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Assessment of Delivery and Receipt of a Complex School-Based Smoking Intervention: A Systematic Quantitative Process Evaluation
Comprehensive school tobacco policies have the potential to reduce smoking in vocational education where smoking is widespread. Assessment of the...
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Knowledge, perception, and willingness of emerging Public Health Advocates to effectively communicate about smoking cessation and Tobacco Harm Reduction in Africa
BackgroundMedia campaigns targeting young people are a valuable tool for promoting awareness about tobacco harm reduction (THR). Advocacy and...
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Risk and Protective Factors Associated with Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors Among Maryland Middle School Students
The aim of this study was to identify independent risk and protective factors associated with self-reported suicidal thoughts and behaviors (STB)...
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Prevalence of tobacco smoking among U.S. individuals with primary psychosis: a systematic review of national and regional samples
Previous reviews of smoking prevalence among individuals with primary psychosis have largely been internationally focused, with little attention...
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Sexual Initiation Before Age 14 and Co-Occurrence of Health Risk Behaviors Among Brazilian Adolescents: Data from the National School Health Survey 2015
IntroductionSexual initiation before age 14 is associated with risky sexual behaviors, substance use (alcohol, tobacco, and illicit drugs), mental...
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School-Level Longitudinal Predictors of Alcohol, Cigarette, and Marijuana Use
This study analyzed measures aggregated at the school level to identify key predictors of drinking alcohol, binge drinking, smoking cigarettes, and...
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An Examination of US School Mass Shootings, 2017–2022: Findings and Implications
ObjectivesGun violence in the USA is a pressing social and public health issue. As rates of gun violence continue to rise, deaths resulting from such...
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Psychological distress in adolescents: prevalence and its relation to high-risk behaviors among secondary school students in Mbarara Municipality, Uganda
BackgroundPsychological distress among adolescents negatively affects their academic performance, relationships with family and friends, and ability...
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E-Cigarette and Va** Use Among High School Students in Colombia: Analyzing Characteristics and Health Concerns
Using electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) and va** have rapidly increased in recent years, particularly among adolescents. The promoters of these...
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Family Environment and Community Context for Longitudinal Cigarette Smoking Trajectories Among Chinese Young People
Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death, and China accounts for about 30% of worldwide smokers and 40% of global tobacco consumption....
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An Overview of Parental Incarceration in African American Students: The Effects on Socioeconomics, Educational Outcomes, School Exclusion, and Juvenile Justice Involvement
PurposeParental incarceration is a traumatic experience that affects both the parent and their family. It is also a traumatic childhood and...
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Psychiatric Symptomatology is Associated with Polydrug Use and School Violence in Early Adolescence
This study investigated the association between psychiatric symptoms and polydrug use, school violence, and sociodemographic factors among Brazilian...
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Variation in the prevalence of different forms of bullying victimisation among adolescents and their associations with family, peer and school connectedness: a population-based study in 40 lower and middle income to high-income countries (LMIC-HICs)
This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of different forms of bullying victimization experiences and their association with family functioning,...
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Human Papillomavirus-Associated Sexual Risks Among High School Students in the U.S.: Does Sexual Orientation Play a Role?
We examined the association between sexual orientation and human papillomavirus (HPV)-related risky sexual behaviors among high school students in...
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Responding to “Don’t Say Gay” Laws in the US: Research Priorities and Considerations for Health Equity
IntroductionDespite increased legal rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer-identifying (LGBTQ +) people in the USA over the past...
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Promoting Positive Youth Development Through Healthy Middle School Environments
Positive Youth Development (PYD) acknowledges youth as unique and dynamic entities constantly interacting with and influencing their environment,...
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Policies are Needed to Increase the Reach and Impact of Evidence-Based Parenting Supports: A Call for a Population-Based Approach to Supporting Parents, Children, and Families
Parents can be essential change-agents in their children’s lives. To support parents in their parenting role, a range of programs have been developed...
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Social Determinants of Youth Cigarette Use Over Time: Findings from the Arizona Youth Survey 2010–2018
This study utilizes a large sample of 8th, 10th, and 12th-grade youth in Arizona ( n = 34,373). Five cycles of this biannual survey were used to...
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Public Mental Health and Access to Mental Health Services in South Asia
Public mental health in South Asia faces several challenges due to a range of socio-economic and cultural factors. In this region, mental health is...
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What Works in School-Based Interventions? A Systematic Review of Evaluation Research
What approaches and methods can be employed that will effectively reduce the risk of antisocial behaviour and of other criminal offending in schools?...