Young Teenagers Research Articles

Digital strategies of public youth mental health services to raise awareness of their existence

Abstract Background Data from a survey of the first part of the eHealthLit4teen Project show that adolescents in the city of Barcelona (12-16 years old) are not aware of the public youth mental health services (YMHS) available in the city. Considering the intensive use that young people make of digital platforms, YMHS might leverage these channels to raise young people’s awareness of available resources, which would impact on the help-seeking behaviours. The aim of this work is to analyse the social media strategies for the dissemination of public YMHS and emotional well-being services (promoted by the city council and the regional government) in Barcelona. Methods Identification of public YMHS and emotional wellbeing services, and interview on the use of social networks for dissemination with those responsible for the services and communication (March-April 2024). Analysis of the use of persuasive design and behavioural design techniques by the social media profiles of these services and, by way of contrast, the influencers who publish mental health content identified by the adolescents in the previous survey of the Project (March 2023). Results Public YMHS mainly rely on outreach through face-to-face visits to high schools. This format makes it easier for reluctant young people to access formal support, but more difficult for them to seek support because of stigma. In general, public YMHS do not show a clear strategy to disseminate their service on social media, and the information provided confusion between the characteristics of the services offered. Likewise, there is no widespread use of behavioural design or persuasive design techniques in the publications of health services on social media, nor in those of influencers. Conclusions Public YMHS do not make efficient use of the digital platforms that young people use intensively to raise awareness of their existence and increase usage. Key messages • There is no clear digital strategy for communicating public youth mental health services (YMHS), although they recognise that digital platforms can be a good means of dissemination. • YMHS need to be accessible on digital platforms to young people’s adults of reference (especially for younger teens), as they are the ones who seek out online the existence of this type of services.

Organizational and pedagogical conditions of self-control education of younger teenagers in the process of practicing martial arts

Self-control, as one of the key moral and volitional qualities, contributes to the formation of a responsible, self-realized personality, which meets the urgent need of society for harmoniously developed citizens who are able to make balanced decisions and actively participate in the life of the state. The relevance of the study of the effects of physical culture and sports and recreational activities on the education of moral and volitional qualities of schoolchildren is determined by the demand of modern pedagogical theory and practice for the development and improvement of appropriate methodological tools. In this context, sports and health activities, in particular martial arts, are an effective tool for the development of a growing personality, which actualizes the definition of appropriate organizational and pedagogical conditions. We can define the organizational and pedagogical conditions for the education of self-control in younger teenagers as a set of factors that ensure the successful achievement of educational goals and contribute to increasing the level of self-control in the process of practicing martial arts. Effective organizational and pedagogical conditions for the self-control education of younger teenagers in the process of martial arts classes are defined as: organization of methodical work with physical education teachers and martial arts trainers regarding the self-control education of younger teenagers; introduction of methodical tools for self-control training of younger teenagers by means of martial arts (freestyle wrestling, horting, aikido, judo, jiu-jitsu) in the educational process of ZZSO (in physical education classes); organization of sports and recreational activities with the aim of motivating younger teenagers to engage in martial arts and develop self-control skills in practice.

Comparison of Predictive Factors of Flu Vaccine Uptake Pre- and Post-COVID-19 Using the NIS-Teen Survey

Background: Seasonal influenza vaccination rates are very low among teenagers. Objectives: We used publicly available data from the NIS-Teen annual national immunization survey to explore factors that influence the likelihood of a teen receiving their seasonal flu shot. Methods: Traditional stepwise multivariable regression was used in tandem with machine learning to determine the predictive factors in teen vaccine uptake. Results and Conclusions: Age was the largest predictor, with older teens being much less likely to be vaccinated than younger teens (97.48% compared to 41.71%, p < 0.0001). Provider participation in government programs such as Vaccines for Children and the state vaccine registry positively impacts vaccine uptake (p < 0.0001). Identifying as non-Hispanic Black was a small, negative predictor of teen vaccine uptake (78.18% unvaccinated compared to 73.78% of White teens, p < 0.0001). The state quartile for COVID-19 vaccine uptake also strongly predicted flu vaccine uptake, with the upper quartile of state COVID-19 vaccine uptake being significantly more likely to also get vaccinated for influenza (76.96%, 74.94%, 74.55%, and 72.97%, p < 0.0001). Other significant factors are the number of providers, education of the mother, poverty status, and having a mixed provider facility type. Additionally, the multivariable regression analysis revealed little difference in the predictive factors of vaccine uptake between pre- and post-pandemic datasets.

