“Nevertheless, it is still painful”: Use of Over-the-Counter analgesics, pain, stress, and HRQOL in Norwegian adolescents: a cross sectional study. DOI Creative Commons
Siv Skarstein, Sølvi Helseth,

Milada Smaastuen Cvancarova

et al.

Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Dec. 25, 2023

Abstract Background Approximately 20% of Norwegian adolescents are frequently using over-the-counter analgesics (OTCA). The WHO emphasizes the need for research to identify key determinants health problems in adolescence. Thus, our purpose is study and describe pain, stress, health-related quality-of-life (HRQOL) investigate possible associations between these two variables upon high/low usage OTCA. Methods This cross-sectional included 315 (92 boys, 223 girls) with an average age 14.1 years (13–15 years). All participants reported Weekly was categorized as high less than weekly low. Using a validated questionnaire, we explored following variables: measured Brief Pain Inventory, stress (Perceived Stress Questionnaire) HRQOL (KIDSSCREEN-27). Binary logistic regression models were conducted SPSS software. Results Our descriptive findings revealed that users OTCA higher pain intensity 3.4 (SD = 1.9) perceived 0.38 0.18) low (2.5 0.32 0.16) respectively. lower scores across all subscales. 30% odds levels (95% CI [1.11 1.51]) 14 times [1.03 204.) associated being user compared user. Conclusions shows significant experiencing among daily-to-weekly, those seldom such medicines. Health professionals should be aware young people who have consumption whether use related or stress. might important designing personalized appropriate intervention. Parents caregivers responsibility supporting management. More observational longitudinal studies needed understand predicative factors usage.

Language: Английский

Risk Factors and Clinical Predictors of Suicidal Behaviors and Non-Suicidal Self-Injury Among Pediatric Psychiatry Emergency Admissions Pre- and Post-Pandemic: A Retrospective Cohort Study DOI Creative Commons
Roxana Șipoș,

Tudor Văidean,

Elena Predescu

et al.

Children, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 12(1), P. 81 - 81

Published: Jan. 11, 2025

Suicidal behavior (SB) and non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) are significant public health concerns among adolescents. The COVID-19 pandemic may have exacerbated these issues. This retrospective cohort study analyzed data from 341 adolescents (aged 6-18 years) presenting to a Romanian pediatric psychiatry emergency department during the years 2019 (pre-pandemic) 2022 (post-pandemic). All participants underwent thorough psychiatric assessment, and, together with their caregivers, were questioned on wide range of potentially relevant issues, such as family, social, school, life history factors. Logistic regression random forest models used identify predictors SB NSSI. was significantly predicted in based prior suicidal ideation (OR = 68.410; p < 0.001), having parent living abroad 11.438; 0.020), depression 6.803; conflicts peers 0.325, 0.042), teachers 0.119, 0.024), or both 0.166, 0.012). model featured slightly different order main highlighted importance additional predictors, suicide attempts, gender, past self-injury. NSSI mainly by self-harm 52.437; number comorbid disorders 1.709; 0.003), conduct disorder 0.184; which added, according models, new borderline personality disorder, ideation, school performance. Post-pandemic increases observed depression, possible psycho-traumatic negative event exposure. underscores complex interplay individual, familial, societal factors influencing adolescent self-harm. Comprehensive interventions needed, early intervention crucial for those Further research using prospective designs is recommended.

Language: Английский

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Exploring the effect of environmental sensitivity on emotional fluctuations among adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic: a three-wave longitudinal study DOI Creative Commons
Mirella Dragone,

Alessandra Colella,

Concetta Esposito

et al.

Frontiers in Psychology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 15

Published: July 22, 2024

Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted the emotional well-being of adolescents worldwide. Some studies suggested that individuals with high Environmental Sensitivity may have been more likely to experience poor psychological adjustment during than those lower sensitivity. However, there is still limited research on how responses varied across different stages and whether increased adolescents’ vulnerability impact prolonged restrictions. Methods To address this gap, study used a three-year longitudinal design (2020–2022) sample 453 adolescents. They completed an online survey measuring their positive negative emotions throughout period, considered time-invariant covariate. Results results revealed all participants, regardless level Sensitivity, experienced decrease in emotionality between first second years. trend reversed, showing increase third Regarding emotions, highly sensitive significant linear over time. In contrast, low-and medium-sensitive exhibited quadratic trend, notable years, followed by slight Discussion These findings provide further evidence well-being. also support notion associated individuals’ ability respond adjust adverse life events, implications for future practice.

