Adolescence (12-18 years)
Sexual abuse has been considered a public health issue because of the various health implications resulting from it. The school nurse has a responsibility in assisting the high school girl to prevent victimization.
2012
Ogunfowokan, A. A.
Fajemilehin, R. B.
Communication technologies are an essential part of our daily social life; however, they also result in a rapid increase in the phenomenon of child sexual abuse through the Internet. Studies that were conducted on this issue mainly focused on the offenders' profile and prevention strategies.
2013
Youth programs foster positive youth development among youth and supportive connections with families and communities.
2018
Otto, M.
Gunty, A.
Richmond, A.
Root, H.
Otto, A.
Schroeder, B.
McGuire, J.
Borden, L. M.
Colleges and universities are high-risk settings for sexual and relationship violence.
2015
Moynihan, M. M.
Banyard, V. L.
Cares, A. C.
Potter, S. J.
Williams, L. M.
Stapleton, J. G.
In order to prevent sexual and relationship violence, some colleges and universities have implemented bystander training programs. These programs train students to diffuse risky situations, identify and challenge perpetrators, and assist victims.
2015
Moynihan, M. M.
Banyard, V. L.
Cares, A. C.
Potter, S. J.
Williams, L. M.
Stapleton, J. G.
Socioeconomic status may influence childhood obesity prevalence and children’s fitness level. The purpose of this study was to assess the association between family income and children’s physical fitness level and obesity prevalence for 8 racial/ethnic groups.
2015
Jin, Y.
Jones-Smith, J. C.
Children's physical health is potentially associated with their socioeconomic status. This study examined the associations between family income and 1,617,400 fifth-, seventh-, and ninth-graders' physical fitness level, BMI (body mass index), and obesity.
2015
Jin, Y.
Jones-Smith, J. C.
Objective: This study examined how cyberbullying fits into a framework of adolescent aggression. It was hypothesized that a dimensional model that considered both form (overt or relational) and media (in-person or electronic) of aggression would best fit the data.
2018
Mehari, K. R.
Farrell, A. D.