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The influence of religion or religious beliefs on parenting practices: a systematic review Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies Pub Date : 2024-03-21 Edna G. Rich, Abigail Willemse, Charlene J. Erasmus
In today’s society, one will find a variety of parenting practices that might be imbedded in the parent’s religious beliefs. However, little research has been done on the influences of religious be...
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“The program encourages people not to have a heavy heart”: a qualitative study of a family strengthening program in Kenya Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies Pub Date : 2024-03-08 Johanna K. P. Greeson, John R. Gyourko, Sarah Wasch, Christopher S. Page
There are millions of street-connected children worldwide, with thousands estimated in Kenya. Many child-serving organizations, including Agape Children’s Ministry in Kenya, aim to remove children ...
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Child marriage among women in West Bengal: pervasiveness, spatial variation and socio-economic connections Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies Pub Date : 2024-03-07 Susanta Sen, Amit Banerjee, Asif Ali, Namita Chakma
A human rights violation, child marriage among women, is not an uncommon practice and has continued for centuries in India. Whatever its origin, the reason for its persistence is an issue that need...
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Subjective well-being of slum dwelling adolescents: validation and findings from India Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies Pub Date : 2024-03-06 Uzma Azam, Reshma Jamal
In slum environments, adolescents face unique challenges that can significantly impact their well-being. This study aimed to assess the personal well-being of adolescents living in Delhi- NCR (Nati...
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“It’s a lot of things”: Zimbabwean university students’ perceptions on the causes of suicide ideation and suicidality among youths during the COVID-19 pandemic Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies Pub Date : 2024-03-06 Michael White, Chipo Hungwe
This research studies university undergraduate students’ perceptions of the causes of suicide and suicidality among the youths in Zimbabwe with reference to the case of Midlands State University. T...
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Cybervictim vs. cyberaggressor. profile determination and comparison through artificial neural networks Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies Pub Date : 2024-02-25 José Manuel Ortiz-Marcos, Miguel-Ángel Solano-Sánchez, Ana Lendinez-Turón, María Tomé-Fernández
This research aims to determine the magnitude to which aspects of the sociodemographic profile of students (gender, age, religion, ethnicity and race) influence both the acts of harassment received...
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Parental psychological maltreatment, negative cognitive style and psychological distress among Pakistani adolescents Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies Pub Date : 2024-02-21 Madiha Arshad, Saima Ambreen
Negative perceptions within parent–child relationship has become a focus of research in recent psychological literature. Keeping this in view, the current paper aims to study how parental psycholog...
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Assessing depression, suicidal behaviors and quality of life in adolescents with chronic illness: the potential role of SDQ-DP scores Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies Pub Date : 2024-01-08 Patchara Thitamethee, Orawan Louthrenoo, Narueporn Likhitweerawong, Nonglak Boonchooduang
Adolescents with chronic illnesses face unparalleled challenges. To better understand these challenges and their impact on mental well-being, the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire Dysregulat...
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In their own words: linguistic analysis of interviews with Sesotho mothers on their child’s first thousand days Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies Pub Date : 2024-01-08 Madeleine Allman, Hui Song, Amanda Venta, Motsaathebe Serekoane, Michael Pienaar, Molefi Lenka, Kobus Marais, Jan Cloete, Lochner Marais, Carla Sharp
Sensitive and responsive caregiving is a critical protective factor for children in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) during their first 1000 days of life. Health initiatives may benefit from evaluating the...
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At risk or remarkably resilient? Childhood vulnerability in governmental justifications of COVID-19 school closures Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies Pub Date : 2023-12-22 Michael Donaghue-Evans
Children faced many challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the school closure policies that were implemented to combat it. When justifying closures, governments had to decide how to frame chil...
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Violence experienced by orphans in institutionalized care and family settings in Nigeria Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies Pub Date : 2023-11-23 Akinjide Gabriel Akintomide, Oyeyemi Bukola Babalola, Opeyemi Oyewunmi Ekundayo, Taofeek Kolawole Aliyu, Monsurat Mojirayo Afolabi, Joshua Olayemi Salami, Olubukola Olakunbi Ojo
Orphans are vulnerable to abuse and violence due to the precarious situation they find themselves in. Some of these abuses could differ based on where the orphans live. This study was therefore des...
