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AAP: American Academy of Pediatrics 
Access to Care
  • ♦  Quality Healthcare for Adolescents
  • ♦  Health Care for Children and Adolescents in the Juvenile Correctional Care System
Family/Parents
  • ♦  Fathers and Pediatricians. Enhancing Men's Roles in the Care and Development of Their Children
Health Insurance
  • ♦  Insurance Coverage of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for Children and Adolescents: A Consensus Statement 2000
Mental Health
  • ♦  Suicide and Suicide Attempts in Adolescents 2000; under revision 2003
  • ♦  Homosexuality and Adolescence 1993; currently under revision 2003
  • ♦  AACAP/CWLA Policy Statement on Mental Health and Use of Alcohol and Other Drugs, Screening and Assessment of Children in Foster Care - endorsed by AAP
  • ♦  School-Based Mental Health Services
  • ♦  Psychosocial Risks of Chronic Health Conditions in Childhood and Adolescence
Nutrition/Physical Activity/Obesity
  • ♦  Adolescents and Anabolic Steroids: A Subject Review
  • ♦  Physical Fitness and Activity in Schools 2000
  • ♦  Soft Drinks in Schools
  • ♦  Prevention of Pediatric Overweight and Obesity
  • ♦  Athletic Participation by Children and Adolescents Who Have Systemic Hypertension
  • ♦  Climatic Heat Stress and the Exercising Child and Adolescent
  • ♦  In-line Skating Injuries in Children and Adolescents
  • ♦  Medical Concerns in the Female Athlete
  • ♦  Participation in Boxing by Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults
  • ♦  Strength Training by Children and Adolescents
  • ♦  Triathlon Participation by Children and Adolescents
Other
  • ♦  Pediatricians' Role in the Prevention of Missing Children
Reproductive Health
  • ♦  Sexuality Education for Children and Adolescents 2001
  • ♦  Contraception and Adolescents 1999; under revision 2003
  • ♦  Condom Use by Adolescents 2001
  • ♦  Adolescents and HIV: The role of the pediatrician in prevention and intervention 2001
  • ♦  Disclosure of Illness Status to Children and adolescents with HIV infection 1999; reaffirmed 2002
  • ♦  Counseling the Adolescent About Pregnancy Options 1998; reaffirmed 2001
  • ♦  Care of Adolescent Parents and their Children 2001
  • ♦  Postexposure Prophylaxis in Children and Adolescents for Nonoccupational Exposure to Human Immunodeficiency Virus
  • ♦  Adolescent Pregnancy
  • ♦  Emergency Contraception
  • ♦  Sexual Orientation of Adolescents
Substance Use
  • ♦  Improving substance abuse prevention, assessment, and treatment financing for children and adolescents 2001
  • ♦  Indications for Management and Referral of Patients Involved in Substance Abuse 2000
  • ♦  Marijuana: A Continuing Concern for Pediatricians
  • ♦  Tobacco, Alcohol, and Other Drugs: The Role of the Pediatrician in Prevention and Management of Substance Abuse 1998; under revision 2003
  • ♦  Tobacco's Toll: Implications for the Pediatrician 2001
  • ♦  Alcohol Use and Abuse: A Pediatric Concern 2001
Unintentional Injury
  • ♦  In-line Skating Injuries in Children and Adolescents
  • ♦  Office-Based Counseling for Injury Prevention 1994; under revision 2003
  • ♦  All-Terrain Vehicle Injury Prevention: Two-, Three-, and Four-Wheeled Unlicensed Motor Vehicles
  • ♦  Bicycle Helmets
  • ♦  Horseback Riding and Head Injuries
  • ♦  Personal Watercraft Use by Children and Adolescents
  • ♦  Prevention of Agricultural Injuries Among Children and Adolescents
  • ♦  Prevention of Drowning in Infants, Children, and Adolescents [Policy Statement and Technical Report]
  • ♦  Skateboard and Scooter Injuries
  • ♦  Snowmobiling Hazards
  • ♦  Trampolines at Home, School, and Recreational Centers
Violence
  • ♦  Firearm-Related Injuries Affecting the Pediatric Population 2000
  • ♦  Care of the Adolescent Sexual Assault Victim
Youth Development/Adolescent Well-Being
  • ♦  Recommended Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedule - United States 2004
AAPD: American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry 
Nutrition/Physical Activity/Obesity
  • ♦  Promotion of Healthy Weight-control Practices in Young Athletes
  • ♦  Dietary Recommendations for Infants, Children and Adolescents
  • ♦  Policy Statement on Beverage Vending Machines in Schools
  • ♦  ADEA 2004 Annual Session poster presentation - Fluid Consumption Habits of Adolescents Attending a National Youth Sports Program
Oral Health
  • ♦  Policy Statement on Oral Health Care for Infants, Children and Adolescents
  • ♦  Policy Statement on the Use of Caries-risk Assessment Tool for Infants, Children and Adolescents
  • ♦  Policy Statement on Adolescent Oral Health
  • ♦  Policy Statement on Intraoral and Perioral Piercing
  • ♦  CDHP issue brief - Periodontal Disease Association with Poor Birth Outcomes: State of the Science and Policy Implications
  • ♦  Policy Statement on Emergency Oral Care for Infants, Children and Adolescents
Substance Use
  • ♦  Policy Statement on Tobacco Use
Unintentional Injury
  • ♦  Policy Statement on Prevention of Sports-related Orofacial Injuries
ABA: American Bar Association 
Nutrition/Physical Activity/Obesity
  • ♦  Wrote article for ABA Steering Committee on the Unmet Legal Needs of Children Newsletter on Obesity
Reproductive Health
  • ♦  Working on issues related to the mandatory reporting of statutory rape and the impact on adolescent access to confidential health care
Violence
  • ♦  Article on teen sexuality and relationship addresses teen dating violence
ACPM: American College of Preventive Medicine 
Nutrition/Physical Activity/Obesity
  • ♦  Counseling Children and Adolescents on Overweight: An American College of Preventive Medicine Position Statement (In development)
Reproductive Health
  • ♦  The Scope of Reproductive Health Benefits for Adolescents Under SCHIP: An American College of Preventive Medicine Position Statement (2003)
  • ♦  Screening for Chlamydia Trachomatis: American College of Preventive Medicine Practice Policy Statement (2003)
Violence
  • ♦  Contributed to the development of AMA's Violence Prevention for Adolescents Policy and Resource Guide
AMCHP: Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs 
Comprehensive
ANA: American Nurses Association 
Youth Development/Adolescent Well-Being
CDC/DASH: {org_name} 
Mental Health
  • ♦  Brener ND, Hassan SS, Barrios LC. Suicidal ideation among college students in the United States. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology 1999;67(6):1004–1008.
