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{"title":"Obesity, physical activity levels, and associated factors among secondary school students in Konya.","authors":"Şeyma Yıldırım, Filiz Hisar","doi":"10.1515/ijamh-2025-0112","DOIUrl":"10.1515/ijamh-2025-0112","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>To ascertain the frequency of obesity, levels of physical activity, and related determinants in adolescent learners.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The study was conducted among 5th, 6th, and 7th-grade students aged 10-14 years at a secondary school in Karatay district, Konya, using a descriptive and correlational design. Participants were selected through a stratified sampling method. Data were collected using a socio-demographic questionnaire, the Physical Activity Questionnaire for Children (PAQ-C), and direct measurements of height and weight. Descriptive statistics, independent <i>t</i>-test, Mann-Whitney <i>U</i>, Kruskal-Wallis, One-Way ANOVA, Chi-square test, and correlation analyses were performed using SPSS 2020, with a significance level set at p<0.05.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Among the participants, 12.9 % were categorized as overweight, and 3.8 % as obese. A negative relationship was identified between age and PAQ-C scores. Male students demonstrated notably higher PAQ-C scores compared to females. Additionally, a significant negative correlation was observed between Body Mass Index (BMI) and PAQ-C scores (r=-0.313, p<0.05). As physical activity levels rise, BMI values decline.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Given the critical developmental stage of adolescence, promoting physical activity is vital for preventing obesity and establishing lifelong healthy behaviors. School healthcare professionals should implement evidence-based interventions within educational settings to foster active lifestyles and reduce obesity-related risks. This connection and the contributing factors are essential for reducing obesity rates and enhancing physical activity behaviors. Early intervention during adolescence may significantly impact public health outcomes in the long term.</p>","PeriodicalId":13823,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health","volume":" ","pages":"141-149"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145892507","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effects of hypermobility on physical assessment parameters in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis: a case-control study.","authors":"Derya Kilinç Duran, Neslihan Altuntaş Yilmaz, Fatma Erdeo","doi":"10.1515/ijamh-2025-0146","DOIUrl":"10.1515/ijamh-2025-0146","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of hypermobility on scoliosis degree, trunk rotation, lower extremity length difference, pes planus status, static and dynamic balance, and fall risk in individuals diagnosed with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This case-control study included 33 individuals with AIS (18 hypermobile, 15 non-hypermobile), aged 10-18 years, with Cobb angles ranging from 10° to 45°. Hypermobility was assessed using the Beighton Score, and those scoring 5 or higher were considered the hypermobile group. The degree of scoliosis was measured using the Cobb angle method, and trunk rotation was measured using a scoliometer. Lower extremity length discrepancy was assessed using a tape measure, and pes planus was assessed using the Navicular Drop Test. Static balance was determined using the Single-Leg Balance Test (eyes open/closed), dynamic balance using the Functional Reach Test (FUT), and fall risk was measured using the Morse Fall Scale. Data were analyzed using SPSS, and intergroup comparisons and correlations were evaluated.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Lumbar trunk rotation was significantly lower in the hypermobile group (p=0.02). No group differences were observed in other physical parameters. Positive correlations were found between the Cobb angle and upper thoracic and lumbar trunk rotation; a significant positive correlation was also found between the Cobb angle and pes planus status. Hypermobility was linked to gender, and better dynamic balance was associated with a lower risk of falling.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>In individuals with AIS, hypermobility was determined to affect trunk rotation angle, particularly in the lumbar region, and to be associated with pes planus. Routine evaluation of hypermobility and pes planus is recommended, alongside exercises targeting dynamic balance to help reduce fall risk.</p>","PeriodicalId":13823,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health","volume":" ","pages":"183-192"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145889216","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Does premenstrual syndrome (PMS) affect the lifestyle of adolescent/young college students?","authors":"Fatemeh Zolfaghary, Hajar Adib-Rad, Nazanin Karimihamzekolaee, Fatemeh Bakouei, Zahra Geraili, Mouloud Agajani Delavar","doi":"10.1515/ijamh-2025-0191","DOIUrl":"10.1515/ijamh-2025-0191","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) commonly affects adolescent and young women in educational settings, making it an important public health issue. Lifestyle is one of the essential subjects in health. This study assesses how PMS affects the lifestyle of young and adolescent students.