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Shared perceived causes of suicide among young men and violence against young women offer potential for co-designed solutions: intervention soft-modelling with fuzzy cognitive mapping Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies Pub Date : 2023-11-26 Anne Cockcroft, Ivan Sarmiento, Neil Andersson
Violence against young women (VAW) and suicide among young men are serious concerns in Botswana and elsewhere. We examined the overlap in locally perceived causes of these two forms of violence in ...
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Assessment of family functioning in adolescents who use substances- a cross-sectional comparative study Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies Pub Date : 2023-11-24 Gayatri Bhatia, Rachna Bhagava, Biswadip Chatterjee, Anju Dhawan
This study aimed to assess family functioning in adolescents who used substances and to compare them with families of healthy adolescents. This was a cross-sectional comparative study conducted on ...
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Condom use correlates among youth living with HIV in South Africa: lessons for promoting safer sex Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies Pub Date : 2023-11-23 Tonya R. Thurman, Tory M. Taylor, Brian Luckett, Alexandra Spyrelis, Johanna Nice
Identifying factors associated with condom use can help inform the design of sexual reproductive health interventions for young people living with HIV. Data were collected from 294 sexually active ...
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Inequalities in the home learning environment during the pandemic: a closer look at Syrian refugee children’s home learning environment in Türkiye prior to COVID-19 Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies Pub Date : 2023-11-23 Hazal Colak Oz, Meltem Aran, Nazli Aktakke, Emre Üçkardeşler, Yali Hajhassan
The home learning environment of children became critical during the COVID-19 school closures, and already-existing deprivations of children increased inequalities in access to education during the...
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Parenting practices and adolescents’ mental health: Serial mediation by parental acceptance and adolescents’ grit Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies Pub Date : 2023-11-20 Glen Johan Ri Young Lim, Shin Ling Wu, Chin Choo Yap, Pei Jun Woo
This quantitative cross-sectional study assessed the serial mediation effect of perceived parental acceptance and adolescents’ grit on the relationship between effective parenting practices and ado...
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Examining HIV-stigma interventions among youth living in sub-Sahara Africa: a systematic review of the evidence Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies Pub Date : 2023-11-16 Eusebius Small, Silviya Pavlova Nikolova, Thabani Nyoni, Yuan Zhou, Moses Okumu, Kim L. Lipsey, Megan Westmore, LaTisha Thomas
HIV-related stigma is a major barrier to accessing prevention, care, and treatment services. Unaddressed HIV stigma weakens the innovative scientific discoveries and efforts of researchers, practit...
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Analysis and mapping of literature on child marriage published in peer-reviewed journals (1983 – 2022) Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies Pub Date : 2023-11-01 Waleed M. Sweileh
Child marriage, a stark disruption of the traditional childhood experience, remains a pressing concern, yet the scientific exploration of this complex issue has been surprisingly overlooked in term...
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Children and their experiences about seasonal flood disasters in Indonesia : qualitative study Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies Pub Date : 2023-11-01 Susanti Niman, Mustikasari, Novy Helena Daulima, Dewi Gayatri, Timothy Rothhaar
Floods are a seasonal disaster for those who live in flood-prone areas. Children are a vulnerable group. Disasters can reduce the ability to adapt. This study aims to explore the experience of repe...
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Community perceptions of causes of violence against young women in Botswana: fuzzy cognitive mapping Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies Pub Date : 2023-10-16 Iván Sarmiento, Michaela Field, Leagajang Kgakole, Puna Molatlhwa, Indu Girish, Neil Andersson, Anne Cockcroft
Violence against young women is a problem worldwide. Understanding its causes in a particular setting can inform context-specific interventions. We used Fuzzy cognitive mapping (FCM), a visual meth...
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Community perceptions about causes of suicide among young men in Botswana: an analysis based on fuzzy cognitive maps Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies Pub Date : 2023-10-11 Iván Sarmiento, Leagajang Kgakole, Puna Molatlhwa, Indu Girish, Neil Andersson, Anne Cockcroft
Suicide is common in Botswana, particularly among young men. Fuzzy cognitive mapping (FCM) can support participatory research by depicting local stakeholder knowledge about causes of health outcome...