  • ♦  Brener ND, Krug EG, Simon TR. Trends in suicide ideation and suicidal behavior among high school students in the United States, 1991–1997. Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior 2000;30:304–312.
  • ♦  Brener ND, Simon TR, Anderson M, Barrios LC, Small ML. Effect of the incident at Columbine on students’ violence- and suicide-related behaviors. American Journal of Preventive Medicine 2002;22(3):146–150.
Nutrition/Physical Activity/Obesity
  • ♦  Burgeson CR, Wechsler H, Brener ND, Young JC, Spain CG. Physical education and activity: Results from the School Health Policies and Programs Study 2000. Journal of School Health 2001;71(7):279–293.
  • ♦  Wang LY, Yang Q, Lowry R, Wechsler H. Economic analysis of a school-based obesity prevention program. Obesity Research 2003;11(11):1313–1324.
  • ♦  McGraw SA, Sellers D, Stone E, Resnicow KA, Kuester S, Fridinger F, Wechsler H. Measuring implementation of school programs and policies to promote healthy eating and physical activity among youth. Preventive Medicine 2000;31(2):S86–S97.
  • ♦  Pate RR, Trost SG, Mullis R, Sallis JF, Wechsler H, Brown DR. Community interventions to promote proper nutrition and physical activity among youth. Preventive Medicine 2000;31(2):S138.
  • ♦  Sallis JF, Patrick K, France E, Pratt M, Wechsler H, Galuska DA. Interventions in health care settings to promote healthful eating and physical activity in children and adolescents. Preventive Medicine 2000;31(2):S112–S120.
  • ♦  Wechsler H, Devereaux RS, Davis M, Collins J. Using the school environment to promote physical activity and healthy eating. Preventive Medicine 2000;31(2):S121–S137.
  • ♦  Wechsler H, McKenna M, Lee SM, Dietz W. The Role of Schools in Preventing Childhood Obesity. The State Education Standard 2004;5(2):4-12.
  • ♦  Brener ND, McManus T, Galuska DA, Lowry R, Wechsler H. Reliability and validity of self-reported height and weight among high school students. JourNal of Adolescent Health 2003;32(4):281–287.
  • ♦  Lowry R, Galuska DA, Fulton JE, Wechsler H, Kann L, Collins JL. Physical activity, food choice, and weight management goals and practices among US college students. American Journal of Preventive Medicine 2000;18(1):18–27.
  • ♦  Lowry R, Wechsler H, Galuska DA, Fulton JE, Kann L. Television viewing and its associations with overweight, sedentary lifestyle, and insufficient consumption of fruits and vegetables among US high school students. Journal of School Health 2002;72(10):413–421.
  • ♦  Wechsler H, Brener N, Kuester S, Miller C. Food service and foods and beverages available at school: Results from the School Health Policies and Programs Study 2000. Journal of School Health. 2001; 71(7):313–324.
  • ♦  Wechsler H, Brener ND, Small ML. Measuring progress in meeting national health objectives for food service and nutrition education. Journal of Health Education 1999;30(5):S12–20.
Other
  • ♦  Boss LP, Wheeler LSM, Williams PV, Bartholomew LK, Taggart VS, Redd SC. Population-based screening or case detection for asthma: Are we ready? Journal of Asthma 2003;40(4):335–342.
  • ♦  Burks W, Wheeler LSM. Peanut-free or peanut-smart? Allergy education vital in schools. AAP News. February, 1999.
  • ♦  Wheeler L. Asthma in the school community: Policies and Plans. Health in Action 2003;2(2):14–15.
  • ♦  Wheeler L. Asthma in the school community: School-based asthma screening. Health in Action 2003;2(2):9.
  • ♦  Wheeler L. Asthma management in schools. FDA Consumer 2003;37(2):40.
  • ♦  Wheeler LSM. Children with asthma and sick buildings: What is the pediatrician to do? AAP Section on School Health Newsletter Summer 1998.
  • ♦  Wheeler LSM. Free asthma management in schools materials. AAP Section on School Health Newsletter Fall/Winter 1997.
  • ♦  Hall HI, Everett Jones S, Saraiya M. Prevalence and correlates of sunscreen use among U.S. high school students. Journal of School Health 2001;71(9):453–457.
Reproductive Health
  • ♦  Guidelines for Effective School Health Education to Prevent the Spread of AIDS
  • ♦  Basen-Engquist K, Masse LC, Coyle K, Kirby D, Parcel GS, Banspach SW, Nodora J. Validity of scales measuring the psychosocial determinants of HIV/STD-related risk behavior in adolescents. Health Education Research 1999;14(1):25–37.
