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Lerman L, Yackobovitch-Gavan M, Phillip M, Shalitin S. Gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogs treatment in girls with central precocious puberty and early fast puberty. Pediatr Res 2024; 95:1051-1059. [PMID: 37935883 DOI: 10.1038/s41390-023-02879-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2023] [Revised: 10/03/2023] [Accepted: 10/19/2023] [Indexed: 11/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND Gonadotropin-releasing hormone analog (GnRHa) is the standard treatment for children with central precocious puberty (CPP). We assessed efficacy and safety of GnRHa treatment in girls with CPP and early fast puberty (EFP). METHODS This retrospective observational study included anthropometric, clinical and laboratory data retrieved from medical files of girls with CPP or EFP, treated with GnRHa and followed at a tertiary endocrine clinic during 2007-2021. RESULTS For both CPP (n = 144) and EFP (n = 231) groups, mean height-SDS at GnRHa initiation and termination and at the last follow-up visit was greater than mid-parental height-SDS (P < 0.001). Only among girls with EFP, mean BMI-SDS was higher at treatment termination than initiation (P = 0.025). Median ages at menarche of the CPP and EFP groups were 11.8 and 12.0 years. Menstrual irregularities were reported in 20.3% of girls with CPP and in 18.7% of those with EFP. Adverse effects to treatment were reported in 3.5% and 3.9% of girls with CPP and EFP, respectively. CONCLUSIONS In this large cohort, GnRHa treatment in girls with EFP was effective without significant adverse effects as in those with CPP. A randomized controlled trial is required to examine the psychological impact of GnRHa treatment of variant early puberty. IMPACT STATEMENT Gonadotropin-releasing hormone analog (GnRHa) is the standard treatment for central precocious puberty (CPP). We assessed efficacy and safety of GnRHa treatment in girls with early fast puberty (EFP), characterized by pubertal signs between ages 8-9 years with fast pubertal signs advancement and accelerated growth and bone maturation and in girls with CPP. We found in this large cohort that GnRHa treatment in girls with EFP was effective and safe as in those with CPP. A prospective randomized controlled trial is required to examine the psychological impact of GnRHa treatment of variant early puberty.
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- Leiat Lerman
- The Jesse Z. and Sara Lea Shafer Institute of Endocrinology and Diabetes, National Center for Childhood Diabetes Schneider Children's Medical Center of Israel, Petah Tikva, Israel
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- The Jesse Z. and Sara Lea Shafer Institute of Endocrinology and Diabetes, National Center for Childhood Diabetes Schneider Children's Medical Center of Israel, Petah Tikva, Israel
- Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- The Jesse Z. and Sara Lea Shafer Institute of Endocrinology and Diabetes, National Center for Childhood Diabetes Schneider Children's Medical Center of Israel, Petah Tikva, Israel
- Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- The Jesse Z. and Sara Lea Shafer Institute of Endocrinology and Diabetes, National Center for Childhood Diabetes Schneider Children's Medical Center of Israel, Petah Tikva, Israel.
- Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel.
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Tsai MC, Wang YCL, Chan HY. Pubertal progression and its relationship to psychological and behavioral outcomes among adolescent boys. Dev Psychopathol 2023; 35:1891-1900. [PMID: 36205706 DOI: 10.1017/s0954579422000554] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Variations in pubertal timing and tempo have relevance to psychosocial development. Accounting for pubertal timing, tempo, and psychosocial development simultaneously in a model remains challenging. This study aimed to document the typology of pubertal development in a cohort of Taiwanese adolescent boys and then to examine how the associations between psychosocial variables across time vary by the patterns of pubertal development. A group of adolescent boys (n = 1,368) reported pubertal signs and psychosocial variables for 3 years since seventh grade. The growth mixture model revealed three major classes of pubertal transition: average pubertal growth, late-onset with rapid catch-up, and late-onset with slow catch-up. In a cross-lagged panel model, the multigroup analysis found the regression coefficients mostly invariant across all three classes, except those between deviant behavior and subsequent changes in depressive symptoms that were significantly positive only in the late-onset with slow catch-up group. Adolescent boys in this group were estimated to have the highest marginal level of depressive symptoms and deviant behavior in ninth grade among the three classes. Our study highlights the heterogeneity in boys' pubertal development and the role of the pubertal development pattern in their psychosocial development.
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- Meng-Che Tsai
- Department of Pediatrics, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan City704, Taiwan
- Department of Medical Humanities and Social Medicine, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan City701, Taiwan
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- Department of Guidance and Counseling, College of Education, National Changhua University of Education, Changhua City500, Taiwan
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- Department of Psychology and Special Education, College of Education and Human Services, Texas A&M University-Commerce, Commerce, TX75429, USA
- Department of Industrial Education, College of Technology and Engineering, National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei City106, Taiwan
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Pediatric endocrinologists often evaluate and treat youth with delayed puberty. Stereotypically, these patients are 14-year-old young men who present due to lack of pubertal development. Concerns about stature are often present, arising from gradual shifts to lower height percentiles on the population-based, cross-sectional curves. Fathers and/or mothers may have also experienced later than average pubertal onset. In this review, we will discuss a practical clinical approach to the evaluation and management of youth with delayed puberty, including the differential diagnosis and key aspects of evaluation and management informed by recent review of the existing literature. We will also discuss scenarios that pose additional clinical challenges, including: (1) the young woman whose case poses questions regarding how presentation and approach differs for females vs males; (2) the 14-year-old female or 16-year-old young man who highlight the need to reconsider the most likely diagnoses, including whether idiopathic delayed puberty can still be considered constitutional delay of growth and puberty at such late ages; and finally (3) the 12- to 13-year-old whose presentation raises questions about whether age cutoffs for the diagnosis and treatment of delayed puberty should be adjusted downward to coincide with the earlier onset of puberty in the general population.
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- Jennifer Harrington
- Division of Endocrinology, Women's and Children's Health Network, North Adelaide, 5006, Australia
- Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, 5000, Australia
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- Division of Endocrinology, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, M5G 1X8, Canada
- Departments of Pediatrics and Physiology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 1A8, Canada
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Zhao Q, Huang Y, Li C. Does adolescents’ Internet addiction trigger depressive symptoms and aggressive behavior, or vice versa? The moderating roles of peer relationships and gender. COMPUTERS IN HUMAN BEHAVIOR 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.chb.2021.107143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Maes C, Vandenbosch L. Adolescents' Use of Sexually Explicit Internet Material Over the Course of 2019-2020 in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Three-wave Panel Study. ARCHIVES OF SEXUAL BEHAVIOR 2022; 51:105-121. [PMID: 35001225 PMCID: PMC8743091 DOI: 10.1007/s10508-021-02122-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2020] [Revised: 06/29/2021] [Accepted: 08/01/2021] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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Recently, sexual health scholars have expressed concerns regarding adolescents' use of sexually explicit internet materials (SEIM) during the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, using latent growth curve modeling, the current study explored adolescents' changes in the frequency of SEIM use before, during, and after a strict lockdown period was established in Belgium. Attention was given to individual differences (i.e., gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, pubertal timing, and sensation seeking). A three-wave panel study over a 15-month period among 522 adolescents was used (Mage = 15.36, SD = 1.51, 67.1% girls). In general, SEIM use did not significantly increase over a 15-month period in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Only gender predicted a change in SEIM use frequencies with girls showing a greater, increasing change of SEIM use than boys. When addressing why adolescents used SEIM during a strict lockdown period, sexual arousal, stress, and boredom regulation motivations emerged as the most prevalent motivations. Loneliness regulation was the least prominent motivation. Individual differences were found regarding the gratifications sought according to adolescents' gender, pubertal timing, and sensation seeking. The findings offer a response to sexual scholars' worries in terms of adolescents' SEIM use during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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- Chelly Maes
- School for Mass Communication Research, Faculty of Social Sciences, KU Leuven, Parkstraat 45, B-3000, Leuven, Belgium
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- School for Mass Communication Research, Faculty of Social Sciences, KU Leuven, Parkstraat 45, B-3000, Leuven, Belgium.
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Svanes C, Bertelsen RJ, Accordini S, Holloway JW, Júlíusson P, Boateng E, Krauss-Etchmann S, Schlünssen V, Gómez-Real F, Skulstad SM. Exposures during the prepuberty period and future offspring's health: evidence from human cohort studies†. Biol Reprod 2021; 105:667-680. [PMID: 34416759 PMCID: PMC8444705 DOI: 10.1093/biolre/ioab158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2021] [Revised: 07/02/2021] [Accepted: 08/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Emerging evidence suggests that exposures in prepuberty, particularly in fathers-to-be, may impact the phenotype of future offspring. Analyses of the RHINESSA cohort find that offspring of father’s exposed to tobacco smoking or overweight that started in prepuberty demonstrate poorer respiratory health in terms of more asthma and lower lung function. A role of prepuberty onset smoking for offspring fat mass is suggested in the RHINESSA and ALSPAC cohorts, and historic studies suggest that ancestral nutrition during prepuberty plays a role for grand-offspring’s health and morbidity. Support for causal relationships between ancestral exposures and (grand-)offspring’s health in humans has been enhanced by advancements in statistical analyses that optimize the gain while accounting for the many complexities and deficiencies in human multigeneration data. The biological mechanisms underlying such observations have been explored in experimental models. A role of sperm small RNA in the transmission of paternal exposures to offspring phenotypes has been established, and chemical exposures and overweight have been shown to influence epigenetic programming in germ cells. For example, exposure of adolescent male mice to smoking led to differences in offspring weight and alterations in small RNAs in the spermatozoa of the exposed fathers. It is plausible that male prepuberty may be a time window of particular susceptibility, given the extensive epigenetic reprogramming taking place in the spermatocyte precursors at this age. In conclusion, epidemiological studies in humans, mechanistic research, and biological plausibility, all support the notion that exposures in the prepuberty of males may influence the phenotype of future offspring.