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Psychosocial aspects in children with transfusion-dependent thalassemia Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies Pub Date : 2023-09-20 Diah Kusuma Arumsari, Andi Cahyadi, Mia Ratwita Andarsini, Ferry Efendi, Adwina Nurlita Kusuma Wardhani, Maria Christina Shanty Larasati, I Dewa Gede Ugrasena
Children with transfusion-dependent thalassemia experience stressful conditions related to chronic anemia, repeated blood transfusions, and iron chelation adherence. They are vulnerable to emotiona...
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Exam anxiety of the adolescents in Turkey: association between quality of life and sleep quality Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies Pub Date : 2023-09-18 Dilek Küçük Alemdar, Emine Ela Küçük
Exam anxiety can affect the sleep quality of adolescents, and insomnia can further increase anxiety in adolescents. In the study, a descriptive and relational research was performed with the aim of...
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Are vulnerable adolescents more prone to smartphone and Internet addiction? A cross-sectional study among adolescents in Switzerland Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies Pub Date : 2023-09-14 Agnieszka Siwiak, Joan-Carles Suris, Lorraine Chok, Sophie Stadelmann, Tanguy Corre, Yara Barrense-Dias
In this study, we wanted to assess the association between the level of vulnerability and two behavioural addictions – smartphone and Internet addictive use. Data were drawn from an online in-schoo...
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Sickle cell disease in Sudanese children & psychosocial problems faced by children and parents – a two-scale study Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies Pub Date : 2023-09-04 Alexander Woodman, Magda R. Yousif, Arulanantham Zechariah Jebakumar, Amal A. Ali Mohamed, Rehab Y Al-Ansari
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited red blood cell (RBC) disorder transmitted to the child through the parental genes. SCD is a serious public health problem in Sudan, ranging from 18.2% to 3...
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A systematic review of the literature on community-level child protection in low- and middle-income countries Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies Pub Date : 2023-07-18 R.E.C. Ellermeijer, M.A. Robinson, A.F. Guevara, G. O’Hare, C.I.S. Veldhuizen, M. Wessells, R. Reis, M.J.D. Jordans
ABSTRACT This systematic review synthesizes the current state of literature on community-level child protection in LMICs. The aim of the review is to present available evidence and effective strategies that implementing agencies can use to support community-level structures, practices, resources and processes. Multiple database searches were conducted, using search terms to capture community-level
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Assessment of self-injurious behavior and oral injuries among adolescents in shelter care: a cross-sectional study Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies Pub Date : 2023-06-18 José Rodolfo Tavares de Melo, Gabriela Brito Vasconcelos, Alice Kelly Barreira, Viviane Colares
ABSTRACT Self-injurious behavior has been defined as an act directed at oneself that results in tissue damage. The aim of this study was to verify the prevalence of self-injurious behavior and the presence of oral lesions among adolescents in foster care. This is a cross-sectional study that was carried out in the shelters of the city of Recife (Brazil), with adolescents between 10 and 17 years of
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Investigating protective factors that boost resilience in children from low- and middle-income countries: a scoping review Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies Pub Date : 2023-06-15 Joannes S.H. de Leeuw, Susan Malcolm-Smith
ABSTRACT Many children growing up in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are at a particular risk for poor developmental outcomes and can face many adverse circumstances growing up. Generally, the psychosocial risk factors affecting the development of these vulnerable children are well-described but research on protective factors that can buffer these risks and boost their psychological resilience
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Care for children with cerebral palsy during the COVID-19 pandemic: South African family caregiver perspectives Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies Pub Date : 2023-06-12 S.N. Adams, S. Moi
ABSTRACT The SARS-CoV−2 (COVID−19) virus severely impacted children around the globe; however, the impact on children with disabilities, such as cerebral palsy (CP) has been exacerbated due to the significant changes to their daily routines, and access to services and supports. During the spread of COVID−19, the country imposed restrictions and subsequent lockdown. The care demands may be compounded
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Vulnerability to drug use and risky sexual behaviours: youth and adolescents coping with trauma and stress in protracted displacement in Abuja Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies Pub Date : 2023-05-24 Prince Chiagozie Ekoh, Uzoma Odera Okoye, Okwukwe Faith Ekoh
Internally displaced youth and adolescents may continue to suffer from displacement-associated trauma and stress many years after initial displacement. Hence, our study initially aimed to qualitati...
