Etiology of Tendency Toward Using Cannabis: A Qualitative Study of the Lived Experiences of Teenager’s Consumers by Soodabeh Rostami, Atousa Kalantar Hormozi, Mohammad Asgari, Ezzatollah Kordmirza Nikoozadeh

“…Exploring the experiences and views of adolescents who consume cannabis in intrapersonal, interpersonal, and extrapersonal domains provided more knowledge about different indicators of cannabis consumption among teenagers. …”
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PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND ADHD: EVIDENCE ON DEVELOPMENT, TRANSIENT AND DURABLE NEUROCOGNITIVE EFFECTS, AND APPLICATIONS by María Enid Santiago Rodriguez, Jared Donald Ramer, Guilherme M. Balbim, Tara Gisela Mehta, Stacy Lynn Frazier

“…They also encourage children and adolescents to participate in structured programs, meet PA guidelines, and include short-term AF as part of daily routines.…”
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Assessment of knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) on oral health among secondary-level students: a cross-sectional study in Kathmandu, Nepal by Nishika Aryal, Anuja Rajbhandari

“…Overall, regardless of adequate knowledge and attitudes, adolescents showcased unsatisfactory OH practices.Conclusions This study emphasises the significance of improving real-life OH habits and bridging the gap with targeted interventions like educational programmes, counselling and parental involvement. …”
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Exploring the relationship of body image with self-esteem, anxiety, and depression among female medical undergraduate students: A cross-sectional study from North India by Robin Victor, Rohit Gondwal, Priyaranjan Avinash, Bhumika Dhain, Rachit Singhania

“…Background: Dissatisfaction with body image is common both among adolescents and young adults, especially females, which leads to an increased risk of various psychiatric disorders such as depression, anxiety, substance use disorder, and eating disorders. …”
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Determinants of physical activity among female students based on the transtheoretical model by Maryam Abdoli, Leili Tapak, Payam Amini, Azam Geravandi, Babak Moeini, Omid Hamidi, Maryam Afshari

“…Abstract This study investigates factors influencing physical activity based on the Transtheoretical model (TTM) among adolescents. This study was conducted on 745 individuals between the ages of 12 and 16 years and was analyzed using a generalized linear model (GLM) approach with appropriate link functions using both classical and Bayesian frameworks. …”
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The different faces of GATA2 deficiency: implications for therapy and surveillance by Luca Vinci, Brigitte Strahm, Carsten Speckmann, Carsten Speckmann, Miriam Erlacher, Miriam Erlacher

“…GATA2 deficiency is one of the most common genetic predispositions to pediatric myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) in children and adolescents. The wide spectrum of disease comprises, among others, hematological, immunological and pulmonary manifestations, as well as occasionally distinct organ anomalies. …”
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Cytological Features of Mammary Analogue Secretory Carcinoma of the Parotid Gland in a 15-Year-Old Girl: A Case Report with Review of the Literature by Takako Inaba, Yuki Fukumura, Tsuyoshi Saito, Junkichi Yokoyama, Shinichi Ohba, Atsushi Arakawa, Takashi Yao

“…This tumor is very rare in children and adolescents. We report a case of MASC in a 15-year-old girl, the fifth youngest case so far reported. …”
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Self-Related Health, Physical Activity and Complaints in Swedish High School Students by Marie Alricsson, Bodil J. Landstad, Ulla Romild, Suzanne Werner

“…Therefore, it is important to make it easy for adolescents to perform physical activity at school and during their leisure time in order to prevent chronic diseases.…”
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Iron deficiency and common neurodevelopmental disorders-A scoping review. by Scout McWilliams, Ishmeet Singh, Wayne Leung, Sylvia Stockler, Osman S Ipsiroglu

“…Yet, the association of iron deficiency and neurodevelopmental disorders in childhood and adolescence has not yet been explored comprehensively. …”
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Public attitudes and knowledge about self‐injury: A cross‐sectional web‐based survey of Japanese adults by Masaru Takahashi, Kasumi Imahara, Yukiko Miyamoto, Kayoko Myojo, Michiko Yasuda, Izumi Kadomodo

“…Abstract Aim Nonsuicidal self‐injury is common among adolescents. Dispelling related public misconceptions is essential for creating effective prevention and intervention strategies, as these myths contribute to stigmatization. …”
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The Effects of Emotional Schema Therapy on Social Health and Attitude Towards Social Harms Among Female Students by Fatemeh Eskandari, Milad Abedi ghlich ghashlaghi

