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Feb 2024 DOI 10.14302/issn.2643-6655.jcap-24-4898
Lucia SeriCorresponding author
The structuring of one’s own identity is a fundamental and demanding evolutionary task of adolescence. The positive resolution of this task, that is the acquisition of a healthy and integrated identity, is closely linked to adolescents’ ability to develop one’s own Life Story, namely an internalized…
Oct 2025 DOI 10.14302/issn.2329-9487.jhc-25-5726
Rose Okwunu AbahCorresponding author
Background Hypertension in adolescents has been shown to tracks into adulthood, as well as causing premature cardiovascular and renal diseases. Objectives To determine the prevalence of elevated blood pressure and hypertension among adolescents of ages 10-19 years old attending secondary schools in…
Dec 2024 DOI 10.14302/issn.2474-9273.jbtm-24-5317
Ndje Ndje MireilleCorresponding author
Adolescence in Cameroon, as in many parts of sub-Saharan Africa, is often marked by early childbearing. Studies have shown a national prevalence of adolescent deliveries to be around 14.2% - 14.4%, a higher rate than the average for sub-Saharan Africa This presents a unique challenge for young mothe…
Aug 2023 DOI 10.14302/issn.2379-7835.ijn-23-4701
Verena Steiner-HofbauerCorresponding author
Young adulthood is a sensitive phase that comes with many developmental tasks. Successful mastery of these challenges is crucial not only for long-term physical and mental health. A positive relationship with one's own body and associated healthy dietary and behavioral patterns are essential buildin…
Nov 2022 DOI 10.14302/issn.2641-4538.jphi-22-4332
Alisha GautamCorresponding author
Introduction Physical, psychological, and emotional growth are among the changes that define the adolescent stage. As compared to other age groups, adolescents are more vulnerable to sexual and reproductive health issues. Parents can become protective and influencing factors for their children to pr…
Aug 2021 DOI 10.14302/issn.2641-4538.jphi-21-3927
Nitasha NagarajCorresponding author
While Guatemala has made great strides towards gender equality, it remains a country with vast disparities. Gender sensitization and empowerment programs during adolescence when gender attitudes are formed have the potential to diminish gender inequities. The Girl Rising Pilot Program (GR) is a 24-w…
May 2021 DOI 10.14302/issn.2997-1969.ijhs-21-3814
E.E EnwerejiCorresponding author
Introduction Adolescence is a critical stage in human development that is characterized by peer pressure, confusion, exuberance and experimentation, particularly with sexual relationships. This is why attention should be paid to adolescents’ reproductive health issues so as to reduce their exposure…
Sep 2019 DOI 10.14302/issn.2379-7835.ijn-19-2968
Patricia K. Doyle-BakerCorresponding author
Physical activity (PA) decreases in late adolescence and young adulthood when this age cohort enters the workforce with many being employed in the foodservice industry. Daily energy expenditure can be divided between occupational physical activity (OPA) and leisure-time physical activity (LTPA). Alt…
Nov 2016 DOI 10.14302/issn.2381-862X.jwrh-16-1294
Regina FigueiredoCorresponding author
The paper presents the incorporation of sexual and reproductive rights in the legislation of Brazil, considering the influence of the discussions that involved the United Nations conferences of Cairo and Beijing. Are described and analyzed the Federal Constitution and federal laws, as the Criminal C…
Mar 2016 DOI 10.14302/issn.2476-1710.jdt-15-825
Deana B DavalosCorresponding author
The prevalence of young adults endorsing depressive symptomatology is thought to peak during late adolescence. While there has been a wealth of research assessing the relationship between decline of the prefrontal cortex and how this process impacts depression and therapy in older adults, very littl…
Jun 2015 DOI 10.14302/issn.2379-7835.ijn-14-591
Rossella NegriCorresponding author
Objectives Taste sensitivity is an important determinant of food choice and differs between children and adults. This difference is probably due to several factors that constitute an individual’s phenotype. The aim of this study was to explore taste perception in relation to the TAS2R38 and CAVI (gu…
Nov 2013 DOI 10.14302/issn.2329-9487.jhc-13-253
Rohit SinglaCorresponding author
Background: Western studies have shown that hypertension increases carotid intima media thickness (cIMT) as early as in childhood and adolescence. However, similar data from India is lacking. Indians have different genetic, racial, geographic, cultural and dietary patterns. Hence a similar trend may…