scholarly journals Sweetened beverage consumption is a risk factor for depressive symptoms among adolescents living in Boston, Massachusetts, USA

2016 ◽  
Vol 19 (17) ◽  
pp. 3062-3069 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roman Pabayo ◽  
Joice Dias ◽  
David Hemenway ◽  
Beth E Molnar
Keyword(s):  
High School Students ◽  
Public Schools ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Linear Regression Models ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Beverage Consumption ◽  
Sweetened Beverage ◽  
The Past

AbstractObjectiveTo investigate the relationship between sweetened beverage consumption and depressive symptoms among adolescents.DesignIn a cross-sectional study, adolescents were asked how often they drank soda and fruit drinks in the past 7 d. Depressive symptoms were measured using a brief adapted version of the Modified Depression Scale. Summation scores were standardized using the Z-transformation. We used multilevel multiple linear regression models to estimate the association between soda and fruit drink consumption and depressive symptoms.SettingThe 2008 Boston Youth Survey.SubjectsAdolescents (n 1878), high-school students in grades 9–12 of Boston public schools, Massachusetts, USA.ResultsCompared with those who never drank soda in the past 7 d, those who consumed soda 2–6 times/week (β=0·18; 95 % CI 0·04, 0·32) or ≥1 times/d (β=0·29; 95 % CI 0·13, 0·45) had higher depressive symptoms. Similarly, those who consumed fruit drinks 2–6 times/week (β=0·14; 95 % CI 0·00, 0·28) and those who consumed ≥1 times/d (β=0·22; 95 % CI 0·04, 0·40) had higher depressive symptoms.ConclusionsFrequent consumption of both soda and fruit drinks is associated with greater depressive symptoms among adolescents.

scholarly journals Intrafamily relations and resilience as protectors against depressive symptoms in Mexican high school students

Salud Mental ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 44 (3) ◽  
pp. 127-134
Author(s):  
Héctor Rubén Bravo-Andrade
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Epidemiological Studies ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Short Version ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Symptoms Of Depression

Introduction. Between 27.3% and 31.5% of adolescents in Mexico may present symptoms of depression. This issue has been studied from both family and resilience perspectives, although few studies have examined their interaction. Objective. In this study, we evaluated the influence of intrafamily relations and resilience on depressive symptoms in Mexican high school students, for which an analysis by sex was conducted. Method. For this correlation cross-sectional study, we evaluated 511 adolescents using the Revised Depression Scale of the Center for Epidemiological Studies, the short version of the Intrafamily Relation Evaluation Scale, and the Revised Resilience Questionnaire for Children and Adolescents. We performed multiple linear regression analyzes by sex using the stepwise method. Results. For young men, the predictor variables were expression, difficulties, and problem-solving (R2a = .34), whereas for young women the variables were union and support, difficulties, and empathy (R2a = .25). Discussion and conclusion. This study indicates specific aspects of intrafamily relations and resilience to develop sex-sensitive interventions to prevent depression in high school students.

scholarly journals Depressive symptoms among adolescent students in Greek high schools

2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vasiliki Zacharopoulou ◽  
Maria Tsironi ◽  
Sofia Zyga ◽  
Fotini Gialama ◽  
Georgia Zacharopoulou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Public Schools ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Depressive Disorders ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
School Students ◽  
Major Depressive ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Study Results

Depressive symptoms in adolescence have been a subject of considerable controversy in terms of their nature, severity and identification. Therefore, the objective of this study was to examine the presence of depressive symptoms in Greek adolescent high school students and to explore the relationship between depressive symptoms and sociodemographic characteristics. For that purpose, a cross-sectional study design was conducted in two public schools in Megalopolis, Greece, from April 2012 to July 2012, using a self-administered questionnaire based on DSM-IV. The target population involved 222 high school students and the response rate was 74.75%. Data was analyzed using trend x<sup>2</sup> test, student’s t-test and bivariate analysis. The analysis of survey data was conducted using the SPSS (19.0). Main findings demonstrate that 3.6% had symptoms of major depressive episode. Furthermore, depressive symptoms were significantly higher in girls, while statistically significant relationships were found between students’ physical(P&lt;0.01) and mental health (P&lt;0.008), students’ experiences in school (P&lt;0.02), students’ experiences with friends (P&lt;0.008) and the frequency of depressive symptoms. Overall, the study results reveal that depressive symptoms can occur in adolescents. Early diagnosis, as well as the need for psychological care at adolescence is necessary for the prevention of major depressive disorders.