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- Cecilie Svanes
- Department of Global Public Health and Primary Care, Centre for International Health, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway.,Department of Occupational Medicine, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Clinical Science, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway.,Oral Health Centre of Expertise Western Norway, Bergen, Norway
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- Unit of Epidemiology and Medical Statistics, Department of Diagnostics and Public Health, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- NIHR Southampton Biomedical Research Centre, University Hospital Southampton, UK.,Human Development and Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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- Department of Clinical Science, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway.,Department of Health Register Research and Development, National Institute of Public Health, Bergen, Norway
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- Early Life Origins of Chronic Lung Disease, Research Center Borstel, Leibniz Lung Center, German Center for Lung Research (DZL), Borstel, Germany
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- Early Life Origins of Chronic Lung Disease, Research Center Borstel, Leibniz Lung Center, German Center for Lung Research (DZL), Borstel, Germany.,Institute of Experimental Medicine, Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel, Kiel, Germany
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- Department of Public Health-Work, Environment and Health, Danish Ramazzini Centre, Aarhus University, Denmark.,National Research Centre for the Working Environment, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Science, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway.,Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Occupational Medicine, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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Štulhofer A, Matković T, Kohut T, Koletić G, Buško V, Landripet I, Vodopijevec A. Are We Losing the Most Relevant Cases First? Selective Dropout in Two Longitudinal Studies of Adolescent Pornography Use. ARCHIVES OF SEXUAL BEHAVIOR 2021; 50:2215-2226. [PMID: 34165642 DOI: 10.1007/s10508-021-01931-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2020] [Revised: 01/13/2021] [Accepted: 01/20/2021] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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In longitudinal studies of pornography use, selective loss of participants who may be more vulnerable to the effects of pornography than their peers is a serious concern. To explore the potential for such selective dropout, we used data from two independent large-scale panel studies of adolescents' pornography use. Of the three types of attrition-early attrition, later attrition, and gaps in participation-only the first was substantially higher among more vulnerable adolescents, compared with other participants. Panel type (online vs. classroom-based) moderated only the association between vulnerability and participation gaps, which was significant in the classroom-based but not the online panel. Overall, this study's findings point to the importance of delaying selective dropout by developing a comprehensive plan of action, for which we offer some guidelines.
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- Aleksandar Štulhofer
- Department of Sociology, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Zagreb, I. Lučića 3, 10000, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Institute for Social Research in Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Social Science, University of Western Ontario, London, Canada
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- Department of Sociology, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Zagreb, I. Lučića 3, 10000, Zagreb, Croatia.
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- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Sociology, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Zagreb, I. Lučića 3, 10000, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Centre for Scientific Information, Ruđer Bošković Institute, Zagreb, Croatia
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Li C, Zhao Q, Zhang L, Zhang Y. Tell me what you think about: Does parental solicitation weaken the links between pubertal timing and depressive symptoms? CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s12144-021-01737-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Russell AE, Joinson C, Roberts E, Heron J, Ford T, Gunnell D, Moran P, Relton C, Suderman M, Mars B. Childhood adversity, pubertal timing and self-harm: a longitudinal cohort study. Psychol Med 2021; 52:1-9. [PMID: 33682658 PMCID: PMC9811347 DOI: 10.1017/s0033291721000611] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2020] [Revised: 01/27/2021] [Accepted: 02/08/2021] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND The occurrence of early childhood adversity is strongly linked to later self-harm, but there is poor understanding of how this distal risk factor might influence later behaviours. One possible mechanism is through an earlier onset of puberty in children exposed to adversity, since early puberty is associated with an increased risk of adolescent self-harm. We investigated whether early pubertal timing mediates the association between childhood adversity and later self-harm. METHODS Participants were 6698 young people from a UK population-based birth cohort (ALSPAC). We measured exposure to nine types of adversity from 0 to 9 years old, and self-harm when participants were aged 16 and 21 years. Pubertal timing measures were age at peak height velocity (aPHV - males and females) and age at menarche (AAM). We used generalised structural equation modelling for analyses. RESULTS For every additional type of adversity; participants had an average 12-14% increased risk of self-harm by 16. Relative risk (RR) estimates were stronger for direct effects when outcomes were self-harm with suicidal intent. There was no evidence that earlier pubertal timing mediated the association between adversity and self-harm [indirect effect RR 1.00, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.00-1.00 for aPHV and RR 1.00, 95% CI 1.00-1.01 for AAM]. CONCLUSIONS A cumulative measure of exposure to multiple types of adversity does not confer an increased risk of self-harm via early pubertal timing, however both childhood adversity and early puberty are risk factors for later self-harm. Research identifying mechanisms underlying the link between childhood adversity and later self-harm is needed to inform interventions.
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- Abigail Emma Russell
- Children and Young People's Mental Health Research Collaboration, University of Exeter College of Medicine and Health, Exeter, UK
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- Centre for Academic Mental Health, Population Health Sciences, University of Bristol Medical School, Bristol, UK
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- Centre for Academic Mental Health, Population Health Sciences, University of Bristol Medical School, Bristol, UK
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- Centre for Academic Mental Health, Population Health Sciences, University of Bristol Medical School, Bristol, UK
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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- Centre for Academic Mental Health, Population Health Sciences, University of Bristol Medical School, Bristol, UK
- NIHR Biomedical Research Centre at the University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust and the University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- Centre for Academic Mental Health, Population Health Sciences, University of Bristol Medical School, Bristol, UK
- NIHR Biomedical Research Centre at the University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust and the University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- MRC Integrative Epidemiology Unit, Population Health Sciences, University of Bristol Medical School, Bristol, UK
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- MRC Integrative Epidemiology Unit, Population Health Sciences, University of Bristol Medical School, Bristol, UK
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- Centre for Academic Mental Health, Population Health Sciences, University of Bristol Medical School, Bristol, UK
- NIHR Biomedical Research Centre at the University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust and the University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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Kuo JH, Albaladejo Carrera R, Cendra Mulyani L, Strong C, Lin YC, Hsieh YP, Tsai MC, Lin CY. Exploring the Interaction Effects of Gender Contentedness and Pubertal Timing on Adolescent Longitudinal Psychological and Behavioral Health Outcomes. Front Psychiatry 2021; 12:660746. [PMID: 34899405 PMCID: PMC8662518 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2021.660746] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2021] [Accepted: 10/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Background: Off-time pubertal timing (PT) and non-conforming gender identity have been reported to predict adverse health and well-being in adolescents. However, the joint effects of these two factors are less addressed. We aimed to investigate the main and interaction effects of gender identity, proxied by perceived gender contentedness (GC), and PT on longitudinal adolescent psychological and behavioral outcomes. Methods: Data (N = 1806, Mage = 13.3 ± 0.5 years) come from the Taiwan Youth Project, which prospectively followed a longitudinal cohort of Taiwanese junior high school students from 2000 (wave 1) to 2009 (wave 9). GC was self-reported at waves 1 and 9 in a binary response, and thus 4 GC trajectories were created. PT was defined using the Pubertal Developmental Scale, which mainly measured physical changes in puberty. Multiple linear regression analyses with gender stratification were applied to examine the effects of the GC trajectory and its interaction with PT on the outcomes. Results: A total of 1,562 subjects (86.5%) remained consistently satisfied with their gender, while the GC of 226 subjects (12.6%) changed at some point. Regression analyses found that males with gender dissatisfaction at wave 9 were likely to engage in delinquent behavior, and females in this group were more likely to have lower self-esteem, as compared to those with consistent GC. The interaction effect between the GC trajectory and PT appeared to be associated with smoking and drinking only at wave 1. Conclusions: These findings indicate that healthcare professionals should concentrate on gender non-conforming individuals at early adolescence, navigating them toward a healthy adulthood.
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- Jen-Hao Kuo
- School of Medicine, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Public Health, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Early Childhood and Family Education, College of Education, National Taipei University of Education, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Social Work, College of Nursing and Professional Disciplines, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND, United States
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- School of Medicine, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan.,Department of Pediatrics, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Institute of Allied Health Sciences, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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Leroux EJ, Clow KA, Motayne G, Seto MC. The Association of Childhood Sexual Abuse With Non-Paraphilic and Paraphilic Sexual Behaviors Among Adolescents Who Have Sexually Offended. JOURNAL OF SEX RESEARCH 2020; 57:1189-1201. [PMID: 32324067 DOI: 10.1080/00224499.2020.1749821] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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A history of childhood sexual victimization (CSV) is one of the most commonly examined factors in research on male adolescent sexual offending. Although CSV has been extensively researched in relation to the onset and maintenance of adolescent sexual offending, few studies have investigated the association of CSV with domains of adolescent sexuality outside of sexual offending. Understanding how CSV may be associated with the non-paraphilic, and paraphilic, sexual behaviors of adolescent males who commit sexual offenses has important implications for promoting healthy sexuality among this population. In a sample of 162 male adolescents (M age = 15.2 years, SD = 1.3) adjudicated for a sexual offense, we tested the association of CSV with a range of non-paraphilic (e.g., age of first consensual sex) and paraphilic (e.g., use of paraphilic pornography) sexual behavior variables. The results indicated CSV was associated with greater engagement in risky non-paraphilic sexual behaviors, as well as paraphilic sexual behaviors. CSV was also associated with specific offense characteristics, replicating previous research findings. The current study is a first step toward understanding the broader sexual context of adolescents who commit sexual offenses.
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- Family Court Clinic, Royal Ottawa Health Care Group
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- Forensic Research Unit, The Royal's Institute of Mental Health Research
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AIMS Early puberty is associated with an increased risk of self-harm in adolescent females but results for males are inconsistent. This may be due to the use of subjective measures of pubertal timing, which may be biased. There is also limited evidence for the persistence of pubertal timing effects beyond adolescence, particularly in males. The primary aim of the current study was therefore to examine the association between pubertal timing and self-harm in both sexes during adolescence and young adulthood, using an objective measure of pubertal timing (age at peak height velocity; aPHV). A secondary aim was to examine whether this association differs for self-harm with v. without suicidal intent. METHODS The sample (n = 5369, 47% male) was drawn from the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children (ALSPAC), a prospective birth cohort study. Mixed-effects growth curve models were used to calculate aPHV. Lifetime history of self-harm was self-reported at age 16 and 21 years, and associated suicidal intent was examined at age 16 years. Associations were estimated using multivariable logistic regression adjusted for a range of confounders. Missing data were imputed using Multiple Imputation by Chained Equations. RESULTS Later aPHV was associated with a reduced risk of self-harm at 16 years in both sexes (females: adjusted per-year increase in aPHV OR 0.85; 95% CI 0.75-0.96; males: OR 0.72; 95% CI 0.59-0.88). Associations were similar for self-harm with and without suicidal intent. There was some evidence of an association by age 21 years in females (adjusted per-year increase in aPHV OR 0.91; 95% CI 0.80-1.04), although the findings did not reach conventional levels of significance. There was no evidence of an association by age 21 years in males (adjusted per-year increase in aPHV OR 0.99; 95% CI 0.74-1.31). CONCLUSIONS Earlier developing adolescents represent a group at increased risk of self-harm. This increased risk attenuates as adolescents transition into adulthood, particularly in males. Future research is needed to identify the modifiable mechanisms underlying the association between pubertal timing and self-harm risk in order to develop interventions to reduce self-harm in adolescence.