  • ♦  Brener ND, Collins JL, Kann L, Small ML. Assessment of practices in school-based HIV/AIDS education. Journal of Health Education 1999;30(5):S28-S33.
  • ♦  Everett SA, Warren CW, Santelli JS, Kann L, Collins JL, Kolbe LJ. Use of birth control pills, condoms, and withdrawal among U.S. high school students. Journal of Adolescent Health 2000;27(2):112–118.
  • ♦  Kirby D, Brener ND, Brown N, Peterfreund N, Hillard P, Harrist R. The impact of condom availability in Seattle schools on sexual behavior and condom use. American Journal of Public Health 1999;89(2):182–187.
  • ♦  Robin L, Brener N, Donahue SF, Hack T, Hale K, Goodenow C. Associations between health risk behaviors and opposite-, same-, and both-sex sexual partners in representative samples of Vermont and Massachusetts high school students. Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine 2002;156(4):349–355.
  • ♦  Santelli JS, Brener ND, Lowry R, Bhatt A, Zabin LS. Multiple sexual partners among U.S. adolescents and young adults. Family Planning Perspectives 1998;30(6):271–275.
  • ♦  Santelli JS, Lowry R, Brener ND, Robin L. The association of sexual behaviors with socioeconomic status, family structure, and race/ethnicity among U.S. adolescents. American Journal of Public Health 2000;90:1582–1588.
Substance Use
  • ♦  Everett Jones S, Oeltmann J, Wilson TW, Brener ND, Hill CV. Binge drinking among undergraduate college students in the United States: implications for other substance use. Journal of American College Health 2001;50(1):33–8.
  • ♦  Brener ND, Wilson TW. Substance use on school property among students attending alternative high schools in the United States. Journal of Drug Education 2001;31(4):329–342.
  • ♦  Modzeleski W, Small ML, Kann LK. Alcohol and other drug prevention policies and education in the United States. Journal of Health Education 1999;30(5):S42–S49.
  • ♦  Rohde K, Pizacani B, Stark M, Pietrukowicz M, Mosbaek C, Romoli C, Kohn M, Moore J, CDC. Effectiveness of school-based programs as a component of a statewide tobacco control initiative—Oregon, 1999–2000. Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report 2001;50(31):663–666. http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/PDF/wk/mm5031.pdf
  • ♦  Crossett LS, Everett SA, Brener ND, Fishman JA, Pechacek TF. Measuring adherence to the CDC guidelines for school health programs to prevent tobacco use and addiction. Journal of Health Education 1999;30(5):S4–S11.
  • ♦  Everett SA, Husten CG, Kann LK, Warren CW, Sharp D, Crossett LS. Smoking initiation and smoking patterns among U.S. college students. Journal of American College Health 1999;48(2):55–60.
  • ♦  Everett SA, Malarcher AM, Sharp DJ, Husten CG, Giovino GA. Relationship between cigarette, smokeless tobacco, and cigar use, and other health risk behaviors among US high school students. Journal of School Health 2000;70(6):234–240.
  • ♦  Budman MV, Powell KE, Everett SA, Anderson MA, Bolen JC, Sleet DA. The prevalence of injury prevention activities in American schools. Journal of Health Education 1999;30(5):S34–S41.
Unintentional Injury
  • ♦  Barrios L, Sleet D. Adolescent injuries and violence. In: Smelser NJ, Baltes PB (eds.). International Encyclopedia of the Social and Behavioral Sciences. Oxford, England: Pergamon, 2001:112–116.
  • ♦  Small ML, Jones SE, Barrios LC, Crossett LS, Dahlberg LL, Albuquerque MS, et al. School policy and environment: Results from the School Health Policies and Programs Study 2000. Journal of School Health 2001;71(7):325–334.
  • ♦  Everett SA, Lowry R, Cohen LR, Dellinger AM. Unsafe motor vehicle practices among substance-using college students. Accident Analysis and Prevention 1999; 31(6):667–673.
  • ♦  Everett SA, Shults RA, Barrios LC, Sacks JJ, Lowry R, Oeltmann J. Trends and subgroup differences in transportation-related injury risk and safety behaviors among high school students, 1991–1997. Journal of Adolescent Health 2001; 28(3):228–234.
  • ♦  Barrios LC, Everett SA, Simon TR, Brener ND. Suicide ideation among U.S. college students: associations with other injury risk behaviors. Journal of American College Health 2000;48(5):229–233.
Violence
  • ♦  Barrios L, Sleet D. Adolescent injuries and violence. In: Smelser NJ, Baltes PB (eds.). International Encyclopedia of the Social and Behavioral Sciences. Oxford, England: Pergamon, 2001:112–116.
  • ♦  Anderson M, Kaufman J, Simon TR, Barrios L, Paulozzi L, Ryan G, et al. School-associated violent deaths in the United States, 1994–1999. Journal of the American Medical Association 2001;286(21):2695–2702. http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/abstract.htm
  • ♦  Barrios LC. Helping students learn: promoting skills to prevent violence. Health in Action 2003;1(3):20.
  • ♦  Barrios LC. Policies and plans. Health in Action 2003;1(3):17.
  • ♦  Barrios LC. Preventing school violence: a time for hard, solid thinking. Injury Prevention 2000;6(3):165–166. Reprinted in Western Journal of Medicine 2001; 174(2)88–90.
  • ♦  Barrios LC, Everett SA, Simon TR, Brener ND. Suicide ideation among U.S. college students: associations with other injury risk behaviors. Journal of American College Health 2000;48(5):229–233.
