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Health Behaviors

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RAND Review: May-June 2021

The cover story highlights the value of invention, analyzing the economic and social impacts of winners of the Lemelson-MIT Prize. A second feature focuses on human rights abuses against ethnic Uyghurs in China and what we know from satellite images.

May 6, 2021
Journal Article

Clinician Perspectives on Methadone Service Delivery and the Use of Telemedicine During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Study

To explore the impact of the pandemic and accompanying policy changes on service delivery, we asked OTP clinicians about changes in care patterns and perceptions of impacts on access and quality.

May 5, 2021
Research Brief

Use of Tobacco Products Among Unaccompanied Youth Experiencing Homelessness

To understand patterns of use and interest in quitting different types of tobacco products among youth experiencing homelessness, a RAND team surveyed these youth in Los Angeles County to inform efforts to reduce their use of tobacco products.

May 5, 2021
Report

Informing the Development of Standardized Clinical Definitions of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome and Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome: Results of Two Modified-Delphi Expert Panels

The authors describe the results of two modified-Delphi expert panels used to inform the work of a federal steering committee on the development of clinical definitions of neonatal abstinence syndrome and neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome.

May 3, 2021
Commentary

Australia Contained COVID-19 Early On. Can It Do the Same with Synthetic Opioids?

Australia is at risk of a fentanyl problem, but it is better prepared than North America. If the country can make the same kind of concerted effort it did to keep COVID-19 at bay, that could save thousands of lives.

Apr 30, 2021
Journal Article

Knowledge of Alternative Tobacco Products in Unaccompanied Homeless Youth

This study examined perceptions of factors that influence use and non-use of Alternative Tobacco Products (ATPs) among unaccompanied youth experiencing homelessness.

Apr 30, 2021
Commentary

Why Couples Sleeping Apart Is Sometimes a Good Thing

Sleep occupies a major part of a couples' shared experience. When we are well-slept we are happier, more empathic, better communicators, and better problem-solvers, all critical building blocks of healthy relationships.

Apr 28, 2021
Journal Article

Effects of Park-Based Interventions on Health-Related Outcomes: A Systematic Review

Using adapted methods from the Community Guide, a systematic review (search period through September 2019) was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of park-based interventions among adults.

Apr 28, 2021
Journal Article

Opioid Misuse During Late Adolescence and Its Effects on Risk Behaviors, Social Functioning, Health, and Emerging Adult Roles

We examined the association of opioid misuse from ages 18 to 20 with four domains at age 21–22: risk behaviors and consequences; health; social functioning; and emerging adult roles.

Apr 28, 2021
Journal Article

Longitudinal Associations of Sleep Problems with Alcohol and Cannabis Use from Adolescence to Emerging Adulthood

This study examined longitudinal associations of sleep problems with alcohol and cannabis use across six annual waves of data from adolescence to emerging adulthood.

Apr 28, 2021
Infographic

Assessing the Health Readiness of Active Component Marines: Results from Marine Corps Respondents to the HRBS

The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This infographic reports key findings for active component members in the Marine Corps.

Apr 28, 2021
Infographic

Assessing the Health Readiness of Navy Reservists: Results from Navy Reserve Respondents to the HRBS

The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This infographic reports key findings for reserve component members in the Navy Reserve.

Apr 28, 2021
Infographic

Assessing the Health Readiness of Active Component Coast Guardsmen: Results from Coast Guard Respondents to the HRBS

The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This infographic reports key findings for active component members in the Coast Guard.

Apr 28, 2021
Research Brief

2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey: Sexual Orientation and Health Among the Reserve Component

The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This brief reviews results for sexual orientation and health among reserve component members.

Apr 28, 2021
Report

2018 Department of Defense Health Related Behaviors Survey (HRBS): Results for the Active Component

In this report, RAND researchers review survey methods, sample demographics, key findings, and policy implications from the 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey of active component service members.

Apr 28, 2021
Infographic

Assessing the Health Readiness of Marine Corps Reservists: Results from Marine Corps Reserve Respondents to the HRBS

The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This infographic reports key findings for reserve component members in the Marine Corps Reserve.

Apr 28, 2021
Infographic

Assessing the Health Readiness of Active Component Soldiers: Results from Army Respondents to the HRBS

The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This infographic reports key findings for active component members in the Army.

Apr 28, 2021
Research Brief

2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey: Physical Health and Functional Limitations Among the Active Component

The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This brief reviews results for physical health and functional limitations among active component members.

Apr 28, 2021
Research Brief

2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey: Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Among the Reserve Component

The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This brief reviews results for health promotion and disease prevention among reserve component members.

Apr 28, 2021
Research Brief

2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey: Sexual Behavior and Health Among the Reserve Component

The 2018 Health Related Behaviors Survey sought information on the health and health behaviors of service members. This brief reviews results for sexual behavior and health among reserve component members.

Apr 28, 2021

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RAND Topic:
Health Behaviors

Topic Synonyms:
Health Behaviour

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