Drunk driving among youth and young adults: A description of a pilot study for reducing drinking and driving among young people in Richmond, Virginia

1979 ◽  
Author(s):  
David N. Saunders
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Young People ◽  
Drunk Driving ◽  
Drinking And Driving ◽  
Youth And Young Adults

Pilot study of once-a-day prophylaxis for youth and young adults with severe haemophilia A

Haemophilia ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 22 (5) ◽  
pp. e401-e405 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. Crivianu-Gaita ◽  
G. E. Rivard ◽  
M. Carcao ◽  
J. Teitel ◽  
J. St-Louis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Haemophilia A ◽  
Severe Haemophilia ◽  
Youth And Young Adults

scholarly journals Financial Literacy in the Czech Republic

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 25-35
Author(s):  
Liběna Kantnerová
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Czech Republic ◽  
High Schools ◽  
Young People ◽  
Financial Literacy ◽  
Financial Knowledge ◽  
The Czech Republic ◽  
Youth And Young Adults ◽  
The University ◽  
South Bohemia

This paper analyses the need to deal with the issue of financial literacy and financial knowledge not only by adults, but also by youth and young adults. This paper is focused on research into the knowledge and understanding of the financial literacy of young people, mostly between the ages of 16 to 33 years, via a questionnaire. The survey, undertaken in the Czech Republic, is based on a sample of 329 students from high schools and 329 students from the University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice [658].

scholarly journals Youth and Young Adult Convenience Store Behaviors: Findings From Intercept Surveys

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (11) ◽  
pp. 2092-2097 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jessica L King ◽  
Kimberly G Wagoner ◽  
Beth A Reboussin ◽  
Erin L Sutfin
Keyword(s):  
North Carolina ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Young Adult ◽  
Young People ◽  
Tobacco Use ◽  
Access Point ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Convenience Stores ◽  
Youth And Young Adults ◽  
Gas Station

Abstract Introduction To inform tobacco policy and prevention efforts, we examined youth and young adult behaviors at gas-station-convenience stores and whether these behaviors varied by demographics or tobacco use. Aims and Methods Between June and July 2017, we conducted 990 intercept surveys at convenience stores in North Carolina among 16- to 25-year olds who were susceptible to or used tobacco. We used logistic regression to examine whether demographics or tobacco use predicted pumping gas, entering the store, or purchasing tobacco, gas, food, lottery tickets, or other items inside the store. Results Most participants (85.3%) reported ever using tobacco. Most visited that store at least once per week (40.3%) or once within the past month (41.2%). Just over half (55.0%) reported pumping gas at the store. Of those who went or planned to go inside (68.8%), 43.2% purchased food, 39.2% purchased gas, 33.1% purchased tobacco, and 6.8% purchased lottery tickets. Those who were aged 21–25, visited the store two to three times a week, and went inside already were more likely to purchase tobacco (all p < .05). Past 30-day cigarette, cigar, smokeless, and other tobacco uses were positively associated with purchasing tobacco (all p < .05). Conclusions Our sample of young people who were susceptible to or ever used tobacco regularly visited gas-station-convenience stores, and one-third purchased or planned to purchase tobacco during their visit. Convenience stores appear to be an important access point for young people. Practitioners and policy makers should consider a comprehensive set of strategies to reduce access among youth and young adults. Implications We conducted 990 intercept surveys among youth and young adults at gas-station-convenience stores. Among our sample of those who had ever used tobacco or were susceptible to use, most visited the store frequently and one-third purchased tobacco, particularly those who used cigarettes and cigars. Tobacco companies heavily market in convenience stores, and our results show tobacco is a product often purchased by susceptible young adults. Practitioners and policy makers should consider prioritizing efforts at convenience stores to reduce product purchase and use.

scholarly journals Tobacco advertising features that may contribute to product appeal among US adolescents and young adults

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meghan Bridgid Moran ◽  
Kathryn Heley ◽  
Lauren Czaplicki ◽  
Caitlin Weiger ◽  
David Strong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Young People ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
The United States ◽  
National Sample ◽  
Tobacco Product ◽  
Tobacco Advertising ◽  
Cigarette Advertising ◽  
Youth And Young Adults ◽  
Product Appeal