  • ♦  Brener ND, Lowry R, Barrios, Simon T, Eaton D. Violence-Related Behaviors Among High School Students—United States, 1991–2003 Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report 2004;53(29):651–655. http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/PDF/wk/mm5329.pdf
  • ♦  Brener ND, McMahon P, Warren C, Douglas K. Forced sexual intercourse and associated health-risk behavior among female college students in the United States. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology 1999;67(2):252–259.
  • ♦  Brener ND, Simon TR, Anderson M, Barrios LC, Small ML. Effect of the incident at Columbine on students’ violence- and suicide-related behaviors. American Journal of Preventive Medicine 2002;22(3):146–150.
  • ♦  Brener ND, Simon TR, Krug EG, Lowry R. Recent trends in violence-related behaviors among high school students in the United States. Journal of the American Medical Association 1999;282(5):440–446.
  • ♦  Lowry R, Cohen LR, Modzeleski W, Kann L, Collins JL, Kolbe LJ. School violence, substance use, and availability of illegal drugs on school property among U.S. high school students. Journal of School Health 1999;69(9):347–355.
  • ♦  Reza A, Modzeleski W, Feucht T, Anderson M, Simon TR, Barrios L. Source of firearms used by students in school-associated violent deaths—United States, 1992–1999. Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report 2003;52(9):169–172. http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/PDF/wk/mm5209.pdf
Youth Development/Adolescent Well-Being
HRSA/MCHB/OAH: {org_name} 
Comprehensive
  • ♦  U.S. Teens in Our World: Understanding the Health of U.S. Youth in Comparison to Youth in Other Countries, 2003.
Konopka: Konopka Institute 
Violence
  • ♦  Resnick, Ireland and Borowsky. Youth Violence Perpetration: What Protects? What Predicts? Findings from Add Health.
  • ♦  Blum J, Ireland M, Blum RW. Gender differences in juvenile violence: A report from Add Health. J Adolesc Health 32(3):234-240, 2003.
LEAH - Baylor: {org_name} 
Comprehensive
  • ♦  Adam GJ, Wiemann CM. Adolescents as Data Collectors: An Exploratory Model. North Amer J Psychol, 2003, 5(1), 91-104.
Mental Health
  • ♦  Ebner DL, Laviage MM. The parallel universe of homeless and HIV-positive youth. Semin Pediatr Infect Dis 2003; 14(1):32-7.
Nutrition/Physical Activity/Obesity
  • ♦  Wong WW, Hergenroeder AC, Stuff JE, Butte NF, Smith EO, Ellis KJ. Evaluating body fat in girls: advantages and disadvantages of dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry. Am J Clin Nutr 2002; 76(2):384-9.
  • ♦  Hergenroeder AC, Chorley JN, Fetterhoff A, Laufman L. Two educational interventions to improve pediatrician's skills in performing ankle and knee physical examinations. Arch of Pediatr Adol Med 2002; 56(3):225-9.
  • ♦  Chorley JN, Cianca JC, Divine JG, Hew TD. Baseline injury risk factors for runners starting a marathon training program. Clin J Sport Med 2002; 12(1):18-23.
  • ♦  Hew TD, Chorley JN, Ciana JC, Divine JG. The incidence, risk factors, and clinical manifestations of hyponatremia in marathon runners. Clin J Sport Med 2003;13(1):41-7.
Other
  • ♦  Wiemann CM, Stewart SH. Do predictors of educational achievement among adolescent mothers differ by race/ethnicity? J Adolesc Health 2002:30:100.
  • ♦  Feldmann J, Middleman AB. Common Clinical Concerns Among Homeless Youth. Semin Pediatr Infect Dis, 2003; 14:6-11.
Reproductive Health
  • ♦  Berenson AB, Chacko MR, Wiemann CM, Mishaw CO, Friedrick WN, Grady JJ. Use of hymenal measurements in the diagnosis of prior penetration. Pediatr 2002; 109(2):228-235.
  • ♦  Rickert VI, Sanghvi R, Wiemann CM. Is lack of sexual assertiveness among adolescent and young adult women a cause for concern? Perspect Sex Reprod Health 2002; 34(4):178-83.
  • ♦  Feldman J, Middleman AB. Adolescent sexuality and sexual behavior. Curr Opin Obstet Gynecol 2002; 14(5):489-493.
  • ♦  Richardson R, Njoroge W, Gutierrez-Wilcox G, Chacko M, Hergenroeder AC. Learning About Pap Smears: An Education Skit for Hispanic Adolescents. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol.2002; 13:1-8.
  • ♦  Banikarim C, Chacko M, Wiemann C, Smith P. Application of the transtheoretical model to STD screening behaviors among young women. J Adolesc Health 2003;32(4):288-95.
  • ♦  Chacko MR, Anding R, Kozinetz C, Grover J, Smith PB. Neural Tube Defects: Knowledge and Preconceptional Prevention Practices in Minority Young Women. Pediatr 2003; 112:536-42.
  • ♦  Korenek, P, Britt, R, Hawkins, C. Differentiation Of The Vaginoses-Bacterial Vaginosis, Lactobacillosis, And Cytolytic Vaginosis. The Internet Journal of Advanced Nursing Practice 2003; 6(1)1523-6064.
  • ♦  Busen N, Britt R, Rianon N. Bone Mineral Density in a Cohort of Adolescent Women using Depot Medroxyprogesterone Acetate for One to Two Years. J Adolesc Health 2003; 32(4),257-259.