“CAMPANHA DE ALERTA AOS RISCOS DO CIGARRO ELETRÔNICO.”

The DEF’S (electronic devices for smoking) were created under the pretext of helping smokers to quit the conventional cigarette, eventually attracting a new audience: young people. Through different flavors, flashy colors, practical formats, small and that fit in any pocket. In Brazil, it is forbidden to commercialize this product as a precaution against diseases that may arise. But it’s not hard to find them for sale. Severe lung injuries lead to addiction to nicotine. In addition, they can cause damage to the oral mucosa, irritation of the throat and eyes, rhinitis, pneumonia and other conditions. Serious problems that many young people and teens lack a knowledge that these e-cigarettes can cause. Accompanied by sharing among themselves that can lead to communicable diseases. The objective of this project is to disseminate predominant information on the use of electronic devices to young people and adolescents. It is expected that through this project we will be able to show the negative impacts of DEF’S (electronic devices for smoking).

Pil-Pintar Intervention Reduce Anemia among Young Teen Girls: A Pilot Study

Background: Iron deficiency anemia and low adherence to take iron tablets are prevalent issues among teenage school girls in Indonesia. To address this concern and encourage regular iron supplementation, the public health office of Sukoharjo Central Java Indonesia introduced a pil-pintar program, colloquially known as the “smart pill.” Aims: This study aimed to measure the increase in hemoglobin (Hb) levels and its correlation with nutrient intake related to Hb synthesis following the pil-pintar intervention. Methods: A quasi-experimental design with a one-group pre-posttest approach was performed involving 49 school teenage girls aged 12-15 years in a public school in Sukoharjo, Indonesia. Each student was given an iron sugar coat tablet containing 182 mg of ferrous-fumarate (equivalent to 60 mg elemental iron) and 0.400 mg of folic acid per tablet, called pil-pintar, once a week for 12 weeks. Results: A decrease in anemia prevalence by 24.4% and a notable increase in Hb levels by 1.0 mg/dL (p = 0.001) were observed in the 12 weeks of intervention. However, the study found no association between the nutrient intakes related to Hb production and the resulting Hb levels. Conclusion: The pil-pintar program effectively improved the hemoglobin levels of anemic teenage girls in the Sukoharjo district, Indonesia.

Role of the Built Environment, Roadway Characteristics, and Socioeconomic Factors in Keeping Teen Drivers Safe: An Investigation of the Factors Most Related to Teen Driver Fatalities

The role of engineering, through infrastructure design, is known to influence safe driving behavior generally, yet the areas of possible intervention that could improve safe outcomes for teens are less understood. It is critical to identify interventions specific to teens, as they have different driving risk factors than more seasoned drivers, and motor vehicle crashes are the second leading cause of death among teens in the United States. We examined 5,210 fatal crashes from 2015 to 2019 in Ohio using Fatality Analysis Reporting System data. We employed multinomial logistic regression to associate the likelihood of fatal crashes involving younger teens (16 to 17 years old) or older teens (18 to 19 years old) relative to adults (20 years and older) with built environment, socioeconomic, and roadway characteristics at crash locations. Separating crashes into the two groups of teens allowed us to distinguish the possible impact of training, as younger teens are mandated to undergo driving education and behind-the-wheel training under Ohio’s graduated driver licensing laws. We found that compared with neighborhood socioeconomics, built environment factors were more significant predictors of the likelihood of fatal crashes involving younger teens compared with adults. Specifically, fatal crashes at locations with lower road density and more diverse land use were more likely to involve younger teens. Although these results could be related to a mix of younger teen driver behavior and exposure factors, the finding highlights that improving the safety of local roads in urban and rural settings could help stem teen driving fatalities.

