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Newest firstAbstractBackgroundPrevious studies demonstrated the effectiveness of SmartCoach, a mobile phone–based life-skills training program for addiction prevention among adolescents. However, socially stratifying factors, such as educational level or migration background, were associated with lower program engagement and participation. To address these disparities, we optimized and tailored program elements, particularly…
Open article record in new tab ↗Introduction Organized sport promotes physical and psychological health in adolescents, improving emotional regulation, self-efficacy and resilience, which are essential for preventing addiction. This study validates an adapted ESTUDES scale for measuring consumption and risk perception in young athletes. Method Descriptive cross-sectional study with 914 adolescent footballers from Jaén and Granada (aged 12-18). T…
Open article record in new tab ↗BACKGROUND: Young adults report heightened cannabis use yet show gaps in cannabis-related risk knowledge. Risk knowledge gaps in young adults with diverse cannabis use experience and across countries with varying cannabis policies, as well as associations with knowledge levels were explored. METHODS: The International Cannabis Policy Study (ICPS) is a cross-sectional, web-based survey that uses non-probability sam…
Open article record in new tab ↗Substance use and high-risk sexual behaviors remain pressing public health challenges among U.S. adolescents, with tobacco, alcohol, and marijuana being the most used substances. While previous research has shown an association between substance use and risky sexual behavior, there is limited data on how these associations vary based on demographic modifiers such as race, sex, and sexual identity among sexually ac…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background At present, there are no approved pharmacological treatments for people at clinical high risk for psychosis (CHR-P). We sought to assess the acceptability of cannabidiol (CBD): a promising candidate treatment for this population. Methods CHR-P individuals completed a survey which assessed their views on the acceptability of CBD, its expected effectiveness and side effects, and on formulation preferences…
Open article record in new tab ↗The California Department of Education (CDE) has operated the statewide, school-based, Tobacco-Use Prevention Education (TUPE) Program since 1989. Evaluating the impact of such a program is challenging in a real-world context, where multiple tobacco prevention activities have been ongoing for years and occur simultaneously. This study aimed to determine how TUPE funding was distributed geographically and whether i…
In an era in which population ageing, rising healthcare costs and growing global health challenges are pressing global issues, the main aim of our article is to analyze trends in preventive care expenditures from 2004 to 2023 in 22 European countries, examining whether specific health systems are associated with different time trends in preventive care expenditures over the considered time. Although there are few…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundAt present, there are no approved pharmacological treatments for people at clinical high risk for psychosis (CHR-P). We sought to assess the acceptability of cannabidiol (CBD): a promising candidate treatment for this population. MethodsCHR-P individuals completed a survey which assessed their views on the acceptability of CBD, its expected effectiveness and side effects, and on formulation preferences.…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background/Objectives: This study examined the specific vulnerabilities and experiences of persons with disabilities (PwDs) regarding sexual violence (SV) in Belgium. Methods: Data were drawn from the nationally representative UN-MENAMAIS survey (n = 4944), which included adults aged 16-99 years. SV was assessed using behaviourally specific questions based on validated international instruments. Logistic regressio…
Open article record in new tab ↗Liver fibrosis is associated with increased rates of morbidity and mortality. At present, there are no specific treatments that can directly reverse hepatic fibrosis. The endocannabinoid system has been found to play a significant role in regulating the development and progression of liver diseases, in addition to having protective effects. In this study, we investigate the protective potential of β-Caryophyllene…
Introduction Despite revolutionary advances in understanding the neurobiology of substance use, these insights have not been translated into effective prevention or intervention programs. To address this gap, we developed Neuroscience-Informed Psychoeducation for Addiction (NIPA), a mobile app designed to enhance metacognitive awareness, increase cognitive resilience, and promote neurocognitive skills for stress c…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background Energy drink (ED) use is common among young adults and adult populations and may be linked to poorer quality of life (QoL). This study examined the prevalence of ED consumption and its association with QoL in Spanish adults. Method A cross-sectional design was used with a sample of 1,146 participants aged 18 to 54 years, recruited by convenience sampling through university mailing lists and social media…
Open article record in new tab ↗Introduction Substance use among adolescents is a public health problem. We culturally adapted The Social Competence Promotion Program for Young Adolescents (SCPP-YA) program to the school context in Chile (henceforth "Mi Mejor Plan or MMP") and assessed the acceptability, feasibility, fidelity, and quality of the implementation among 6th graders. We also explored the efficacy of the program in improving individua…
Background Digital interventions are promising for the prevention of substance use in young people. However, engagement with these interventions is often insufficient, and their full potential remains unrealized. Given the established link between engagement in digital interventions and their effectiveness, understanding user factors that influence involvement in eHealth and mobile health (mHealth) interventions i…
Background Indigenous adolescents have the highest rates of nicotine vaping and tend to initiate at an earlier age compared to other racial and ethnic groups. Despite this, no evidence-based intervention currently exists to prevent nicotine and cannabis vaping for Indigenous youth. Methods This study will partner with a long-established community organization and an Indigenous Youth Advisory Board to better unders…
Background With the passage of the Consumer Cannabis Act, cannabis was partially legalised on 1 April 2024 in Germany. Cannabis remains prohibited for adolescents under the age of 18. This article analyses how the prevalence of cannabis use among young people in Germany has developed up to this point and presents prevention measures and funding projects offered by the Federal Institute of Public Health (BIÖG, form…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background and aims Risky alcohol use in young adulthood is a significant public health concern. Understanding the predictors of risky drinking during this period is essential for prevention. This study aimed to measure the predictive accuracy of ensemble machine learning and identify the most important predictors of risky alcohol use in early adulthood. Design and setting Secondary analysis of the Longitudinal St…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundChronic kidney disease (CKD) affects approximately 10% of adults in England. <1% progress to end stage-kidney disease (ESKD), significantly impacting health-related quality of life with high healthcare costs. CKD is associated with cardiovascular disease risk. New therapies to improve outcomes highlight the need for effective risk stratification. AimTo explore primary care teams views and experiences of…
BackgroundCervical cancer, a significant public health concern globally, arises from persistent infection with high-risk types of human papillomavirus (HPV). While the it primarily affects women, men play a crucial role in the transmission of HPV and also influence the processes of prevention and control of the disease. AimThe study aimed at exploring couples, health care workers and policy makers perceptions rega…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background Clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) synthesize high-quality information to support evidence-based clinical practice. In primary care, numerous CPGs must be integrated to address the needs of patients with multiple risks and conditions. The BETTER program aims to improve prevention and screening for cancer and chronic disease in primary care by synthesizing CPGs into integrated, actionable recommendation…