Interpersonal Violence and Gender Inequality in Adolescents: A Systematic Analysis of Global Burden of Disease Data From 1990 to 2019
This study investigates sex differences in burden of interpersonal violence for adolescents and explores associations with gender inequality. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health)
Source: Journal of Adolescent Health - November 21, 2023 Category: Child Development Authors: Patricia Cullen, Amy E. Peden, Kate L. Francis, Karly I. Cini, Peter Azzopardi, Holger M öller, Maragaret Peden, Susan M. Sawyer, Sally Nathan, Rohina Joshi, George C. Patton, Rebecca Q. Ivers Tags: Original article Source Type: research

The Association Between Hormonal Contraceptive Use and Anemia Among Adolescent Girls and Young Women: An Analysis of Data From 51 Low- and Middle-Income Countries
This study explores whether adolescent girls and young women aged 15 –24 who use hormonal methods of contraception are more or less likely to be anemic than their peers. We further examine whether the association between anemia and hormonal contraception varies based on the severity of anemia or the duration of method use. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health)
Source: Journal of Adolescent Health - November 16, 2023 Category: Child Development Authors: Christina Misunas, Michelle J. Hindin, Penelope A. Phillips-Howard, Marni Sommer Tags: Original article Source Type: research

Racial Discrimination and Interpersonal Violence in Asian American Adolescents During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Racial discrimination targeting Asians in the United States has increased sharply since the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite a well-established link with mental/physical health outcomes, little is known about how racial discrimination relates to interpersonal violence, particularly in adolescents. To address this gap in knowledge, we examined cross-sectional and longitudinal (1-year follow-up) associations between racial discrimination and interpersonal violence perpetration and victimization in Asian American adolescents in a large US city. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health)
Source: Journal of Adolescent Health - November 16, 2023 Category: Child Development Authors: Yu Lu, Elizabeth Baumler, Leila Wood, Vi D. Le, Shannon P. Guillot-Wright, Jeff R. Temple Tags: Original article Source Type: research

Adolescents' Cannabis Knowledge and Risk Perception: A Systematic Review
To systematically review evidence evaluating cannabis-related knowledge and perception of risk in children and adolescents. We systematically searched Medline, PsycINFO, and EMBASE using Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses methodology. 133 studies from around the world (including ages 10 –18 yrs) met inclusion criteria, with 70% meeting grade 2C quality. Increased knowledge and perception of risk of cannabis frequently correlated with lower levels of current use and intent to use. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health)
Source: Journal of Adolescent Health - November 15, 2023 Category: Child Development Authors: Megan E. Harrison, Nuray Kanbur, Kyle Canton, Tejas S. Desai, Stephanie Lim-Reinders, Chase Groulx, Mark L. Norris Tags: Review article Source Type: research

Long-Term Trends and Sociodemographic Inequalities of Emotional/Behavioral Problems and Poor Help-Seeking in Adolescents During the COVID-19 Pandemic
During the first 3 years of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, we investigated the long-term trends of emotional/behavioral problems and poor help-seeking behavior in adolescents and examined the sociodemographic inequalities in these trends. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health)
Source: Journal of Adolescent Health - November 15, 2023 Category: Child Development Authors: Ryo Morishima, Akiko Kanehara, Toshiaki Aizawa, Naohiro Okada, Kaori Usui, Haruko Noguchi, Kiyoto Kasai Tags: Original article Source Type: research

Assessing Readiness for Transition From Pediatric to Adult Gender Affirming Care
Transitioning from pediatric to adult care is a critical juncture in the health of adolescents. Little is known about how best to optimize transition to adult care among transgender and nonbinary (TGNB) youth. While the Transition Readiness and Assessment Questionnaire (TRAQ) has been validated in other pediatric populations, it has not been studied in TGNB youth. Our aims were to pilot the use of the TRAQ for TGNB patients, describe transition readiness patterns, and identify factors associated with transition readiness. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health)
Source: Journal of Adolescent Health - November 14, 2023 Category: Child Development Authors: Joshua Katz, Mona Ascha, Emily Merrick, Diane Chen, Diana Bowen, Sumanas Jordan, Ilina Rosoklija, Raina Voss Tags: Original article Source Type: research

Effect of Audio-Visual-Based Art and Music Therapy in Reducing Adolescents Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
This study compared the effect of interactive audio-visual-based art and music therapy in reducing post-traumatic stress disorder in adolescents who survived abduction in Nigeria. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health)
Source: Journal of Adolescent Health - November 14, 2023 Category: Child Development Authors: Timothy Onosahwo Iyendo, Patrick Chukwemeka Uwajeh, Bernard Nmamdi Oseke, Lei Dong, Aderemi Adejumo, Ibrahim Umar, Oberiri Destiny Apuke, Celestine Verlumun Gever Tags: Original article Source Type: research