The Bears & Bulls of Fundamental Analysis Vs Technical Analysis

In the intriguing realm of the Indian Stock Market, significant fortunes are amassed and aspirations materialize. In the realm of financial markets, two predominant methodologies govern the analysis of markets: fundamental analysis and technical analysis. This discussion aims to delve into the core principles of each approach, elucidate their respective merits and limitations, and underscore the advantages of amalgamating them to form a comprehensive market analysis framework.  Biography of the Author I am Vansh Thirani, a high school student from New Delhi, India. Stock Market is something I have a lot of interest in. I am very passionate about building a career in this field and with my continuous learning and self- improving skillset, I am confident enough to excel in this field. This paper can help a lot of young teenagers who aspire to gain knowledge and pursue a career in the field of Stock Market Analysis. Being a teenager myself, I understand how challenging it might be for students to start analysing at first, but I believe after students go through this paper, it might become easier for them to analyse and make investment decisions.

Development of a Health-State Classification System for the Pediatric Quality-of-Life Inventory Version 4.0 Generic Core Scales for Preference-Based Valuation in Australia

ObjectivesPediatric Quality-of-Life Inventory Version 4.0 Generic Core Scales (PedsQL GCS), comprising 23 items covering 4 subscales (physical, emotional, social, and school functioning), is a widely applied generic measure of childhood health-related quality of life but does not provide health utilities for cost-effectiveness-based decision making. This study aimed to develop a reduced item version of PedsQL GCS amenable to health utility derivation in Australia. MethodsData sources were 2 cohorts of the Longitudinal Study of Australian Children, including proxy responses for all PedsQL GCS versions (Toddlers, Young Children, Children, and Teens), and the CheckPoint sample containing child self-report to the Children version. Three analytic samples were CheckPoint sample (n = 1874); Mallinson sample containing 1 measurement per child from one of the Young Children, Children, or Teens versions (n = 7855); and Toddlers sample (n = 7401). Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses assessed dimensionality. Psychometric analyses used Rasch and classical criteria on 3 randomly selected subsamples (n = 500) per sample. Item selection prioritized psychometric performance in the CheckPoint sample, also considering performance in other samples and conceptual content. ResultsDimensionality assessments did not generate an alternative empirical structure for the measure, and psychometric analyses were conducted on the original 4 subscales. The selected items were: “Get aches and pains” for physical functioning; “Feel sad/blue” for emotional functioning; “Other kids not friends” for social functioning; and “Keeping up with school work” for school functioning. ConclusionsThe final 4-item set, pending further psychometric validation and valuation, can generate health utilities from the widely used PedsQL GCS to inform cost-effectiveness-based decision making.

Exploring diagnostic and therapeutic implications of subacute lower motor neuronopathy in the setting of acute lymphoblastic leukemia: A case report

Subacute lower motor neuronopathies (SLMN) have not been previously documented in association with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). We present a case with SLMN during the remission phase of ALL. Our patient, a young teenage male with ALL who was in remission following COTP chemotherapy, manifested weakness in the lower extremities. Following a comprehensive investigations, the patient was diagnosed with SLMN. Muscle biopsy corroborated the diagnosis, with neurogenic muscular atrophy, muscle fiber grouping and target fibers. The patient’s symptom improved on two occasions following corticosteroid therapy but the symptom relapsed upon discontinuation of the medication. This case support the association of SLMN in ALL.