  • ♦  Banikarim C, Chacko MR, Wiemann CM, Smith PB. Gonorrhea and chlamydia screening among young women: stage of change, decisional balance, and self-efficacy. J Adolesc Health 2003; 32(4):288-95.
  • ♦  Chacko M, VonSternberg K., Velasquez MN. Gonorrhea and Chlamydia Screening by Young Women: The Processes of Change. J Adolesc Health 2004; 3:424-427.
  • ♦  Chacko MR, Wiemann CM, Smith PB. Mini Review: Chlamydia and gonorrhea screening in asymptomatic young women. J Pediatr & Adolesc Gynecol 2004; 17:169-178.
  • ♦  Wiemann CM, Rickert VI, Berenson AB, Volk RJ. Are Pregnant Adolescents Stigmatized by Pregnancy? J Adolesc Health (in press).
  • ♦  Brenner JS, Hergenroeder AC, Kozinetz CA, Kelder SH. Teaching Testicular Self-Examination: Education and Practices in Pediatric Residents. Pediatr 2003; 111(3): e239-e244.
School Health
  • ♦  Guajardo AD, Sansaricq KM, Middleman AB. School nurses identify barriers and solutions to improve the success of a school-based immunization program. J School Health .2002; 72:128-130.
  • ♦  Middleman AB, Guajardo AD, Sansaricq KM. School-based hepatitis B immunization programs: parental knowledge and attitudes. J School Health, 2002; 72(8):348-351.
  • ♦  Middleman AB. Race/ethnicity and gender disparities in the utilization of a school-based hepatitis B immunization initiative. J Adolesc Health, 2004;34:414-419.
Special Health Conditions
  • ♦  Scott C, Britt R, McCracken K & Juneau C. Wilms Tumor: A Primary Care Case Study and Differential Diagnosis. The Internet Journal of Advanced Nursing Practice, Volume 5 (1) 2002.
Substance Use
  • ♦  Rickert VI, Siqueira LM, Dale T, Wiemann CM. Prevalence and risk factors for LSD use among young women. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol 2003; 16:67-75.
Violence
  • ♦  Rickert VI, Wiemann CM, Harrykissoon SD, Berenson AB, Kolb E. The relationship among demographics, reproductive characteristics, and intimate partner violence. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2002, 187(4):1002-7.
  • ♦  Lane T. Women have Different Risk Factors for Verbal, Physical Partner Abuse, Perspect Sexual Reproductive Health, 2003;35:106-107. (Summary of above peer-reviewed article)
  • ♦  Harrykissoon SD, Rickert VI, Wiemann CM. Prevalence and patterns of intimate partner violence among adolescent mothers during the postpartum period. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med 2002; 156(4):325-30.
  • ♦  Rickert VI, Vaughan RD, Wiemann CM. Adolescent dating violence and date rape. Curr Opin Obstet Gynecol. 2002; 14(5):495-500.
  • ♦  Wu ZH, Berenson AB, Wiemann CM. A profile of adolescent females with a history of sexual assault in Texas: Familial environment, risk behaviors, and health status. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2003; 16(4):207-16.
  • ♦  Rickert VI, Wiemann CM, Vaughan RD, White JW. Rates and risk factors for sexual violence among an ethnically diverse sample of adolescents. Arch Pediatr Adol Med (In press).
Youth with Special Health Care Needs
  • ♦  Hergenroeder AC. The transition into adulthood for children and youth with special health care needs. Tex Med 2002; 98(2):51-58
LEAH - Boston: {org_name} 
Access to Care
  • ♦  Woods ER, Samples CL, Melchiono MW, Harris SK. Boston HAPPENS Program: HIV-positive, homeless, and at-risk youth can access care through youth-oriented HIV services. Seminars in Pediatric Infectious Diseases 2003; 14(1): 43-53.
  • ♦  Woods ER, Samples CL, Singer B, et al. Young people and HIV/AIDS: the need for a continuum of care: Findings and Policy recommendations from nine adolescent focused projects supported by the Special Projects of National Significance Program. AIDS & Public Policy Journal 2002; 17(3): 90-111.
Mental Health
  • ♦  Mansbach JM, Wharff E, Austin SB, Ginnis K, Woods ER. Which psychiatric patients board on the medical service? Pediatrics 2003; 111 (6): 693-698.
  • ♦  Harris SK, Samples CL, Keenan PM, Fox DJ, Melchiono MW, Woods ER. Outreach, mental health, and case management services: Can they help to retain HIV-positive and at-risk youth and young adults in care? Maternal and Child Health Journal. 2003; 7(4): 205-218.
  • ♦  Bonica C, Daniel JH. Helping adolescents cope with stress during stressful times. Current Opinion in Pediatrics 2003; 15(4): 385-390.
  • ♦  Rosenblum J, Forman SF. Management of anorexia nervosa with exercise and selective serotonergic reuptake inhibitors. Current Opinion in Pediatrics 2003; 15(3):346-7.
Nutrition/Physical Activity/Obesity
  • ♦  Field AE, Austin SB, Taylor CB, Malspeis SM, Rosner B, Rockett HR, Gillman MW, Colditz GA: Relation between dieting and weight change among preadolescents and adolescents. Pediatrics 2003; 112(4): 900-906.
  • ♦  Field AE, Laird N, Steinberg E, Fallon E, Semega-Janneh M, Yanovski JA. Which metric of relative weight best captures body fatness in children? Obesity Research 2003;11:1345-1352.
  • ♦  Field AE, Gillman MW, Rosner B, Rockett HR, Colditz GA: The association between fruit and vegetable intake and change in body mass index among a large sample of children and adolescents in the United States. International Journal of Obesity 2003; 27:821-826.
