12. Impact of Chest Binding on Exercise Capacity in Transgender and Gender-Diverse Youth Assigned Female at Birth
Transgender and gender diverse (TGD) youth have lower rates of physical activity (PA) participation than cisgender youth. Many TGD youth assigned female at birth wear chest binders. While binding has been associated with a number of symptoms that may lead some individuals to limit PA, its impact on exercise capacity is not well understood. The aim of this study was to understand the role of chest binding on physical symptoms and exercise capacity in TGD youth. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health)
Source: Journal of Adolescent Health - January 30, 2024 Category: Child Development Authors: Raina V. Voss, Rebecca Carl, Robert Liem, Lisa Kuhns, Delanie Rybacki, Sigrid F. Wolf, Robert Garofalo Tags: Platform Research Presentation: Structure & Agency Source Type: research
13. Accuracy, Utility and Reading Level of Abortion Information on Chatbots ChatGPT and Bard – An Instrumental Case Study of Arkansas, Kansas, Illinois, and Oregon
The loss of a federal legal right to abortion care in the United States has reduced adolescent and young adult (AYA) agency to manage their own reproductive health decisions, particularly in States with more restrictive laws. Emerging digital technology – including AI conversational chatbots – could ensure AYA access to important State-specific information about abortion, such as availability, parental requirements or financial assistance. Existing studies have evaluated chatbot efficacy in providing public health information, but not examined them in the context of abortion access. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health)
Source: Journal of Adolescent Health - January 30, 2024 Category: Child Development Authors: Devon J. Hensel, Amanda E. Tanner, Jennifer L. Woods Source Type: research
14. The Perspectives of Gender-Diverse Youth and Caregivers Coping With Legislation Banning Gender-Affirming Medical Interventions
The last several years have seen the proliferation of legislation restricting access to gender-affirming medical interventions (GAMI) for gender-diverse youth (GDY). In 2023, the Indiana General Assembly passed legislation [Senate Enrolled Act (SEA) 480] prohibiting medical providers from providing GAMI to minors, including the discontinuation of previously initiated GAMI. This thematic analysis explored GDYs ’ and their caregivers’ perceptions of the impact of this legislation on their families and other GDY. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health)
Source: Journal of Adolescent Health - January 30, 2024 Category: Child Development Authors: Richard A. Brandon-Friedman, Ali Tabb, Meredith Canada, Teresa Imburgia, Tayon R. Swafford, J. Dennis Fortenberry, Kelly L. Donahue Source Type: research
15. “I Feel Like You’d Have to Talk to Your Doctor About This”: Young People’s Perspectives on Over-the-Counter Oral Contraception
On July 13, 2023, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved one brand of progestin-only oral contraception pills (OCPs) for over-the-counter (OTC) access without an age restriction. To inform health education messages and OTC implementation, we conducted a qualitative study with young people to better understand knowledge and preferences related to obtaining information about and accessing OCPs OTC. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health)
Source: Journal of Adolescent Health - January 30, 2024 Category: Child Development Authors: Riley Steiner, Sarah M. Axelson, Claudia Nu ñez-Eddy Source Type: research
16. How Does Age of E-Cigarette Initiation Predict Patterns of Past 30-Day Use?
This study addresses this gap by examining whether and how past 30-day e-cigarette use varies as a continuous function of age of e-cigarette initiation among a sample of adolescents and young adults. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health)
Source: Journal of Adolescent Health - January 30, 2024 Category: Child Development Authors: Devin Malloy McCauley, Shivani Mathur Gaiha, Jessica Liu, Bonnie Halpern-Felsher Source Type: research
17. The Intensity and Ordering of Experiences of Intimate Partner Violence Within Adolescent Romantic Relationships
While surveillance studies show that intimate partner violence (IPV) is highly prevalent among adolescents and young adults (AYA) in the United States, we do not clearly understand the frequency or patterns of IPV within AYA relationships. Experiencing IPV increases the risk of short- and long-term adverse mental, behavioral, and physical health outcomes. An improved understanding of how frequently episodes of physical and emotional violence occur, whether physical and emotional violence co-occur, or one generally precedes the other is necessary to enhance AYA IPV prevention interventions as well as support to survivors. (...
