Body Fat and Obesity Rates, Cardiovascular Fitness, and the Feasibility of a Low-Intensity Non–Weight-Centric Educational Intervention Among Late Adolescents: Quasi-Experimental Study by Areeg Zuair, Fahad M Alhowaymel, Rola A Jalloun, Naif S Alzahrani, Khalid H Almasoud, Majdi H Alharbi, Rayan K Alnawwar, Mohammed N Alluhaibi, Rawan S Alharbi, Fatima M Aljohan, Bandar N Alhumaidi, Mohammad A Alahmadi

“… Abstract BackgroundObesity rates among Saudi adolescents are increasing, with regional variations highlighting the need for tailored interventions. …”
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Assessment of the impact of HIV infection on the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis and pubertal development among adolescent girls at a tertiary centre in Zimbabwe: a cross-sectional study by Bothwell Takaingofa Guzha, Bismark Mateveke, Hamish Mubata, Tapiwa Chapupu, Vongai Dondo, Maxwell Chirehwa, Rendani Tshikosi, Tsungai Chipato, Zvavahera Mike Chirenje

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Impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on HIV care and treatment services among adolescents attending a tertiary hospital in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: a qualitative study by Agricola Joachim, Dorkasi L Mwakawanga, Lilian Nkinda, Eva Kidabulo

“…Background The COVID-19 pandemic has caused substantial disruption on HIV care and treatment programmes, especially for adolescents living with HIV (ALHIV) who are known to have poorer health outcomes compared with adults. …”
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Comparison of bullying victimization and depression symptoms among Chinese adolescents before and after the end of the dynamic zero-COVID-19 policy: a repeated cross-sectional study by Yong Yang, Yi Lin, Feng Wang, Si Jia Wang, Jing Hui Wang, Feng Tong, Qing Hai Gong

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Rate of Overlap between ICD-11 Gaming Disorder and DSM-5 Internet Gaming Disorder along with Turkish Reliability of the Gaming Disorder Scale for Adolescents (GADIS-A) by Mustafa Tuncturk, Gul Karacetin, Cagatay Ermis, R. Ogulcan Ciray, Merve Can, Celal Yesilkaya, Ayca Atay, Gokce Elif Alkas, Damla Kasap, Omca Guney, Sezen Alarslan, Burak Cakir, Eren Halac, Aysegul Tonyalı, Fatma Nur Elmas, Serkan Turan

“…Introduction: The main aims of the current study were (i) to explore the overlap between Internet gaming disorder (IGD) and gaming disorder (GD) diagnoses, (ii) to identify clinical characteristics in clinical settings, and (iii) to measure psychometric properties of the Gaming Disorder Scale for Adolescents (GADIS-A). Methods: 222 adolescents who were followed up within a tertiary-care mental health hospital, were included (IGD/GD group [n = 111], clinical comparison group [n = 90], healthy controls [n = 21]). …”
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Prospective Association Between Tobacco Use and at-Risk Alcohol Consumption Among Swedish Adolescents: Outlining the Influence of Tobacco Product, Frequency of Use and Gender in the LoRDIA Cohort by Johanna Andersson, Kristina Berglund, Robin Irmel, Louise Adermark

“…Methods: Data was extracted from the prospective cohort Longitudinal Research on Development In Adolescence (LoRDIA), following Swedish adolescents over four waves (∼13 to 17 years of age). …”
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How physical activity opportunities seized by adolescents differ between Europe and the Pacific Islands: the example of France and New Caledonia [version 1; peer review: 2 approved] by Olivier Galy, Guillaume Wattelez, Francois Potdevin, Marie-Jeanne Urvoy, Thibaut Derigny, Paul Zongo, Pierre-Yves Leroux, Christophe Schnitzler

“…For both FR and NC adolescents, physical education lessons had the highest MVPA. …”
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Sexual and reproductive health awareness and practices among adolescents and adults in a rural farming community in Baja California, Mexico: a quantitative and qualitative cross-sectional study by Cristina Espinosa da Silva, Margarita Santibanez, Adrienne RS Lee, Lorena S Pacheco, Stephanie Brodine, Miguel A Fraga, Taylor B Desmarais, Noe C Crespo, Javier Martínez Hernandez, Marianne McKennett, Richard S Garfein

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Effects of Acute Long- versus Short-Interval High-Intensity Interval Training on Attention and Psychological States in a Sample of Male and Female Adolescents: A Pilot Study by Maamer Slimani, Mahdi Issaoui, Hela Znazen, Amri Hammami, Nicola Luigi Bragazzi

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Association of Chlamydia trachomatis infection with cervical atypia in adolescent women with short-term or long-term use of oral contraceptives: a longitudinal study in HPV vaccinated women by Indira Adhikari, Tiina Eriksson, Tapio Luostarinen, Dan Apter, Matti Lehtinen, Katja Harjula, Pekka Nieminen, Mari Hokkanen

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Secular trend and projection of overweight and obesity among Chinese children and adolescents aged 7–18 years from 1985 to 2019: Rural areas are becoming the focus of investment by Jiajia Dang, Yunfei Liu, Shan Cai, Panliang Zhong, Di Shi, Ziyue Chen, Yihang Zhang, Yanhui Dong, Jun Ma, Yi Song, Jing Ni, Xuehong Zhang

