Reducing Teen Pregnancies and Abortions Sep 9, 2008
A study by the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health reflected a 40 percent lower likelihood of pregnancy for girls taking virginity pledges. Continuing Welfare Reform During the era of Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) entitlement, teen birth rates went up right along with the various states welfare recipiency rate. (Townhall.com)
Sex ed in schools: Little connection between what's taught, teen behavior Sep 8, 2008
Another study, published this year in the Journal of Adolescent Health, found that teaching about contraception was not associated with increased risk of sexual activity or sexually transmitted diseases. The newest review, published in the September issue of Sexuality Research & Social Policy, is by Douglas Kirby, a senior research scientist at Education, Training and Research Associates, a non-profit in Scotts Valley, Calif. (USA Today)
Participating In Religion May Make Adolescents From Certain Races More Depressed Sep 5, 2008
The pair based the study on data from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health, a study surveying middle and high school students throughout the United States. Adolescents in grades 7 through 12 were initially interviewed in school and a random number of students were again interviewed at home. (Science Daily)
Pregnancy Mood Affects Child Development Sep 5, 2008
"It is widely acknowledged that postnatal depression has a negative impact on child development but this is the first study that has demonstrated that the children of women who experience low mood during pregnancy are also at risk," said Deave, from the Centre for Child and Adolescent Health, University of the West of England, Bristol. The findings come from a long-term study of 9,244 women and their children. (Newsmax)
Abstinence Education Is Still a Good Idea Sep 3, 2008
A study using data from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health found a strong correlation between abstinence and school success (even controlling for factors like family structure, wealth, and race). Over the past two decades, as more and more school systems have implemented abstinence programs, the rate of teen pregnancy has declined. (Townhall.com)
Reducing Risky Health Behaviors In Teens: A Tall Order Sep 1, 2008
To really improve adolescent health, programs should seek to reduce risk taking, improve social capital and improve levels of affluence, said study co-author Owen Gallupe, although he acknowledges that this is a tall order ... The study appears in the September issue of the Journal of Adolescent Health ... Journal of Adolescent Health, 2008; 43 (3): 246 DOI. (Science Daily)
Forbidden fruit: learning to drink responsibly Aug 30, 2008
But it's important to be sure what's meant by "drinking at home," according to a study in the October 2004 issue of the Journal of Adolescent Health. A survey of 6,200 teenagers in 242 U.S. communities found that the occasional glass of wine at a family dinner can have a protective effect. (Los Angeles Times)
Tories say Labour neglects teenage health Aug 26, 2008
In July, the health secretary, Alan Johnson, launched the Adolescent Health Project in response to research showing young people's health had improved least of any age group in the last 40 years. The government-funded project will be led by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health and will see all doctors and nurses offered free training on issues affecting teenagers. (guardian.co.uk)
Study finds ideas about sex don't bar HPV vaccine use Aug 24, 2008
The survey, which appears in the September Journal of Adolescent Health, involved about 150 mothers at a UTMB pediatric clinic in 2007. The women were of mixed socioeconomic levels and ethnicity. (Houston Chronicle)
Other Voices: Emphasis should be teaching kids how to drink right Aug 24, 2008
The study, published in the Journal of Adolescent Health in 2004, concluded that "Drinking with parents appears to have a protective effect on general drinking trends.". Introducing alcohol to children at a young age is a widely acceptable and culturally-ingrained practice in other countries. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
20-20 goals, objectives outlined in session Aug 23, 2008
To make Caldwell County's labor force more viable and competitive, the strategy involves enhancing early-childhood and K-12 education, along with strengthening programs offered by the Caldwell Council for Adolescent Health and re-establishing a Junior Achievement program. Additionally, the document seeks engagement with the local business and philanthropic communities, as well as the existing local and area colleges, to improve workforce competitiveness. (Lenoir News Topic, NC)
Smoking law, enforcement come under fire Aug 22, 2008
Arlene Prather-O'Kane, program manager with the Black Hawk County Health Department's Child and Adolescent Health Division, applauded the law, saying she only wished the smoking prohibition was extended to include casinos. She offered two suggestions for amendments to the law: Improve communication with businesses about the need for "no smoking" signs and add language clarifying whether smoking is allowed in outdoor areas, such as parks. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Event to address teen concerns Aug 14, 2008