Source: Journal of Adolescent Health - January 30, 2024 Category: Child Development Authors: Pamela A. Matson, Jamie Perin, Annika Hoff, Sarah Flessa, Shang-en Chung, Steven Huettner, Maria Trent, Megan Bair-Merritt Source Type: research
18. Recommendations for Promoting the Gender Affirmation of Black and Latine Gender Expansive Youth
This study aimed to explore supports recommended by Black and Latine gender expansive youth (BLGEY) and Black and Latine Gender Expansive young adults (BLGEYA) to promote the gender affirmation of BLGEY in different socioecological domains. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health)
Source: Journal of Adolescent Health - January 30, 2024 Category: Child Development Authors: Stanley R. Vance Tags: Poster Symposia: Health Equity and Disparity Source Type: research
19. Telehealth Versus In-Person Instruction for Adolescents and Young Adults Initiating Gender-Affirming Testosterone Therapy
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the US healthcare system made significant shifts towards providing telehealth services. For the approximately 700,000 adolescents and young adults (AYA) aged 13-25 in the U.S. who identify as transgender and often face considerable barriers to receiving healthcare, opportunities arose to offer gender-affirming care via telehealth. One aspect of care that was often delivered in-person was testosterone injection teaching, and our center trained nurses to deliver injection teaching via a single video visit. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health)
Source: Journal of Adolescent Health - January 30, 2024 Category: Child Development Authors: Kira J. Nightingale, Scott K. Jelinek, Caleb Jones, Linda M. Bevington, Kaja Darien, Alexander Ding, Andi Fu, Linda S. Kocent, Miriam Langer, Kevin Su, Nadia Dowshen Source Type: research
20. Racism and the Mental Health of Asian Canadian Adolescents: A Secondary Analysis of the British Columbia Adolescent Health Surveys
To identify the prevalence of and trends in racial discrimination among Asian Canadian adolescents and examine the associations between racial discrimination and mental health outcomes among this group using population-based survey data. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health)
Source: Journal of Adolescent Health - January 30, 2024 Category: Child Development Authors: Carla T. Hilario, Mauricio Coronel-Villalobos, Ace Chan, Monica Rana, Elizabeth M. Saewyc Source Type: research
21. A National Survey of School Nurses on LGBTQ School Climate
This study sought to describe SN perceptions of LGBTQ school climate and their participation in supportive activities, as well as factors that may be associated with more positive school climates. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health)
Source: Journal of Adolescent Health - January 30, 2024 Category: Child Development Authors: April J. Ancheta, Catherine C. McDonald, Dalmacio Dennis Flores, Kaja Darien, Nadia L. Dowshen Source Type: research
22. Adolescent and Young Adult Worry About School Gun Violence and Mental Health - Data from a Nationally Representative Study
We used nationally representative data to describe the impact of worrying about school gun violence (SGV) on the mental health of adolescents and young adults (AYA). Prior research links mental health outcomes to family closeness (FC) and social media activity (SMA). We explore these factors as potential modifiers to understand SGV's impact on AYAs. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health)
Source: Journal of Adolescent Health - January 30, 2024 Category: Child Development Authors: Danielle R. Kirkland, Jane Fu, Debby Herbenick, Devon J. Hensel Source Type: research
23. Experiences, Benefits, and Challenges of Participants in Youth-Engaged Research Regarding Youth Homelessness
Youth experiencing homelessness (YEH) suffer extensive health inequities and are subject to social exclusion. Best practices dictate not only that their voice be included in research, but that they should be included as partners. However, their experience of being included and the impact of their inclusion on other youth team members has received scant attention. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health)
Source: Journal of Adolescent Health - January 30, 2024 Category: Child Development Authors: Lucy Shang, Vivian Bui, Coco Auerswald Source Type: research
24. A Qualitative Analysis of Young People ’s Experiences With Self-Managed Abortion
With increasing restrictions on abortion care, more people are seeking ways to end a pregnancy outside the formal health care system, also known as self-managed abortion (SMA). Prior research suggests that young people may be more likely to attempt SMA given concerns about privacy and confidentiality as well as limited experience with or mistrust of the healthcare system. In the present study, we conduct in-depth interviews with people who report having attempted to self-manage an abortion in their youth to better understand their experiences. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health)
Source: Journal of Adolescent Health - January 30, 2024 Category: Child Development Authors: Lauren Ralph, M. Antonia Biggs, Katherine Ehrenreich Source Type: research
25. Novel, Non-Pharmacological Intervention to Preserve Skeletal Health in Ambulatory Adolescents With Anorexia Nervosa
Malnourished adolescents and young adults (AYA) with anorexia nervosa (AN) are at high risk for skeletal deficits. Low-magnitude mechanical signals (LMMS) stimulation may represent a non-pharmacologic intervention capable of providing a weight-bearing stimulus without requiring exertion. We sought to determine whether LMMS could preserve skeletal health over 6 months in AYA with AN. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health)
Source: Journal of Adolescent Health - January 30, 2024 Category: Child Development Authors: Amy D. DiVasta, Catherine Stamoulis, Clinton T. Rubin, Jenny Sadler Gallagher, Douglas P. Kiel, Brian D. Snyder, Catherine M. Gordon Tags: Poster Symposia: Optimizing Adolescent Health Source Type: research
26. Youth-Driven Systems Alignment Strategies to Optimize Health Among Youth Experiencing Homelessness
Nearly 4.2 million youth experience homelessness annually in the U.S. Among them, LGBTQ+ youth and youth of color are over-represented. Youth experiencing homelessness (YEH) represent a diverse population with significant adverse health risks, often in the context of trauma and oppression. The systems and sectors that serve YEH, including healthcare, public health, and housing, are often siloed, amplifying existing inequities and barriers to necessary services. The purpose of our community-engaged, multi-sector study was to identify the health needs and local gaps in healthcare for YEH, and, in partnership with a multi-sec...
Source: Journal of Adolescent Health - January 30, 2024 Category: Child Development Authors: Janna R. Gewirtz OBrien, Annie Lemieux, Emma McGrew, Zeinab Mohamud, Meghan Ford Source Type: research
