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RAND research on the physical and mental health of adolescents examines such topics as teenage pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), substance use, obesity and physical activity, depression and suicide, and the influence of the media on sexual behavior.

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Sleepy Teens: A Public Health Epidemic
RAND's Wendy Troxel discusses how early school start times contribute to an epidemic of sleep deprivation among teens.
Dec 4, 2016
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How Marijuana Ads Affect Youth: Q&A with Elizabeth D'Amico
RAND's Elizabeth D'Amico discusses her research on how medical marijuana advertising influences adolescents' use of—and positive attitudes toward—the drug. Los Angeles County used her findings to limit the placement of marijuana billboards and signage outside dispensaries.
Aug 21, 2018

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Journal Article
The Impact of Parental Involvement Laws on the Abortion Rate of Minors
We conduct a comprehensive analysis of the effect of parental involvement laws on the incidence of abortions to minors in the United States.
Jan 26, 2021
Journal Article
Sustaining an Evidence-Based Program Over Time: Moderators of Sustainability and the Role of the Getting to Outcomes® Implementation Support Intervention
This randomized controlled trial advances the literature by testing the effects of Getting To Outcomes, an after-school evidence-based program for preventing substance use among middle-school students.
Jan 5, 2021
Journal Article
Factors That Influence Mental Health Stigma Among 8th Grade Adolescents
In-depth interviews with 8th grade students in a suburban, mid-Atlantic community portray adolescent mental health attitudes and how these views are shaped.
Dec 18, 2020
Journal Article
Standardizing Care to Manage Bleeding Disorders in Adolescents with Heavy Menses: A Joint Project from the ISTH Pediatric/Neonatal and Women's Health SSCs
We developed heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) care considerations using a modified-Delphi process; clinicians can use these care considerations to optimize the management of adolescents with HMB.
Aug 21, 2020
Journal Article
Feasibility of Social Distancing Practices in US Schools to Reduce Influenza Transmission During a Pandemic
We assessed the feasibility of implementing other social distancing practices in K-12 schools as a first step in seeking an alternative to preemptive school closures.
May 22, 2020
Journal Article
Practical Factors Determining Adolescent Substance Use Treatment Settings: Results from Four Online Stakeholder Panels
This study aimed to identify practical factors that stakeholders find most critical to consider when planning adolescent substance use treatment.
May 12, 2020
Commentary
School May Be Suspended, but Sleep Schedules Shouldn't Be
People sleep better when they follow consistent daily and nightly routines. These days, the school bell isn't ringing for most of our kids, and it's up to parents to ensure that children and teens get the sleep they need during these stressful and uncertain times.
Mar 31, 2020
Journal Article
Cost Analysis of a Randomized Trial of Getting to Outcomes Implementation Support of CHOICE in Boys and Girls Clubs in Southern California
This study estimates the societal costs of implementing CHOICE, a voluntary after-school alcohol and other drug prevention program for adolescents, in Boys and Girls Clubs across Southern California with and without an implementation support system called Getting To Outcomes.
Mar 11, 2020
Commentary
Teens Are Sleep Deprived; Later School Start Times Could Help
Sleep deprivation among American teens is a major public health problem. Teens in school districts with later start times get more sleep and are more likely to show up for school. They do better academically, and show improvements in their mental and physical health.
Mar 4, 2020
Journal Article
Correlates of Cigarette and Alternative Tobacco Product Use Among Young Tobacco Users Experiencing Homelessness
This study examines past month use and correlates of cigarettes and alternative tobacco products among young tobacco users experiencing homelessness.
Feb 11, 2020
Journal Article
Motivation to Quit Cigarettes and Alternative Tobacco Products: Prevalence and Correlates Among Youth Experiencing Homelessness
Use of alternative tobacco products, as well as regular cigarettes, is widespread among unaccompanied youth experiencing homelessness. However, little is known about their level of motivation for quitting use of these products, factors associated with motivation to quit, or how these might vary by type of tobacco product.
Feb 11, 2020
Journal Article
Advancing LGBTQ Health Equity Via Human-Centered Design
Human-centered design (HCD; also known as user-centered design) is well-suited to advance the field of substance use prevention interventions for LGBTQ youths by designing interventions that simultaneously target several the complex, multilevel factors that drive health disparities.
Feb 4, 2020
Commentary
Teens Are Driven to Stay Up Late, but Why?
That adolescents have a biologically driven delay in their sleep-wake schedules is uncontested. In fact, this is observed across cultures, including those with limited access to technology. But why this occurs is a tougher nut to crack. There are many issues pertaining to human biology that remain a mystery even to scientists and physicians.
Jan 30, 2020
Journal Article
Associations of Tobacco Advertising Appeal With Intentions to Use Alternative Tobacco Products Among Young Tobacco Users Experiencing Homelessness
The primary goal of this study was to examine the relationship between the appeal of advertising for five classes of tobacco product and future intentions to use those products, among youth experiencing homelessness who had some level of experience with it.
Dec 12, 2019
Journal Article
Roll-your-own Cigarette Smoking Among Youth Experiencing Homelessness
Roll-your-own cigarettes may encourage continued tobacco use among youth experiencing homelessness and pose additional health risks, despite users' beliefs to the contrary.
Dec 12, 2019
Journal Article
Early Alcohol and Smoking Initiation: A Contributor to Sexual Minority Disparities in Adult Use
Lesbian, gay, and bisexual adults report higher rates of smoking and alcohol use than heterosexual peers. Prior studies have not examined whether disparities in early initiation among lesbian, gay, and bisexual youth contribute to adult disparities.
Dec 11, 2019
Journal Article
Early Evidence of the Impact of Cannabis Legalization on Cannabis Use, Cannabis Use Disorder, and the Use of Other Substances: Findings from State Policy Evaluations
Understanding effects of cannabis laws requires greater attention to differences in short- versus long-term effects of the laws, nuances of policies and patterns of consumption, and careful consideration of appropriate control groups.
Oct 30, 2019
Blog
School Start Times, Streaming Apps, Brexit: RAND Weekly Recap
This weekly recap focuses on later school start times, how streaming apps could help Americans be more active, the latest Brexit news, and more.
Oct 18, 2019
Report
Poor indoor climate, its impact on child health, and the wider societal costs
This study looked at the impact of poor indoor climate on child health and at the costs for society at large. It covered the following indoor climate hazards: damp; mould; indoor air pollution; noise; radon; excess cold; lack of daylight.
Oct 9, 2019
Blog
E-Cigarettes, 'Stand Your Ground,' Cyber Coercion: RAND Weekly Recap
This weekly recap focuses on the planned federal ban on flavored e-cigarettes, “stand your ground” laws, understanding cyber coercion, and more.
Sep 20, 2019

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RAND Topic:
Adolescent Health

Topic Synonyms:
Youth Health

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Dionne Barnes-Proby

Senior Social Policy Researcher

Dionne Barnes-Proby is a senior social policy researcher at the RAND Corporation, director of its Summer Associate Program, a faculty member at the Pardee RAND Graduate School, and cochair of RAND's Black Employees Leading in Inclusion, Equity, Vision, and Education (BELIEVE) Employee Resource…
Joan S. Tucker

Senior Behavioral Scientist

Joan S. Tucker is a senior behavioral scientist at the RAND Corporation. She conducts research primarily in the areas of substance use and HIV/AIDS.

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