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This analytical cross-sectional study utilized a multi-stage cluster sampling method to recruit 450 students from various faculties at Babol University of Medical Sciences. The data collection instruments were self-administered questionnaires that captured variables related to demographics, fertility, anthropometry, premenstrual symptoms screening tool (PSST), and health-promoting lifestyle profile (HPLP). All instruments were completed by the student participants. For all statistical analyses, the threshold for significance was set at p<0.05.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The results of this study showed that a significant percentage (81.1 %) experienced severe symptoms of PMS. The total lifestyle score was significantly higher in the non-PMS group (131.01 vs. 124.03, p=0.002). A significant negative correlation was reported between lifestyle scores and PSST (r=-0.236, p<0.001). On multiple regression analysis, the income satisfaction (β=-9.644, p=0.007) and PSST (β=-4.142, p=0.070) acted as negative predictors of lifestyle. On the other hand, dissatisfaction with income adequacy and PSST indicated a lower level of lifestyle.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>PMS had a tremendous impact on students' lifestyles. On the other hand, students who had PMS also had lower lifestyles. These results can help health policymakers to provide appropriate intervention strategies to reduce the severity of PMS and promote healthier lifestyles.</p>","PeriodicalId":13823,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health","volume":" ","pages":"17-24"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-12-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145804305","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Associations between COVID-19-related stress and obsessive-compulsive disorder symptoms among adolescents in Southern California.","authors":"Gabriel Luna, Maxwell Hartshorn, Alyssa F Harlow, Melissa K Wong, Reid C Whaley, Nikki S Jafarzadeh, Margaret Canady, Gina Klemm, Jennifer B Unger, Jessica Barrington-Trimis","doi":"10.1515/ijamh-2025-0186","DOIUrl":"10.1515/ijamh-2025-0186","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>The COVID-19 pandemic led to widespread public health measures such as quarantine and social distancing. While critical for disease mitigation, these interventions might have exacerbated stress, anxiety, and other adverse mental health outcomes among youth. This study examined the association between COVID-19-related stressors and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) symptoms among adolescents.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Data were drawn from three waves of a cohort study in Southern California, collected during lockdown due to COVID-19 (spring 2021; n=2,235), and in the following two years (spring 2022; n=3,765; spring 2023; n=3,917). Adjusted logistic regression models estimated cross-sectional associations between COVID-19-related stressors (participant COVID diagnosis [2021-2022], disease severity among friends/family [2021-2022], perceived COVID-related stress [2021, 2023], life stressors during lockdown [2021]), and OCD symptoms measured using the Revised Children's Anxiety and Depression Scale (RCADS).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The prevalence of OCD symptoms declined over time, from 15.1 % in 2021 to 9.7 % in 2023. In 2021, adolescents who had COVID themselves, had friends or family who died from COVID, expressed extreme stress related to COVID, or experienced any of several COVID life stressors had higher odds of OCD symptoms (OR range=1.48-15.8; p<0.05). In 2022, having friends or family who had severe COVID (OR=1.42; 95 % CI=1.00, 2.00), required hospitalization (OR=1.82; 95 % CI=1.17, 2.82), or died from COVID (OR=1.68; 95 % CI=1.14, 2.47) was associated with greater odds of OCD symptoms. In 2023, adolescents reporting somewhat (OR=1.56; 95 % CI=1.11, 2.18), very (OR=2.28; 95 % CI=1.43, 3.64), or extremely high stress over COVID-19 (OR=3.02; 95 % CI=1.58, 5.75) had significantly elevated odds of OCD symptoms.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>These findings underscore the significant association of pandemic-related stressors and adolescent OCD symptoms, even several years after the onset of the pandemic. Targeted mental health interventions are needed to support vulnerable youth during and after public health crises.</p>","PeriodicalId":13823,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health","volume":" ","pages":"93-101"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-12-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145793703","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Child marriage dispensation from a reproductive health perspective: why do judges grant or reject applications?","authors":"Loveria Sekarrini, Sabarinah Prasetyo, Agustin Kusumayati","doi":"10.1515/ijamh-2025-0108","DOIUrl":"10.1515/ijamh-2025-0108","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>Child marriage remains a critical public health concern in Indonesia, with significant implications for reproductive health and maternal well-being. In South Kalimantan, Indonesia, the practice is often justified through court-approved dispensations, exposing young brides to higher risks of complications during pregnancy and childbirth, perpetuating cycles of poverty and inequality. This study investigates the determinants influencing judicial decisions on child marriage dispensation applications from a reproductive health perspective, focusing on 13 Religious Courts in South Kalimantan, Indonesia.