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BMI and perceived weight on suicide attempts in Korean adolescents: findings from the Korea Youth Risk Behavior Survey (KYRBS) 2020 to 2021
BackgroundSuicide is a leading cause of death in South Korea (hereafter ‘Korea’), and there is evidence that body weight and perceived weight...
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National trends in sexual intercourse and usage of contraception among Korean adolescents
BackgroundThe exact influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on sexual intercourse and usage of contraception remains largely uncharted territory. To...
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Estimated prevalence and trends in smoking among adolescents in South Korea, 2005–2021: a nationwide serial study
BackgroundAlthough smoking is classified as a risk factor for severe COVID-19 outcomes, there is a scarcity of studies on prevalence of smoking...
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Association between sedentary behavior and depression among South Korean adolescents
BackgroundThe symptoms and outcomes of depressed mood are considered severe social issues among Korean adolescents. However, it is difficult to...
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Development and psychometric testing of a questionnaire for the Korea Youth risk behavior survey to assess physical activity behaviors
BackgroundPhysical activity is essential for physical, mental, and cognitive health. Providing evidence to develop better public health policies to...
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National trends in alcohol and substance use among adolescents from 2005 to 2021: a Korean serial cross-sectional study of one million adolescents
BackgroundAlthough previous studies have provided data on early pandemic periods of alcohol and substance use in adolescents, more adequate studies...
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Factors associated with the adoption of extreme weight control behavior by non-obese adolescents: a secondary analysis
BackgroundMisperceptions about obesity is common among adolescents. Adolescents who overestimate their body size tend to indulge in extreme weight...
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Association between watching eating broadcast “Mukbang and Cookbang” and body mass index status in South Korean adolescents stratified by gender
BackgroundIt has been suggested that Mukbang and Cookbang, a type of eating broadcast originating from Korea and gaining popularity, may contribute...
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The association mental health of adolescents with economic impact during the COVID-19 pandemic: a 2020 Korean nationally representative survey
BackgroundCOVID-19 has affected innumerable aspects of life, including education, economy, and religion. Economic problems and inequality are...
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Self-reported physical activity behaviors of childhood cancer survivors: comparison to a general adolescent population in Korea
PurposeAdequate physical activity (PA) can significantly contribute to the prevention of undesirable health outcomes in childhood cancer survivors...
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Assessment of life factors affecting the experience of depressive symptoms in adolescents: a secondary analysis using the Korea Youth Risk Behavior Survey
BackgroundAdolescents may experience several changes in their lifestyle, such as social activity and school life, which makes them vulnerable to...
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Mental health of South Korean adolescents in the COVID-19 Era: Web-based survey focused on suicide-related factors
BackgroundThe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has negatively impacted many aspects of life. Measures for preventing the spread of...
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The association between urinary cotinine level and metabolic syndrome profiles among adolescents: findings from the Ewha Birth and growth study
Background:Secondhand smoke (SHS) exposure among adolescents who are still developing can negatively affect their physical and psychological health,...
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Examining the Mediating Effect of Believability on the Relationship between Social Influences and Smoking Behavior for Smoking Cessation among Korean Youths
This study aimed to examine the mediating effect of believability of pictorial cigarette pack warnings on the relationship between social influences...
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Association between watching eating shows and unhealthy food consumption in Korean adolescents
BackgroundEating habits formed during adolescence greatly influence the maintenance of health in adulthood. With the recent development of social...
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What makes adolescents psychologically distressed? Life events as risk factors for depression and suicide
Adolescence is a vulnerable period for psychological distress. This study aimed to comprehensively investigate the distribution of major...
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Gender differential secular trend in lifetime smoking prevalence among adolescents: an age-period-cohort analysis
BackgroundThere has been a gender difference in adolescents��� lifetime smoking prevalence trends over the last 10 years. This study aimed to explain...
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The association of family structure with health behavior, mental health, and perceived academic achievement among adolescents: a 2018 Korean nationally representative survey
BackgroundAdolescence is a period during which physical, social, and mental abilities are rapidly developed, and during this time the family...
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The influence of behavioural and socioeconomic factors on the community injury rates of adolescents assessed by the south Korean emergency medical services: an ecological approach
BackgroundAim of this study is to determine if peer group risk behaviors and neighbourhood socioeconomic status (SES) would ecologically affect...
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Substance Use Among Youth During the COVID-19 Pandemic: a Systematic Review
Purpose of ReviewTo review the literature on the trends in substance use among youth during the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) pandemic.
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