The Impact of Social Media on Children, Adolescents, and Families

By using social media These days, children and teenagers spend a lot of time on websites. A social media website is any website that facilitates social interaction. Examples of such websites include blogs, Club Penguin, Second Life, and the Sims, as well as social networking sites like Facebook, Instagram, MySpace, and Twitter. These sites, which have seen exponential growth in recent years, provide a platform for communication and pleasure for today's young. Given that some social media platforms are not suitable for young children and teenagers, it is crucial that parents understand the nature of these platforms. Pediatricians are in a unique position to educate families about these platforms, promote responsible usage, and advise parents to keep an eye out for any issues related to exposure to improper information, cyberbullying, or "Facebook depression."

‘It is intimidating going into your first job’: Young teens and workplace safety

‘It is intimidating going into your first job’: Young teens and workplace safety

Exploring the Impact of Songs in EFL Teaching Across Age Groups: Perspectives from Vietnamese EFL Lecturers

This study investigates the effectiveness of using songs in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teaching from the perspectives of Vietnamese EFL lecturers, focusing on identifying the most beneficial age group among young learners, teenagers, and adult learners. Employing a qualitative research design, the study conducted semi-structured interviews with nine EFL teachers from two educational institutions in Vietnam, representing a range of experience levels from novice to near-end career. The data were analyzed using thematic analysis, guided by Constructivist and Socio-cultural theories of learning. The findings revealed that the application and perceived effectiveness of songs varied significantly across different age groups and teacher experience levels. Songs were universally recognized as beneficial in EFL teaching, but their implementation and impact differed, with novice teachers focusing on engagement, mid-career teachers on cultural and linguistic nuances, and near-end career teachers on a holistic language experience. The study found that songs are highly effective with young learners, need careful selection for teenagers, and should be thematically rich for adult learners. These insights have implications for EFL practitioners, curriculum designers, and policymakers, suggesting the need for tailored song-based activities and professional development for teachers.

Estimate Suicidal Rate in Indonesian based on Time Window using Linear Regression

The global phenomenon of suicide should be a serious source of worry. Suicide rates are still relatively high in Indonesia. According to the research, there are many different reasons why people commit suicide. Anyone can commit suicide, whether they are young children, teenagers, or adults. Preventive action is one way to avoid this. The prevalence of suicide can be used to gauge the level of preventive action. You may gauge how active you are in implementing the most effective prevention by looking at the predicted suicide rate in the future. Linear regression is one technique for predicting suicide rates. The time window (tw) method is also used to prepare the data because it is in time series form. The best regression model was tw = 5 with MSE = 0.001147, RMSE = 0.033869, and R2 = 0.981643 obtained for all rates. The model with tw = 3, which has errors of MSE = 0.001547, RMSE = 0.039334, and R2 = 0.969458, is the most accurate one for the female rate. Finally, with errors MSE = 0.00318, RMSE = 0.056392, and R2 = 0.973341, we arrive at tw = 5 for the male rate

“He Was Such a Block of Ice.” Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of Adolescent Girls’ Work in an Intimate Relationship

The first romantic relationships of adolescents are of significant developmental importance, and the acquired experience is a cultural issue. The study aimed to capture what meanings young teenagers give their first love experiences. In-depth interviews were conducted with six teenage girls. A detailed idiographic analysis, based on Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA), allowed us to present the work of adolescents to maintain intimacy and ensure the stability of a romantic relationship. It was noticed that young girls take an emotionally leading role in their romantic relationships, feel responsible for them, and act following the stereotypical gender order. The interpretative framework adolescents adopt may result from therapeutic and utilitarian narratives, addressed mainly to women.

Changes in First and Second Births to U.S. Teenagers From 2000 to 2022.