Abstract Introduction Cigarette advertising is a causal agent of smoking uptake among young people. Although prior research links ad receptivity to tobacco product interest and use, little is known regarding the specific advertising tactics associated with increased product appeal among young people. Methods A national sample of 13-20 year-olds (N=3,688, youth) and 21-24 year-olds (N=1,556, young adults) in the United States participated in an online survey in 2017 (mean age 18.1 years). The majority (72.0%) of youth and nearly half (44.8%) of young adults were never smokers. Participants were shown a cigarette ad, randomly assigned from a pool of 50 advertisements, and reported how much they liked the ad, and were curious about and interested in using the advertised product. All 50 advertisements were content analyzed for a variety of features. Data from the survey and content analysis were merged and mixed effects analyses used to identify the features associated with increased liking, curiosity, and interest in using, referred to collectively as product appeal. Results Presence of a sweepstakes offer was associated with increased liking, curiosity and interest among youth and curiosity and interest among young adults. Outdoors settings, flora imagery, natural descriptors, and environmental themes were associated with increased appeal. Price reductions (e.g., coupons) were associated with decreased appeal among youth. Conclusions This study identified several advertising tactics associated with increased appeal among youth and young adults. If additional research confirms these findings, the U.S. Food and Drug Association should consider restricting use of these tactics in tobacco advertising.

scholarly journals At-a-glance - Perceptions of caffeinated drinks among youth and young adults in Canada

2018 ◽  
Vol 38 (5) ◽  
pp. 214-218 ◽  
Author(s):  
John C. Spence ◽  
Brittany Cormier ◽  
Jessica L. Reid ◽  
David Hammond
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Young People ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Energy Drinks ◽  
Caffeine Intake ◽  
State Health ◽  
Perceptions And Attitudes ◽  
Youth And Young Adults ◽  
Low Levels

The current study assessed youth and young adults’ perceptions and attitudes toward caffeine and energy drinks (EDs). An online survey was conducted with 2036 panelists aged 12–24, about caffeine and ED knowledge, caffeine perceptions, and perceptions of ED safety. Few respondents (2.1%) could state Health Canada’s recommended limit for caffeine intake, although most participants (64.9%) correctly stated the maximum number of EDs that should be consumed per day. When shown four beverages, only 17.5% correctly identified the beverage with the most caffeine. Overall, young people generally have low levels of knowledge about caffeine amounts and intake from caffeinated beverages.

Overview and Context

2021 ◽  
pp. 3-64
Author(s):  
Melvin Delgado
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Young People ◽  
Life Span ◽  
Gun Violence ◽  
People Of Color ◽  
Urban Centers ◽  
Left Behind ◽  
Youth And Young Adults ◽  
Political Spectrum

Gun violence often elicits strong reactions across a wide social-economic-political spectrum and touches all of us either directly or indirectly. Gun violence, as it manifests itself in our urban centers, represents the death of an American dream for countless youth and young adults, primarily young people of color, across the nation’s cities and communities. Simply put, a life span must extend beyond age 18. Living long enough to graduate from high school is a nightmare disguised as a dream. Unfortunately, we mourn his death because we are unable to celebrate his life and the potential future contributions he and others like him will simply not make because their lives were cut short or because their health is compromised due to a bullet. His family, and countless other families, are left to pick up the pieces left behind by gun violence.

scholarly journals Religious and Spiritual Expressions of Young People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

2019 ◽  
Vol 44 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-52 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erik W. Carter ◽  
Thomas L. Boehm
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Developmental Disabilities ◽  
Young People ◽  
Religious Faith ◽  
Spiritual Practices ◽  
Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities ◽  
Local Congregation ◽  
Youth And Young Adults ◽  
At Home

Although the importance and influence of spirituality in the lives of youth and young adults have garnered much attention, few studies have focused on the religious and spiritual lives of young people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). We examined the congregational activities, spiritual practices, and strength of religious faith of 440 individuals with IDD (aged 13-21 years) as reported by their parents. Such activities and practices were described as having particular prominence, with most youth participating in multiple ways both in a local congregation and at home. However, participation patterns were individualized and strongly associated with the importance of faith in their lives. We offer recommendations for families, congregations, agencies, and researchers aimed at better understanding and supporting this often-overlooked dimension of the lives of youth with IDD.

scholarly journals Supporting youth 12–24 during the COVID-19 pandemic: how Foundry is mobilizing to provide information, resources and hope across the province of British Columbia

2021 ◽  
pp. 175797592098419
Author(s):  
Marco Antonio Zenone ◽  
Michelle Cianfrone ◽  
Rebecca Sharma ◽  
Sanaa Majid ◽  
Jasmine Rakhra ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
British Columbia ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Young People ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
Financial Security ◽  
Advisory Committees ◽  
Topic Identification ◽  
Hard Time ◽  
The Social ◽  
Youth And Young Adults