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Examining the effectiveness of a group hope intervention program in Syrian refugee children: A pilot study Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies Pub Date : 2023-05-24 Aslihan Ataman, Burcu Uysal
ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of a 6-session hope-based intervention program on the levels of hope and psychological resilience of Syrian refugee children. The pre-test post-test control group design was implemented. A total of 42 Syrian refugee students in 5th grade participated in the study. 2 × 2 mixed ANOVA, independent sample t-test, and dependent sample
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Supporting HIV self-management in adolescents to be resilient and thrive: an intervention development study Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies Pub Date : 2023-05-11 Talitha Crowley, Frances de Lange-Cloete
Self-management programs or interventions focus on self-empowerment to improve skills, abilities and behaviors needed to control a chronic condition and may be of great value for adolescents living...
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Effect of transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation on daytime sleepiness, depression, and study engagement in college students: a randomized controlled trial Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies Pub Date : 2023-03-28 Hideaki Waki, Takuya Suzuki, Yoichi Minakawa, Naruto Yoshida, Shogo Miyazaki, Tatsuya Hisajima
Many college students experience daytime sleepiness. Daytime sleepiness is reportedly associated with poor academic performance, suicide, depression, and traffic accidents. This parallel-group rand...
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Effect of caregiver depression on adolescent internalising and externalising behaviour: findings from a longitudinal study in a high-risk South African environment Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies Pub Date : 2023-03-23 Stefani Du Toit, Katharina Haag, Mark Tomlinson, Lorraine Sherr, Marguerite Marlow, Jackie Stewart, Sarah Skeen
ABSTRACT Adolescents living in low- and-middle incomeand middle-income countries are at a particular risk of poor mental health. Caregiver mental health plays a crucial role in a child’s emotional and behavioural development and may directly impact a child’s risk for future development of mental health problems. Data collected as part of a two-decade longitudinal multiphase research project were used
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A cross-sectional online survey of COVID-19 vaccine acceptance among adolescents in Medan, Indonesia Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies Pub Date : 2023-03-15 Tri Bayu Purnama, Insani Arrafi, Ikhwan Ikhwan, Lili Surya Pratiwi, Tri Suci Rahmayani, Ayu Sajida Da’ad Arini
ABSTRACT The COVID-19 vaccination can help to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Low vaccine acceptance among adolescents could exacerbate the risk of COVID-19. The purpose of this study is to determine the prevalence of COVID-19 vaccine acceptance and risk factors among adolescents. This study used cross-sectional with adolescents who are domiciled in Medan City. The sample was gathered through
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Untangling the ‘health paradox’ among adolescent girls: the role of immigration status, depression, and decision-making Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies Pub Date : 2023-02-24 Anastasiia Timmer, Cathrine Jacobsen
The ‘health paradox’ is a phenomenon in which immigrants report better health than their native-born counterparts despite experiencing numerous adversities. This study examines the ‘health paradox’...
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Exploring childhood experiences and family contexts as risk factors for drug use in the lives of young drug users in the Western Cape, South Africa Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies Pub Date : 2023-02-22 Edna Grace Rich, Marcel Londt, Lorna Holtman
The use of drugs amongst adolescents and youth has become a global phenomenon and South Africa is no exception. This paper aims to explore the familial contexts and childhood experiences leading up...
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Disability, fatigue and peripheral neuropathy in adolescents with perinatal HIV infection Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies Pub Date : 2023-02-14 N Comley-White, Joanne Potterton, Veronica Ntsiea
Perinatally HIV-infected adolescents (PHIVA) experience many physical sequelae, but little is known about their levels of disability, fatigue or peripheral neuropathy. This study aimed to determine...