This study examines trends in the numbers, percentages, and rates of first and second and higher-order births to teenagers younger than age 20 and for those ages 15-17 and 18-19 by race and Hispanic origin. Data for this analysis are from the National Vital Statistics System birth data files from 2000 and 2022. Analyses are limited to births to females younger than age 20. Changes in the numbers, percentages, and rates of total, first, and second and higher-order teen births from 2000 to 2022 were calculated for all teenagers and for non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaska Native, non-Hispanic Black, non-Hispanic White, and Hispanic teenagers. The number of first teen births declined 67% and the number of second and higher-order teen births declined 79%, while the population of female teenagers increased 7% from 2000 to 2022. The declines were greater for younger teenagers compared with older teenagers. First and second and higher-order teen birth rates declined 69% and 80%, respectively. Similar declines were found for each race and Hispanic-origin group. In 2000 and 2022, first and second and higher-order birth rates were lowest among White teenagers. First birth rates were highest among Hispanic teenagers in 2000 and for Hispanic and non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaska Native teenagers in 2022. In 2000, second and higher-order birth rates were highest for non-Hispanic Black and Hispanic teenagers; second and higher-order birth rates were more similar by race and Hispanic-origin group in 2022.

Edukasi Terkait Pemilahan Sampah di Klinik Kasih Bunda Bantul Pasca Penutupan TPA di Piyungan Bantul

This service was carried out to provide education to the people of Bantul after the closure of the Piyungan Bantul TPA. This service was carried out on May 10 2024 at the Kasih Bunda Clinic Hall. This activity involves various groups of residents around the Clinic, starting from young teenagers, adults and the elderly. The activity starts at 09:00 WIB and finishes around 15:00 WIB with several educational materials. The result is that this activity is an effort to educate ourselves through recognizing the type of waste that is closest to us, so that it is easier to reach. From the initial introduction to education on waste management, some participants only just understood the importance of sorting waste because in the beginning they often mixed up the three waste bins. However, others have made several efforts to sort waste, for example between B-3 and other waste

JAK inhibitors in refractory juvenile rheumatic diseases: Efficacy, tolerance and type-I interferon profiling, a single center retrospective study

Objectives– Janus Kinase inhibitors (JAKi) are a new class of drugs available for pediatric rheumatic diseases.This study aimed to describe the safety and effectiveness of JAKi in these diseases, with a focus on longitudinal interferon-stimulated genes (ISG) assessment. Methods– We present a single-center retrospective study of children with refractory pediatric rheumatic diseases including connective tissue diseases, monogenic type I interferonopathies or juvenile idiopathic arthritis, receiving JAKi. According to physicians’ assessment, treatment effectiveness was classified at 12 months as a complete response in the total absence of disease activity, partial response in case of significant (>50%) but incomplete improvement or no response in the case of non-response or improvement of less than 50% of the clinical and biological parameters. ISG were monitored longitudinally using Nanostring technology. Results- 22 children were retrospectively included in this study, treated either by baricitinib or ruxolitinib. Complete response was achieved at 12 months in 9/22 (41%) patients. 6/22 (27%) patients were non-responders and treatment had been discontinued in five of them. Within the interferon (IFN)-related diseases group, ISG-score was significantly reduced 12 months after JAKi onset (p = 0.0068). At 12 months, daily glucocorticoid doses had been reduced with a median dose of 0.16 mg/kg/day (IQR 0.11; 0.33) (p = 0.0425). 7/22 (32%) patients had experienced side effects, infections being the most common. Increase of the body mass index was also recorded in children in the first 6 months of treatment. Conclusion– JAKi represent a promising treatment of immune-mediated pediatric diseases, enabling to decrease type-I IFN transcriptomic signature in responding patients, especially in the context of juvenile dermatomyositis. JAKi represent steroid-sparing drugs but they induce metabolic changes linked to weight gain, posing a concern in the treatment of young patients and teenagers. More data are required to define the efficacy and safety of JAKi in the management of refractory pediatric rheumatic diseases.

"Getting Autism": Educators, Parents, and Autistic Adults and Teens Reflect on the Importance of Teachers Who Understand.

