The Prevalence and Marketing of Electronic Cigarettes in Proximity to At-Risk Youths: An Investigation of Point-of-Sale Practices Near Alternative High Schools

Effective alternative high schools service the whole child - academically, socially, emotionally, and developmentally. It is critical to address the needs of the child through wrap-around support services that include Building Positive Relationships, Providing Supportive Safety Nets at School, Offering Counseling Services, Having a Food and Toiletry Pantry, Laundry Service and Bus Pass Bank and Focusing on Post-secondary Plans. A clear focus on these five wrap-around support areas will assist at-risk and wounded students to earn their high school diplomas - and level the students’ playing fields with an emphasis on building productive futures in college, military and/or career.

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Physical Activity, Dietary Practices, and Other Health Behaviors of At-Risk Youth Attending Alternative High Schools

Journal of School Health ◽

10.1111/j.1746-1561.2004.tb06613.x ◽

2004 ◽

Vol 74 (4) ◽

pp. 119-124 ◽

Cited By ~ 19

Author(s):

Martha Y. Kubik ◽

Leslie Lytle ◽

Jayne A. Fulkerson

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

At Risk ◽

High Schools ◽

Health Behaviors ◽

Alternative High Schools ◽

At Risk Youth ◽

Dietary Practices

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Heat-Not-Burn Tobacco, Electronic Cigarettes, and Combustible Cigarette Use Among Japanese Adolescents: A Nationwide Population Survey 2017

10.21203/rs.2.16483/v1 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Yuki Kuwabara ◽

Aya Kinjo ◽

Maya Fujii ◽

Aya Imamoto ◽

Yoneatsu Osaki ◽

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Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

High School ◽

High Schools ◽

Junior High School ◽

Junior High ◽

Electronic Cigarettes ◽

New Products ◽

Junior High Schools ◽

Regulation System ◽

Japanese Adolescents

Abstract Background Globally, among a wide range of public health concerns, smoking remains one of the most crucial challenges. Especially for adolescents, the increase in the use of electronic cigarettes is controversial, as its use may lead to established smoking. In Japan, where a unique tobacco regulation system exists, the heat-not-burn tobacco market has been growing. However, the prevalence and association of combustible cigarettes and new tobacco-related products have not yet been closely investigated among Japanese adolescents. This study aimed to clarify the prevalence of smoking among adolescents including new types of tobacco-related products and to compare the characteristics of their users.Methods In 2017, a cross-sectional survey was conducted with randomly sampled junior high school and high school students from 47 prefectures nationwide. Overall, 98 junior high schools in 44 prefectures and 86 high schools in 42 prefectures were included in the survey. In total, 22,275 students from 48 junior high schools and 42,142 students from 55 high schools completed an anonymous questionnaire while at school.Results The age-adjusted rate of ever (current) use of electronic cigarettes was 2.1% (0.7%) in junior high school and 3.5% (1.0%) in high school; that of combustible cigarettes was 2.6% (0.6%) in junior high school and 5.1% (1.5%) in high school; the rate of heat-not-burn tobacco use was lower relative to the other products: 1.1% (0.5%) in junior high school and 2.2% (0.9%) in high school. Examination of the combined use of the three types of products identified a high number of dual users. Comparison between different types of users indicated different backgrounds of combustible cigarette users and new products users.Conclusions The prevalence of new tobacco-alternative products is growing in popularity among Japanese adolescents. Dual use is common, and many adolescents use new products only. Moreover, e-cigarettes might lure a broader range of groups to smoking. Continuous monitoring and further research should investigate the health impact of new products to promote public health action regarding smoking epidemics.

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School-Level Efforts to Address Sexual Health and Risky Sexual Behavior Among Students in Texas Alternative High Schools

The Journal of School Nursing ◽

10.1177/1059840520950438 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 105984052095043

Author(s):

Karen E. Johnson ◽

Kathryn L. Conn ◽

Cynthia Osborne ◽

Kelly L. Wilson ◽

Lynn Rew

Keyword(s):

High Schools ◽

Reproductive Health ◽

Health Services ◽

Sexual Risk ◽

Risk Behaviors ◽

Sexuality Education ◽

Sexual Risk Behaviors ◽

Alternative High Schools ◽

Reproductive Health Services ◽

Sexual Reproductive Health

We compared sexual/reproductive health services and sexuality education topics provided in Texas alternative high schools (AHSs) with the prevalence of sexual risk behaviors among students in AHS. Using cross-sectional data from convenience samples of 14 principals, 14 lead health educators, and 515 students, we calculated descriptive statistics for 20 services and 15 sexuality education topics provided by AHSs and seven sexual risk behaviors among students in AHS. AHSs provided few sexual/reproductive health services and limited educational content, despite high levels of sexual risk taking among students. For example, no AHSs taught students about proper condom use, yet 84% of students have had sex. Findings provide preliminary evidence of unmet needs for school-based sexual/reproductive health services and comprehensive sexuality education in AHS settings. Future investigation with larger, representative samples is needed to assess the provision of sexual/reproductive health services and sexuality education in AHSs and monitor sexual risk behaviors in the AHS population.

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