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Park HK, Choo MS, Shim YS. Adult height after gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist treatment in girls with early puberty: A meta-analysis. Clin Endocrinol (Oxf) 2020; 93:135-145. [PMID: 32392622 DOI: 10.1111/cen.14214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2019] [Revised: 03/26/2020] [Accepted: 03/27/2020] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVE This analysis of previously published reports was performed to examine the effects of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonist treatment on adult height and the factors associated with adult height outcomes. CONTEXT GnRH agonists are first-line agents in the treatment of precocious puberty. However, studies regarding the treatment effect on subjects with early puberty have reported inconsistent results. DESIGN A total of 14 studies identified from a search of electronic databases (AMED, EMBASE, MEDLINE and RISS) were included. Controlled studies with girls who developed puberty before 10 years of age and measurements of the adult heights of the subjects were selected. Studies using only long-acting GnRH agonists to suppress puberty were included. Adult height, duration of the treatment, age at the start of treatment and bone age advancement were analysed. RESULTS The mean age of the subjects ranged from 6.3 to 9.0 years. The meta-analysis showed a pooled mean difference in adult height of 3.2 cm and a 95% confidence interval of 1.3-5.1 cm. The height difference between the treated subjects and controls was significantly associated with the duration of treatment (P = .005) rather than the age at the start of treatment (P = .084) or the difference between bone age and chronological age (P = .427). CONCLUSIONS Administration of GnRH agonists in girls who develop early puberty and demonstrate advanced bone age may be effective for increasing adult height, especially if a sufficiently long treatment duration can be achieved.
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- Hong Kyu Park
- Department of Pediatrics, Gyeongsang National University Changwon Hospital, Changwon, Korea
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- Department of Urology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul Metropolitan Government Boramae Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Hallym University Dongtan Sacred Heart Hospital, Hwaseong, Korea
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Puberty is a remarkable period of postnatal development culminating in reproductive capacity. Biological changes of puberty are accompanied by social and emotional changes including psychosexual development. Developmental changes of adolescence are influenced by numerous biological, psychological and social influences. Work to date has identified associations between disrupted puberty (i.e. delayed, incomplete or absent) and psychosexual development. This brief review summarizes our current understanding of the psychosexual effects of delayed puberty and congenital hypogonadotropic hypogonadism (Kallmann syndrome). The importance of psychosocial support and transitional care is highlighted and future directions are discussed.
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- Andrew A Dwyer
- Boston College Connell School of Nursing & MGH Harvard Center for Reproductive Medicine, 140 Commonwealth Avenue, Maloney Hall 273, Chestnut Hill MA 02476
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Gumport NB, Dolsen EA, Harvey AG. Usefulness and utilization of treatment elements from the Transdiagnostic Sleep and Circadian Intervention for adolescents with an evening circadian preference. Behav Res Ther 2019; 123:103504. [PMID: 31678861 PMCID: PMC6864305 DOI: 10.1016/j.brat.2019.103504] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2019] [Revised: 09/30/2019] [Accepted: 10/23/2019] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Existing research has demonstrated that patient ratings of usefulness and ratings of utilization of treatment elements are associated with treatment outcome. Few studies have examined this relationship among adolescents and with an extended follow-up. This study examined the extent to which elements of the Transdiagnostic Sleep and Circadian Intervention (TranS-C) were rated by youth as useful and utilized 6-months and 12-months after treatment. METHOD Participants were 64 adolescents with an evening circadian preference who were given TranS-C as a part of their participation in a NICHD-funded study. At 6-month and 12-month follow-up, they completed the Usefulness Scale, the Utilization Scale, a 7-day sleep diary assessing total sleep time (TST) and bedtime, and the Children's Morningness-Eveningness Preference Scale (CMEP). RESULTS On average, adolescents rated treatment elements as moderately useful and they utilized the treatment elements occasionally. Ratings of usefulness were associated with TST at 6-month follow-up, but not with bedtime or CMEP. Ratings of utilization were associated with a change in bedtime from 6-month to 12-month follow-up, but not with TST or CMEP. Ratings of usefulness and utilization were associated with selected treatment outcome measures at both follow-ups. CONCLUSIONS These findings have implications for understanding mechanisms of change following treatment.
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Thériault J, Otis J, Hébert M, Gurreri S, Lambert J. Exploring the mediating and moderating roles of body-related concerns and social interactions on the association between early puberty and psychological distress in young adult women. CANADIAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH = REVUE CANADIENNE DE SANTE PUBLIQUE 2019; 110:606-615. [PMID: 31066011 PMCID: PMC6964570 DOI: 10.17269/s41997-019-00213-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2018] [Accepted: 04/02/2019] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To explore the mechanisms through which early puberty is associated with psychological distress in women aged 18-25. This cross-sectional study aims to investigate whether body-related concerns and social interactions moderate or mediate this association. METHODS Participants were compared on measures evaluating psychological distress, body image dysphoria, bulimic symptomatology and negative intimacy with best friend according to three pubertal timing groups: (1) "very early" puberty (menarche at 9 years old or less), (2) "early" puberty (menarche at 10 years old), and (3) "on-time" puberty (menarche between 11 and 13 years old). Forward stepwise multiple regressions and multiple mediation analysis were successively performed to see whether body-related concerns and peer interactions mediate or moderate the relationship between premature puberty and psychological distress. RESULTS Controlling for age and ethnicity, results indicated (1) that women who began puberty "very early" had significantly higher levels of psychological distress than their "on-time" counterparts; (2) the association found between very early puberty and psychological distress was mediated by body image dysphoria and negative intimacy with best friend and was moderated by bulimic symptomatology. No mediational effect was found in women whose puberty was "early". CONCLUSION These findings highlight the importance of using more than one group of early pubertal timing and the role of body and intimacy concerns in the explanation of psychological distress in women. Intervention strategies addressing the increased risk of psychological distress in women who begin puberty very early should target their body image and ability to form intimate friendships.
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- Jocelyne Thériault
- Department of Sexology, Université du Québec à Montréal, C.P. 8888, succ. Centre-Ville, Montréal, Québec H3C 3P8 Canada
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- Department of Sexology, Université du Québec à Montréal, C.P. 8888, succ. Centre-Ville, Montréal, Québec H3C 3P8 Canada
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- Department of Sexology, Université du Québec à Montréal, C.P. 8888, succ. Centre-Ville, Montréal, Québec H3C 3P8 Canada
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- Department of Psychology, Université du Québec à Montréal, Montréal, Canada
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- Department of Social and Preventive Medecine, Faculty of Medecine, Université de Montréal, C.P. 6128, succ. Centre-ville, Montréal, Québec H3C 3J7 Canada
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Associations between adolescents' use of sexually explicit material and risky sexual behavior: A longitudinal assessment. PLoS One 2019; 14:e0218962. [PMID: 31242258 PMCID: PMC6594649 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0218962] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2019] [Accepted: 06/12/2019] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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The unprecedented accessibility and affordability of online sexually explicit material (SEM) has facilitated widespread use among adolescents and growing concerns over adverse reproductive health outcomes. Although SEM-induced risky sexual behavior is among key concerns, there is a paucity of longitudinal research addressing this issue. This study aimed to assess the longitudinal association between frequency of SEM use and risky sexual behavior among adolescents in two independent 5-wave panel samples of Croatian adolescents (n = 368; n = 247). The indicators of risky sexual behavior were: (1) not using a condom at most recent sexual intercourse, and (2) reporting two or more sexual partners. Multilevel logistic regression analysis with a lagged component was used to explore the associations of interest. Controlling for sociodemographic characteristics, pubertal timing and sensation seeking, frequency of SEM use was not associated with the two indicators of sexual risk taking. This study’s findings are relevant for health and educational experts, but also for concerned parents.
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Williams PL, Bellavia A, Korrick SA, Burns JS, Lee MM, Sergeyev O, Hauser R. Blood lead levels and timing of male sexual maturity: A longitudinal study of Russian boys. ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL 2019; 125:470-477. [PMID: 30769180 PMCID: PMC6388626 DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2019.01.070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2018] [Revised: 12/22/2018] [Accepted: 01/28/2019] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Higher blood lead levels (BLLs) have been linked to neurologic deficits and impaired growth, but few studies have evaluated their association with timing of sexual maturity or pubertal progression in boys. METHODS In a longitudinal cohort of Russian boys enrolled at age 8-9 and followed to adulthood, BLLs were measured at study entry, and pubertal staging (genitalia and pubic hair) and testicular volume (TV) measurements were obtained annually. We used interval-censored regression models to estimate differences between boys with higher BLL (≥5 μg/dL) and lower BLL in mean ages at sexual maturity (genitalia stage 5, pubic hair stage 5, or TV ≥ 20 mL) and duration of pubertal progression (onset to maturity), adjusting for potential confounders. Mediation analyses were conducted to quantify the percent of lead's effect attributable to its association with reduced somatic growth. RESULTS Among 481 evaluable boys, 28% had BLL ≥ 5 μg/dL. Adjusted mean ages at sexual maturity were 14.7 years for genitalia, 16.1 for pubic hair, and 13.9 for TV. In adjusted models, boys with BLLs ≥5 μg/dL had later maturity than those with lower levels by 4-5 months depending on pubertal indicator. In mediation analyses, height and body mass index at age 11 accounted for 40-71% of the shift in age at maturity for boys with higher compared to lower BLLs. Higher BLLs were not associated with pace of pubertal progression. CONCLUSIONS Higher lead levels were associated with later attainment of sexual maturity in males, but not with the duration of pubertal progression. A high proportion of the delay in sexual maturity for boys with higher as compared to lower BLL was shown to be attributable to mediating effects of BLL on reduced growth.
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- Paige L Williams
- Department of Biostatistics, Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health, United States of America; Department of Epidemiology, Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health, United States of America.
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- Department of Environmental Health, Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health, United States of America
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- Department of Environmental Health, Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health, United States of America; Channing Division of Network Medicine, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, United States of America
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- Department of Environmental Health, Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health, United States of America
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- Department of Pediatrics, Nemours AI duPont Children's Hospital/Sidney Kimmel Medical School, Jefferson University, United States of America
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- Chapaevsk Medical Association, Chapaevsk, Samara Region, Russia; A.N. Belozersky Research Institute of Physico-Chemical Biology, Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Epidemiology, Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health, United States of America; Department of Environmental Health, Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health, United States of America
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Šević S, Mehulić J, Štulhofer A. Is pornography a risk for adolescent academic achievement? findings from two longitudinal studies of male adolescents. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY 2019. [DOI: 10.1080/17405629.2019.1588104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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- Sandra Šević
- Department of Sociology, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Sociology, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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Dwyer AA, Smith N, Quinton R. Psychological Aspects of Congenital Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2019; 10:353. [PMID: 31333578 PMCID: PMC6624645 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2019.00353] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2018] [Accepted: 05/17/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Congenital hypogonadotropic hypogonadism/Kallmann syndrome (CHH/KS) is a rare, treatable form of infertility. Like other rare disease patients, individuals with CHH/KS frequently experience feelings of isolation, shame, and alienation. Unlike many rare diseases, CHH/KS is not life threatening and effective treatments are available. Nevertheless, it remains a profoundly life-altering condition with psychosocial distress on a par with untreatable or life-limiting disease. Patients with CHH/KS frequently express lasting adverse psychological, emotional, social, and psychosexual effects resulting from disrupted puberty. They also frequently experience a "diagnostic odyssey," characterized by distressing and convoluted medical referral pathways, lack-of-information, misinformation, and sometimes-incorrect diagnoses. Unnecessary delays in diagnosis and treatment-initiation can significantly contribute to poor body image and self-esteem. Such experiences can erode confidence and trust in medical professionals as well as undermine long-term adherence to treatment-with negative sequelae on health and wellbeing. This review provides a summary of the psychological aspects of CHH/KS and outlines an approach to comprehensive care that spans medical management as well as appropriate attention, care and referrals to peer-to-peer support and mental health services to ameliorate the psychological aspects of CHH/KS.