To explore the perspectives of educators, parents, and individuals on the autism spectrum regarding the qualities of teachers best equipped to support autistic students. In qualitative interviews parents of autistic adults (n = 35) discussed experiences they and their child faced during the school years, as did young autistic adults (n = 12) and teens (n = 11). Nineteen educators were also interviewed regarding how autistic students and their teachers were faring in public schools as well as what qualities and skills teachers needed to best support these students. A critical emergent theme was the importance of educators who possess a deep, intuitive understanding of autistic individuals. "Getting autism" involved autism knowledge, obtained through training or experience; an intuitive ability to read, respond to, and appreciate autistic students; and flexibility adapting to these students' needs. Autistic students, parents, and educators alike experienced a stigmatizing judgement and lack of support from unenlightened individuals in the schools. In contrast, there was great appreciation for those who "got autism" and were able to ease the way of autistic students, or support autism-friendly teachers, in whatever grade or situation. Research investigating how to cultivate, support, and reward autism-affirming teachers is needed. This will likely involve both didactic and experiential autism-focused training as well as recognition of the importance of high emotional intelligence and other qualities of teachers who "get autism." Future research should also explore the effects on these teachers and their students of larger systems, policies, and practices.

Knowledge, Perception, and Associated Factors of Electronic Cigarette Consumption Among the Saudi Population in Jeddah City.

Introduction Electronic cigarettes(e-cigarettes) are rising in popularity among young adults and teenagers. Previous studies have shown that among high and middle schoolers, the percentage of e-cigarette smokers was noticeably higher than tobacco cigarette smokers. Various research papers focusing on different communities have reported a low-to-moderate level of knowledge and awareness of e-cigarette's effects on health. E-cigarettes were initially advertised as devices to help people quit smoking, but the use of e-cigarettes in modern days has changed considerably. A big chunk of the population perceivedthat e-cigarettes have no harmful effects because they are nicotine-free and thus are used as a replacement for regular cigarettes rather than as a way to quit smoking. Objectives The study aimed to assess the perception of e-cigarette consumption and associated factors among the Saudi population in Jeddah city. Methodology A cross-sectional study was conducted on the Saudi population in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, during the year 2023. The study assessed the participant's perceptions of e-cigarette consumption and its risk factors. A pre-existing online questionnaire created by Google Forms was distributed among the population through social media applications to collect data after obtaining their informed consent. Results A total of 515 participants were included in this study. Relatives and friends were the most common sources (54%) for information about e-cigarettes. Of the sample, 17.5% thought that e-cigarettes were safer than conventional cigarettes, 13.4% used e-cigarettes on a regular basis, and 65% had not smoked electronically before. Vaping pushed only 17.2% to try traditional tobacco cigarettes, and 25% stopped using traditional tobacco products after starting to smoke e-cigarettes. Gender, age group, and total family salary were the associated factors with the use of e-cigarettes. In addition, an association between the perception of e-smoking and its use was noticed, as well as a significant association between gender and withdrawal symptoms. Conclusion A minority of the participants perceived that e-cigarette smoking is safer than conventional methods of smoking. The majority did not practice e-smoking at all. Furthermore, results showed that relatives and friends were the most common sources of information. The findings from the correlation testing underscore several noteworthy associations within the studied population. Notably, gender, age, total family salary, and occupation exhibited statistically significant correlations with e-cigarette usage.

Young teens at play: Girls are egalitarian, boys are generous

Using the decisions of 2500 girls and boys in three mini dictator games, this paper investigates how the social preferences of five cohorts of students (aged 12 to 16) evolve throughout adolescence. We find that at early ages (12 years old, 7th grade), girls tend to be egalitarian, boys are more generous, and <10 % exhibit spiteful behavior - with equal representation of girls and boys. The gender gap in both strong egalitarianism (with girls showing more egalitarianism) and weak generosity (with boys being more generous) doesn't seem to fade as they grow older.