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Knee and foot deformities refer to structural abnormalities in the knee and foot bones, joints, ligaments, or muscles. Various factors, including genetics, injury, disease, or excessive use, can cause these deformities. These musculoskeletal conditio...

Background: Puberty is a life milestone that marks the transition from childhood to adulthood. An ambispective Chongqing Pubertal Timing (CQPT) cohort was started in 2014 to understand pubertal timing and identify environmental risk factors. Methods:...

Background: School bullying is a global problem. Although previous studies showed rural adolescents were at higher risk of being bullied compared to their urban counterparts, the rural–urban differences in the risk of bullying or poly-bullying...

Data on factors influencing multiple sexual partners that can inform cost-effective interventions are limited in Bhutan. This study examined factors associated with multiple sexual partners among adolescents. We analyzed the data of 7437 school-going...

This study explores the feasibility of large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT and Bard as virtual participants in health-related research interviews. The goal is to assess whether these models can function as a “collective knowledge platform...

Background: In Portugal, teachers have constantly sought better working conditions in order to improve their mental health, which can result in demotivation and personal and professional exhaustion. Methods: A total of 1454 national public school tea...

Many studies have identified that adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are associated with non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) and suicidality. However, most studies have been restricted to a few types of ACEs. This study aims to investigate the associat...

Background: While both high birth weight and childhood overweight/obesity have been associated with a heightened risk of high blood pressure (BP) during childhood, the association between weight status change from birth to childhood and the risk of h...

Chronic health conditions including obesity, cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, and depression are rising in Australia, and are often addressed reactively in adulthood rather than proactively during childhood. Evidence highlights the first 200...

School violence is a social problem that has an impact on the psychological well-being of adolescents. One of the least identified roles within school violence is that of bystander, which refers to students who witness acts of violence perpetrated by...

Clinical trials of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in children have important implications for the early identification and management of CKD. The selection of clinical trial outcomes is critical for assessing the effectiveness of interventions in pedia...

Research demonstrates that overcoming school violence is crucial for ensuring a safe environment and quality education for all students. The scientific literature shows that educators can significantly impact school violence, but their effectiveness...

Background: Previous studies reported screen time in association with unhealthy dietary behaviors, such as excessive intake of sugar-sweetened beverages leading to dental caries. Thus, we aimed to explore the association between screen time on mobile...

Child and adolescent health plays a critical role in shaping future public health and intergenerational outcomes. In China, rising rates of myopia, obesity, mental health issues, and other common conditions highlight the need for continuous monitorin...

Youth use of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes or vaping) has skyrocketed in recent years, resulting in a youth vaping epidemic. To combat this epidemic, a coalition of U.S.-based researchers created the Rapidly Advancing Discovery to Arrest the Ou...

The COVID-19 pandemic and the confinement experience have significantly affected the relationship between young adults and their parents. The present study focuses on the design and validation of the Perceived Young Adult Lockdown Parental Relationsh...

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the New Jersey Safe Schools Program (NJSS) surveyed a subset of newer NJ high school (HS) teachers who completed NJSS work-based learning supervisory trainings from October 2021 to June 2023. The purpose of this study wa...

Background: It remains unclear whether adherence to the 24-hour movement guidelines is beneficial for children with mental, behavioral, and developmental disorders (MBDDs). Methods: The results of the 2016–2020 National Survey of Children&rsquo...

Background: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects approximately 2–7% of children worldwide and has become a global public health concern. The health effects of green space on ADHD in young children are unclear. We investigated...

Schools constitute strategic settings for shaping eating behaviors among youth. Given the profound environmental, health, and social challenges associated with current food systems, there is an urgent need to explore dietary patterns that simultaneou...

The concurrent rise in multiple health conditions among students, including myopia, obesity, spinal curvature abnormalities, and mental health disorders, represents a critical public health challenge. These interconnected health issues necessitate co...

The purpose of this study is to explore the extent to which self-esteem, depression, anxiety, and stress experienced during childhood may contribute to the development of disordered eating behaviors in adulthood. The existing literature indicates tha...

The sexual health of young people during the youth age period is of utmost importance, as it sets the stage for sexual well-being over the life course. In addition to the existing challenges that youth face concerning their sexual health, electronic...

(1) Background: Previous studies have shown that stress increases the risk of bullying (including perpetration and victimization) in adolescents, and depressive symptoms are associated with both stress and bullying. However, the relationship between...

Children with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) are now living longer as a result of advancements in pharmaceutical and medical interventions. There is a paucity of research regarding therapeutic interventions to support this population to be independent...