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- Andrew A. Dwyer
- William F. Connell School of Nursing, Boston College, Boston, MA, United States
- Reproductive Endocrine Unit, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, United States
- *Correspondence: Andrew A. Dwyer
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- International Patient Support Group for Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism (HYPOHH), London, United Kingdom
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- Newcastle-upon-Tyne Hospitals Foundation NHS Trust (Royal Victoria Infirmary) and Institute of Genetic Medicine, University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, United Kingdom
- Richard Quinton
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Georgopoulos NA, Armeni AK, Stamou M, Kentrou A, Tsermpini EE, Iconomou G, Hyphantis T, Assimakopoulos K. Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) deficiency under treatment: psychological and sexual functioning impacts. Hormones (Athens) 2018; 17:383-390. [PMID: 30168087 DOI: 10.1007/s42000-018-0055-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2018] [Accepted: 06/23/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVE GnRH (gonadotropin releasing hormone) is a crucial hormone for sexual development, puberty, and fertility, and its deficiency leads to hypogonadotropic hypogonadism (HH), which causes abnormal secondary sexual development and infertility. The combination of the lack of sense of smell, i.e., anosmia, and HH is a type of GnRH deficiency known as Kallmann syndrome, which affects both men and women. The impact of Kallmann syndrome can be very severe and causes a variety of psychological problems in patients. The aim of the present study was to investigate psychopathology, sexuality, and personality characteristics in patients with GnRH deficiency under hormonal replacement therapy. DESIGN A total of 38 patients with GnRH deficiency aged 30.6 ± 10.44 years and 38 healthy matched for age individuals participated in the study and completed a series of questionnaires concerning sexual functioning, ego defense mechanisms, quality of life, personality characteristics, as well as anxiety and depression. RESULTS After adjustment for anxiety and depression, no difference in sexuality parameters were reported between men with and without GnRH deficiency, while women with GnRH deficiency had significantly lower sexual desire compared to controls. Concerning quality of life, satisfaction with general health was significantly lower in patients compared to controls, even after adjusting for sex. Furthermore, patients with GnRH deficiency indicated markedly less anxiety and a trend for less depression compared to controls. Finally, defense styles, ego-strength, and hostility did not differ between GnRH deficiency patients and controls. CONCLUSIONS Our study is the first to investigate psychological and sexual functioning impacts in patients with GnRH deficiency under hormonal replacement therapy. However, larger studies are needed so as to add further empirical evidence.
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- Neoklis A Georgopoulos
- Division of Reproductive Endocrinology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Patras Medical School, Rio, 26504, Patras, Greece.
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- Division of Reproductive Endocrinology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Patras Medical School, Rio, 26504, Patras, Greece
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- Division of Reproductive Endocrinology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Patras Medical School, Rio, 26504, Patras, Greece
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- Division of Reproductive Endocrinology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Patras Medical School, Rio, 26504, Patras, Greece
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Patras Medical School, Patras, Greece
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Ioannina Medical School, Ioannina, Greece
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The Use of Sexually Explicit Material and Its Relationship to Adolescent Sexual Activity. J Adolesc Health 2018; 62:563-569. [PMID: 29503032 DOI: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2017.11.305] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2017] [Revised: 11/27/2017] [Accepted: 11/28/2017] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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PURPOSE There is growing concern that sexually explicit material (SEM) may influence young people's sexual activity. The present study aimed to assess the longitudinal association between frequency of SEM use and adolescent sexual debut. METHOD The present study used two independent panel samples of Croatian adolescents (with four and five data collection waves, respectively). We employed discrete-time event history approach and propensity matching score analysis to explore the target association. RESULTS A consistent lack of significant association between SEM use and sexual debut was observed among male adolescents. Among female adolescents, the findings were inconclusive. We also found some evidence for the role of timing of first exposure to SEM. CONCLUSIONS Our findings are relevant for educational and adolescent health specialists, as well as concerned parents. Considering that this study focused on middle adolescence, future research should address a potential link between SEM use and early sexual debut.
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Lee CT, Tsai MC, Lin CY, Strong C. Longitudinal Effects of Self-Report Pubertal Timing and Menarcheal Age on Adolescent Psychological and Behavioral Outcomes in Female Youths from Northern Taiwan. Pediatr Neonatol 2017; 58:313-320. [PMID: 27600751 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedneo.2016.04.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2016] [Revised: 03/29/2016] [Accepted: 04/22/2016] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Early puberty is linked to adverse developmental outcomes in adolescents in Western societies. However, little is known about this relationship in an East Asian context. In addition, whether the impact of subjective pubertal timing (PT) and menarcheal age (MA) on adolescent psychosocial development persists into early adulthood remains unclear and is worthy of investigation. METHODS A subset of data was retrieved from the Taiwan Youth Project, which recruited and followed a longitudinal cohort of 7th- and 9th-grade female Taiwanese students from 2000 to 2007. Subjective PT was defined using the Pubertal Developmental Scale (PDS), which mainly measures pubertal changes. MA was recalled by participants themselves. Various psychological and behavioral factors were recorded and measured until the age of 20, including the use of alcohol and cigarettes, psychological well-being, sexual activity, and socially problematic behaviors. A χ2 test for linear-by-linear association and one-way analysis of variance followed by multivariate regression models were used to dissect the differential effects of PT and MA in the association with the outcome variables. RESULTS In total, 1545 female participants with an average age of 14.5 (±1.1) years were deemed valid for analysis. Among them, 257 (16.6%) participants perceived themselves as having early PT, defined as more than 1 standard deviation above the mean PDS score, and 82 (5.3%) had early MA (occurring before the 4th grade). In univariate analysis, participants with early PT had higher rates of smoking and sexual activity, and MA was not related to their psychobehavioral outcomes. After multivariate adjustment, only late PT was significantly correlated with lower amounts of cigarette smoking and sexual activity before the age of 20. CONCLUSION Conceptual and actual pubertal developments may be differentially associated with psychobehavioral outcomes among young Taiwanese girls. Clinical attention should be given to adolescent self-perception of sexual maturation and developmental guidance provided accordingly.
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- Chih-Ting Lee
- Department of Family Medicine, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Pediatrics, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan.
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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- Department of Public Health, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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Bertelloni S, Massart F, Miccoli M, Baroncelli GI. Adult height after spontaneous pubertal growth or GnRH analog treatment in girls with early puberty: a meta-analysis. Eur J Pediatr 2017; 176:697-704. [PMID: 28364286 DOI: 10.1007/s00431-017-2898-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2016] [Revised: 02/01/2017] [Accepted: 03/21/2017] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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UNLABELLED Early puberty (EP) has been defined as the onset of puberty in the low-normal range; it may be a cause for concern regarding a possible impairment of adult height (AH). This paper meta-analysed data on AH after spontaneous growth or after gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) analog treatment in girls with EP. A computerized literature search was conducted from 1980 to June 30, 2016. Only published studies in English were considered. Eight papers were selected (483 cases). In untreated girls (n = 300), predicted adult height (PAH) at start of follow-up (-0.559 SDS (95%CI -1.110 to 0.001); P = 0.050) was close to mid-parental height (MPH) (-0.557 SDS (95%CI -0.736 to -0.419); P < 0.0001) and AH (-0.663 SDS (95%CI -0.803 to -0.524); P < 0.0001). In GnRH analog treated girls (n = 183), PAH before the start of treatment was slightly reduced (-0.939 SDS (95%CI -1.401 to -0.477; P < 0.0001) vs MPH (-0.678 SDS (95%CI -0.942 to -0.414); P < 0.0000), but AH (-0.604 SDS (95%CI -0.877 to -0.338); P < 0.0000) was close to MPH. CONCLUSION Present meta-analysis indicates that girls with EP spontaneously reach their MPH and that GnRH analog treatment does not widely change growth outcome. Differences among the selected studies for definition of EP, inclusion criteria, treatment duration, age at discontinuation of therapy, definition of AH may affect results. What is Known: • Early puberty represents a main cause of consultation in paediatric endocrinology offices due to concerns of both practitioners and parents. • Treatment with GnRH analogs is sometimes attempted with the aim to improve adult height. What is New: • Untreated and GnRH analog treated girls with early puberty reached similar adult height. • Adult height was consistent with mid-parental height in both untreated and GnRH analog treated girls with early puberty.
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- Silvano Bertelloni
- Pediatric Division, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Pediatrics, St. Chiara University Hospital of Pisa, Via Roma 67, 56126, Pisa, Italy.
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- Pediatric Division, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Pediatrics, St. Chiara University Hospital of Pisa, Via Roma 67, 56126, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Pediatric Division, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Pediatrics, St. Chiara University Hospital of Pisa, Via Roma 67, 56126, Pisa, Italy
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Lacey RE, Kumari M, Sacker A, McMunn A. Age at first birth and cardiovascular risk factors in the 1958 British birth cohort. J Epidemiol Community Health 2017; 71:691-698. [PMID: 28270503 PMCID: PMC5485753 DOI: 10.1136/jech-2016-208196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2016] [Revised: 01/04/2017] [Accepted: 02/12/2017] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND To assess relationships between age at first birth and cardiovascular risk factors in a large longitudinal study of men and women. By assessing associations for both genders, we were able to investigate biological versus social and behavioural explanations from early life through to adulthood. METHODS Multiply-imputed data on more than 7600 men and women of a British birth cohort study (National Child Development Study, 1958 British birth cohort) were used. Cardiovascular risk factors at age 44/45 years included body mass index, waist:hip ratio, blood pressure (systolic and diastolic), cholesterol (total, low and high-density lipoprotein), triglycerides, glycated haemoglobin, C reactive protein, von Willebrand factor and fibrinogen. Age at first birth was categorised as <20 years, 20-24 years, 25-29 years, 30-34 years or >34 years. RESULTS Being younger than 20 years of age at time of first birth was associated with an adverse cardiovascular profile by mid-life. Conversely, older parents had a lower cardiovascular risk as captured by lower body mass index, waist:hip ratio, blood pressure, high and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, triglycerides, glycated haemoglobin, C reactive protein and fibrinogen. The relationship between age at first birth and cardiovascular risk factors was graded. Few differences between men and women were observed. Associations were largely unchanged after adjustment for early life factors but were partially mediated through adult social and behavioural factors. CONCLUSIONS Age at first birth is inversely associated with differences in cardiovascular risk factors in mid-life in a large prospective birth cohort. Our results potentially suggest a social and behavioural rather than a biological explanation.