  • ♦  Berkey CS, Rockett HRH, Gillman MW, Field AE, Colditz GA. Longitudinal study of skipping breakfast and weight change in adolescents. Int J Obesity 2003; 27:1258-1266.
  • ♦  Gillman MW, Rifas-Shiman S, Berkey CS, Field AE, Colditz GA. Maternal diabetes, birth weight, and adolescent obesity. Pediatrics 2003; 111(3):e221-6.
  • ♦  Gordon CM. Normal bone accretion and effects of nutritional disorders in childhood. Journal of Women’s Health 2003; 12(2): 137-143.
  • ♦  Loud KJ, Field AE, Micheli LJ. Primary care of the elite or elite-emulating adolescent male athlete. Adolesc Med 2003; 14:647-661.
Reproductive Health
  • ♦  Trent ME, Rich M, Austin SB, Gordon CM. Fertility concerns and sexual behavior in adolescent girls with polycystic ovary syndrome: Implications for quality of life. Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology 2003; 16:33-37.
  • ♦  Shrier LA, Crosby RA. Correlates of sexual experience among a nationally representative sample of alternative high school students. J Sch Health 2003; 73(5):197-200.
  • ♦  Blake DR, Fletcher K, Joshi N, Emans SJ. Identification of symptoms that indicate a pelvic examination is necessary to exclude PID in adolescent women. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol 2003; 16:25-30.
  • ♦  Huba GJ, Panter AT, Melchior LA, Trevithick L, Woods ER, Wright ER, Feudo R, Tierney S, Schneir A, Tenner A, Remafedi G, Greenberg B, Sturdevant M, Goodman E, Hodgins A, Wallace M, Brady R, Singer B, & Marconi K. Modeling risk in youth with, or at high risk for, HIV. Structural Equation Modeling 2003; 10(4): 583-608.
  • ♦  Woods ER, Obeidallah D, Sherry M, Ettinger S, Simms E, Dixon RR, Missal S, Cox JE. The Parenting Program for Teen Mothers: the impact of a nurturing curriculum on adolescent parenting skills and life hassles. Ambulatory Pediatrics 2003; 3:240-245.
  • ♦  Pettinato A, Emans SJ. New contraceptive methods: update 2003. Current Opinion in Pediatrics 2003; 15(4):362-369.
  • ♦  Olshen E, Samples CL. Postexposure prophylaxis: an intervention to prevent human immunodeficiency virus infection in adolescents. Current Opinion in Pediatrics 2003; 15(4):379-384.
  • ♦  Gordon CM, Nelson LM. Amenorrhea and bone health in adolescents and young women. Current Opinion in Obstetrics and Gynecology 2003; 15(5): 377-384.
  • ♦  Goldstein M. Male puberty: Physical, psychological, and emotional issues. Adolesc Med 2003; 14:555-564.
Special Health Conditions
  • ♦  Zack J, Jacobs CP, Keenan PM, Harney K, Woods ER, Colin AA, Emans SJ. Perspectives of patients with cystic fibrosis on preventive counseling and transition to adult care. Pediatr Pulmonol 2003;36:376-383.
  • ♦  Pappadis SL, Somers MJG. Hypertension in adolescents: a review of diagnosis and management. Current Opinions in Pediatrics. 2003;15(4):371-378.
  • ♦  Hickey L, Gordon CM. Vitamin D deficiency: new perspectives on an old disease. Current Opinion in Endocrinology & Diabetes 2004; 11:18-25.
Substance Use
  • ♦  Shrier LA, Harris SK, Kurland M, Knight JR. Substance use problems and associated psychiatric symptoms among adolescents in primary care. Pediatrics 2003;111(6): e699-e705.
  • ♦  Knight JR, Harris SK, Sherritt L, Kelley K, Van Hook S, Wechsler H. Heavy drinking and alcohol policy enforcement in a statewide public college system. Journal of Studies on Alcohol 2003;64: 696-703.
  • ♦  Knight JR, Sherritt L, Shrier LA, Harris SK, Chang G. Validity of the CRAFFT substance abuse screening test among general adolescent clinic patients. Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine 2002; 156(6):607-614.
  • ♦  Brooks TL. Woods ER. Knight JR. Shrier LA. Body modification and substance use in adolescents: is there a link? Journal of Adolescent Health 2003; 32:44-49.
  • ♦  Knight JR, Sherritt L, Harris SK, Gates B, Chang G. Validity of brief alcohol screening tests among adolescents: A comparison of the AUDIT, POSIT, CAGE and CRAFFT. Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research 2003; 27:67-73.
Violence
  • ♦  Freedner N, Freed LH, Yang YW, Austin SB. Dating violence among gay,l esbian, bisexual, and heterosexual adolescents: Results from a community survey. Journal of Adolescent Health 2002; 31(6): 469-474.
Youth Development/Adolescent Well-Being
  • ♦  Haniger K, Thompson KM. Content and Ratings of Teen-Rated Video Games. JAMA 2004; 291(7): 856-865.
  • ♦  Rich M. Boy, mediated: Effects of entertainment media on adolescent male health. Adolesc Med 2003; 14:691-715.
LEAH - Indiana: {org_name} 
Family/Parents
  • ♦  Mays RM, Zimet GD. Recommending STI vaccination to parents of adolescents: The attitudes of nurse practitioners. Sex Trans Dis 2004 (in press).
Mental Health
  • ♦  Fortenberry JD. Socioeconomic status, schools, and adolescent depression: Progress in the social epidemiology of adolescent health. Journal of Pediatrics 2003; 143:427-429.