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Utilizing a mixed-method design, this study combines quantitative descriptive analysis with qualitative approaches to understand judges' considerations. Data were collected from secondary data source and review of 249 child marriage dispensations case documents from 13 Religious Court in South Kalimantan in 2024.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Among 249 child marriage dispensation cases in 2024, only 27 (10.84 %) involved health examinations for both partners. This disparity indicates that grooms are less likely to comply with health examination requirements, with 181 grooms and 10 brides granted dispensations without health certificates. Despite brides presenting general health certificates, judges often grant dispensations, potentially overlooking significant health risks. Approximately 71.49 % of cases are approved without comprehensive health examinations. Most examinations only provide general health information, with 79.12 % of cases involving health assessments solely for brides, highlighting a significant disparity in pre-marital health evaluations.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Thorough health evaluations and legal age adherence in marriage dispensations protect minors' physical, emotional, and socio-economic well-being. Judges should enforce strict evaluations to safeguard minors' health and rights.</p>","PeriodicalId":13823,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health","volume":" ","pages":"411-420"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-12-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145756290","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"How can the uptake of HPV vaccination be increased in school going girls? a qualitative study with multiple stakeholders in Ganjam, Odisha.","authors":"Harshita Rajesh Dhusiya, Pritimayee Sethy, Swagatika Pati, Somen Kumar Pradhan, Jaya Singh Kshatri, Manasee Mishra, Shakti Ranjan Barik, Srikanta Kanungo, Sanghamitra Pati","doi":"10.1515/ijamh-2025-0102","DOIUrl":"10.1515/ijamh-2025-0102","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>Cervical cancer remains a significant public health challenge in low- and middle-income countries like India. Despite the efficacy of HPV vaccination, its uptake remains suboptimal. This qualitative study aimed to explore parental attitudes, knowledge, and decision-making regarding HPV vaccination for school-going adolescents in Ganjam, Odisha, to inform effective intervention strategies.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This qualitative study utilized semi-structured interviews, conducting Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), In-Depth Interviews (IDIs), and Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) of total 47 participants. Data were collected from December 2024 to January 2025 in Ganjam, Odisha. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis, aided by MAXQDA 2020 software.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Five core themes emerged: Knowledge and Awareness Gaps (low awareness, confusion with other vaccines, information needs); Attitudes Towards HPV Vaccination (mixed institutional trust, accountability demands); Barriers to HPV Vaccination (cultural/social hesitancy, fear-driven hesitancy, individual and systemic barriers); Role of School Authorities (education and communication gaps); and Potential Collaborative Strategies (community engagement, policy and systems alignment). Participants showed positive sentiments towards trusted sources and community engagement, while negative sentiments were associated with fear, cultural norms, and systemic challenges.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>HPV vaccine uptake is hindered by knowledge gaps, cultural/fear-driven hesitancy, and systemic barriers. Improving coverage and health literacy in resource-limited settings requires intensive communication, school-based education, paternal involvement, intersectoral collaboration, and policy changes, including UIP integration.</p>","PeriodicalId":13823,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health","volume":" ","pages":"421-430"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-12-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145756339","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Depression among medical students and the role of academic stress and coping strategies: a cross-sectional study in Bangladesh.","authors":"Md Rizwanul Karim, Shahnaz Akter, Taslima Zannat, Tahmid Sajid, Shahida Afnan, Suhala Ashraf Zeba","doi":"10.1515/ijamh-2025-0092","DOIUrl":"10.1515/ijamh-2025-0092","url":null,"abstract":"&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Objectives: &lt;/strong&gt;Depression is highly prevalent among medical students, especially in resource-constrained settings like Bangladesh, where academic stress serves as a prominent contributing factor. This study aims to explore the predictors of depression among medical students, with a specific focus on academic stress and coping mechanisms, while also evaluating the influence of behavioral and sociodemographic factors on depression in Bangladeshi medical students.