scholarly journals Broad Reach and Targeted Recruitment Using Facebook for an Online Survey of Young Adult Substance Use

2012 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. e28 ◽  
Author(s):  
Danielle E Ramo ◽  
Judith J Prochaska
Keyword(s):  
Substance Use ◽  
Young Adult ◽  
Online Survey

scholarly journals Mood changes after indoor tanning among college women: associations with psychiatric/addictive symptoms

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Carolyn Heckman ◽  
Susan Darlow ◽  
Jessye Cohen-Filipic ◽  
Jacqueline Kloss
Keyword(s):  
Substance Use ◽  
Young Adult ◽  
Adult Female ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Negative Mood ◽  
Indoor Tanning ◽  
Mood States ◽  
Psychiatric Interview ◽  
Positive Feeling ◽  
Mood Changes

Indoor tanning (IT) has been linked with psychiatric and addictive symptoms, and frequent tanning may indicate tanning dependence (addiction). The current study evaluated the effects of an IT episode on mood states and the association of these effects with psychiatric and addictive symptoms among young adult female indoor tanners. One-hundred thirty-nine female university students aged 18-25 years who had indoor tanned completed an online survey including the<em> Positive and Negative Affects Scales</em> and a standardized psychiatric interview (the MINI International Neuropsychiatric Interview) via telephone. Psychiatric and addictive symptoms were relatively common among these young adult female indoor tanners. Overall, participants reported significant decreases in both negative (upset, scared, irritable, nervous, jittery, afraid) and positive (feeling interested) mood states after their most recent tanning episode. Multivariable linear regression analyses showed that more frequent indoor tanning in the past month and symptoms of illicit drug use disorders were associated with decreases in negative mood, and symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder were associated with a decrease in feeling interested. In summary, indoor tanners report relatively high rates of psychiatric and substance use symptoms, including symptoms of tanning dependence, and indoor tanning appears to alter mood. Women with certain substance use and psychiatric characteristics may be more vulnerable to such mood changes after tanning indoors. Further research is needed to clarify the relationships among these variables.

scholarly journals E-health and health literacy of young adult Ukrainian female immigrants and Polish counterparts

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Y Krasko ◽  
J Marianowska ◽  
M Duplaga
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Young Adult ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Health Behaviours ◽  
Study Groups ◽  
University Education ◽  
Fisher Exact Test ◽  
Exact Test ◽  
Ehealth Literacy

Abstract Background According to recent projections, even 10% of Polish gross domestic product is contributed by Ukrainian immigrants. There is also a considerable number of Ukrainians continuing university education in Poland. The level of health literacy in Ukrainian society has not been studied so far. The aim of the study was the comparison of health literacy (HL) and e-health literacy (eHL) of young adult Ukrainian (UA) women with their Polish (PL) counterparts Methods A snowball technique was used to recruit a sample of UA women working or studying in Poland to the Internet-based survey. The questionnaire used in the study consisted of the 16-item European HL Survey questionnaire (HLS-EU-16), eHealth Literacy Scale (eHEALS), the set of the questions asking about health behaviours (HB), self-assessment of health status (HS) and items exploring sociodemographic variables. For comparison, the data of an age-matched sample of 100 respondents was extracted from the online survey performed in a representative sample of PL women. Results The mean age (standard deviation, SD) of 57 UA respondents was 20.23 (1.78) years and in Polish sample 20.25 (1.79). HL did not differ between both groups (11.06 (4.22) vs 11.44 (4.34), respectively, p = 0.53), but eHL was significantly lower in UA group (25.91 (5.36) vs 28.17 (5.37), U Mann-Whitney test, p = 0.01). Only 58.5% of UA respondents vs 80.5% of PL ones assessed their HS as at least good (Fisher exact test, p &lt; 0.001). The rates of active smoking (34.6% vs. 35.0%, p = 0.55), using e-cigarettes (35.3% vs 34.0%, p = 0.99), frequent alcohol consumption (26.9% vs. 20%, p = 0.41), and intensive physical activity (49.0% vs. 38.0%, p = 0.22) did not differ between study groups. Conclusions Young UA women show lower eHL than PL counterparts. Although HL and HB in both groups did not differ significantly, UA respondents have assessed their HS much lower than PL participants. Key messages E-health literacy and self-assessed health status were significantly lower among young Ukrainian than among Polish women. Both groups did not differ for health literacy and health behaviours.

scholarly journals Gender moderation and social developmental mediation of the effect of a family-focused substance use preventive intervention on young adult alcohol abuse