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- Rebecca E Lacey
- Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, University College London, London, UK
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- Institute for Social and Economic Research, University of Essex, Colchester, UK
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- Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, University College London, London, UK
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- Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, University College London, London, UK
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Lee MJ, Yang GE, Chueh HW, Park JH, Yoo JH. The effect of first nocturnal ejaculation timing on risk and sexual behaviors of Korean male adolescents. Ann Pediatr Endocrinol Metab 2017; 22:43-48. [PMID: 28443258 PMCID: PMC5401821 DOI: 10.6065/apem.2017.22.1.43] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2016] [Revised: 09/08/2016] [Accepted: 09/22/2016] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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PURPOSE This study evaluated the effect of first nocturnal ejaculation timing on risk and sexual behaviors of Korean male adolescents. METHODS We analyzed data from the 10th edition of the Korea Youth Risk Behavior Web-based survey that was conducted with male high school adolescents in grades 10-12. The survey included 17,907 adolescents, and 10,326 responded their experience of first nocturnal ejaculation. Of these, 595 had their first nocturnal ejaculation in ≤grade 4 ("early puberty") and 9,731 had their first nocturnal ejaculation in ≥grade 5 ("normal puberty"). We analyzed differences between these 2 groups in risk and sexual behaviors. RESULTS Early first nocturnal ejaculation showed a positive association with sexual intercourse (odds ratio [OR], 3.27; 95% confidence interval [CI], 2.56-4.17), sexual debut at elementary school age (OR, 7.45; 95% CI, 5.00-11.10), and having had a sexually transmitted disease (OR, 6.60; 95% CI, 3.94-11.08). After a multiple logistic regression to adjust for socio-demographic variables, early first nocturnal ejaculation was still positively associated with sexual intercourse (OR, 2.73; 95% CI, 2.03-3.69), sexual debut at elementary school age (OR, 5.96; 95% CI, 3.47-10.22), and having had a sexually transmitted disease (OR, 5.17; 95% CI, 2.52-10.20). Early first nocturnal ejaculation was positively associated with alcohol consumption, smoking, and substance use. However, this was not statistically significant after adjusting for several socio-demographic variables. CONCLUSION There is a positive association between early nocturnal ejaculation and sexual behaviors in male adolescents. Proactive education about sexual behaviors is required for adolescents who reach sexual maturity early.
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- Mi-Ji Lee
- Department of Pediatrics, Dong-A University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Dong-A University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Dong-A University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Psychiatry, Dong-A University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Dong-A University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea
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Atari M, Jamali R, Bahrami-Ehsan H, Mohammadi L. Development and Validation of Adolescent Comparative Body and Appearance Satisfaction Scale (ACBASS). CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY 2016. [DOI: 10.1007/s12144-016-9452-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Sømod ME, Vestergaard ET, Kristensen K, Birkebæk NH. Increasing incidence of premature thelarche in the Central Region of Denmark - Challenges in differentiating girls less than 7 years of age with premature thelarche from girls with precocious puberty in real-life practice. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC ENDOCRINOLOGY 2016; 2016:4. [PMID: 26909102 PMCID: PMC4763410 DOI: 10.1186/s13633-016-0022-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2015] [Accepted: 01/25/2016] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Background Premature thelarche (PT) seems to be increasing and it is difficult to differentiate its early stages from precocious puberty (PP). Clinical and biochemical parameters are warranted to differentiate the two diagnoses. Methods One hundred ninety-one girls aged 0.5–7 years were included. Diagnoses were validated and the girls were categorized to the groups PP (n = 27) and PT (n = 164). Anthropometry, Tanner stages, ethnicity, bone age, and biochemistry, were recorded. Conventional variables for diagnosing PP were compared between the groups at time of referral to identify parameters predictive for the diagnosis. Results The referral rate of PT increased from 1998–2013. Girls with PT and PP differed with regards to age at referral, body mass index standard deviation scores (BMISDS), ethnicity, bone age advancement, basal luteinizing hormone (LH), gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) stimulated LH and follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), basal and stimulated LH/FSH ratio, and sex-hormone binding globulin (SHBG). Apart from SHBG there was considerable overlap of the variables between the PT and the PP groups. Conclusions First, the incidence of PT appears to increase. Second, SHBG was the variable which best discriminated PT from PP. Third, stimulated LH in 1–3 years old girls with PT is similar to stimulated LH in 5–7 years old girls with PP. Age, BMISDS, ethnicity, bone age, stimulated gonadotropins and LH/FSH and SHBG are all useful variables for differentiating PP from PT. However normative data for stimulated LH and FSH in the age group 0.5–7 years are warranted.
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- Mia Elbek Sømod
- Department of Pediatrics, Aarhus University Hospital, Skejby, Palle Juul Jensens Boulevard 99, DK-8200 Aarhus N, Denmark
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- Medical Research Laboratory, Aarhus University, Nørrebrogade 44 building 3B, DK-8000 Aarhus C, Denmark.,Department of Pediatrics, Randers Regional Hospital, DK-8930 Randers, Denmark
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- Department of Pediatrics, Aarhus University Hospital, Skejby, Palle Juul Jensens Boulevard 99, DK-8200 Aarhus N, Denmark
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- Department of Pediatrics, Aarhus University Hospital, Skejby, Palle Juul Jensens Boulevard 99, DK-8200 Aarhus N, Denmark
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Zimmer-Gembeck MJ, French J. Associations of Sexual Subjectivity with Global and Sexual Well-Being: A New Measure for Young Males and Comparison to Females. ARCHIVES OF SEXUAL BEHAVIOR 2016; 45:315-27. [PMID: 25391583 DOI: 10.1007/s10508-014-0387-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2013] [Revised: 02/10/2014] [Accepted: 07/04/2014] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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Sexual subjectivity refers to multiple aspects of sexual self-perceptions, including sexual body-esteem, perceptions of efficacy and entitlement to sexual desire and pleasure, and sexual self-reflection (Horne & Zimmer-Gembeck, 2006). Previous research on sexual subjectivity has shown that it is elevated in young women who report better global well-being and have more sexual experience. However, research has not focused on young men. Thus, two studies were conducted to develop a new measure to assess young men's sexual subjectivity (Study 1, N = 304 men) and to examine associations of sexual subjectivity with general and sexual well-being among young men and women (Study 2, N = 208 men and 214 women). In Study 1, five elements of men's sexual subjectivity were found, which paralleled the elements found in previous research with young women. In Study 2, sexual subjectivity, especially two elements of sexual body-esteem and self-efficacy in achieving pleasure, was significantly associated with enhanced global and sexual well-being in both men and women. Gender did not moderate these associations, supporting sexual subjectivity as an aspect of sexual health in all young adults. As anticipated, men reported greater entitlement to self-pleasure and self-efficacy in achieving pleasure, but women reported greater entitlement to pleasure with partners. Women's feelings of less efficacy but more entitlement to pleasure with partners suggest that feelings of entitlement may not be consistent with their experiences. Future research with young men and women will be important for understanding sexual health and development during late adolescence and early adulthood.
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- Melanie J Zimmer-Gembeck
- School of Applied Psychology, Griffith University, G40_7.101, Parklands Dr., Southport, QLD, 4222, Australia.
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- School of Applied Psychology, Griffith University, G40_7.101, Parklands Dr., Southport, QLD, 4222, Australia
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Hewitt-Stubbs G, Zimmer-Gembeck MJ, Mastro S, Boislard MA. A Longitudinal Study of Sexual Entitlement and Self-Efficacy among Young Women and Men: Gender Differences and Associations with Age and Sexual Experience. Behav Sci (Basel) 2016; 6:bs6010004. [PMID: 26797642 PMCID: PMC4810038 DOI: 10.3390/bs6010004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2015] [Revised: 01/13/2016] [Accepted: 01/14/2016] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Many scholars have called for an increased focus on positive aspects of sexual health and sexuality. Using a longitudinal design with two assessments, we investigated patterns of entitlement to sexual partner pleasure and self-efficacy to achieve sexual pleasure among 295 young men and women aged 17-25 years attending one Australian university. We also tested whether entitlement and efficacy differed by gender, and hypothesized that entitlement and efficacy would be higher in older participants and those with more sexual experience. A sense of entitlement to sexual partner pleasure increased significantly over the year of the study, whereas, on average, there was no change in self-efficacy over time. At Time 1 (T1), young women reported more entitlement than young men. Age was positively associated with T1 entitlement, and experience with a wider range of partnered sexual behaviors was concurrently associated with more entitlement and efficacy and was also associated with increased entitlement to partner pleasure and increased self-efficacy in achieving sexual pleasure at T2 relative to T1. A group with the least amount of sexual experience was particularly low in entitlement and efficacy when compared to groups with a history of coital experience. There was no evidence that any association differed between young men and young women. Limitations of the study include a sample of predominantly middle class, Caucasian students at one university and the possibility that students more interested in sex and relationships, and with more sexual experience, chose to participate.
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- Gillian Hewitt-Stubbs
- School of Applied Psychology and Menzies Health Institute of Queensland, Griffith University, G40 Parklands Dr., Southport 4222, Australia.
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- School of Applied Psychology and Menzies Health Institute of Queensland, Griffith University, G40 Parklands Dr., Southport 4222, Australia.
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- School of Applied Psychology and Menzies Health Institute of Queensland, Griffith University, G40 Parklands Dr., Southport 4222, Australia.
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- Département de sexologie, Université du Québec à Montréal, C.P. 8888, Succ. Centre-ville, Montréal, QC H3C 3P8, Canada.