Officials with the East Central Health District will sponsor an informational event on adolescent health Aug. 28 ... A panel of teens will be present to discuss current health issues from their point of view, said Mary Stacy, adolescent health and youth development coordinator ... WHAT: Giving Our Teenagers Flight: Working Together with Our Teens for Positive Adolescent Health Outcomes. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Physician, steel thyself Aug 9, 2008
"But I didn't see any evidence of that, and, in fact, in areas of adolescent health, she has shown real leadership," says Daube. "I wasn't surprised that she became national president; she was an outstanding president in WA and gave the AMA there a very strong profile. She is a very pragmatic, modern-day doctor.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Just say no to drug tests Aug 7, 2008
ostinmontana wrote on Aug 6, 2008 1:46 PM:" Bottom line for the Butte School District is this: Several scientific studies have been conducted which clearly demonstrate that random drug and alcohol testing DOES NOT reliably keep student-athletes from using drugs or alcohol. In fact, the mere presence of drug testing increases some risk factors for future substance use. The most recent study on this issue was published in the November, 2007 issue of "Journal of Adolescent Health. " This particular... (Montana Standard, MT)
Faith Can Curb Teen Drug Abuse Aug 7, 2008
org, a project cataloguing the societal effects of the family and church, has found that adolescents from broken homes are much more likely to use hard drugs, according to data from the National Longitudinal Sample of Adolescent Health. Of adolescents who live with married or cohabiting parents or with an always-single parent, up to 11% have used hard drugs. (Townhall.com)
Committee to debate banning media from talks on pregnancies Aug 6, 2008
The School Committee held a public forum in July in which a panel of specialists on adolescent health, including the medical director of the State Department of Public Health, discussed possible solutions, including contraceptives and mentoring for Gloucester teens. Copyright 2008 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
Diving Accidents Common Among US Kids Aug 5, 2008
Diving Accidents Common Among U.S. Kids - washingtonpost. Diving Accidents Common Among U.S. Kids. (Washington Post)
Male college students more likely than less-educated peers to commit property crimes Aug 3, 2008
The research, co-authored by Peggy C. Giordano and Stephen A. Cernkovich, draws from three waves of data from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health and examines education, crime levels, substance abuse and socializing among adolescents and young adults. A sample of 9,246 respondents from grades 7 through 12 was initially surveyed during the 1994-1995 academic year, with the following two survey waves taking place in 1996 and 2001. (EurekAlert!)
Schumann Named Chief Programs Officer for American Nurses Association Jul 30, 2008
"Over the last 25 years successfully working in leadership positions with boards, committees, and volunteers, including foundation, professional, corporate and consumer members at the national, regional and local levels, it has been possible to build long-term collegial relationships with many nursing leaders and other stakeholders in support of professional practice issues, contributing to change in regulatory and policy arenas around issues such as advanced practice and adolescent health care.... (PR Newswire)
Energy drinks promoting substance abuse, risk-taking behaviour in ... Jul 28, 2008
The first set of results is published online in June in the Journal of Adolescent Health, while the second appears in the March/April issue of the Journal of American College Health. (ANI). (Fresh News)
Energy drinks fuel aggression in teens Jul 27, 2008
Energy drinks are promoting substance abuse and risk-taking behaviour among college students, according to a new study. Two studies led by RIA Research Scientist Kathleen E Miller, PhD investigated the link between energy drinks and public health concerns like substance abuse and risky behaviour. (Times of India)
Freedom’s Just Another Word For Less Sexually Active Teens Jul 26, 2008
Journal of Adolescent Health, 2008; 43 (2): 133 DOI. Adapted from materials provided by. (Science Daily)
Frequent Family Meals Might Reduce Teen Substance Use Jul 26, 2008
Sixty percent having regular family meals is about what we would expect for middle school students, said lead author Marla Eisenberg of the Division of Adolescent Health and Medicine at the University of Minnesota ... Journal of Adolescent Health, 2008; 43 (2): 151 DOI. (Science Daily)
More Family Meals Mean Less Risky Sex for Teens Jul 25, 2008
But given that two out of three U.S. teens have sex before they turn 19, more specific information would provide a better understanding of the risks involved, Coley and her team point out in the Journal of Adolescent Health ... SOURCE: Journal of Adolescent Health, August 2008. (MEDLINEplus)
Energy Drinks Linked to Risky Behavior Jul 25, 2008
In the first set of results published online in June in the Journal of Adolescent Health, Miller identified links between energy drink consumption, risky substance use and sexual risk-taking. Frequent energy drink consumers (six or more days a month), according to Miller's findings, were approximately three times as likely than less-frequent energy drink consumers or non-consumers to have smoked cigarettes, abused prescription drugs and been in a serious physical fight in the year prior to the... (Newsmax)
Serious School Failure Is Depressing For Girls, But Not Boys Jul 24, 2008
