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Cardiometabolic Risk Factors in American Youth
Despite rising rates of obesity, cardiometabolic risk factors have been improving among American teens.

Trends in Youth Internet Victimization
Unwanted sexual solicitation of youth online appears to be decreasing as society adapts to the online environment, but online harassment may be on the rise.

Long-term Efficacy of the HPV-16/18 vaccine
The bivalent HPV vaccine demonstrates good immunogenicity and safety at four-years post-vaccination among young adolescent girls.

Peer Passengers: How Do They Affect Teen Crashes?
24 January 2012
Allison E. Curry, Jessica H. Mirman, Michael J. Kallan, Flaura K. Winston, Dennis R. Durbin
Abstract: Purpose: The specific mechanisms by which peer passengers increase teen drivers' crash risk are not completely understood. We aimed to provide insight on the two primary hypothesized mechani...
Engaging Parents in the Family Check-Up in Middle School: Longitudinal Effects on Family Conflict and Problem Behavior Through the High School Transition
17 January 2012
Mark J. Van Ryzin, Elizabeth A. Stormshak, Thomas J. Dishion
Abstract: Purpose: Adolescence is a time of significant developmental change. During this period, levels of problem behavior that had been relatively innocuous may escalate in the company of peers, wi...
Factors Associated With Adolescents' Propensity to Drive With Multiple Passengers and to Engage in Risky Driving Behaviors
17 January 2012
Jessica H. Mirman, Dustin Albert, Lela S. Jacobsohn, Flaura K. Winston
Abstract: Purpose: Research shows that parenting factors and individual difference variables, such as sensation seeking (SS) and risk perceptions (RPs), are associated with increased motor vehicle cra...
Mental Distress and Subsequent Use of Psychotropic Drugs Among Adolescents—A Prospective Register Linkage Study
10 January 2012
Anne Kjersti Myhrene Steffenak, Gun Nordström, Bodil Wilde-Larsson, Svetlana Skurtveit, Kari Furu, Ingeborg Hartz
Abstract: Purpose: To investigate the association between mental distress, other factors, and subsequent use of psychotropic drugs in adolescents aged 15–16 years. Methods: This study is based on info...
Resource Consumption of a Diffusion Model for Prevention Programs: The PROSPER Delivery System
09 January 2012
Daniel M. Crowley, Damon E. Jones, Mark T. Greenberg, Mark E. Feinberg, Richard L. Spoth
Abstract: Purpose: To prepare public systems to implement evidence-based prevention programs for adolescents, it is necessary to have accurate estimates of programs' resource consumption. When evidenc...

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