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The relation between internet use and overweight among adolescents: a longitudinal study in Switzerland. Int J Obes (Lond) 2015; 40:45-50. [PMID: 26248661 DOI: 10.1038/ijo.2015.146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2015] [Revised: 06/22/2015] [Accepted: 07/22/2015] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This longitudinal study aimed to investigate the characteristics and predictive risk factors of overweight among adolescents. The hypothesis was that baseline overweight predicted most overweight over time compared to other factors, especially excessive internet use. SUBJECTS A sample of 621 youths were followed from age 14 (T0 Spring 2012) to age 16 (T1 Spring 2014) in Switzerland. Participants were divided into two groups according to their weight at the final assessment: overweight and non-overweight. At T0, participants reported demographic, health, substance use and internet use data. A logistic regression was performed to assess the explanatory variables of overweight at T1. Data are presented as adjusted odds ratios (aORs) with 95% confidence interval. RESULTS The 2-year evolution showed a net BMI increase of 4.8%. Overweight adolescents were significantly more likely to be male, to live in an urban area, to be on a diet and to report using the internet more than 2 h per day on weekends at T0. However, with the addition of baseline overweight, only the excessive use of internet on weekends remained as an explanatory variable. An adolescent who was already overweight at T0 had a more than 20-fold risk (aOR 21.04) of being overweight 2 years later. Moreover, among adolescents becoming overweight between T0 and T1, internet use did not show any significant effect. CONCLUSION The risk of being overweight is mostly influenced by weight status at baseline compared to excessive internet use. Thus, our results do not confirm the negative effect of internet on healthier activities. Internet use could at most reinforce an already existing risk of being overweight.
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Keeley RJ, Trow J, McDonald RJ. Strain and sex differences in puberty onset and the effects of THC administration on weight gain and brain volumes. Neuroscience 2015; 305:328-42. [PMID: 26186896 DOI: 10.1016/j.neuroscience.2015.07.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2015] [Revised: 07/08/2015] [Accepted: 07/09/2015] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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The use of recreational marijuana is widespread and frequently begins and persists through adolescence. Some research has shown negative consequences of adolescent marijuana use, but this is not seen across studies, and certain factors, like genetic background and sex, may influence the results. It is critical to identify which characteristics predispose an individual to be susceptible to the negative consequences of chronic exposure to marijuana in adolescence on brain health and behavior. To this end, using males and females of two strains of rats, Long-Evans hooded (LER) and Wistar (WR) rats, we explored whether these anatomically and behaviorally dimorphic strains demonstrated differences in puberty onset and strain-specific effects of adolescent exposure to Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the main psychoactive component of marijuana. Daily 5 mg/kg treatment began on the day of puberty onset and continued for 14 days. Of particular interest were metrics of growth and volumetric estimates of brain areas involved in cognition that contain high densities of cannabinoid receptors, including the hippocampus and its subregions, the amygdala, and the frontal cortex. Brain volumetrics were analyzed immediately following the treatment period. LER and WR females started puberty at different ages, but no strain differences were observed in brain volumes. THC decreased weight gain throughout the treatment period for all groups. Only the hippocampus and some of its subregions were affected by THC, and increased volumes with THC administration was observed exclusively in females, regardless of strain. Long-term treatment of THC did not affect all individuals equally, and females displayed evidence of increased sensitivity to the effects of THC, and by extension, marijuana. Identifying differences in adolescent physiology of WR and LER rats could help determine the cause for strain and sex differences in brain and behavior of adults and help to refine the use of animal models in marijuana research.
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- R J Keeley
- University of Lethbridge, 4401 University Drive, Lethbridge, AB T1K 3M4, Canada.
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- University of Lethbridge, 4401 University Drive, Lethbridge, AB T1K 3M4, Canada
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- University of Lethbridge, 4401 University Drive, Lethbridge, AB T1K 3M4, Canada
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Puberty timing associated with diabetes, cardiovascular disease and also diverse health outcomes in men and women: the UK Biobank study. Sci Rep 2015; 5:11208. [PMID: 26084728 PMCID: PMC4471670 DOI: 10.1038/srep11208] [Citation(s) in RCA: 316] [Impact Index Per Article: 35.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2014] [Accepted: 04/20/2015] [Indexed: 01/29/2023] Open
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Early puberty timing is associated with higher risks for type 2 diabetes (T2D) and cardiovascular disease in women and therefore represents a potential target for early preventive interventions. We characterised the range of diseases and other adverse health outcomes associated with early or late puberty timing in men and women in the very large UK Biobank study. Recalled puberty timing and past/current diseases were self-reported by questionnaire. We limited analyses to individuals of White ethnicity (250,037 women; 197,714 men) and to disease outcomes with at least 500 cases (~0·2% prevalence) and we applied stringent correction for multiple testing (corrected threshold P < 7.48 × 10–5). In models adjusted for socioeconomic position and adiposity/body composition variables, both in women and men separately, earlier puberty timing was associated with higher risks for angina, hypertension and T2D. Furthermore, compared to the median/average group, earlier or later puberty timing in women or men was associated with higher risks for 48 adverse outcomes, across a range of cancers, cardio-metabolic, gynaecological/obstetric, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, and neuro-cognitive categories. Notably, both early and late menarche were associated with higher risks for early natural menopause in women. Puberty timing in both men and women appears to have a profound impact on later health.
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Maturity-associated variation in physical activity and health-related quality of life in British adolescent girls: moderating effects of peer acceptance. Int J Behav Med 2015; 21:757-66. [PMID: 25356455 DOI: 10.1007/s12529-013-9344-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Using a Biocultural Model of Maturity-Associated Variance in physical activity (PA) as a conceptual framework, the main and interactive effects of biological maturity status and perceived peer acceptance on PA and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in adolescent girls were examined. METHODS Three hundred forty-two female British students in years 7 to 9 (13.2±0.83 years) participated in the study. All participants completed the PA Questionnaire for Adolescents and KIDSCREEN-10, a measure of HRQoL. Self-reported perceptions of peer acceptance were measured by items from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health.Maturity status was estimated as the percentage of predicted adult (mature) height attained at the time of observation. RESULTS Analysis of covariance suggested an influence of peer acceptance on maturity-associated differences in PA, but not on HRQoL. Girls early and "on time" in maturation with higher perceptions of peer acceptance reported greater involvement in PA than girls early and "on time" in maturation with lower perceptions of peer acceptance. A reverse association was observed for late-maturing girls. CONCLUSIONS Peer acceptance is an important moderator of maturity-associated variation in PA.
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Transitions in body and behavior: a meta-analytic study on the relationship between pubertal development and adolescent sexual behavior. J Adolesc Health 2015; 56:586-98. [PMID: 25636818 DOI: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2014.11.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2014] [Revised: 11/24/2014] [Accepted: 11/25/2014] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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The present meta-analysis studies the relations of pubertal timing and status with sexual behavior and sexual risk behavior among youth aged 10.5-22.4 years. We included biological sex, age, and ethnicity as potential moderators. Four databases were searched for studies (published between 1980 and 2012) on the relation between pubertal timing or status and sexual behavior. The outcomes were (1) sexual intercourse; (2) combined sexual behavior; and (3) risky sexual behavior. Earlier pubertal timing or more advanced pubertal status was related to earlier and more sexual behavior, and earlier pubertal timing was related to more risky sexual behavior. Further, the links between (1) pubertal status and combined sexual behavior and (2) pubertal timing and sexual intercourse status, combined sexual behavior, and risky sexual behavior were stronger for girls than boys. Most links between pubertal status, timing, and sexual behavior and sexual risk behavior were stronger for younger adolescents. Moderation by ethnicity did not yield consistent results. There was significant variation in results among studies that was not fully explained by differences in biological sex, age, and ethnicity. Future research is needed to identify moderators that explain the variation in effects and to design sexual health interventions for young adolescents.
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Dwyer AA, Quinton R, Pitteloud N, Morin D. Psychosexual development in men with congenital hypogonadotropic hypogonadism on long-term treatment: a mixed methods study. Sex Med 2015; 3:32-41. [PMID: 25844173 PMCID: PMC4380912 DOI: 10.1002/sm2.50] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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Introduction Congenital hypogonadotropic hypogonadism (CHH) is a rare, genetic, reproductive endocrine disorder characterized by absent puberty and infertility. Limited information is available on the psychosocial impact of CHH and psychosexual development in these patients. Aim The aim of this study was to determine the impact of CHH on psychosexual development in men on long-term treatment. Methods A sequential mixed methods explanatory design was used. First, an online survey (quantitative) was used to quantify the frequency of psychosexual problems among CHH men. Second, patient focus groups (qualitative) were conducted to explore survey findings in detail and develop a working model to guide potential nursing and interdisciplinary interventions. Main Outcome Measures Patient characteristics, frequency of body shame, difficulty with intimate relationships, and never having been sexually active were assessed. Additionally, we collected subjective patient-reported outcomes regarding the impact of CHH on psychological/emotional well-being, intimate relationships, and sexual activity. Results A total of 101 CHH men on long-term treatment (>1 year) were included for the analysis of the online survey (mean age 37 ± 11 years, range 19–66, median 36). Half (52/101, 51%) of the men had been seen at a specialized academic center and 37/101 (37%) reported having had fertility-inducing treatment. A high percentage of CHH men experience psychosexual problems including difficulty with intimate relationships (70%) and body image concerns/body shame (94/101, 93%), and the percentage of men never having been sexually active is five times the rate in a reference group (26% vs. 5.4%, P < 0.001). Focus groups revealed persisting body shame and low self-esteem despite long-term treatment that has lasting impact on psychosexual functioning. Conclusions CHH men frequently experience psychosexual problems that pose barriers to intimate relationships and initiating sexual activity. These lingering effects cause significant distress and are not ameliorated by long-term treatment. Psychosexual assessment in CHH men with appropriate psychological support and treatment should be warranted in these patients. Dwyer AA, Quinton R, Pitteloud N, and Morin D. Psychosexual development in men with congenital hypogonadotropic hypogonadism on long-term treatment: A mixed methods study. Sex Med 2015;3:32–41.
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- Andrew A Dwyer
- Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Service, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois Lausanne, Switzerland ; Institut universitaire de formation et de recherche en soins, University of Lausanne Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Institute of Genetic Medicine and the Royal Victoria Infirmary, University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK
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- Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Service, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois Lausanne, Switzerland ; Department of Physiology, Faculty of Biology & Medicine, University of Lausanne Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Institut universitaire de formation et de recherche en soins, University of Lausanne Lausanne, Switzerland
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Chen J, Yu J, Wu Y, Zhang J. The influence of pubertal timing and stressful life events on depression and delinquency among Chinese adolescents. Psych J 2015; 4:88-97. [DOI: 10.1002/pchj.83] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2014] [Accepted: 12/04/2014] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Jie Chen
- Key Laboratory of Mental Health; Institute of Psychology; Chinese Academy of Sciences; Beijing China
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- Department of Psychology; University of Maryland; Baltimore County USA
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- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences; Beijing China
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- Key Laboratory of Mental Health; Institute of Psychology; Chinese Academy of Sciences; Beijing China
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[Age of puberty and western young women sexuality]. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2015; 43:158-62. [PMID: 25618536 DOI: 10.1016/j.gyobfe.2014.12.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2013] [Accepted: 12/16/2014] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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The onset of menarche and age of first sexual experience have both lowered over the past century. Does the age of puberty influence the sexuality of the girl/young occidental woman? If so, to what degree? Besides, is the acquisition of reproductive function, regardless of age, a sign of sufficient maturity to engage in sexual activity? Studies show that early puberty, early sex, unprotected sexual intercourse in adolescence and number of sexual partners in early adulthood are closely related. These early sexual experiences could be stimulated by early drug use as well as by depressive disorders. The age of puberty has a real influence on sexuality but this link will be modulated by a number of social behavioral factors and it is not sustainable. The age of puberty is not a good indicator of maturity for teenage sexuality; early maturation and early sexual activity are usually associated with risky behaviors. However, other studies on the subject are required, including a consideration of the issues associated with delayed puberty, a subject virtually absent from the literature.