Language: Английский

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Associations between Physical Activity, Mental Health, and Suicidal Behavior in Korean Adolescents: Based on Data from 18th Korea Youth Risk Behavior Web-Based Survey (2022) DOI Creative Commons

Suyeon Roh,

Woo-Lim Mun,

Geunkook Kim

et al.

Behavioral Sciences, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(3), P. 160 - 160

Published: Feb. 22, 2024

This study aims to identify the current status and relationship between physical activity (PA), mental health, suicidal behavior among Korean adolescents recommend appropriate PA types levels lower risk of health problems adolescents. used frequency participation, three factors, four according seven PA, Vigorous (VPA), Strength training, Walks, on move, Physical education questions that 51,636 responded in data 18th Youth Health Behavior Survey 2022. The results showed female were lowest, experience rate was highest. level negative upper grades, higher grades. Thus, proposes following: To overall experienced by adolescents, it is effective encourage them participate activities which have exercise intensities than Low-level Activity (LPA) type Walks move.

Language: Английский

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Mental Health Trends in Adolescents and Young Adults Throughout the Covid-19 Crisis: Gender Differences in Treatment Access and Medication Use DOI
Maria Vandoni, Alberto Parabiaghi, Massimo Cartabia

et al.

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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Subgrouping of anxiety symptoms and stress levels in Chinese adolescents: results of a latent profile analysis DOI
Xuefeng Li,

Jingyan Chen,

Jinpeng Wang

et al.

Current Psychology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 43(36), P. 28685 - 28693

Published: Aug. 24, 2024

Language: Английский

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The relationship between sleep duration and physical activity level among Norwegian adolescents: a cross-sectional study DOI Creative Commons
Erik Grasaas,

Mari Hysing,

Øyvind Sandbakk

et al.

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12

Published: Nov. 28, 2024

Failure to adhere sleep and physical activity recommendations among adolescents constitutes a public health problem. However, the associations between duration adolescents' levels remain less explored. The aims of this paper were twofold: (1) describe Norwegian school-based adolescents, stratified by school level sex (2) explore association levels.

Language: Английский

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“Nevertheless, it is still painful”: Use of Over-the-Counter analgesics, pain, stress, and HRQOL in Norwegian adolescents: a cross sectional study. DOI Creative Commons
Siv Skarstein, Sølvi Helseth,

Milada Smaastuen Cvancarova

et al.

Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Dec. 25, 2023

Abstract Background Approximately 20% of Norwegian adolescents are frequently using over-the-counter analgesics (OTCA). The WHO emphasizes the need for research to identify key determinants health problems in adolescence. Thus, our purpose is study and describe pain, stress, health-related quality-of-life (HRQOL) investigate possible associations between these two variables upon high/low usage OTCA. Methods This cross-sectional included 315 (92 boys, 223 girls) with an average age 14.1 years (13–15 years). All participants reported Weekly was categorized as high less than weekly low. Using a validated questionnaire, we explored following variables: measured Brief Pain Inventory, stress (Perceived Stress Questionnaire) HRQOL (KIDSSCREEN-27). Binary logistic regression models were conducted SPSS software. Results Our descriptive findings revealed that users OTCA higher pain intensity 3.4 (SD = 1.9) perceived 0.38 0.18) low (2.5 0.32 0.16) respectively. lower scores across all subscales. 30% odds levels (95% CI [1.11 1.51]) 14 times [1.03 204.) associated being user compared user. Conclusions shows significant experiencing among daily-to-weekly, those seldom such medicines. Health professionals should be aware young people who have consumption whether use related or stress. might important designing personalized appropriate intervention. Parents caregivers responsibility supporting management. More observational longitudinal studies needed understand predicative factors usage.

Language: Английский

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