The impact of childhood exposure to parental smoking on epigenetic age acceleration (EAA) in later life has not been thoroughly investigated. This study investigates the relationship while considering genetic susceptibility to smoking. We analyzed da...

Physical activity (PA) decreases during summer months, potentially leading to accelerated weight gain and increased depressive symptoms in adolescents. Summer care programs offer opportunities for PA promotion but understanding how different groups (...

Background: Child physical abuse is a significant contributor to overall pediatric mortality and morbidity and is associated with both short- and long-term effects on the physical, social and mental wellbeing of the child involved. Fractures are the...

The COVID-19 pandemic severely affected teaching and student outcomes throughout the world, yet the long-term impacts of the pandemic on teachers and students in Latin America and Spain remain largely underexamined. This study examined the experience...

The migration experience of unaccompanied foreign minors (UFMs) has significant emotional and cognitive implications. The present research explores the way in which migration trauma influences the cognitive and emotional development of UFMs, contextu...

The characteristics of the school environment can influence students’ participation. Therefore, exploring the existing barriers to school participation and academic success of students with chronic conditions (CCs) is essential since they are a...

Obstetric trauma refers to injuries that occur to the newborn during the birth process and can occur despite proper perinatal care. Limiting risk factors could reduce its incidence and avoid significant morbidity and mortality to the infant. The aim...

This study examined the effects of perceived parenting styles and restrictive parental internet intervention on adolescents’ cyberbullying behaviors in Macau. A survey conducted in 2023 gathered responses from 708 secondary school students aged...

Objective: Health education is critical in imparting health literacy to children and developing community health and wellbeing. The effectiveness of the teaching–learning interaction in health education classes depends on the teacher employing...

Background: Preschool bedroom television placement represents an established risk factor for negative psychological and behavioral outcomes in adolescence. Girls and boys have different risk factors for developmental psychopathology. It is unclear if...

Background: Childhood obesity is becoming an increasingly pressing issue on a global scale. This study aimed to explore the relationship between thyroid hormone levels and body mass index (BMI) in obese children and adolescents, an area with limited...

Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination is a cornerstone of cancer prevention across genders. In the United Kingdom (UK), the programme now includes boys, yet uptake remains below target, with persistent disparities by gender and region. This commenta...

Objective: This study aimed to analyze parents’ perceptions regarding adolescents’ screen use, signs of screen dependency, and its impact on sleep among 10- to 16-year-olds in the district of Leiria, Portugal. A descriptive–correlat...

Background: Adolescent mental health and substance misuse is a growing issue, disproportionately affecting diverse youth and those in low-resourced, high-stress environments. Yet, despite recent advances in evidence-based practices for adolescent sub...

Objective: To describe the secular trends of cause-specific mortality among adolescents aged 10 to 24 years from 2004 to 2019 and explore the association between mortality and economic status, education level as well as health investment. Methods: Mo...

Empirical findings support the important role played by prosocial behavior and scholastic performance in significantly affecting adolescents’ long-term psychosocial adjustment. Furthermore, several studies showed the positive impact of academic...

(1) Background: Adolescent health and well-being are associated with sports and physical education activities. Novel therapies for athletics training, sporting formations, and physical culture are important. In areas where sports facilities are scarc...

This study analyzes the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on alcohol, cannabis, and tobacco use among adolescents aged 14–19 in Central Catalonia across three periods. Data were obtained from two waves of the DESKcohort project. The first wave (n...

Paraprofessionals play a crucial role in supporting both teachers and students within a classroom, even though the specifics of their duties vary. While their responsibilities involve supporting student achievement, research has shed light that many...

This study investigates the dropout risk among first- and second-year high school students in the peripheral areas of Southern Italy, where the dropout rates are extremely high. It focuses on individual and relational factors associated with dropout,...

Despite growing concern, there is limited comprehensive and up-to-date research on the burden, disparities, and inequalities of depressive disorders in the Western Pacific region. We obtained data from the Global Burden of Disease Study (GBD; 2021) f...

Parental involvement in youth sports is an increasingly relevant topic because of its key implications for children’s development in youth sports. This study’s aims are threefold: (1) to investigate parental involvement practices based on...

Individuals with CHARGE syndrome often experience motor delays impacting their balance, flexibility, and hand–eye coordination. Due to the medical complications associated with CHARGE syndrome, 40% of children will not develop functional commun...

Food allergies in school-aged children are a growing public health concern, requiring coordinated strategies to ensure safety in educational settings. This study aimed to evaluate the safety conditions for children and young people with food allergie...

Pain in children and adolescents remains an underestimated and undertreated condition, with long-term physical and psychosocial consequences. Non-invasive neuromodulation has emerged as a promising, low-risk approach for managing acute and chronic pa...