News Archive: Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health
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Marijuana use and high school drop out rates – July 17, 08
Data from over 4,500 seventh grade students show a positive relationship between marijuana smoking and the likelihood of dropping out of school; however the relationship is statistically insignificant when other factors, including cigarette use, are taken into account.
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Risk factors for future teen smoking — July 15, 2008
At-risk youth who have an intact nuclear family that discourages smoking and who do well in school are at a reduced risk of smoking when they become teenagers.
Virginity pledges are effective — June 12, 2008
Making a virginity pledge may help some young people postpone the start of sexual activity; adolescents who make the pledge but eventually have sex do not report lower use of condoms.
Economics research spurs rethinking of prevention programs and child development — May 17, 2008
The field of economics has played an increasingly prominent role in recent discussions about early childhood policy by providing cost- benefit analysis of early prevention programs and translating research findings into practical information.Challenges for mental health services in schools — May 08, 2008
Issues related to the dissemination of treatment in schools following a disaster are discussed, as are the particular needs of providers and school staff and the importance of community collaboration.
Repetition of discussions important in sex education — April. 28, 2008
Parents may find value in repeatedly discussing sexual topics with their children, because repetition reinforces lessons and provides additional opportunities for questioning.
Critical health services gap exists for low-birthweight children — April. 10, 2008
Low birthweight infants are at risk of hearing and vision problems. Yet over two-thirds of such infants in a sample of Medicaid cases did not receive recommended follow-up hearing and vision care.
Mortality risks induce households to neglect less healthy babies — Jan 28, 2008
Villagers in rural India are less likely to breast-feed or immunize less healthy babies when the village in general suffers from high mortality risks.
Project CHOICE pilot program shows results — Jan 28, 2008
Project CHOICE is a voluntary, after-school alcohol and marijuana intervention for middle school youth. Findings from an evaluation of the Project CHOICE pilot intervention show that even brief voluntary interventions by a small number of students can improve both individual and school-wide substance abuse outcomes.
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