 16 peer-reviewed studies that focused primarily on child and adolescent health outcomes related to climate mitigation policies. …”
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The impact of energy drinks on health of children and young adults - review of latest research by Klaudia Kożuchowska, Dawid Pilarz, Marcelina Szewczyk, Maria Morawska, Aleksandra Tomczyk, Julia Ufnal, Dominika Lewandowska, Dominika Rosińska-Lewandoska, Klaudia Drewko, Kinga Jarosz

“…Conclusions  This review provides further evidence that consumption of energy drinks by children and adolescents is associated with many adverse effects for physical and mental health. …”
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Psychosocial and mental health in cystic fibrosis in the modern era of care: time to evolve by Beth Smith, Tonia A Douglas, Alexandra L Quittner, Anna M Georgiopoulos, Maggie Harrigan

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Challenges Faced by Nurses in Transitioning Pediatric Sickle Cell Disease Patients to Adult Care by Gifty Enyonam Amoaku, Delali Adwoa Wuaku, Vivian Efua Senoo-Dogbey

“…Method The study adopted a phenomenological descriptive qualitative design to describe and interpret the difficulties nurses encounter when providing transition care to adolescent patients. Purposive sampling and convenience sampling methods were used to select 15 professional nurses from the pediatric department. …”
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Contribution of a virtual magic camp to enhancing self-esteem in children with ADHD: A pilot study by Hon K. Yuen, Kevin Spencer, Kimberly Kirklin, Lauren Edwards, Gavin R. Jenkins

“…Future studies should investigate the holistic impact of magic camps on children and adolescents with ADHD and include measures that tap into other psychosocial attributes such as social functioning, social skills, and self-efficacy.…”
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