New research published in the Journal of Adolescent Health showed that girls who had early conduct problems in elementary school also were at increased risk for depression in early adulthood. However, the University of Washington study did not show any link for boys between academic, behavior or social problems and depression at age 21. (Science Daily)
Parenting Fair connects parents to local services Jul 24, 2008
Also setting up in the KPMS cafeteria dispersing information was: the Potomac Highlands Support Services - Foster Grandparents Program, Regional VIII Adolescent Health Coordinator, Mineral County WIC, Family Preservation, Department of Health and Human Resources, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Mountain Heart Childcare Resource & Referral, Girl Scouts, WVU Extension Services - 4-H, WVU Family Nutrition, Community Action, Catamount Children s Center, WVU Family Nuitrition, RESA VIII WV Birth to Three,... (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
School failure hits girls harder Jul 24, 2008
"For girls there are broader implications of school failure," said Carolyn McCarty, a University of Washington researcher whose study appears in the Journal of Adolescent Health. "We already know that it leads to more poverty, higher rates of being on public assistance and lower rates of job stability. And now this study shows it is having mental health implications for girls," McCarty said. (India Times, India)
HEALTH BLOG: Mental health news and notes Jul 23, 2008
Mental health - Better Life - USATODAY.com. Study: Viagra might help some women. (USA Today -- Money)
Family Meals Can Help Teen Girls Avoid Drugs, Alcohol Jul 23, 2008
D., M.P.H., assistant professor, pediatrics, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis; Steve Pasierb, president, Partnership for a Drug-Free America, New York City; August 2008 Journal of Adolescent Health) ... The findings are published in the August issue of the Journal of Adolescent Health. (Health-Finder)
Serious school failure turns out to be a real bummer for girls, but not boys Jul 23, 2008
New research published this week in the Journal of Adolescent Health showed that girls who had early conduct problems in elementary school also were at increased risk for depression in early adulthood. However, the University of Washington study did not show any link for boys between academic, behavior or social problems and depression at age 21. (EurekAlert!)
Rigid Parenting Linked to Teen Sex Jul 23, 2008
They report their findings in the August issue of the Journal of Adolescent Health. Regular family activities things like eating dinner together as a family or engaging in fun activities or religious activities together seemed to make sexual activity less likely, Coley said. (Newsmax)
Teen study poses dilemma Jul 21, 2008
For example, University of Washington researchers published a study in June in the Journal of Adolescent Health that found that scientifically tested juvenile delinquency programs worked better than untested programs. One of the only studies conducted on a program similar to Healthy Families' was started in 1977, with nurses visiting first-time parents. (Boston Globe)
Suckling Infant Triggers 'Trust' Hormone in Moms Jul 21, 2008
Suckling Infant Triggers 'Trust' Hormone in Moms - washingtonpost. Suckling Infant Triggers 'Trust' Hormone in Moms. (Washington Post)
B.C. teens becoming more careful with sex Jul 18, 2008
The study compared Adolescent Health Surveys taken in 1992, 1998 and 2003, and found a significant drop in the number of teens - male and female - having sex. During that time period, the percentage of male youth who had ever had sex decreased from 33. (Globe and Mail)
Cancer Survival Depends on Where You Live Jul 17, 2008
Comments that include profanity or personal attacks or other inappropriate comments or material will be removed from the site. Additionally, entries that are unsigned or contain "signatures" by someone other than the actual author will be removed. (Washington Post)
Choosing Radical Cancer Surgery Jul 16, 2008
More Women Opt To Have Both Breasts Removed. Terri Nimmons of Laurel, at home with daughter Sara, chose double mastectomy after a diagnosis of breast cancer and said the decision helps her to feel "safer." (Family Photo). (Yahoo News -- Cancer)
Sociological Research Shows Combined Impact Of Genetics, Social Factors On Delinquency Jul 16, 2008
For this study, the researchers examined a sample of approximately 1,100 males in grades 7 through 12 whose DNA and social-control measures were available through the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health. Guo co-authored the research with Michael E. Roettger and Tianji Cai, both doctoral candidates at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. (Science Daily)
Study Finds Genetic Link to Violence, Delinquency Jul 16, 2008
His team, which studied only boys, used data from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health, a U.S. nationally representative sample of about 20,000 adolescents in grades 7 to 12. The young men in the study are interviewed in person regularly, and some give blood samples. (MEDLINEplus)
Gaining ground on sickle cell disease Jul 16, 2008
Founded as a 20-bed hospital for children, Children's Hospital Boston today is a 397-bed comprehensive center for pediatric and adolescent health care grounded in the values of excellence in patient care and sensitivity to the complex needs and diversity of children and families. Children's also is the primary pediatric teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School. (EurekAlert!)