“…The prevalence of overweight and obesity among Chinese children and adolescents has been steadily increasing from 1985 to 2019. …”
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Reliability, Objectivity, Validity and Reference Levels of the Austrian Balance Check (ABC)—A Novel Balance Field Test for Children, Adolescents and Young Adults to Assess Static Balance by Gerald Jarnig, Reinhold Kerbl, Mireille N. M. van Poppel

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Adult Height after Growth Hormone Treatment at Pubertal Onset in Short Adolescents Born Small for Gestational Age: Results from a Belgian Registry-Based Study by M. Thomas, D. Beckers, C. Brachet, H. Dotremont, M.-C. Lebrethon, P. Lysy, G. Massa, N. Reynaert, R. Rooman, S. van der Straaten, M. Roelants, J. De Schepper

“…Conclusions. Short SGA adolescents starting GH therapy at an early pubertal stage have a modest and variable height gain. …”
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Protective factors, risk factors, and intervention strategies in the prevention and reduction of crime among adolescents and young adults aged 12-24 years: A scoping review protocol. by Rosanna Mary Rooney, Amber Hopkins, Jacob Peckover, Kael Coleman, Rebecca Sampson, Rosa Alati, Sharinaz Hassan, Christina M Pollard, Jaya A R Dantas, Roanna Lobo, Zakia Jeemi, Sharyn Burns, Robert Cunningham, Stephen Monterosso, Lynne Millar, Sender Dovchin, Rhonda Oliver, Ranila Bhoyroo, Getinet Ayano

“…The aim of this scoping review is to identify and map the key risk and protective factors, along with intervention strategies, that are essential for recognizing adolescents and young adults at risk of crime.<h4>Methods</h4>This scoping review protocol has been developed in line with the Arksey and O'Malley framework and the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) Reviewers' Manual. …”
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Guidelines of the Polish Society of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetology and Pediatric Section of Diabetes Poland on insulin therapy using hybrid closed-loop systems in children and adolescents with diabetes in Poland by Agnieszka Szadkowska, Agata Chobot, Barbara Głowińska-Olszewska, Przemysława Jarosz-Chobot, Beata Mianowska, Małgorzata Myśliwiec, Agnieszka Szypowska, Agnieszka Zubkiewicz-Kucharska, Mieczysław Walczak

“…They make it possible to achieve optimal metabolic control of the disease in any age group while improving the quality of life of children and adolescents with diabetes and their families. Therefore, we present recommendations for the use of HCL systems in children and adolescents focusing on systems currently available in Poland. …”
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The Impact of Parental Support on Adherence to Therapist-Assisted Internet-Delivered Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in Primary Care for Adolescents With Anxiety: Naturalistic 12-Month Follow-Up Study by Anna Larsson, Sandra Weineland, Linnea Nissling, Josefine L Lilja

“…MethodsAdolescents with anxiety were recruited within the regular primary care patient flow during the implementation phase of therapist-assisted iACT for adolescents. …”
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A PRISMA-Driven Systematic Review of Predictive Equations for Assessing Fat and Fat-Free Mass in Healthy Children and Adolescents Using Multicomponent Molecular Models as the Reference Method by Analiza M. Silva, David A. Fields, Luís B. Sardinha

“…Search terms included children, adolescent, childhood, adolescence, 4C model, 3C model, multicomponent model, equation, prediction, DXA, BIA, resistance, anthropometry, skinfold, FM, and FFM. …”
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Effect of exposure to environmental phenols and parabens on folate concentrations among 3–19 years old children and adolescents: A cross-sectional study in NHANES 2005–2016 by Meng Ni, Zhenying Lin, Ze Chen, Ziwen Xu, Qianqian Zhang, Jiuru Zhao, Wei Li, Yanan Tang, Zelin Cao, Baihe Li, Dongting Yao, Chunyu Cheng, Yi Hu, Xiaorui Liu, Jiji Chen, Zhiwei Liu

“…The study included 4395 children and adolescents. A negative correlation was observed between RBC folate concentrations and urinary concentrations of Bisphenol A (BPH), Triclosan (TRS), Methyl paraben (MPB), Propyl paraben (PPB), and Butyl paraben (BUP), in children and adolescents. …”
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Prediction of CD4 T-Lymphocyte Count Using WHO Clinical Staging among ART-Naïve HIV-Infected Adolescents and Adults in Northern Ethiopia: A Retrospective Study by Abraham Desta Aregay, Kibriti Mehari Kidane, Asfawosen Berhe Aregay, Kiros Ajemu Fenta, Ataklti Gebretsadik Woldegebriel, Hagos Godefay, Tewolde Wubayehu Woldearegay

“…However, correlation between CD4 count and WHO clinical staging is not known in an Ethiopian setting, and hence, the main aim of this study was to assess predictability of CD4 T-lymphocyte count using WHO clinical staging among ART-naïve HIV-infected adolescents and adults in northern Ethiopia. Methods. …”
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Validation of the Bedtime Procrastination Scale Among Korean High School Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic by Jaeeun Song, Oli Ahmed, Taeyeop Lee

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