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Loneliness and its Associated Risk Factors Among in-School Adolescents in Tanzania: Cross-Sectional Analyses of the Global School-Based Health Survey Data

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Published in 2020 at "Psychological Studies"

DOI: 10.1007/s12646-020-00580-w

Abstract: Though considered a normal part of adolescent development, loneliness is a mental state that can result in considerable psychological distress. We examined the prevalence and risk factors for loneliness among in-school adolescents in Tanzania. This was… read more here.

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Drug use and its associated factors among in-school adolescents in Harari region of eastern Ethiopia

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Published in 2024 at "International Journal of Adolescence and Youth"

DOI: 10.1080/02673843.2024.2321217

Abstract: ABSTRACT This study aimed to determine the magnitude of current drug use and its associated factors among randomly selected 3227 in-school adolescents in eastern Ethiopia using a multistage sampling technique. Data were collected using questionnaires… read more here.

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Alcohol use among in-school adolescents in Sierra Leone

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Published in 2024 at "BMJ Open"

DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-080222

Abstract: Objective To examine the prevalence of alcohol use and its associated factors among in-school adolescents in Sierra Leone. Design Data for the study was sourced from the 2017 Sierra Leone Global School-Based Student Health Survey,… read more here.

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Dietary Habits and Determinants of Overnutrition Among Secondary and Preparatory School Adolescents: A Multi-Center Unmatched Case-Control Study.

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Published in 2024 at "American journal of lifestyle medicine"

DOI: 10.1177/15598276241274202

Abstract: Background: Overnutrition is characterized by abnormal or excessive fat buildup in the body's fatty tissue, leading to potential health issues associated with overweight or obesity. These conditions pose significant public health challenges for adolescents and… read more here.

Keywords: study; health; overnutrition; school adolescents ... See more keywords
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Challenges Faced by Female Out-of-School Adolescents in Accessing and Utilizing Sexual and Reproductive Health Service: A Qualitative Exploratory Study in Southwest, Ethiopia

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Published in 2021 at "Journal of Primary Care & Community Health"

DOI: 10.1177/21501327211018936

Abstract: Introduction Due to the limited access to sexual and reproductive health service, out-of-school-adolescents become at a higher risk for early marriage, early pregnancy early parenthood, and poor health outcomes over their life course. Hence, the… read more here.

Keywords: reproductive health; school adolescents; service; sexual reproductive ... See more keywords

Obesity determinants among Malaysian 12-year old school adolescents: findings from the HAT study

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Published in 2021 at "BMC Pediatrics"

DOI: 10.1186/s12887-021-02899-3

Abstract: Background Childhood obesity has been associated with increased odds of adult obesity and co-morbidities in later life. Finding the key determinants may help in designing the most appropriate and effective interventions to prevent obesity. This… read more here.

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Body weight status of school adolescents in Terengganu, Malaysia: a population baseline study

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Published in 2017 at "BMC Public Health"

DOI: 10.1186/s12889-016-3911-2

Abstract: BackgroundBody weight is highly associated with overall health status. Being severely thin or obese may impose the risk of many health problems. Early detection of body mass index (BMI) status may help to reduce the… read more here.

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The effectiveness of an m-Health intervention on the sexual and reproductive health of in-school adolescents: a cluster randomized controlled trial in Nigeria

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Published in 2024 at "Reproductive Health"

DOI: 10.1186/s12978-023-01735-4

Abstract: Background The implementation of the country-wide comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) curriculum among in-school adolescents remains abysmally low and mHealth-based interventions are promising. We assessed the effect of a mHealth-based CSE on the sexual and reproductive… read more here.

Keywords: srh knowledge; reproductive health; school; school adolescents ... See more keywords

Eating disorder risks and psychopathological distress in Italian high school adolescents

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Published in 2024 at "Italian Journal of Pediatrics"

DOI: 10.1186/s13052-024-01717-7

Abstract: Background Psychopathological disorders are often comorbid diagnosis in eating disorders (EDs). We aimed to assess the presence of psychopathological traits and symptoms associated with EDs in an Italian high school adolescent population. Methods A sample… read more here.

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Dietary intake and its associated factors among in-school adolescents in Ghana

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Published in 2022 at "PLoS ONE"

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0268319

Abstract: Introduction Early-life nutrition related experiences may fuel the emergence of obesity and type 2 diabetes in adolescence. The adoption of unhealthy dietary practices early in life is an indicator of adverse cardiometabolic health in adulthood.… read more here.

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Social connectedness and health risk behaviours among in-school adolescents in urban and rural areas of Oyo State, Nigeria.

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Published in 2021 at "Journal of preventive medicine and hygiene"

DOI: 10.15167/2421-4248/jpmh2021.62.3.2107

Abstract: Adolescents are considered vulnerable due to their ability to venture into Health Risk Behaviours (HRBs) that may have a long-term detrimental effect on their total wellbeing. The major focus of previous adolescents' studies in Nigeria… read more here.

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