Newsweek: OK! defends Jamie Lynn coverage Jul 14, 2008
More than a few adolescent health experts cringed at the headlines. "The media doesn't show the downside to teenagers getting pregnant," says Warren Seigel, a pediatrician who founded the Adolescent Program at Coney Island Hospital. (MSNBC -- News)
Workplace Program Helps Parents Talk To Children About Sex Jul 14, 2008
The program was evaluated by researchers from Children's Hospital Boston, Harvard Medical School and the UCLA/RAND Center for Adolescent Health Promotion who conducted a randomized trial. The main outcome measure was whether or not the program had an effect on the ability of parents to communicate with their children about sexual health. (Medical News Today)
Dread talking to your kids about sex? Jul 13, 2008
Researchers from Children's Hospital at Boston, Harvard Medical School and the UCLA/RAND Center for Adolescent Health Promotion, report a randomised trial to assess if a parenting programme at the workplace, to help parents become more comfortable and skilled at communicating with adolescents about sexual health, has an effect on parents' ability to communicate with their children. 569 parents of adolescents aged 11-16 years were randomised to attend the parenting programme. (Times of India)
Teen Girl Behavior Not Linked to Later HPV Risk Jul 13, 2008
Dempsey, from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, and her team assessed the association between adolescent characteristics and future HPV infection by analyzing data from the waves I and III of the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health. The analysis included 3181 females who were older than 12 years during risk factor assessment in wave I (1994-1995) and who underwent HPV testing as young adults in wave III (2001-2002). (MEDLINEplus)
Nigeria: Trafficking of Girls Worsening Jul 8, 2008
"Bringing in girls from the villages to the city to work as house helps continues unabated. In fact it is on the rise", agreed Mairo Bello, head of Adolescent Health Information Project, a Kano-based non-governmental organisation (NGO). As well as poverty, trafficking in girls and women is driven by the extreme income inequality which exists in Nigeria, and gender inequality. (allAfrica.com)
HEALTH BLOG: Easy to digest nutrition news briefs Jul 8, 2008
Fitness and nutrition - Better Life - USATODAY.com. Kids and cholesterol. (USA Today -- Money)
Political Participation Is Partially Rooted In Genetic Inheritance Jul 4, 2008
To replicate these findings the researchers went beyond the California voter data to examine patterns nationwide using the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health conducted from 1994 to 2002 ... Hypothesizing that persons with more efficient versions of these genes would be more likely to vote, the researchers turned again to the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health to conduct tests on the relationship between turnout and MAOA and 5HTT. The results show that both genes are... (Science Daily)
Targeted program reduced vandalism Jul 2, 2008
By the time kids hit seventh grade, many fewer children in Communities That Care cities were vandalizing or assaulting, the researchers report in the Journal of Adolescent Health. There was no difference, though, in the rate of drug and alcohol use between the groups of cities. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Nebraska one of 28 states to use abstinence-only funds Jul 1, 2008
The state has received more than 200,000 annually since 1997, when the abstinence-only funding began, said Linda Henningsen, adolescent health coordinator for the Department of Health and Human Services. Most years, the state gave money out in sub-grants to local communities, where it was often used for classroom activities and to train adults in abstinence-only curriculum. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Why Do People Vote? Genetic Variation In Political Participation Jun 28, 2008
In conducting their study, the authors examine the turnout patterns of identical and non-identical twins including 396 twins in Los Angeles County and 806 twins in the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health. Their findings suggest that 53% of the variation in turnout can be accounted for by genetic effects in the former, with similar outcomes in the latter. (Science Daily)
Depression during pregnancy Jun 28, 2008
The research was carried out by Dr T Deave from the Centre for Child and Adolescent Health, University of the West of England, and colleagues from the Departments of Social Medicine, Academic Unit of Psychiatry, and Centre for Child and Adolescent Health, University of Bristol. The study was supported by the UK Medical Research Council, the Wellcome Trust and the University of Bristol, and the lead researcher received a Higher Education Funding Council for England postdoctoral fellowship from... (NHS Choices)
Pact or not, pregnant too soon Jun 27, 2008
