scholarly journals Prevalence of Bleeding Symptoms among Adolescents and Young Adults in the Capital City of Saudi Arabia

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tarek Owaidah ◽  
Mahasen Saleh ◽  
Hazzah Alzahrani ◽  
Mahmood Abu-Riash ◽  
Ali Al Zahrani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Hemophilia A ◽  
Capital City ◽  
Adolescents And Young Adults ◽  
Sample Population ◽  
Bleeding Disorders ◽  
Severe Morbidity ◽  
Riyadh City ◽  
Bleeding Symptom ◽  
First Time

Background.Bleeding disorders vary in prevalence. While some are rare, some can be common in both sexes. Most bleeding disorders manifest as chronic bleeding tendencies or as an increase in bleeding during surgical procedures or trauma. The consequences of bleeding can be as simple as iron deficiency or catastrophic, resulting in severe morbidity and mortality. Bleeding disorders typically affect both sexes except hemophilia A and B, which mainly affects males.Method.We conducted a questionnaire-based survey among adolescents and young adults (1901[49%]boys, 1980[51%]girls) in Riyadh city regarding bleeding symptoms. Of these, 1849 (47.6%) responded “Yes/Positive” for at least one question about the bleeding symptoms.Results.The most common bleeding symptom was epistaxis (19.7% of the sample population) detected in Phase I of the study. A tandem survey was conducted among 525 adolescents who had responded “Yes/Positive” to any one of the questions inquiring about bleeding symptoms.Conclusion.In this study, we report for the first time the prevalence of bleeding symptoms in a representative sample of Saudi adolescents and young adults.

Quality of life in adolescents and young adults with CHD is not reduced: a systematic review and meta-analysis

2015 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 415-425 ◽  
Author(s):  
Morten Schrøder ◽  
Kirsten A. Boisen ◽  
Jesper Reimers ◽  
Grete Teilmann ◽  
Jesper Brok
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Adolescents And Young Adults ◽  
Analysis Model ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Newcastle Ottawa Scale ◽  
First Time

AbstractPurposeWe performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies assessing quality of life in adolescents and young adults born with CHD compared with age-matched controls.MethodsWe carried out a systematic search of the literature published in Medline, Embase, PsychINFO, and the Cochrane Library’s Database (1990–2013); two authors independently extracted data from the included studies. We used the Newcastle–Ottawa scale for quality assessment of studies. A random effects meta-analysis model was used. Heterogeneity was assessed using the I2-test.ResultsWe included 18 studies with 1786 patients. The studies were of acceptable-to-good quality. The meta-analysis of six studies on quality of life showed no significant difference – mean difference: −1.31; 95% confidence intervals: −6.51 to +3.89, I2=90.9% – between adolescents and young adults with CHD and controls. Similar results were found in 10 studies not eligible for the meta-analysis. In subdomains, it seems that patients had reduced physical quality of life; however, social functioning was comparable or better compared with controls.ConclusionFor the first time in a meta-analysis, we have shown that quality of life in adolescents and young adults with CHD is not reduced when compared with age-matched controls.

scholarly journals The Perspectives of Adolescents and Young Adults on Adherence to Prophylaxis in Hemophilia: A Qualitative Study

2020 ◽  
Vol Volume 14 ◽  
pp. 163-171 ◽  
Author(s):  
JW Hoefnagels ◽  
MC Kars ◽  
K Fischer ◽  
REG Schutgens ◽  
LH Schrijvers
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Hemophilia A ◽  
Adolescents And Young Adults

SEXUAL BEHAVIOUR AND CONTRACEPTION AMONG UNMARRIED ADOLESCENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS IN GREATER ACCRA AND EASTERN REGIONS OF GHANA

2000 ◽  
Vol 32 (4) ◽  
pp. 495-512 ◽  
Author(s):  
WILLIAM K. A. AGYEI ◽  
RICHARD B. BIRITWUM ◽  
A. G. ASHITEY ◽  
ROBERT B. HILL
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Adolescents And Young Adults ◽  
Fertility Survey ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Urban And Rural Areas ◽  
First Time