scholarly journals Correlates of highly caffeinated beverage consumption among Korean adolescents

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ho-Kyung Kwak ◽  
Jaesin Sa ◽  
Siyoung Choe ◽  
Jean-Philippe Chaput ◽  
Joon Chung ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High School Students ◽  
Behavioral Problems ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Behavioral Factors ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Potential Health ◽  
Beverage Consumption ◽  
Korean Adolescents

Abstract Background : Adolescents in South Korea may be particularly vulnerable to highly caffeinated beverage consumption, which may lead to psychological and physiological problems. However, correlates of highly caffeinated beverage consumption have not been rigorously examined for Korean adolescents. This study investigated socio-demographic and behavioral factors related to highly caffeinated beverage consumption, using a nationally representative sample of Korean adolescents. Methods : We used 267,907 middle and high school students from the Korea Youth Risk Behavior Web-based Survey collected from year 2014 to 2017 for the present cross-sectional study. We employed multiple logistic regression to examine the associations between highly caffeinated beverage consumption and socio-demographic and behavioral factors. Results : Highly caffeinated beverage consumption was higher in 2017 than 2014 (23.9% vs. 12.0%) among Korean adolescents. Drinkers of highly caffeinated beverages were more likely to be boys, to be overweight or obese, to overestimate their body weight, to drink soda > 1 time per week, and to drink sweetened beverages > 1 time per week ( p s < .05). Additionally, drinkers of highly caffeinated beverages were more likely to feel stressed, to feel sadness and depression, to seriously consider suicide, and to attempt suicide during last 12 months ( p s < .05). Among male participants, drinkers of highly caffeinated beverages were less likely to meet the recommended 8 to 10 hours of sleep per night ( p < .05). Conclusions : Highly caffeinated beverage consumption is a potential health concern, as drinkers of highly caffeinated beverages were more likely to report health and behavioral problems. New strategies are needed to effectively curb highly caffeinated beverage consumption in Korea.

scholarly journals Frecuencia de acoso y ciber-acoso, y sus formas de presentación en estudiantes de secundaria de colegios públicos de la ciudad de Manizales, 2013 / Frequency of bullying and cyberbullying, and its ways of presentation in public high school students in the

2014 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 65-82 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuvitza Daniella Aranzales Delgado ◽  
José Jaime Castaño Castrillón ◽  
Reinaldo Augusto Figueroa Salcedo ◽  
Sebastián Jaramillo Ruiz ◽  
Johan nicolás Landazuri Quiñones ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Public Schools ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Public High School ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Being Bullied ◽  
Public High School Students ◽  
Anxiety Depression

Objetivo: Determinar la frecuencia y formas de presentación de acoso y ciber-acoso en estudiantes de secundaria de instituciones educativas de la ciudad de Manizales, Caldas, Colombia. Materiales y métodos: Estudio de corte transversal realizado en tres instituciones educativas públicas de Manizales. La población de estudiantes fue de 1 769, de los cuales se tomó una muestra de 574. Se tomaron variables demográficas, de acoso escolar empleando el instrumento para medir violencia escolar de la Fundación Paz Ciudadana,  ciber-acoso, funcionalidad familiar, ansiedad, depresión y autoestima según cuestionarios empleados en estudios anteriores. Resultados: 50% de la población de género femenino, con promedio de edad de 14,3 años.  El cuestionario empleado arrojó un 5% en el rango 3-5 de acoso, 2,4% en el rango 3-5 de acosadores, 1,6% en el mismo rango de la escala de ciber-acoso, y 0,9% en la de ciber-acosadores. Si bien es cierto que estas proporciones son bajas, se debe tener en cuenta que en el rango 2-3 de todos los cuestionarios podría haber tanto acoso o acosador  Se encontró que la baja autoestima, los altos niveles de depresión y la disfuncionalidad familiar correlacionan con altos niveles tanto de acoso, como de acosador, y también sus contrapartes virtuales. El género femenino es tan acosado como el masculino pero son más los acosadores de género masculino que de femenino (p=0,000). Conclusiones: En esta población el “bullying” es un fenómeno de ocurrencia no despreciable. Se encontró igualmente que los efectos psicológicos del “bullyng” afectan tanto al acosado como al acosador.Objective: Determine the frequency and the ways of presentation of bullying andcyberbullying in high school students from schools in Manizales, Caldas, Colombia,between January and June of 2013. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional studyrealized in three public schools of Manizales. The population of students was 1769,of which 574 were gotten as a sample. Many variables were taken from previousquestionnaires’ studies: Demographic, bullying using the instrument for bullying ofFundación Paz Ciudadana, cyberbullying, family functioning, anxiety, depression andself-esteem. Results: 50% of the sample was male and the rest was female with anaverage of 14.3 years old. The questionnaire showed a prevalence of 5% within the3-5 range in regards to the bullied, 2,4% in regards to the bully and 1,6% in regardto the cyber-bullies. It was found that low self-esteem, high levels of depression andfamily dysfunction are correlated to the high levels of bulling and cyber-bulling. Malesand females are being bullied equally, but males are more often the bully (p=0,000).Conclusions: In the population bullying is not of low occurrence. It was found as wellthat the psychological effects are present in the bullied as well as the bully.