The city will convene a meeting of nationally recognized experts in adolescent health over the summer, to help the Gloucester school committee adopt a clear, standardized policy for comprehensive health education this fall. Also, Planned Parenthood of Massachusetts is offering free training for teachers and parents in a health curriculum that includes a focus on abstinence, comprehensive sex education where abstinence fails, wise decision-making, and parental involvement. (Boston Globe)
Paris Hilton Makes Gift to the New Hospital Building At Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Jun 27, 2008
Founded in 1901, Childrens Hospital Los Angeles has been treating the most seriously ill and injured children in Los Angeles for more than a century, and it is acknowledged throughout the United States and around the world for its leadership in pediatric and adolescent health. Childrens Hospital is one of America's premier teaching hospitals, affiliated with the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California since 1932. (Primezone Releases)
Nintendo and Starlight's New Fun Centers Featuring Wii Give Sick Children a Boost Jun 25, 2008
About Childrens Hospital Los Angeles: Founded in 1901, Childrens Hospital Los Angeles has been treating the most seriously ill and injured children in Los Angeles for more than a century, and it is acknowledged throughout the United States and around the world for its leadership in pediatric and adolescent health. Childrens Hospital is one of Americas premier teaching hospitals, affiliated with the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California since 1932. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Scientifically valid prevention programs cut rates of juvenile delinquency Jun 24, 2008
Students in 12 Colorado, Illinois, Kansas, Maine, Oregon, Utah and Washington towns that installed such prevention programs were 27 percent less likely to be involved in delinquency than were students in 12 matched towns in those states that didn't set up programs, according to a new University of Washington study published this week in the Journal of Adolescent Health. The early finding comes from the Community Youth Development Study that is tracking the behavior of more than 4,400 students... (EurekAlert!)
Officials hope pregnancy pact is anomaly Jun 21, 2008
"Why a pact around being pregnant?" said Gale E. Grant, adolescent health coordinator for the Richmond City Health District ... "Adolescents like to do things as a group," said Anne Rollins, adolescent health coordinator at the Virginia Department of Health. (Richmond Times Dispatch)
Ostrich approach to drugs Jun 20, 2008
The answers are not written by a bunch of gen Y sex peddlers sitting around swigging alcopops, but by Australia's leading experts in adolescent health such as Dr Michael Carr-Gregg in Girlfriend and Dr Melissa Kang in Dolly. Both highly respected doctors are parents of teenagers and have been writing for these magazines for over a decade. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Society's Attitudes Have Little Impact On Choice Of Sexual Partner Jun 17, 2008
(May 17, 2007) An analysis of data from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health Peers has found that adolescents select friends whose attitudes about sex are consistent with their own attitudes. The. (Science Daily)
Pregnant pupils of concern Jun 12, 2008
Mary Stacy, the adolescent health and youth development coordinator for the health department, wasn't surprised by the school pregnancy numbers, and said the problem might be worse than those numbers indicate. Teen pregnancy is often under-reported, she said. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Virginity pledges may postpone sex among youth Jun 12, 2008
The study is published online by the Journal of Adolescent Health. . (Sify)
Teen survey shows virginity pledges can work Jun 11, 2008
TO PLEDGE OR NOT TO PLEDGE. About a quarter of 1,517 12- to 17-year olds surveyed in 2001 said they had taken a virginity pledge. (USA Today)
Too Much Cell Phone Time Takes Toll on Teen Sleep Jun 11, 2008
And he suggested that this pressure can develop into an addiction, with serious negative ramifications for adolescent health. "We see more and more people -- especially the young generation -- who grew up with these kinds of items and gadgets in their hands," Bader said. (MEDLINEplus)
Study finds virginity pledges may help postpone intercourse among youth Jun 11, 2008
Researchers found that adolescents who made pledges to remain virgins until they are married were less likely to be sexually active over the three-year study period than other youth who were similar to them, but who did not make a virginity pledge, according to the study published online by the Journal of Adolescent Health. "These findings do not suggest that virginity pledges should be a substitute for comprehensive sexual education programs, or that they will work for all kinds of kids" said... (EurekAlert!)
Risky Business Jun 10, 2008
That higher-than-average occurrence of smoking could be an issue of accessibility, said Mary Stacy, the adolescent health and youth development coordinator for Georgia's East Central Health District. Tobacco has long been a big industry in the South, she said. (The Augusta Chronicle)
