Articles: adolescent.
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Smombie has become an important problem especially in terms of adolescent health. The aim of this study was to translate the Smombie Scale for Adolescents (SSA) into Turkish and to examine its psychometric properties. ⋯ This study shows that the scale is a reliable tool for assessing adolescents' smombie tendencies. It is thought that the scale will contribute to the protection and development of adolescent health.
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Both pain and mental health conditions are common among young people. They often co-occur, but we wanted to investigate further whether it is pain (abdominal pain, headache, musculoskeletal pain, menstrual pain) that precedes mental health conditions (depression, anxiety, stress, phobia) or whether it is the other way around, mental health conditions that precede pain. Using electronic health records-the Skåne Healthcare Register-we identified and followed young people aged 7 to 18 over a 13-year period and tracked all their registered diagnoses. ⋯ Compared to boys, girls had consistently higher estimates, and the same was found for the younger individuals compared to the older ones. Individuals with pain have a 3-fold increased risk of developing mental health conditions, while the risk of developing pain after mental health conditions was lower although still elevated compared to young people seeking care regardless of cause. PERSPECTIVE: Young people with pain have a 3-fold increased risk of developing mental health conditions, while the reverse risk is lower but still elevated compared to young people without these conditions. Health care professionals must recognize the interplay between pain and mental health in young patients when diagnosing and planning treatment.
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Observational Study
Epidemiology of pediatric spinal trauma with neurological deficits in Catalonia: a 36-year experience.
Existing literature on pediatric traumatic spinal cord injury (PTSCI) demonstrates large variations in characteristics, incidence, time-periods and etiology, worldwide. Epidemiological studies addressing injuries to the total spine, conducted in Southern European regions are remarkably scarce; therefore we aimed to investigate long-term trends analyzing etiology, fracture location and type, single or multiple fractures, associated lesions and neurological status in Catalonia, Spain. ⋯ IV.
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Youth suicide rates have risen steadily in recent decades, with suicide attempts representing a significant risk factor for future mortality. Sexual violence exposure further elevates this risk. This study investigated the efficacy of Sources of Strength, a school-based peer-led program, for reducing suicide attempts school wide as well as specifically among youth with recent sexual violence exposure. ⋯ Sources of Strength effectively reduced suicide attempts in high-school students overall, suggesting its potential for population-level impact. This is especially important in the face of steadily rising suicide attempt and fatality rates among adolescents and young adults. However, a cautious interpretation of the evidence suggests that Sources of Strength may not prevent attempts among students with recent sexual violence contact victimization, highlighting the need for additional intervention work for this high-risk group.