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Methods: &lt;/strong&gt;This cross-sectional study, conducted from October to December 2022, involved 1,072 undergraduate medical students from six public medical colleges in Bangladesh, selected through simple random sampling. Depression was measured using the PHQ-9, while academic stress, anxiety, insomnia, self-esteem, coping strategies, and internet addiction were assessed using the ASS-40, GAD-7, ISI, RSES, SCSI, and IAT, respectively. Data were analyzed by SPSS and Jamovi software employing chi-square tests, Mann-Whitney U tests, and binary logistic regression. The predicted probabilities were presented as beta coefficients, including crude and adjusted odds ratios (AOR), 95 % confidence intervals, and p-values.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Results: &lt;/strong&gt;Over half of the participants experienced moderate to severe depression. Key predictors of depression included academic stress, coping strategies, and various sociodemographic and behavioral factors. Inadequate study facilities (OR: 1.32, 95 % CI: 1.21-1.44) and feelings of personal inadequacy (OR: 1.33, 95 % CI: 1.23-1.43) significantly increased the likelihood of depression. Among coping strategies, passive problem-focused coping was associated with higher odds of depression (OR: 1.17, 95 % CI: 1.08-1.26), whereas passive emotion-focused coping slightly reduced the risk (OR: 0.91, 95 % CI: 0.85-0.98). Active emotional coping had a marginal effect (OR: 1.07, 95 % CI: 1.00-1.15). Sociodemographic factors also played a significant role. Females were less likely to experience depression than males (OR: 0.35, 95 % CI: 0.19-0.68), and urban residents had lower odds than rural counterparts (OR: 0.40, 95 % CI: 0.19-0.86). Higher paternal education was protective (OR: 0.09, 95 % CI: 0.04-0.21), while maternal education beyond the secondary level was linked to increased risk (OR: 4.07, 95 % CI: 1.61-10.33). Among behavioral factors, insomnia significantly increased the odds of depression (OR: 1.38, 95 % CI: 1.29-1.48), while moderate internet use showed a protective effect compared to no use (OR: 0.26, 95 % CI: 0.13-0.52). Anxiety emerged as a strong predictor (OR: 1.78, 95 % CI: 1.61-1.97). Economically, having a personal income reduced the risk of depression by 49 % (OR: 0.51, 95 % CI: 0.27-0.96).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Conclusions: &lt;/strong&gt;Depression among medical students is significantly associated with academic stress, ineffective coping strategies, insomnia, and anxiety, which may further intensify among high-risk groups such as","PeriodicalId":13823,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health","volume":" ","pages":"47-60"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-12-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145762224","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Adolescent receptiveness to dentist involvement in COVID-19 and HPV vaccination.","authors":"Angelina Yueyang Ge, Aishwarya Lakshmi Saha, Jinbo Niu, Tamara J Cadet, Katherine France","doi":"10.1515/ijamh-2025-0145","DOIUrl":"10.1515/ijamh-2025-0145","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>Human papillomavirus (HPV) and COVID-19 can be prevented and mitigated by vaccines. Few studies have focused on dentists' role in vaccine decision making, and even fewer have explored adolescent perspectives; a target population for both vaccinations. This study aimed to address this gap with a focus on whether opinions vary between diseases.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We administered a validated cross-sectional survey to adolescent patients (11-19 years) in an orthodontic clinic in Vancouver, British Columbia from July-August 2023. The survey included questions pertaining to patient background, vaccine history and knowledge, and dentists' roles in vaccination education, discussion, and administration. Responses were compiled and analyzed to determine differences between vaccines and across demographic groups.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Adolescents surveyed (n=93) overall agreed with dentist involvement in COVID-19 and HPV vaccines, with variability according to disease and dentist role. Comfort with dentist-administered vaccines was higher for COVID-19 (60 %) than HPV (37 %, p<0.05). There was a significant knowledge difference, with 85 % aware that the COVID-19 vaccine can prevent severe illness, but only 22 % aware that the HPV vaccine can prevent oropharyngeal cancer (p<0.05). Patients showed overall willingness to discuss COVID-19/HPV vaccines with dentists (58 % and 49 %) and less agreement that dentists were qualified to educate about COVID-19/HPV vaccines (43 % and 37 %).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Findings indicate mixed adolescent perception of including dentists in vaccinations, with higher comfort around COVID-19 over HPV vaccines. Openness to discussion may present an opportunity for dentists to expand scope of practice into additional education, particularly around HPV and its connection with oropharyngeal cancer.