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Gluckman PD, Low FM, Buklijas T, Hanson MA, Beedle AS. How evolutionary principles improve the understanding of human health and disease. Evol Appl 2015; 4:249-63. [PMID: 25567971 PMCID: PMC3352556 DOI: 10.1111/j.1752-4571.2010.00164.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 109] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2010] [Accepted: 09/19/2010] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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An appreciation of the fundamental principles of evolutionary biology provides new insights into major diseases and enables an integrated understanding of human biology and medicine. However, there is a lack of awareness of their importance amongst physicians, medical researchers, and educators, all of whom tend to focus on the mechanistic (proximate) basis for disease, excluding consideration of evolutionary (ultimate) reasons. The key principles of evolutionary medicine are that selection acts on fitness, not health or longevity; that our evolutionary history does not cause disease, but rather impacts on our risk of disease in particular environments; and that we are now living in novel environments compared to those in which we evolved. We consider these evolutionary principles in conjunction with population genetics and describe several pathways by which evolutionary processes can affect disease risk. These perspectives provide a more cohesive framework for gaining insights into the determinants of health and disease. Coupled with complementary insights offered by advances in genomic, epigenetic, and developmental biology research, evolutionary perspectives offer an important addition to understanding disease. Further, there are a number of aspects of evolutionary medicine that can add considerably to studies in other domains of contemporary evolutionary studies.
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- Peter D Gluckman
- Centre for Human Evolution, Adaptation and Disease, Liggins Institute, The University of Auckland Auckland, New Zealand
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- Centre for Human Evolution, Adaptation and Disease, Liggins Institute, The University of Auckland Auckland, New Zealand
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- Centre for Human Evolution, Adaptation and Disease, Liggins Institute, The University of Auckland Auckland, New Zealand
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- Institute of Developmental Sciences, University of Southampton, Mailpoint 887, Southampton General Hospital Southampton, UK
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- Centre for Human Evolution, Adaptation and Disease, Liggins Institute, The University of Auckland Auckland, New Zealand
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Tsai MC, Hsieh YP, Strong C, Lin CY. Effects of pubertal timing on alcohol and tobacco use in the early adulthood: A longitudinal cohort study in Taiwan. RESEARCH IN DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 2015; 36C:376-383. [PMID: 25462497 DOI: 10.1016/j.ridd.2014.10.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2014] [Accepted: 10/16/2014] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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We aimed to examine the effects of pubertal timing on adolescents' alcohol and tobacco use from late adolescence to young adulthood. In addition, we separately explored associative factors of the use of these substances stratified by pubertal timings. A longitudinal cohort of 7th- and 9th-grade students was recruited in Taiwan. Pubertal timing was classified according to the Pubertal Developmental Scale. Effects of pubertal timing on self-reported drinking and smoking at age 20 were evaluated using generalized estimating equation analysis. Furthermore, we assessed the predictive roles of parental monitoring, parent-child relationships, peer influence, and school adhesion among participants, stratified by pubertal timing using multiple logistic regression analysis. A survey of 2290 participants was analyzed, with 51.2% being female. The smoking rate is 19.2% (adjusted odds ratio [OR] 1.43, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.03-2.00) and the alcohol drinking rate is 41.6% (adjusted OR 1.34, 95% CI 1.07-1.69) for early maturing adolescents as compared to 12.3% and 41.6% respectively for on-time peers. A satisfactory parent-child relationship is a protective factor and strict parental monitoring is a risk factor for future tobacco and alcohol use in logistic regression analyses. Early maturation confers risk for cigarette smoking and alcohol consumption in young adulthood. Health professionals and parents should be advised of the potential associative factors with future substance use among adolescents with different maturation tempo. Emphasis could be placed on promoting positive parenting strategies and intra-familial interactions.
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- Meng-Che Tsai
- Department of Pediatrics, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Center of Teacher Education & Institute of Education, College of Social Science, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Public Health, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Public Health, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan.
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Hamlat EJ, Stange JP, Abramson LY, Alloy LB. Early pubertal timing as a vulnerability to depression symptoms: differential effects of race and sex. JOURNAL OF ABNORMAL CHILD PSYCHOLOGY 2014; 42:527-38. [PMID: 24014162 DOI: 10.1007/s10802-013-9798-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Robust evidence supports that girls and boys who experience early pubertal timing, maturing earlier than one's peers, are vulnerable to developing symptoms of depression. However, it has yet to be clarified whether early pubertal timing confers vulnerability to African American as well as to Caucasian adolescents and whether this vulnerability is specific to depressive symptoms or can be generalized to symptoms of social anxiety. In previous studies, one race or one sex was examined in isolation or sample sizes were too small to examine racial differences. Our longitudinal study consisted of a sample of 223 adolescents (Mage = 12.42, 54.3 % female, 50.2 % African American, and 49.8 % Caucasian). At baseline, depressive symptoms, social anxiety symptoms, and pubertal timing were assessed by self-report. Nine months later, we assessed depressive symptoms, social anxiety symptoms, body esteem, and stressful life events that occurred between baseline and follow-up. Analyses indicated that early pubertal timing interacted with stressful life events to predict increased symptoms of depression, but only for Caucasian girls and African American boys. Results were found to be specific to depressive symptoms and did not generalize to symptoms of social anxiety. Additionally, there was a significant positive indirect effect of pubertal timing on symptoms of depression through body esteem for Caucasian females.
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- Elissa J Hamlat
- Department of Psychology, Temple University, Weiss Hall, 1701 N. 13th St., Philadelphia, PA, 19122, USA,
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Li SY, Li XF, Hu MH, Shao B, Poston L, Lightman SL, O'Byrne KT. Neurokinin B receptor antagonism decreases luteinising hormone pulse frequency and amplitude and delays puberty onset in the female rat. J Neuroendocrinol 2014; 26:521-7. [PMID: 24863620 DOI: 10.1111/jne.12167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2013] [Revised: 04/17/2014] [Accepted: 05/17/2014] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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The neural mechanisms controlling puberty onset remain enigmatic. Humans with loss of function mutations in TAC3 or TACR3, the genes encoding neurokinin B (NKB) or its receptor, neurokinin-3 receptor (NK3R), respectively, present with severe congenital gonadotrophin deficiency and pubertal failure. Animal studies have shown ambiguous actions of NKB-NK3R signalling with respect to controlling puberty onset. The present study aimed to determine the role of endogenous NKB-NK3R signalling in the control of pulsatile luteinising hormone (LH) secretion and the timing of puberty onset, and also whether precocious pubertal onset as a result of an obesogenic diet is similarly regulated by this neuropeptide system. Prepubertal female rats, chronically implanted with i.c.v. cannulae, were administered SB222200, a NK3R antagonist, or artificial cerebrospinal fluid via an osmotic mini-pump for 14 days. SB222200 significantly delayed the onset of vaginal opening and first oestrus (as markers of puberty) compared to controls in both normal and high-fat diet fed animals. Additionally, serial blood sampling, via chronic indwelling cardiac catheters, revealed that the increase in LH pulse frequency was delayed and that the LH pulse amplitude was reduced in response to NK3R antagonism, regardless of dietary status. These data suggest that endogenous NKB-NK3R signalling plays a role in controlling the timing of puberty and the associated acceleration of gonadotrophin-releasing hormone pulse generator frequency in the female rat.
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- S Y Li
- Division of Women's Health, Women's Health Academic Centre, School of Medicine, King's College London, Guy's Campus, London, UK; Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China
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Willemsen RH, Elleri D, Williams RM, Ong KK, Dunger DB. Pros and cons of GnRHa treatment for early puberty in girls. Nat Rev Endocrinol 2014; 10:352-63. [PMID: 24709660 DOI: 10.1038/nrendo.2014.40] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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The timing of puberty has considerable biological, psychosocial and long-term health implications. Secular trends in age at pubertal development, the effects of obesity and the potential effects of environmental endocrine disruptors challenge the standard definitions of precocious puberty and the indications for intervention with gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists (GnRHa) in girls with precocious puberty. GnRHa therapy is effective in improving adult height in patients who present with classic central precocious puberty (at <8 years old), without causing adverse effects on body composition, BMD and reproductive function. However, its benefits in patients with atypical forms of early puberty not driven by luteinising hormone are not well defined. The role of GnRHa in these patients and the potential benefits in terms of later growth, psychosocial functioning and long-term risk of adult diseases that are associated with early menarche, such as breast cancer and the metabolic syndrome, have not been established.
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- Ruben H Willemsen
- Department of Paediatrics and Wellcome Trust-MRC Institute of Metabolic Science, Box 116, Level 8, Addenbrooke's Hospital, University of Cambridge, Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Hills Road, Cambridge CB2 0QQ, UK
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- Department of Paediatrics and Wellcome Trust-MRC Institute of Metabolic Science, Box 116, Level 8, Addenbrooke's Hospital, University of Cambridge, Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Hills Road, Cambridge CB2 0QQ, UK
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- Department of Paediatrics and Wellcome Trust-MRC Institute of Metabolic Science, Box 116, Level 8, Addenbrooke's Hospital, University of Cambridge, Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Hills Road, Cambridge CB2 0QQ, UK
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- MRC Epidemiology Unit, Box 285, University of Cambridge, Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Hills Road, Cambridge CB2 0QQ, UK
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- Department of Paediatrics and Wellcome Trust-MRC Institute of Metabolic Science, Box 116, Level 8, Addenbrooke's Hospital, University of Cambridge, Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Hills Road, Cambridge CB2 0QQ, UK
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Yang JH, Han SW, Yeom CW, Park YJ, Choi WS, Seo JY, Koo YJ. Depression and self-concept in girls with perception of pubertal onset. Ann Pediatr Endocrinol Metab 2013; 18:135-40. [PMID: 24904867 PMCID: PMC4027077 DOI: 10.6065/apem.2013.18.3.135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2013] [Revised: 09/13/2013] [Accepted: 09/25/2013] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Early pubertal timing in girls is associated with psychological and behavioral problems. This study aimed to evaluate the psychological features of girls who perceived breast development beginning by analyzing their depression levels and self-concept. METHODS From March 2007 to December 2012, 93 girls were enrolled and assigned to a pre-8 (younger than 8 years, n=43) or post-8 (8 years and older, n=50) group according to the age at onset of perceived breast development, and their height, body weight, body mass index, bone age (BA), Tanner stage, and luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone levels were examined. We investigated their psychological state with the Korean Children's Depression Inventory (CDI) and Piers-Harris Children's Self-Concept Scale (PHCSC) to evaluate depression levels and self-concept, respectively. RESULTS The pre-8 group had a significantly greater height standard deviation score, (0.5±1.01 vs. 0.11±0.86, P = 0.048) and more advanced BA (2.07±1.02 years vs. 1.40±0.98 years, P = 0.004) compared to the post-8 group. There were no statistically significant intergroup differences for the CDI and PHCSC scores; however, the pre-8 group scored higher than the post-8 group in the physical appearance and attributes domain of the PHCSC (9.93±2.57 vs. 8.52±3.03, P = 0.017). CONCLUSION The timing of perceived breast development among girls who thought puberty to begin did not affect depression levels and self-concept. There was no correlation between Tanner stage and depression levels and self-concept despite the perception of pubertal onset. The pre-8 group had a more positive view of their physical appearance than the post-8 group.
