Browsing by Subject "Youth"
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An HIV-STI risk reduction program among undergraduate students at a northern Nigerian university: A randomized controlled field trial
(2012 , Article)Aim This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a peer-led human immunodeficiency virus-sexually transmitted infections (HIV-STI) intervention program based on the Information-Motivation-Behavioral Skills model among ... -
The Determinants of Youth Unemployment in Qatar
( Middle East Economic Association and Loyola University Chicago , 2015 , Article)While Qatari unemployment is low compared to regional standards, unemployment is even more concentrated among first time job-seeking youth than in other countries in the Arab world. This paper examines the factors that ... -
E-cigarettes in the Middle East: The known, unknown, and what needs to be known next
( Elsevier , 2023 , Other)The prevalence of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) is increasing globally. Population-level data from several nations suggest that a higher proportion of youth and young adults are using e-cigarettes compared to the ... -
Entrepreneurial mindset and the role of universities as strategic drivers of entrepreneurship: Evidence from the United Arab Emirates
( Emerald Group Publishing Ltd. , 2017 , Article)Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to provide insight into the factors that influence the mindset of youth in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in choosing entrepreneurship as their future employment. It also suggests the ... -
The Fourth Youth Research Forum (Day1)
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The Fourth Youth Research Forum (Day2)
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Impact of a customized peer-facilitators training program related to sexual health intervention
(2012 , Article)This study aimed to develop and implement a customized training program related to the delivery of an integrated human immunodeficiency virus - sexually transmitted infections (HIV-STI) risk reduction intervention for ... -
Reliability and validity of a modified Illinois change-of-direction test with ball dribbling speed in young soccer players
( Institute of Sport , 2022 , Article)The purpose of this study was to assess test-retest reliability, discriminative and criterion-related validity of the modified Illinois change-of-direction (CoD) test with ball dribbling-speed (ICODT-BALL) in young soccer ... -
Results from Lebanon's 2018 Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth
( Human Kinetics , 2018 , Conference Paper)The prevalence of childhood obesity in Lebanon nearly doubled between 1997 and 2009.1 This shift in population health is extremely alarming, given that obesity is associated with a host of chronic diseases (eg, cardiovascular ... -
Tracking the commute home from school utilizing GPS and heart rate monitoring: Establishing the contribution to free-living physical activity
( Human Kinetics Publishers Inc. , 2015 , Article)Background: Active school commuting is widely regarded as a key opportunity for youth to participate in physical activity (PA). However, the accurate measurement of the commute home from school and its contribution to total ... -
University students' and staff attitudes toward the implementation of a "tobacco-free" policy: A view from Qatar
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Objectives: Tobacco-free campus policies are needed to create environments conducive to prevention or quitting in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR), where the use of various tobacco products is on the rise among ... -
Vaping Frequency in Young Users: The Role of Gender and Age Among Regular Users
( Taylor and Francis Ltd. , 2024 , Article)Background: Vaping is popular among adolescents and emerging adults; however, little is known about regular vaping patterns in older adolescents and emerging adults. Objective: The current study explored whether gender and ...