A fertility survey of unmarried adolescents and young adults (953 males and 829 females) in Greater Accra and Eastern regions of Ghana revealed that a substantial proportion of the respondents were sexually experienced. Overall, 66·8% of the males and 78·4% of the females were sexually experienced. The mean ages (±SD) of the males and females were 15·5±2·5 and 16·2±2·0 years, respectively. Most respondents claimed to have received adequate information on reproductive health and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), including AIDS. However, 20% and 30% of the respondents in peri-urban and rural areas, respectively, did not know that a girl could get pregnant the first time she has sexual intercourse. The incidence of pregnancy among the unmarried female respondents was relatively high (37%), and was higher in urban than in rural areas. Approximately 47% of those who had ever been pregnant reported that they had had an abortion. Levels of contraceptive awareness were high (98·2% among males and 95·5% among females) but many still engaged in unprotected sexual relations. The most commonly used methods were the condom and the pill. The main reasons given for non-use were that they did not think about contraception, were concerned about the safety of contraceptives, and partner objection. These findings point to the need for targeting of unmarried adolescents and young adults with information on reproductive health and family planning to increase their awareness of the risks of pregnancy, STDs and HIV infection.

scholarly journals Patient, caregiver, and provider perceptions of pain and pain management in adolescents and young adults with bleeding disorders

Haemophilia ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 23 (6) ◽  
pp. 852-860 ◽  
Author(s):  
Angela Lambing ◽  
Cynthia D. Nichols ◽  
James E. Munn ◽  
Terry L. Anderson ◽  
Bartholomew J. Tortella ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Pain Management ◽  
Adolescents And Young Adults ◽  
Bleeding Disorders ◽  
Provider Perceptions

Themes in daily life of adolescents and young adults with congenital bleeding disorders: a qualitative study

Haemophilia ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. e330-e333 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Limperg ◽  
M. Peters ◽  
E. Gibbons ◽  
M. Coppens ◽  
C. Valk ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Daily Life ◽  
Adolescents And Young Adults ◽  
Bleeding Disorders

The Relationship Between Narcissism and Personality Traits of the Five-Factor-Model in Adolescents and Young Adults

2018 ◽  
Vol 46 (6) ◽  
pp. 516-522 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marc Allroggen ◽  
Peter Rehmann ◽  
Eva Schürch ◽  
Carolyn C. Morf ◽  
Michael Kölch
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Personality Traits ◽  
Five Factor Model ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Adolescents And Young Adults ◽  
Personality Factors ◽  
Big Five Personality ◽  
Grandiose Narcissism ◽  
Vulnerable Narcissism ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract.Narcissism is seen as a multidimensional construct that consists of two manifestations: grandiose and vulnerable narcissism. In order to define these two manifestations, their relationship to personality factors has increasingly become of interest. However, so far no studies have considered the relationship between different phenotypes of narcissism and personality factors in adolescents. Method: In a cross-sectional study, we examine a group of adolescents (n = 98; average age 16.77 years; 23.5 % female) with regard to the relationship between Big Five personality factors and pathological narcissism using self-report instruments. This group is compared to a group of young adults (n = 38; average age 19.69 years; 25.6 % female). Results: Grandiose narcissism is primarily related to low Agreeableness and Extraversion, vulnerable narcissism to Neuroticism. We do not find differences between adolescents and young adults concerning the relationship between grandiose and vulnerable narcissism and personality traits. Discussion: Vulnerable and grandiose narcissism can be well differentiated in adolescents, and the pattern does not show substantial differences compared to young adults.

Epidemiological Trends in Attempted Suicide in Adolescents and Young Adults Between 1996 and 2004

Crisis ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 30 (3) ◽  
pp. 115-119 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephanie De Munck ◽  
Gwendolyn Portzky ◽  
Kees Van Heeringen
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Attempted Suicide ◽  
Suicide Attempts ◽  
Epidemiological Studies ◽  
Adolescents And Young Adults ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
International Studies ◽  
Suicide Attempters ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Epidemiological Trends

Background: Notwithstanding the epidemiological studies indicating an increased risk of attempted suicide among adolescents and young adults, there is a scarcity of international studies that examine long-term epidemiological trends in rates and characteristics of this vulnerable group. Aims: This article describes the results of a 9-year monitoring study of suicide attempts in adolescents and young adults referred to the Accident and Emergency Department of the Gent University Hospital (Belgium). Methods: Between January 1996 and December 2004, trends, sociodemographic, and methodrelated characteristics of suicide attempts were assessed by a psychiatrist on data sheets. Results: Attempted suicide rates declined from 1996 to 2001 and then rose until 2004, but did not exceed previous rates. During the 9 years of monitoring, there was a preponderance of female suicide attempters, except for 1997. Rates of attempts and of fatal suicide were negatively correlated. Significantly more males than females deliberately injured themselves. Younger attempters, especially females, significantly more often poisoned themselves with analgesics. In nearly one in five attempts, alcohol was used in combination with other methods, and alcohol intake was more commonly observed in older suicide attempters. Nearly half of the adolescents were identified as repeaters. Conclusions: The results of this study warrant further monitoring of trends and characteristics of young suicide attempters.

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