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Correlates of orthorexia nervosa in a sample of Lebanese adolescents: the co-moderating effect of body dissatisfaction and self-esteem between mental health issues and orthorexia nervosa Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies Pub Date : 2023-01-04 Mariam Mhanna, Reine Azzi, Souheil Hallit, Sahar Obeid, Michel Soufia
A limited amount of studies exists today on the prevalence of orthorexia nervosa (ON) and associated factors in adolescents. The aim of the current study is to evaluate the correlation of body diss...
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The Prevalence and Association of Cyberbullying and Depression in the Malaysian Adolescent Population During the COVID-19 Pandemic Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies Pub Date : 2023-01-03 Khong Yun Pang, Wen Li Ku, Jaclyn Hui Jie Teng, Philip Oon Hun Ling, Pei Boon Ooi
ABSTRACT The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about the implementation of distance and online learning in educational settings, causing cyberbullying to become a rising issue as Internet use has become a necessity among adolescents for their learning and schooling during the pandemic. This increased use of the Internet due to the current mode of learning has led to the emergence of more frequent experiences
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Improving the education quality for refugee children: perspectives from teachers at refugee education centres in Malaysia Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies Pub Date : 2023-01-02 Poh Chua Siah, Sew Kim Low, Soo Ting T’ng, Khee Hoong Ho, Yeong Yeong Lim, Siew May Cheng, Poi Kee Low
ABSTRACT Many refugee children have not only suffered from their negative past experiences but also faced challenges to cope with their current difficulties and to improve themselves for a better future. Education is a strategy to assist these refugee children in tackling these difficulties, and a key factor in ensuring the success of education is the quality of teachers. This study uses the job demands
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Social Support Networks for Adolescents Orphaned by HIV: Definitions, Barriers, Challenges and Lessons from Uganda Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies Pub Date : 2022-12-26 Proscovia Nabunya
ABSTRACT Social support is a key element to the health wellbeing of individuals, especially those experiencing major life transitions and crises. Prior evidence has demonstrated that orphaned adolescents are socially isolated with limited supportive networks. This study focused on how orphaned adolescents define social support, the nature of relationships with non-kin ties, barriers and challenges
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Association of violent video gaming with mental health among male teenagers in Lebanon Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies Pub Date : 2022-12-22 Marwan Akel, Iqbal Fahs, Chadia Haddad, Nelly Kheir, Sahar Obeid, Souheil Hallit
ABSTRACT The impact of violent video gaming on the mental health of adolescents has been of extreme importance to health care professionals and policy makers for many years. Lebanon is gripped by political and economic events that contribute to the increased prevalence of mental disorders especially among children and adolescents. This study sought to examine the association between violent video gaming
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Migrant parents and psychosocial effects of parents’ absence on children left behind in the Kyrgyz Republic Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies Pub Date : 2022-12-18 Gulshat Muhametjanova, Gülgün Afacan Adanır
ABSTRACT This study was conducted to investigate the psychosocial effects of parents’ absence on children left behind in the Kyrgyz Republic (Kyrgyzstan). A survey was conducted in 2018 with a sample of 457 secondary school children aged 11–18-years-old in the Kyrgyz Republic. The results of multiple linear regression analysis showed that the psychological well-being of children was not significantly
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Tobacco use associations with multi-dimensional adverse health outcomes among in-school adolescents in four Caribbean countries Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies Pub Date : 2022-11-26 Karl Peltzer, Supa Pengpid
ABSTRACT The aim of the study was to assess tobacco use associations with multi-dimensional adverse health outcomes among adolescents in four Caribbean countries. Cross-sectional national adolescent school survey data (N = 9,143, median age 15 years) from Suriname, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, and the Dominican Republic in 2016–2017 were analysed. Results show that 13.5% of participants were current
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The relationships between cybervictimization and depression among adolescents: A scoping review based on Scopus database Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies Pub Date : 2022-11-22 Xiang Yi Tee, Poh Chua Siah, Komathi A.P Lokithasan