</p>","PeriodicalId":13823,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health","volume":" ","pages":"431-439"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-12-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145742510","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Patterns of social media platforms co-use and social media addiction among secondary school students: findings from Thailand's fifth national school students survey with latent class analysis.","authors":"Jirawan Jayuphan, Sawitri Assanangkornchai, Wit Wichaidit","doi":"10.1515/ijamh-2025-0163","DOIUrl":"10.1515/ijamh-2025-0163","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>Adolescents generally use social media in groups of applications or platforms with a latent pattern. As neurobiological studies suggest that social media platforms stimulate the brain in diverse ways, we hypothesize that certain social media use patterns may be more prone to addiction than others. The objectives of this study are: 1) to describe patterns of social media platform co-use among school-going adolescents in Thailand, and; 2) to describe the extent to which social media co-use patterns are associated with social media addiction.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We conducted a nationally representative cross-sectional study among 23,659 secondary school students from 113 schools across Thailand between November 2020 and March 2021. We asked participants to self-report the social media applications and platforms that they had used in the past 12 months. We used latent class analysis (LCA) to identify social media usage patterns, and assessed the patterns' association with social media addiction scores using multivariable linear regression.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Among our participants, 86.1 % had used social media within the past 30 days. Facebook was the most commonly used platform, followed by YouTube and Line. We identified two distinct social media use patterns: 1) Common use of Line, Facebook, and YouTube (\"Basic Combo\"); 2) Basic Combo with other platforms such as Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram (\"Basic Combo Plus\"). The \"Basic Combo Plus\" pattern participants exhibited higher levels of withdrawal, persistence, and escapism in social media use compared to the \"Basic Combo\" pattern participants (all p-value < 0.05).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The number of social media platforms correlates with social media addiction level. However, limited generalizability, the lack of detail regarding social media use, and potential information bias should be considered as caveats in the interpretation of the study findings.</p>","PeriodicalId":13823,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health","volume":" ","pages":"39-46"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-11-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145604005","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"From cure to care-understanding long-term health risks after Hodgkin's lymphoma treatment in adolescents and young adults.","authors":"Maeve Kearney, Sara Faithfull, Michelle Leech","doi":"10.1515/ijamh-2025-0131","DOIUrl":"10.1515/ijamh-2025-0131","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>Hodgkin's Lymphoma (HL) is the most common malignancy among Adolescents and Young Adults (AYAs). Although survival rates are excellent, two thirds of survivors experience physical and psychosocial late effects that can emerge years or decades after treatment significantly impacting quality of life. As care priorities shift from cure to survivorship, it is essential that health care professionals (HCPs)-across oncology, primary care, mental health, and general medical services-are equipped to recognise, anticipate, and respond to these long-term consequences. This narrative review examined the evolution of HL treatment in AYAs and explored how these changes influence late-effect risks, with the aim of informing HCP vigilance and clinical practice.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A narrative review of clinical studies, guidelines, and review literature was conducted to evaluate changes in radiotherapy and chemotherapy strategies, including treatment de-escalation, risk-adapted regimens, and advances in radiotherapy targeting. Literature and long-term population studies describing late effects, such as secondary malignancies, cardiopulmonary toxicity, endocrine disorders, and psychosocial challenges, was synthesised to identify patterns of late effects presenting in this group.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Findings demonstrate a clear evolution toward less intensive and more individualised treatments; however, substantial late-effect risks persist. Limited long-term outcome data reflective of contemporary treatment approaches further complicate timely recognition of these late effects.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Despite major therapeutic advances, AYAs remain vulnerable to long-term and late-presenting consequences of HL treatment. All HCPs who may encounter these individuals must maintain vigilant for late effects and deliver proactive, informed care that supports their sustained physical and psychological well-being.</p>","PeriodicalId":13823,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health","volume":" ","pages":"103-110"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-11-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145563819","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}