scholarly journals The Association Between Racial Microaggressions and Depressive Symptoms: A Cross-Sectional Analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 208-220
Author(s):  
Marisol Aquino ◽  
Mia Budescu
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
High School ◽  
African American ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Racial Microaggressions ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Black African

The present study investigated whether racial microaggressions, specifically assumptions of inferiority, assumptions of criminality/second class citizenship, and microinvalidations had a relationship with depressive symptoms, and whether this relationship varied by age group (adults vs. adolescents) and race (Black and Latinx). This cross-sectional study compared 194 undergraduate college students who were all over the age of 18 to 168 high school juniors and seniors. All participants identified as either African American/Black or Latinx/Hispanic. The results indicated that respondents identifying as Black/African American, regardless of age, experience higher levels of assumptions of criminality/second class citizenship compared to Latinx respondents, F(2, 350) = 0.82, p = .442, ηp2 = .004. Results also indicated that, among Black/African American college students, but not high school students nor Latinx participants, higher levels of assumptions of inferiority were associated with depressive symptoms (b = .34, SE = 0.07, p < .001). Assumptions of criminality/second class citizenship, on the other hand, were not related with depressive symptoms (b = .06, SE = 0.08, p = .433). Lastly, regardless of race, high school students experienced more microinvalidations than college students, F(2, 350) = 3.97, p = .047, ηp2 =.013. These results underscore developmental changes in how students of color experience race and racism as they transition from adolescence into adulthood.

scholarly journals Depressive symptoms and suicidal ideation among Vietnamese students aged 13–17: Results from a cross-sectional study throughout four geographical regions of Vietnam

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 205510292097325
Author(s):  
Quynh Anh Tran ◽  
Vu Thuy Huong Le ◽  
Thi Hong Diem Nguyen
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Suicidal Ideation ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Suicide Ideation ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Geographical Regions

We conducted a cross-sectional study in four provinces located in four different geographical areas in Vietnam to examine the prevalence and associated factors of depression and suicide ideation among school students aged 13–17. A sample of 6407 students from secondary school and high school participated in our survey to complete self-reported questionnaires. Depressive symptoms were measured by the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression scale (CES-D). Suicidal ideation and associated factors were measured by the Global School Student Health Survey (GSHS) questionnaire. We found that 31.7% of students had depressive symptoms, and 11% reported suicidal ideation during the last year. Female students and older students were more at risk of experiencing depressive symptoms and suicidal ideation than male students and younger students. Bullying, violence, smoking, and alcohol consumption appear as risk factors, while a good relationship with parents/guardians may protect school students from having depressive symptoms and suicidal ideation.

scholarly journals Psychosocial Factors Associated with Smoking Cessation Attempts in Korean High School Students Who Engage in Intermittent and Light Smoking

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Jin Suk Ra ◽  
Yeon-Hee Jeong
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Smoking Cessation ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Psychosocial Factors ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
The Past ◽  
Light Smoking

Purpose: This study aimed to identify psychosocial factors associated with smoking cessation attempts among Korean high school students who engage in intermittent and light smoking.Methods: Cross-sectional secondary data derived from the 2018 Korea Youth Risk Behavior Web-Based Survey were analyzed within the framework of the biopsychosocial model. The sample comprised 829 high school students who reported current intermittent and light smoking, which was defined as cigarette smoking on 1~29 days in a 30-day period and no more than 10 cigarettes per day. Purposeful selection logistic regression analysis was performed.Results: In total, 71.7% (n=586) of the respondents had tried to stop smoking during the past 12 months. The main result was that respondents who had viewed an anti-smoking advertisement in the past year significantly more smoking cessation attempts than those who had not (adjusted odds ratio=2.59; 95% confidence interval=1.45~4.62, <i>p</i>=.001).Conclusion: To encourage smoking cessation attempts among high school students who engage in intermittent and light smoking, healthcare providers, including school and community nurses, should develop effective interventions using anti-smoking advertisements tailored to adolescents’ interests and developmental stage.