“…Background: In recent studies on adolescents, increasing attention is being given to the social dimension of health, alongside its physical and mental aspects. …”
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Effectiveness of Sports-Based Interventions for Mental Health in At-Risk Youth: A Systematic Review by Katarzyna Rowińska, Karolina Siembab, Daria Bednarczyk, Julia Białeta, Agnieszka Napieralska, Alicja Černohorská, Wiktor Garbarczyk, Michalina Jurkiewicz, Albert Kapla, Wiktoria Pysiewicz

“…Adolescents’ mental health is a growing public health concern, particularly for at-risk youth exposed to adverse circumstances such as poverty, trauma, discrimination, or social exclusion. …”
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The impact of multidimensional poverty on antenatal care service utilisation in Malawi by Amanda Grace Chatata, Gowokani Chijere Chirwa

“…Conclusion The findings suggest that there is a need for sustainable investments in poverty alleviation programs to address and reduce multidimensional poverty as well as raise awareness of sexual and reproductive health concerns among adolescents and women in Malawi to improve maternal health outcomes.…”
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Computerized cognitive retraining (ReadON.ai) among children diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder by Jagriti Grover, Sampurna Chakraborty, Rushi, Sonia Puar

“…Background: ADHD affects 8% of children and adolescents globally, marked by significant deficits in cognitive abilities, which leads to various emotional, behavioral, and adjustment issues. …”
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Early Diabetic Nephropathy and Retinopathy in Patients with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus Attending Sudan Childhood Diabetes Centre by Hana Ahmed, Tayseer Elshaikh, Mohamed Abdullah

“…Data on microvascular complications in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) in Sudan are scarce. …”
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The Economic and Humanistic Burden of Pediatric-Onset Multiple Sclerosis by Nupur Greene, Lita Araujo, Cynthia Campos, Hannah Dalglish, Sarah Gibbs, Irina Yermilov

“…**Conclusions:** Healthcare resource utilization and costs are high in this population, and patients report reduced QOL and significant fatigue compared with healthy children and adolescents.…”
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Medical Student Mentors for Young Adults with Sickle Cell Disease: Impact on Mentors by Adrienne S. Viola, Mariah Jacqueline Scott, Hanin Rashid, Richard Drachtman, Amanda Kaveney, Ashwin Sridharan, Beth Savage, Cristine Delnevo, Jerlym S. Porter, Katie A. Devine

“…OBJECTIVE In the United States, physicians and residents report inadequate training in managing adolescents and young adults (AYAs) during the transition from pediatric to adult care, particularly AYAs with chronic illnesses such as sickle cell disease (SCD). …”
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Prevalence of Latent Tuberculosis Infection in the Middle East and North Africa: A Systematic Review by Mazin Barry

“…By gender-based subgroup analysis, the prevalence of LTBI was 33.12% (95% CI 18.97% to 49.04%, I2=99.25%) and 32.65% (95% CI 19.79% to 47%, I2=98.89%) in males and females, respectively, while in the age-based subgroup analysis, the prevalence of LTBI was 0.44% (95% CI -0.05% to 0.9%), 3.37% (95% CI 2.23% to 4.74%, I2=0%), and 43.81% (95% CI 33.09% to 54.82%, I2=99.18%) for children, adolescents, and adults, respectively. Conclusion. This systematic review reveals a high prevalence of LTBI in the MENA region; enhanced LTBI surveillance and prompt infection prevention steps are urgently needed to prevent active tuberculosis, this would help achieve the World Health Organization End TB Strategy 2035, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 2030 target in the MENA region.…”
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Traditional games as a tool for improving psychosocial development: a comparative study of structured and progressive learning models by Rekha Ratri Julianti, Adang Suherman, Amung Ma'mun, Dian Budiana, Eka Fitri Novita Sari

“… Background: Pressure in the school environment, academic demands, and high social expectations often increase the vulnerability of children and adolescents to psychosocial problems. Bad interactions, such as bullying or social isolation, can contribute to their mental state and hinder their social engagement. …”
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Opinions and Treatment Decisions for Dental Erosive Wear: A Questionnaire Survey among Icelandic Dentists by Aida Mulic, Inga B. Árnadòttir, Torbjòrg Jensdottir, Simen E. Kopperud

“…Dental erosive wear (DEW) is common among children and adolescents, and a survey of Icelandic children showed that 30.7% of 15-year-olds were diagnosed with the condition. …”
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