Other
  • ♦  Conard LA, Fortenberry JD, Blythe MJ, Zimet GD, Orr DP. Pharmacists’ attitudes and practices with adolescents. Arch Pediatr & Adol Med, 2003;157:361-365.
  • ♦  Eccles TA, Sayegh MA, Fortenberry JD, Zimet GD. More normal than not: Qualitative assessment of the developmental experiences of gay male youth. J Adolesc Health. 2004 (in press).
Reproductive Health
  • ♦  Blythe MJ, Fortenberry JD, Orr DP. Douching Behaviors Reported by Adolescent and Young Adult Women at High Risk for Sexually Transmitted Infections. J Ped Adol Gynec 2003; 16:95-100.
  • ♦  Schillinger JA, Kissinger P, Calvet H, Whittington WLH, Ransom RL, Sternberg MR, Berman SM, Martin DH, Oh MK, Handsfield HH, Bolan G, Markowitz LE, Fortenberry JD. Patient-delivered partner treatment with azithromycin to prevent repeated Chlamydia trachomatis infection among women: a randomized controlled trial. Sexually Transmitted Diseases, 2003; 30:49-56.
  • ♦  Conard LA, Blythe MJ. Sexual Function, Sexual Abuse, and Sexually Transmitted Disease in Adolescents. Best Practice and Research Clinical Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2003; 17:103-116.
  • ♦  Fortenberry JD, Temkit M, Tu W, Graham CA, Katz BP, Orr DP. Daily Mood, partner support, sexual interest and sexual activity among adolescent women. Health Psychology, 2004 (in press).
LEAH - Minnesota: {org_name} 
Comprehensive
  • ♦  Blum RW, Halcón L, Beuhring T, Pate E, Campell-Forrester S, Venema A. Adolescent Health in the Caribbean: Risk and Protective Factors. Am J Public Health 93(3):456-460, 2003.
  • ♦  Resnick, MD. Comparative insights and shared directions for adolescent health: A commentary on three international papers. J Adolesc Health 33(4):211-214, 2003.
Mental Health
  • ♦  Borowsky I, Mozayeny S, Ireland M. A brief psychosocial screen in pediatric primary care. Pediatrics 112(1):129-133, 2003.
Nutrition/Physical Activity/Obesity
  • ♦  Ackard DM, Neumark-Sztainer D, Story M, Perry C. Overeating among adolescents: Prevalence and associations with weight-related characteristics and psychological health. Pediatrics 111:67-74, 2003.
  • ♦  Boutelle KN, Lytle LA, Murray DM, Birnbaum A, Story M. Associations between family meal environment and parent fruit, vegetable and fat intake. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 35:24-29, 2003.
  • ♦  Eisenberg M, Neumark-Sztainer D, Story M. Associations of weight-based teasing and emotional well-being among adolescents. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med 157-733-738, 2003.
  • ♦  Fulkerson JA, French SA, Story M, Hannan PJ, Neumark-Sztainer D, Himes JH. Weight-bearing physical activity psychosocial variables and behaviors among 9-11 year-old girls and their mothers: Relationships to girls’ weight status. Obesity Research 12:258-266, 2004.
  • ♦  Neumark-Sztainer D, Story M, Hannan P, Tharp T, Rex J. Factors associated with changes in physical activity: A cohort study of inactive adolescent girls. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Medicine 157:803-810, 2003.
  • ♦  Neumark-Sztainer D, Hannan PJ, Story M, Croll J, Perry C. Family meal patterns: associations with sociodemographic characteristics and improved dietary intake among adolescents. J Amer Dietetic Assoc 103:317-322, 2003.
  • ♦  Neumark-Sztainer D, Wall M, Story M, Perry C. Correlates of unhealthy weight control behaviors among adolescent girls and boys: Implications for the primary prevention of disordered eating. Health Psychology 22:1:88-98, 2003.
  • ♦  Sherwood NE, Story M, Neumark-Sztainer D, Adkins S, Davis M. Development and implementation of a visual card-sorting technique to assess food and activity preferences and patterns in African American girls. J Amer Dietetic Assoc 103:1473-1479, 2003.
  • ♦  Sherwood N, Story M, Beech B, Klesges L, Mellin A, Neumark-Sztainer D, Davis M. Body image perceptions and dieting among African American pre-adolescent girls and parents/caregivers. Ethnicity and Disease 13:200-207, 2003.
  • ♦  Utter J, Neumark-Sztainer D, Jeffery R, Story M. Couch potatoes or french fries: Are sedentary behaviors associated with body mass index, physical activity, and dietary behaviors among adolescents? J Amer Dietetic Assoc 103(10):1298-1305, 2003.
  • ♦  Utter J, Neumark-Sztainer D, Wall M, Story M. Reading magazine articles about dieting and associated weight control behaviors among adolescents. J Adolesc Health 32:78-82, 2003.
  • ♦  Neumark-Sztainer D, Wall M, Perry C, Story M. Correlates of fruit and vegetable intake among adolescents: Findings from Project EAT. Preventive Medicine 37:198-208, 2003.
Reproductive Health
  • ♦  Bearinger LH, Resnick MD. Dual method use in adolescents: A review and framework for research on use of STD and pregnancy protection. J Adolesc Health 32:340-349, 2003.
  • ♦  Loewenson P, Ireland M, Resnick MD. Primary and secondary abstinence in high school students. J Adolesc Health 34(3):209-215, 2004.
  • ♦  Rock E, Ireland M, Resnick MD. To know what we know that we know: Perceived knowledge and adolescent sexual risk behavior. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol 16(6):369-376, 2003.