Foundry is a province-wide network of integrated health and social service centres for young people aged 12–24 in British Columbia (BC), Canada. Online resources and virtual care broaden Foundry’s reach. Its online platform – foundrybc.ca – offers information and resources on topics such as mental health, sexual wellness, life skills, and other content suggested by youth and young adults. The COVID-19 pandemic has presented significant and unique challenges to the youth and their families/caregivers served by Foundry. Disruptions to school, access to essential healthcare services such as counselling, familial financial security and related consequences has left young people with heightened anxiety. The Foundry team mobilized to respond to these extenuating circumstances and support BC youth and their families/caregivers during this hard time through three goals: (1) to amplify (and translate for young people and their families/caregivers) key messages released by government to support public health responses to the COVID-19 pandemic; (2) to develop content that supports the needs of young people and their families/caregivers that existed before COVID-19 and are likely to be exacerbated as a result of this pandemic; and (3) to develop and host opportunities through social media and website articles to engage young people and their families/caregivers by creating a sense of community and promoting togetherness and social connection during the COVID-19 pandemic. Each goal and plan integrated the leadership, feedback and needs of youth and their families through engagement with Foundry’s provincial youth and family advisory committees. Our study evaluated Foundry’s media response to the COVID-19 pandemic by recording/measuring (1) the website/social content created, including emerged thematic topic areas; (2) the process of topic identification through engagement with youth and young adults; (3) the social and website analytics of the created content; and (4) the constant, critical team-reflection of our response to the pandemic. Following measurement and reflection, our team offers recommendations to health promotion organizations for future preparedness.

Going Beyond the Plateau: Ministry to Young Catholic Adults in the Third Millennium

2010 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 78-93
Author(s):  
Richard Rymarz
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Young People ◽  
Religious Affiliation ◽  
Religious Involvement ◽  
New Evangelization ◽  
The Third ◽  
Pastoral Response ◽  
Third Millennium ◽  
Youth And Young Adults ◽  
Cultural Reality

This paper proceeds on the assumption that many Catholic youth and young adults reach, relatively early in life, a plateau of religious involvement and commitment. This plateau is characterized by, among other things, a loose religious affiliation but not an overt hostility to the tradition. In order to move beyond this plateau those who work with these young people need to develop a pastoral response that is sensitive to this cultural reality. A number of guiding factors and principles are suggested such as the difficulty of the task and the need to focus more on proactive proclamation. Many of these strategies are reflective of the need for a new evangelization.

scholarly journals Prevalence and correlates of JUUL use among a national sample of youth and young adults

2018 ◽  
Vol 28 (6) ◽  
pp. 603-609 ◽  
Author(s):  
Donna M Vallone ◽  
Morgane Bennett ◽  
Haijun Xiao ◽  
Lindsay Pitzer ◽  
Elizabeth C Hair
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Young People ◽  
Tobacco Use ◽  
Sensation Seeking ◽  
National Sample ◽  
Use Patterns ◽  
Frequency Of Use ◽  
Younger Age ◽  
Youth And Young Adults ◽  
The Usa

ObjectiveTo estimate the prevalence of JUUL use and identify demographic and psychosocial correlates of use among youth and young adults in the USA.MethodsA national, probability-based sample was recruited via address-based sampling, with subsamples recruited from an existing probability-based online panel. Participants (N=14 379) ages 15–34 were surveyed about JUUL use, tobacco use, electronic nicotine delivery system (ENDS) harm perceptions, sensation seeking and demographic characteristics. Data were collected February–May 2018. Χ2 analyses assessed differences in JUUL use by demographic and psychosocial characteristics. Logistic regressions identified significant correlates of ever and current JUUL use.ResultsOverall, 6.0% reported ever JUUL use, and 3.3% reported past 30-day (ie, current) use. Rates were higher among participants aged 15–17 and 18–21 years, with 9.5% and 11.2% reporting ever use, and 6.1% and 7.7% reporting current use, respectively. Among current users aged 15–17 years, 55.8% reported use on 3 or more days in the past month, and over a quarter reported use on 10–30 days. Significant correlates of use included younger age, white race, greater financial comfort, perceptions of ENDS as less harmful than cigarettes, household ENDS use, high sensation seeking and current combustible tobacco use.ConclusionJUUL use was significantly higher among young people, with those under 21 having significantly higher odds of ever and current use. Frequency of use patterns suggest youth may not be experimenting with the device but using it regularly. Given the high nicotine content of JUUL, there is concern over the potential for addiction and other serious health consequences among young people. Findings suggest strong regulatory actions are needed to prevent youth and young adult uptake.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document