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Nonmedical Use of Prescription Drugs during Sexual Activity as a Predictor of Condom Use among a Sample of College Students
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Hamilton, Kelsey M.; Falletta, Lynn; Fischbein, Rebecca; Kenne, Deric R. – Journal of American College Health, 2019
Objective: To examine the impact of nonmedical use of prescription drugs (NMUPD) during sexual activity on the frequency of condom use among a sample of college students. Participants: Students attending a large Midwestern University (N = 4284) during April 2015. Methods: Retrospective cross-sectional analysis of survey data using logistic…
Descriptors: Sexuality, Contraception, College Students, Health Behavior
Understanding Health Risks for Adolescents in Protective Custody
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Beal, Sarah J.; Nause, Katie; Crosby, Imani; Greiner, Mary V. – Journal of Applied Research on Children, 2018
Children in child welfare protective custody (e.g., foster care) are known to have increased health concerns compared to children not in protective custody. The poor health documented for children in protective custody persists well into adulthood; young adults who emancipate from protective custody report poorer health, lower quality of life, and…
Descriptors: Child Welfare, Foster Care, Child Health, At Risk Persons
Lifestyle and Mental Health Correlates of Psychological Distress in College Students
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Knowlden, Adam P.; Hackman, Christine L.; Sharma, Manoj – Health Education Journal, 2016
Objective: College students are at an increased risk of mental distress. The purpose of this study was to determine whether mental and lifestyle factors differed according to self-reported levels of psychological distress. Design and setting: A self-report questionnaire comprising the Kessler-6 Psychological Distress Scale, Revised Life…
Descriptors: Life Style, Emotional Disturbances, Self Concept Measures, Self Esteem
Emotionally Troubled Teens' Help-Seeking Behaviors: An Evaluation of Surviving the Teens® Suicide Prevention and Depression Awareness Program
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Strunk, Catherine M.; Sorter, Michael T.; Ossege, Julianne; King, Keith A. – Journal of School Nursing, 2014
Many school-based suicide prevention programs do not show a positive impact on help-seeking behaviors among emotionally troubled teens despite their being at high risk for suicide. This study is a secondary analysis of the Surviving the Teens® program evaluation to determine its effect on help-seeking behaviors among troubled youth. Results showed…
Descriptors: Help Seeking, Suicide, Prevention, Adolescents
Surveying Teens in School to Assess the Prevalence of Problematic Drug Use
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Falck, Russel S.; Nahhas, Ramzi W.; Li, Linna; Carlson, Robert G. – Journal of School Health, 2012
Background: Illicit drug use by school-aged teens can adversely affect their health and academic achievement. This study used a survey administered in schools to assess the prevalence of problematic drug use among teenagers in a Midwestern community. Methods: Self-report data were collected from 11th- and 12th-grade students (N = 3974) in 16…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Adolescent Attitudes, Drug Abuse, Grade 11
Rates of Physical Activity among Appalachian Adolescents in Ohio
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Hortz, Brian; Stevens, Emily; Holden, Becky; Petosa, R. Lingyak – Journal of Rural Health, 2009
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to describe the physical activity behavior of high school students living in the Appalachian region of Ohio. Methods: A cross-sectional sample of 1,024 subjects from 11 schools in Appalachian Ohio was drawn. Previously validated instruments were used to measure physical activity behavior over 7 days.…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Physical Activity Level, Adolescents, Grade 9