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- Ji Hyeon Yang
- Department of Pediatrics, Eulji General Hospital, Eulji University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Eulji General Hospital, Eulji University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Psychiatry, Eulji General Hospital, Eulji University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Medicine, Eulji University School of Medicine, Daejeon, Korea
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- Department of Medicine, Eulji University School of Medicine, Daejeon, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Eulji General Hospital, Eulji University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Psychiatry, Eulji General Hospital, Eulji University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Fernández-Rhodes L, Demerath EW, Cousminer DL, Tao R, Dreyfus JG, Esko T, Smith AV, Gudnason V, Harris TB, Launer L, McArdle PF, Yerges-Armstrong LM, Elks CE, Strachan DP, Kutalik Z, Vollenweider P, Feenstra B, Boyd HA, Metspalu A, Mihailov E, Broer L, Zillikens MC, Oostra B, van Duijn CM, Lunetta KL, Perry JRB, Murray A, Koller DL, Lai D, Corre T, Toniolo D, Albrecht E, Stöckl D, Grallert H, Gieger C, Hayward C, Polasek O, Rudan I, Wilson JF, He C, Kraft P, Hu FB, Hunter DJ, Hottenga JJ, Willemsen G, Boomsma DI, Byrne EM, Martin NG, Montgomery GW, Warrington NM, Pennell CE, Stolk L, Visser JA, Hofman A, Uitterlinden AG, Rivadeneira F, Lin P, Fisher SL, Bierut LJ, Crisponi L, Porcu E, Mangino M, Zhai G, Spector TD, Buring JE, Rose LM, Ridker PM, Poole C, Hirschhorn JN, Murabito JM, Chasman DI, Widen E, North KE, Ong KK, Franceschini N. Association of adiposity genetic variants with menarche timing in 92,105 women of European descent. Am J Epidemiol 2013; 178:451-60. [PMID: 23558354 DOI: 10.1093/aje/kws473] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Obesity is of global health concern. There are well-described inverse relationships between female pubertal timing and obesity. Recent genome-wide association studies of age at menarche identified several obesity-related variants. Using data from the ReproGen Consortium, we employed meta-analytical techniques to estimate the associations of 95 a priori and recently identified obesity-related (body mass index (weight (kg)/height (m)(2)), waist circumference, and waist:hip ratio) single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) with age at menarche in 92,116 women of European descent from 38 studies (1970-2010), in order to estimate associations between genetic variants associated with central or overall adiposity and pubertal timing in girls. Investigators in each study performed a separate analysis of associations between the selected SNPs and age at menarche (ages 9-17 years) using linear regression models and adjusting for birth year, site (as appropriate), and population stratification. Heterogeneity of effect-measure estimates was investigated using meta-regression. Six novel associations of body mass index loci with age at menarche were identified, and 11 adiposity loci previously reported to be associated with age at menarche were confirmed, but none of the central adiposity variants individually showed significant associations. These findings suggest complex genetic relationships between menarche and overall obesity, and to a lesser extent central obesity, in normal processes of growth and development.
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- Lindsay Fernández-Rhodes
- Department of Epidemiology, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, 137 East Franklin Street, Suite 306, Campus Box 8050, Chapel Hill, NC 27514-8050, USA.
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Varlinskaya EI, Vetter-O'Hagen CS, Spear LP. Puberty and gonadal hormones: role in adolescent-typical behavioral alterations. Horm Behav 2013; 64:343-9. [PMID: 23998677 PMCID: PMC3761212 DOI: 10.1016/j.yhbeh.2012.11.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2012] [Revised: 10/30/2012] [Accepted: 11/14/2012] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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This article is part of a Special Issue "Puberty and Adolescence". Adolescence is characterized by a variety of behavioral alterations, including elevations in novelty-seeking and experimentation with alcohol and other drugs of abuse. Some adolescent-typical neurobehavioral alterations may depend upon pubertal rises in gonadal hormones, whereas others may be unrelated to puberty. Using a variety of approaches, studies in laboratory animals have not revealed clear relationships between pubertal-related changes and adolescent- or adult-typical behaviors that are not strongly sexually dimorphic. Data reviewed suggest surprisingly modest influences of gonadal hormones on alcohol intake, alcohol preference and novelty-directed behaviors. Gonadectomy in males (but not females) increased ethanol intake in adulthood following surgery either pre-pubertally or in adulthood, with these increases in intake largely reversed by testosterone replacement in adulthood, supporting an activational role of androgens in moderating ethanol intake in males. In contrast, neither pre-pubertal nor adult gonadectomy influenced sensitivity to the social inhibitory or aversive effects of ethanol when indexed via conditioned taste aversions, although gonadectomy at either age altered the microstructure of social behavior of both males and females. Unexpectedly, the pre-pubertal surgical manipulation process itself was found to increase later ethanol intake, decrease sensitivity to ethanol's social inhibitory effects, attenuate novelty-directed behavior and lower social motivation, with gonadal hormones being necessary for these long-lasting effects of early surgical perturbations.
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- Elena I Varlinskaya
- Center for Development and Behavioral Neuroscience, Department of Psychology, Binghamton University, Binghamton, NY 13902-6000, USA.
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Klump KL. Puberty as a critical risk period for eating disorders: a review of human and animal studies. Horm Behav 2013; 64:399-410. [PMID: 23998681 PMCID: PMC3761220 DOI: 10.1016/j.yhbeh.2013.02.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 159] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2012] [Revised: 02/27/2013] [Accepted: 02/27/2013] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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This article is part of a Special Issue "Puberty and Adolescence". Puberty is one of the most frequently discussed risk periods for the development of eating disorders. Prevailing theories propose environmentally mediated sources of risk arising from the psychosocial effects (e.g., increased body dissatisfaction, decreased self-esteem) of pubertal development in girls. However, recent research highlights the potential role of ovarian hormones in phenotypic and genetic risk for eating disorders during puberty. The goal of this paper is to review data from human and animal studies in support of puberty as a critical risk period for eating disorders and evaluate the evidence for hormonal contributions. Data are consistent in suggesting that both pubertal status and pubertal timing significantly impact risk for most eating disorders in girls, such that advanced pubertal development and early pubertal timing are associated with increased rates of eating disorders and their symptoms in both cross-sectional and longitudinal research. Findings in boys have been much less consistent and suggest a smaller role for puberty in risk for eating disorders in boys. Twin and animal studies indicate that at least part of the female-specific risk is due to genetic factors associated with estrogen activation at puberty. In conclusion, data thus far support a role for puberty in risk for eating disorders and highlight the need for additional human and animal studies of hormonal and genetic risk for eating disorders during puberty.
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- Kelly L Klump
- Department of Psychology, Michigan State University, 316 Physics Rd., East Lansing, MI 48824-1116, USA.
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Bertelloni S, Baroncelli GI. Current pharmacotherapy of central precocious puberty by GnRH analogs: certainties and uncertainties. Expert Opin Pharmacother 2013; 14:1627-39. [PMID: 23782221 DOI: 10.1517/14656566.2013.806489] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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INTRODUCTION GnRH analogs represent the drug of choice for medical treatment of central precocious puberty (CPP). They provided prompt and reversible suppression of reproductive axis and several reports have shown that adult height is preserved in treated children. AREAS COVERED This review updates GnRH analog treatment in CPP by a search of the literature published on the topic since 1980. EXPERT OPINION Monthly GnRH analogs are currently considered the 'gold standard' for the medical treatment of CPP, since a lot of experience is accumulated on their use in children. Differences in long-term outcome (in terms of adult height) are reported and they may be due to differences in selection criteria, treatment monitoring, criteria to stop of therapy, different biological activity of the various drugs and different genetic background of treated patients; altogether, these items remain poorly evaluated. Psychological indications for treatment and long-term psychological outcome of treated children should be better addressed. Comparative trials among the various GnRH analogs are very scarce. New very long-acting GnRH analogs (quarterly or yearly formulations) may improve compliance with therapy, but longer follow-up studies are needed. Medical treatment of CPP should be close to pediatric endocrinologists or tertiary pediatric endocrinology centers with documented experience in this field.
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- Silvano Bertelloni
- Dipartimento Materno-infantile, Division of Pediatrics, Ospedale Santa Chiara - AOUP, Pisa, Italy.
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Hummel A, Shelton KH, Heron J, Moore L, van den Bree MBM. A systematic review of the relationships between family functioning, pubertal timing and adolescent substance use. Addiction 2013; 108:487-96. [PMID: 23163243 DOI: 10.1111/add.12055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2012] [Revised: 08/03/2012] [Accepted: 11/02/2012] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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AIMS Experiences linked to poor family functioning and pubertal timing have each been associated with increased risk of substance misuse in adolescence. However, it remains unclear to what extent family functioning and pubertal timing combine to put adolescents at particular risk. METHOD A systematic review was planned, undertaken and reported according to the 27 items of the PRISMA statement. Databases World of Knowledge, PsycINFO and PubMed were searched. Fifty-eight papers were retained and are discussed in this review after screening titles, abstracts and full papers against pre-established exclusion criteria. RESULTS The combination of off-time pubertal timing and poor parent-adolescent relationship quality has been related to higher levels of substance use. However, this is an under-studied area of research and the evidence is less strong for boys than girls. CONCLUSIONS Adolescents experiencing both poor parent-adolescent relationship quality and off-time pubertal timing may represent a high-risk group that can benefit from approaches aimed at reducing risk of substance misuse.
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- Alegra Hummel
- Institute of Psychological Medicine and Clinical Neurosciences, School of Medicine, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
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