2009 ◽  
Vol 34 (6-7) ◽  
pp. 599-605 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. Alex Mason ◽  
Rick Kosterman ◽  
Kevin P. Haggerty ◽  
J. David Hawkins ◽  
Cleve Redmond ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Substance Use ◽  
Young Adult ◽  
Alcohol Abuse ◽  
Preventive Intervention ◽  
Gender Moderation

Sources of flavoured e-cigarettes among California youth and young adults: associations with local flavoured tobacco sales restrictions

2021 ◽  
pp. tobaccocontrol-2020-056455
Author(s):  
Shivani Mathur Gaiha ◽  
Lisa Henriksen ◽  
Bonnie Halpern-Felsher ◽  
Todd Rogers ◽  
Ashley L Feld ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young Adult ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Multilevel Models ◽  
Individual Characteristics ◽  
Age Group ◽  
The Past ◽  
Tobacco Sales ◽  
Youth And Young Adults ◽  
Local Law ◽  
Online Sources

PurposeThis study compares access to flavoured JUUL and other e-cigarettes from retail, online and social sources among underage and young adult e-cigarette users who live in California jurisdictions that restrict sales of flavoured tobacco with the rest of the state.MethodsAn online survey used social media advertisements to recruit participants (n=3075, ages 15–29) who lived in one of nine jurisdictions that restrict sales (n=1539) or in the rest of state, and oversampled flavoured tobacco users. Focusing on past-month e-cigarette users (n=908), multilevel models tested whether access to flavoured JUUL and other e-cigarettes from retail, online and social sources differed by local law (yes/no) and age group (15–20 or older), controlling for other individual characteristics.ResultsThe percent of underage users who obtained flavoured JUUL and other e-cigarettes in the past month was 33.6% and 31.2% from retail, 11.6% and 12.7% online, and 76.0% and 70.9% from social sources, respectively. Compared with underage and young adult users in the rest of California, those in localities that restrict the sales of flavoured tobacco were less likely to obtain flavoured JUUL from retail sources (Adjusted OR=0.54, 95% CI 0.36 to 0.80), but more likely to obtain it from social sources (Adjusted OR=1.55, 95% CI 1.02 to 2.35). The same pattern was observed for other brands of flavoured e-cigarettes.ConclusionAlthough local laws may reduce access to flavoured e-cigarettes from retail sources, more comprehensive state or federal restrictions are recommended to close the loopholes for online sources. Dedicated efforts to curtail access from social sources are needed.

scholarly journals Risk factors for young adult substance use among women who were teenage mothers

2009 ◽  
Vol 34 (5) ◽  
pp. 463-470 ◽  
Author(s):  
Natacha M. De Genna ◽  
Marie D. Cornelius ◽  
John E. Donovan
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Substance Use ◽  
Young Adult ◽  
Teenage Mothers

scholarly journals mHealth for the Detection and Intervention in Adolescent and Young Adult Substance Use Disorder

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 110-119 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephanie Carreiro ◽  
Peter R. Chai ◽  
Jennifer Carey ◽  
Jeffrey Lai ◽  
David Smelson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Substance Use ◽  
Young Adult ◽  
Substance Use Disorder ◽  
Adolescent And Young Adult

scholarly journals Substance Use Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment in Pediatric Practice: A Quality Improvement Project in the Maryland Adolescent and Young Adult Health Collaborative Improvement and Innovation Network

2020 ◽  
Vol 59 (4-5) ◽  
pp. 429-435 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rachel H. Alinsky ◽  
Kayla Percy ◽  
Hoover Adger ◽  
Diana Fertsch ◽  
Maria Trent
Keyword(s):  
Substance Use ◽  
Quality Improvement ◽  
Young Adult ◽  
Brief Intervention ◽  
Adolescent And Young Adult ◽  
Innovation Network ◽  
Adult Health ◽  
Pediatric Practice ◽  
Improvement Project ◽  
Young Adult Health

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends pediatric providers routinely screen for, assess, and treat substance use and substance use disorders among adolescents, a process called “Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment,” or “SBIRT.” Because there are limited data on how Maryland pediatric practices have adopted SBIRT, a quality improvement initiative was developed within the Maryland Adolescent and Young Adult Health Collaborative Improvement and Innovation Network using a “Plan/Do/Study/Act” approach. A 2-part provider training was conducted regarding screening and motivational interviewing, and the “CRAFFT” screening tool was integrated into the practice’s electronic medical record. Results from evaluation demonstrated significant improvements in provider knowledge, attitudes, and screening behavior. The association between substance use and sexual behavior suggests a need for further expansion of this model with inclusion of sexual health screening. Overall, this study demonstrates that SBIRT implementation into a general pediatric practice is highly feasible, acceptable, and shows preliminary effectiveness.

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