scholarly journals Socio-Economic Determinants of Health Literacy in High School Students: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (22) ◽  
pp. 12231
Author(s):  
Mariusz Duplaga ◽  
Marcin Grysztar
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
The Self ◽  
External Support ◽  
Linear Regression Models ◽  
School Students ◽  
Critical Determinant ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Domain Specific

Today, a person’s health literacy (HL) is perceived as a critical determinant for their health. It is well known that limited health literacy is associated with harmful health behaviours, the lower use of preventive services, problems in making use of healthcare resources and poor skills for the self-management of chronic disorders. This study analysed the level and factors associated with HL in high school students in southern Poland. The study is based on the data from a paper-and-pencil survey of high schools students in the Malopolska Voivodshop. The students were selected using a two-stage cluster random sampling procedure. The level of HL was assessed with the European Health Literacy Survey Questionnaire, consisting of 47 items. Univariate logistic and linear regression models were applied to analyse the association between general HL score and the main domain-specific indices. The respondents whose parents had attended University and came from more affluent families were less likely to demonstrate limited HL. There was a significant positive relationship between the self-assessment of the economic situation, size of accommodation, the level of expenditure on a mobile phone and receiving external support, the size of the book collection at home, and domain-specific HL sub-indices. In conclusion, among socio-demographic factors, the parents’ education is the only consistent predictor of the level of HL in high school students. Furthermore, most variables reflecting the economic status of the respondent’s family are significantly associated with the general HL score and its sub-indices.

scholarly journals Self-perception of health and social determinants in high school adolescents

Revista CEFAC ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 20 (5) ◽  
pp. 604-612
Author(s):  
Stela Maris Aguiar Lemos ◽  
Poliana Cristina Rocha ◽  
Angel Martínez-Hernaéz
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
High School ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Public Schools ◽  
Self Perception ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Perception Of Health

ABSTRACT Purpose: to verify the association between self-perception of health, gender, age, economic status, quality of life, cultural aspects and contexts of violence in high school adolescents. Methods: an observational analytical cross-sectional study with a probabilistic sample composed of 386 high school students aged 15-19 years. The data collection was made in 16 public schools. Descriptive, bivariate and multivariate data analyses were made. Models with hierarchical entry of the blocks according to the level of determination established in the theoretical model were built, and for the evaluation of associations in the logistic regression models, the significance level of 5% was considered. The Odds Ratio and its respective confidence interval of 95% were used as a measure of the magnitude of the associations. Results: the data revealed that more than two-thirds of the participants reported a positive self-perception of health and, in the hierarchical multiple logistic regression model, to have own house, to practice any religion, and the quality of life remained associated with positive Self-perception of health. Conclusion: having their own house, practicing a given religion and having a better quality of life increased the chances of a positive self-perception of health.

scholarly journals Does Personality Predict Depression and Use of an Internet-Based Intervention for Depression among Adolescents?

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hans Christian B. Vangberg ◽  
Kjersti R. Lillevoll ◽  
Knut Waterloo ◽  
Martin Eisemann
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Adolescent Depression ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Epidemiological Studies ◽  
Treatment Programs ◽  
School Students ◽  
Internet Based Intervention

Background. Focus upon depression and prevention of its occurrence among adolescents is increasing. Novel ways of dealing with this serious problem have become available especially by means of internet-based prevention and treatment programs of depression and anxiety. The use of Internet-based intervention programs among adolescents has revealed some difficulties in implementation that need to be further elucidated. The aim of this study is to investigate the association between personality and adolescent depression and the characteristics of users of an Internet-based intervention program.Method. The Junior Temperament and Character Inventory (JTCI), the General Self-Efficacy scale (GSE) and the Centre for Epidemiological Studies-Depression scale (CES-D) have been administered to a sample of Norwegian senior high-school students.Results. Multiple regression analysis revealed associations between depression and gender, and several JTCI domains and facets. In line with previous findings in adults, high Harm Avoidance and low Self-Directedness emerged as the strongest predictors of adolescent depressive symptoms. Further, in logistic regression analysis with the covariates JTCI, GSE and CES-D, the only significant variables predicting use/non-use were the CES-D and the temperament domain Reward Dependence.Conclusion. The results in this study revealed level of depressive symptoms as the strongest predictor of the use of the Internet based intervention and that personality might provide useful information about the users.

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