Browsing by Subject "Adolescents"
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Adolescents' perceptions of their parents' and peers' opinions about their body weight
( Emerald Group Publishing Ltd. , 2018 , Article)Purpose: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the associations between adolescents' perceptions of their parents' and peers' opinions about body weight and their actual weight status. Design/methodology/approach: A ... -
Alcohol Consumption, Early-Onset Drinking, and Health-Related Consequences in Adolescents Presenting at Emergency Departments in England
( Elsevier , 2017 , Article)PurposeGlobally, alcohol use is the leading cause of ill health and life years lost in adolescents, although its clinical impact is often overlooked, particularly in England where most research is based in schools. This ... -
Association between body weight misperception and snacking patterns among adolescents: a population-based cross-sectional study
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2023 , Article)Background Unhealthy snacking behaviors and body weight misperception are both significant concerns in adolescent health. Weight misperception are common among youth and may influence their motivation to engage in ... -
Association between health information seeking and behaviour change related to physical activity among Qatari adolescents
( Taylor and Francis Group , 2023 , Article)This study aims to assess the influence of used information sources on behaviour change related to physical activity (PA). It analyses secondary data from a nationally representative cross-sectional survey conducted in ... -
Association between mass media and body weight concern among Jordanian adolescents’ residents of Amman: the role of gender and obesity.
( Springer Verlag (Germany) , 2016 , Article)Objectives Body image in the mass media promotes an unrealistic picture of body shape that leads to body dissatisfaction among adolescentsQuery. Therefore, the study presented in this paper aimed to assess the association ... -
Clustering of lifestyle risk factors among Algerian adolescents : Comparison between urban and rural area
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)Background: Lifestyle behavior risk factors (LBRs) such as sedentary behavior, physical inactivity, smoking, unhealthy eating patterns and being overweight/obese play a major role in the development or prevention of NCDs. ... -
Covid-19 Vaccine Protection among Children and Adolescents in Qatar.
( Massachusetts Medical Society , 2022 , Article)The BNT162b2 vaccine against coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) has been authorized for use in children 5 to 11 years of age and adolescents 12 to 17 years of age but in different antigen doses. We assessed the real-world ... -
A cross-cultural comparison of health behaviors between Saudi and British adolescents living in urban areas: Gender by country analyses
( MDPI , 2013 , Article)This study investigated the cross-cultural differences and similarity in health behaviors between Saudi and British adolescents. A school-based cross-sectional study was conducted at four cities in Saudi Arabia (Riyadh and ... -
Effectiveness of family-based therapy for depressive symptoms in children and adolescents: A systematic review and meta-analysis
( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2023 , Article Review)Early-onset depression contributes significantly to the global health burden and has long-term negative effects. This meta-analysis collates and examines the effectiveness of family-based interventions, where family members ... -
Evolution of 29 Anthropometric, Nutritional, and Cardiometabolic Parameters Among Morbidly Obese Adolescents 2 Years Post Sleeve Gastrectomy
( Springer New York LLC , 2018 , Article)Background: Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is a popular treatment for adolescent morbid obesity. Research on LSG outcomes among adolescents assessed a narrow range of anthropometric, nutritional, or cardiometabolic ... -
Stepwise Relationship of Exercise Frequency with Serum BDNF Level among Adolescents
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Introduction: Regular participation in exercise in adolescents is associated with numerous health benefits, including improved CV, metabolic, muscular, respiratory, immune, cognitive, and neurohormonal functions. Brain-derived ... -
The Association Between Health Information Seeking and Behavior Change Related to Physical Activity among Qatari Adolescents
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Objectives: This study aimed at exploring health information seeking behavior among Qatari adolescents and assessing the influence of information obtained from different sources on PA behavior change. In addition, the study ...