Examination of Brief Parent-Based Interventions to Reduce Drinking Outcomes on a Nationally Representative Sample of Teenagers
Examine brief parent interventions (PBIs) on a nationally representative sample of teenagers (ages 15 –18 years) to change drinking, teens declining (i.e., saying no) to ride with impaired drivers, and increase parent communication about alcohol. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health)
Source: Journal of Adolescent Health - November 14, 2023 Category: Child Development Authors: Shannon D. Glenn, Robert Turrisi, Kimberly A. Mallett, Katja A. Waldron, Lea K. Lenker Tags: Original article Source Type: research

Perceived Epidemic Impacts and Mental Symptom Trajectories in Adolescents Back to School After COVID-19 Restriction: A Longitudinal Latent Class Analysis
This study aimed to assess the impacts of COVID-19 epidemic on various life aspects and identify the trajectories of common mental symptoms among adolescents back to school after COVID-19 restriction. Furthermore, potential predictors associated with those trajectories were investigated. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health)
Source: Journal of Adolescent Health - November 14, 2023 Category: Child Development Authors: Rong Rong, Qiaochu Xu, Kelvin P. Jordan, Ying Chen Tags: Original article Source Type: research

When Ethics and the Law Collide: A Multicenter Demonstration Cohort Study of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Provision to Adolescent Men Who Have Sex With Men and Transgender Women in Brazil
To explore legal and ethical challenges related to adolescents ’ participation in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) research that may affect their best interests. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health)
Source: Journal of Adolescent Health - November 11, 2023 Category: Child Development Authors: Eliana Miura Zucchi, Laura Ferguson, Laio Magno, In ês Dourado, Dirceu Greco, Dulce Ferraz, Unai Tupinambas, Alexandre Grangeiro Tags: Original article Source Type: research

Eita! Reaching Communities and Young People to Drive Demand for Oral Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis in South Africa
This paper describes a holistic but flexible demand creation strategy for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in national public health-care settings in low-income to middle-income countries. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health)
Source: Journal of Adolescent Health - November 11, 2023 Category: Child Development Authors: Elmari Briedenhann, Philip Rosenberg, Nakita Sheobalak, Melanie Pleaner, Catherine E. Martin, Saiqa Mullick Tags: Original article Source Type: research

Patterns of HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis use Among Adolescent Girls and Young Women Accessing Routine Sexual and Reproductive Health services in South Africa
This study describes the patterns of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) use among adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) initiated on daily oral PrEP for the prevention of HIV, within routine sexual and reproductive health services in South Africa. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health)
Source: Journal of Adolescent Health - November 11, 2023 Category: Child Development Authors: Catherine E. Martin, Laura Ashleigh Cox, Pelisa Nongena, Vusile Butler, Sydney Ncube, Shobna Sawry, Saiqa Mullick Tags: Original article Source Type: research

Oral Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis for HIV Discontinuation in a Large Cohort of Adolescent Men Who Have Sex With Men and Transgender Women in Brazil
This study aimed to describe pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV discontinuation in adolescent men who have sex with men (aMSM) and adolescent transgender women (aTGW) and to identify factors associated with discontinuation. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health)
Source: Journal of Adolescent Health - November 11, 2023 Category: Child Development Authors: Diana Zeballos, Laio Magno, Fabiane Soares, Marcos Eustorgio Filho, Leila Amorim, Jony Arrais Pinto, Dirceu Greco, Alexandre Grangeiro, In ês Dourado Tags: Original article Source Type: research

The Use of HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis Among Men Accessing Routine Sexual and Reproductive Health Services in South Africa
This study describes a cohort of men seeking oral pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) services and explores their patterns of PrEP use within an implementation project seeking to integrate PrEP provision within sexual and reproductive health services in public health clinics in South Africa. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health)
Source: Journal of Adolescent Health - November 11, 2023 Category: Child Development Authors: Laura Ashleigh Cox, Catherine E. Martin, Pelisa Nongena, Sanele Mvelase, Alison Kutywayo, Saiqa Mullick Tags: Original article Source Type: research

Mental Health Needs of Adolescent and Young Adult PrEP Users in South Africa: Implications for Sexual and Reproductive Health Programming
Poor mental health is associated with sexual and reproductive health (SRH) risks, including human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and pre-exposure prophylaxis discontinuation. Adolescents and young people (AYP) are vulnerable to HIV and depression. This paper describes the prevalence and severity of depression and associated factors in AYP accessing SRH services in South Africa. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health)
Source: Journal of Adolescent Health - November 11, 2023 Category: Child Development Authors: Kerry Joan Gordon, Catherine E. Martin, Alison Kutywayo, Laura Ashleigh Cox, Pelisa Nongena, Saiqa Mullick Tags: Original article Source Type: research