ABSTRACT Depression is one of the factors that link to the suicidal behaviors that are the most severe negative consequence exhibited among cybervictims. Besides, depression has been reported to be associated with various long-term psychosocial outcomes. Accordingly, this study used a scoping review method to examine the relationship between cybervictimization and depression among adolescents. Eleven
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HIV/AIDS stigma, perceived social support and mental health problems among HIV/AIDS children: a mediation analysis Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies Pub Date : 2022-11-18 Varsha Singh, Anupriya, Shikha Verma, Swaran Lata
ABSTRACT Extensive research on HIV/AIDS stigma is conducted on adults, but it cannot be equated with the experiences of children. This makes it obvious to develop an inclusive research on child experience of HIV/AIDS stigma. For that reason, the present study investigates the relationship among HIV/AIDS stigma, perceived social support and mental health problems in HIV/AIDS children. A sample of 90
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Lifestyle and depression related factors among medical students during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional online survey Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies Pub Date : 2022-11-17 Thitiworn Choosong, Ratanaporn Chootong, Chanon Supsirinawin, Pakorn Thonganan, Sadaporn Piboon, Sasinan Senangkhanikorn, Satanan Chaiyapong, Siwat Yutthana, Winitha Nilwong
ABSTRACT The reports of prevalence of depression in Thai medical students were high. The medical student’s lifestyle factors may relate to their depression, especially, during the Covid-19 pandemic. Therefore, the aim of this study was to explore the prevalence and lifestyle factors related to depression disorder in medical students during the COVID-19 pandemic. This cross-sectional study was conducted
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Investigating the psychometric properties of the Parent Support Partner Outcome Tool Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies Pub Date : 2022-11-03 Briana J. Williams, Lindsay Poole, Madeline Esterer, John S. Carlson, Kim Batsche-McKenzie, Justin Tate, Jane Shank
ABSTRACT Parent-to-parent mental health treatment approaches demonstrate a solid evidence base, though a tool to measure changes associated with this innovative service delivery approach has yet to appear in the literature. The Parent Support Partner (PSP) Outcome Tool was developed to evaluate a statewide parent-to-parent service for families of children presenting severe emotional and behavioral
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Motivators and Barriers for Parents to Disclose their HIV Status to Children Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies Pub Date : 2022-11-01 Marguerita Lightfoot, Renisha Campbell, Gertrude Khumalo-Sakutukwa, Alfred Chingono, Shana Hughes, Kelly Taylor
ABSTRACT Disclosure to children has been identified as one of the main challenges for parents living with HIV (PLH). The aim of this study was to qualitatively explore motivators, barriers, and the process of parental disclosure in a Zimbabwean community with high HIV prevalence. A total of 28 PLH participated in three focus groups comprising PLH who had disclosed their HIV status to their children
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Has the sustainable development goal of reducing the proportion of youths not in education, employment or training by 2020 been met in Africa? Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies Pub Date : 2022-10-31 Rose Ingutia
ABSTRACT The consequences of growing up deprived of critical resources vital for well-being and human development jeopardises the fulfilment of potential in the lives of youths, thereby creating hurdles in access to education, training or the labour market, consequently leading to higher rates of youths that are not in education, employment or training (NEET). Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 8,
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Psychological distress and its correlation with weight change in young adults in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies Pub Date : 2022-10-18 Seok Tyug Tan, Sohbanah Aplasamy, Thivvyatracyny Mohana Kanan, Tasneem Shaari
ABSTRACT This study aims to investigate the correlation between psychological distress and weight change in Malaysian young adults after the pandemic-led lockdowns. Socio-demographics, body height, body weight during the Movement Control Order 3.0 (MCO 3.0), and post-lockdown body weight (as of January 2022) were self-reported by the young adults. Psychological distress was assessed using a validated
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Children ‘at risk’: a critical content analysis exploring representations of childhood in Canadian media from the first wave to the fourth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies Pub Date : 2022-10-15 Sarah Ciotti, Shannon A. Moore
ABSTRACT Building upon two previously published research papers exploring Canadian media reporting of childhood in the first wave of the pandemic, this paper investigates how constructions of childhood evolved from the first wave to the fourth wave of the pandemic. This qualitative research is guided by the central research question: Over the span of 2 years, from 2020 to 2022, what changes are evident
