scholarly journals The Importance of Research and Clinical Care for Adolescent and Young Adult Health and Well-Being

2017 ◽  
Vol 83 (5-6) ◽  
pp. 695
Author(s):  
Anthony Salandy ◽  
Angela Diaz
2010 ◽  
Vol 31 (8) ◽  
pp. 1065-1080 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas A. LaVeist ◽  
Tia L. Zeno ◽  
Ruth G. Fesahazion

This article explores the effects of being raised by married parents during childhood on health and well-being in adolescence and young adulthood in a longitudinal sample of African Americans. This study aims to address the following three questions: Does childhood with married patients lead to better health and well-being during adolescence? Does childhood with married patients lead to better health and well-being in young adulthood? Do the health effects of childhood with married patients differ for male and female? The authors found modest direct effects of childhood exposure to marriage on health for females. Having at least some childhood marriage exposure was also associated with several positive health behaviors. There is modest evidence that marriage bestows health benefits for children and that these benefits endure into young adulthood.


2021 ◽  
Vol 68 (3) ◽  
pp. 435-438
Author(s):  
Carol A. Ford ◽  
Cherrie B. Boyer ◽  
Catherine M. Gordon ◽  
Carolyn T. Halpern ◽  
David A. Ross

2020 ◽  
Vol 59 (4-5) ◽  
pp. 429-435 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rachel H. Alinsky ◽  
Kayla Percy ◽  
Hoover Adger ◽  
Diana Fertsch ◽  
Maria Trent

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends pediatric providers routinely screen for, assess, and treat substance use and substance use disorders among adolescents, a process called “Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment,” or “SBIRT.” Because there are limited data on how Maryland pediatric practices have adopted SBIRT, a quality improvement initiative was developed within the Maryland Adolescent and Young Adult Health Collaborative Improvement and Innovation Network using a “Plan/Do/Study/Act” approach. A 2-part provider training was conducted regarding screening and motivational interviewing, and the “CRAFFT” screening tool was integrated into the practice’s electronic medical record. Results from evaluation demonstrated significant improvements in provider knowledge, attitudes, and screening behavior. The association between substance use and sexual behavior suggests a need for further expansion of this model with inclusion of sexual health screening. Overall, this study demonstrates that SBIRT implementation into a general pediatric practice is highly feasible, acceptable, and shows preliminary effectiveness.


2009 ◽  
Vol 45 (2-3) ◽  
pp. 218-248 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth C. Hair ◽  
Kristin Anderson Moore ◽  
Alena M. Hadley ◽  
Kelleen Kaye ◽  
Randal D. Day ◽  
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