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Quality of life of children with Phenylketonuria at primary health care center in Cairo Egypt: an exploratory cross-sectional study Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies Pub Date : 2022-10-06 Zeinab E. M. Afifi, Salma A. Seddik, Mariam M.A. Eldaleel, Shaimaa A.M. Abd El Fatah
ABSTRACT Phenylketonuria (PKU) represents a common inborn error of metabolism. PKU management is complicated and bothersome; multiple challenges may represent strains on the Quality Of Life (QOL) of both children and their parents. We aimed to assess QOL among PKU children and to identify diversified factors affecting their parents’ QOL. An exploratory cross-sectional study was conducted among a calculated
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From resilient girls to (more) resilient women: A mixed-methods study examining narratives of resilience among South African young women Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies Pub Date : 2022-09-19 Ashleigh LoVette, Abigail Harrison, Catherine Mathews, Kim Jonas, Don Operario, Caroline Kuo
ABSTRACT Adolescence and emerging adulthood are times of heightened adversity for South African girls and young women due to structural disadvantage. In this mixed-methods study, we explored lived experiences of resilience among a sample of 377 South African girls and young women (15–24 years) who completed a quantitative cross-sectional survey that included a validated measure of resilience. Quantitative
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Safe spaces, vocational training, and prevention programs protect young Ugandan women: findings from Uganda Youth Development Link’s DREAMS initiative for rural communities Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies Pub Date : 2022-09-19 Rogers Kasirye, Christina Laurenzi, Anna Nabulya, Barbara Nakijoba
ABSTRACT Adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) in Uganda, especially those based in rural Africa, experience multiple interrelated adversities that may place them at risk of HIV, alcohol abuse, and being dependent on inequitable power relationships with men for survival and income. With funding from the DREAMS initiative in Africa, a multi-component, community-based intervention was designed to optimize
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Children’s perspectives of psychosocial help-seeking in Kenya Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies Pub Date : 2022-09-14 Louise Freeland, Sadiyya Haffejee, Elijah Getanda, Linda Theron, Panos Vostanis
ABSTRACT There is little knowledge on how children perceive psychosocial supports and seek help in resource-constrained settings. The aim of this study was to establish these perspectives among 22 children aged 7–10 years living in a disadvantaged community in Kenya. Children discussed available resources in response to three scenarios of common life stressors. Focus group discussions were subjected
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Direct and indirect associations of weight status, self-efficacy, and gender attitudes with cognitive and academic skills among adolescent girls in Zambia Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies Pub Date : 2022-08-16 Rainier Masa, Alexandria Forte, Melissa Villodas
ABSTRACT The role of adolescent weight status in psychosocial, cognitive, and academic outcomes remains understudied, particularly among girls in low- and middle-income countries. This study examined the direct and indirect effects of weight status, self-efficacy, and gender attitudes on cognitive and academic skills among adolescent girls. We analyzed two rounds of data collected from adolescent girls
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Internalizing and externalizing behaviors and close relationships in siblings of adolescents with autism spectrum disorder Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies Pub Date : 2022-07-27 Fiorenzo Laghi, Barbara Trimarco, Anna Di Norcia, Antonia Lonigro, Emiddia Longobardi, Ambra Bechini, Alexandra Gradilone
ABSTRACT The literature on typically developing (TD) siblings of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD-TD siblings) has grown over the last few decades, providing inconsistent results. Much attention has been reserved to sibling relationships when one shows ASD symptoms. The purpose of the current study was to examine the mutual influences between ASD-TD siblings’ emotional and behavioral
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Healthy lifestyle behaviors and related factors in high school adolescents: a cross-sectional study (Izmir /Turkey) Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies Pub Date : 2022-07-25 Zeynep Daşıkan
ABSTRACT Several health behaviors begin in adolescence and affect health both during this period and in the following years. The purpose of this study was to determine healthy lifestyle behaviors (HLBs) and related factors in high school adolescents. This cross-sectional type study was conducted between March and May 2017 with 849 adolescent students from two high schools in the Izmir. Individual Question