School Health
  • ♦  Beasley-Coyne T, Ford CA, Walker M, Adimore AA, Resnick MD. Sexually active students’ willingness to use school-based health centers for reproductive health care services in North Carolina. Ambulatory Pediatrics 3(4):196-202, 2003.
  • ♦  Eisenberg ME, Neumark-Sztainer D, Perry CL. Peer harassment, school connectedness and academic achievement. J School Health 73(8):311-316, 2003.
  • ♦  Neumark-Sztainer D, Story M, Hannan PJ, Rex J. New Moves: A school-based obesity prevention program for adolescent girls. Preventive Medicine 37:41-51, 2003.
  • ♦  Powers K, Potthoff SJ, Bearinger LH, Resnick M. Does cultural programming improve educational outcomes for American Indian youth? J Indian Education 42(2):17-49, 2003.
Substance Use
  • ♦  Scal P, Ireland M, Borowsky I. Smoking among American adolescents: A risk and protective factor analysis. Journal of Community Health 28(2) 79-97, 2003.
Violence
  • ♦  Blum J, Ireland M, Blum RW. Gender differences in juvenile violence: A report from Add Health. J Adolesc Health 32(3):234-240, 2003.
  • ♦  Borowsky I, Ireland M. Predictors of future violence-related injury. Pediatrics 113(3):530-536, 2004.
Youth Development/Adolescent Well-Being
  • ♦  Sieving R, Resnick M, Fee R, Oliphant J, Pettingell S, Russ P, Skay C. Prime Time: A youth development approach to preventing negative sexual health outcomes. J Adol Health 32(2):154, 2003.
LEAH - Rochester: {org_name} 
Mental Health
  • ♦  Kreipe RE & Yussman SM. The Role of the Primary Care Practitioner in the Treatment of Eating Disorders. In: Fisher M, Golden N, Jacobsen M (Eds.). Adolescent Medicine: State of the Art Reviews 2003, 14(1): pp. 133-147.
  • ♦  Melnyk BM, Moldenhauer Z, Tuttle J, Veenema T, Jones D, Novak J. (2003). Improving Child and Adolescent Mental Health: An Evidence-Based Approach. Advance for Nurse Practitioners, 11(2): 47-52.
Nutrition/Physical Activity/Obesity
  • ♦  Roberts TA, Glen J, Kreipe RE. Disordered eating and menstrual dysfunction in adolescent female athletes participating in school-sponsored sports. Clin Pediatr 2003, 42:561-564. LEAH - Rochester
Substance Use
  • ♦  Klein JD, Camenga DR. Tobacco Prevention and Cessation in Pediatric Patients. Pediatrics in Review, 2004; 25(1):17-26.
Violence
  • ♦  Roberts TA, Klein J. Intimate partner abuse and high-risk behavior in adolescents. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2003;157(4):375-80.
LEAH - UAB: {org_name} 
Reproductive Health
  • ♦  Huba GJ, Panter AT, Melchior LA, Trevithick L, Woods ER, Wright E, Feudo R, Tierney S, Schneir A, Tenner A, Remafedi G, Greenberg B, Sturdevant M, Goodman E, Hodgins A, Wallace M, Brady RE, Singer B, Marconi K. Modeling HIV Risk in Highly Vulnerable Youth. Structural Equation Modeling 2003; 10(4),493-524
  • ♦  King JR, Acosta E, Chadwick E, Yogcu R, Crain M, Pass R, Kimberlin DW, Sturdevant M, Aldrovandi G. Evaluation of Multiple Drug Salvage Therapy in HIV-Infected Pediatric Patients. J of Ped Infectious Disease 2003; 22(3) 239-44.
  • ♦  Oh MK, Funkhouser E, Simpson T, Brown P, Merchant J. Early Onset of Vaginal Douching is Associated with False Beliefs and High Risk Behavior. Sexually Transmitted Diseases 2003; 30(9): 689-93.
  • ♦  Simpson T, Merchant J, Grimley DM, Oh MK. Vaginal douching among adolescent and young women: More challenges than progress. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol 2004. (In press).
Special Health Conditions
  • ♦  Ivey, J.B. (2004). Pediatric Management Problems: A Teenager with Fatigue. Pediatric Nursing 30 (2), in press.
  • ♦  Osborn, K., Simpson, T. & Ivey, J.B. (2003). Pediatric Management Problems: A Child with Leg Pain. Pediatric Nursing 29 (5), 440-441.
  • ♦  Simpson, T. & Ivey, J.B. (2004). Pediatric Management Problems: A Teenager with Dysuria. Pediatric Nursing, in press.
Substance Use
  • ♦  Ivey, J.B. (2003). Pediatric Management Problems: Drug/Alcohol Abuse. Pediatric Nursing, 29 (4), 310-311.
LEAH - UCSF: {org_name} 
Access to Care
  • ♦  Brindis CD, Park J, Ozer E, Irwin CE, Jr. Adolescents’ Access to Health Services and Clinical Preventive Health Care: Crossing the Great Divide. Pediatric Annals 31:9, 575-581 2002.
Health Insurance
  • ♦  Newacheck PW, Lieu T, Kalkbrenner AE, Chi FW, Ray GT, Cohen JW. A Comparison of Health Care Experiences for Medicaid and Commercially Enrolled Children in a Large Nonprofit HMO. Ambulatory Pediatrics 1:28-38, 2001.
  • ♦  Newacheck PW, Hung Y, Marchi K, Hughes D, Pitter C, Stoddard J. The Impact of Managed Care on Children’s Access, Satisfaction, Use and Quality of Care. Health Services Research, 36:315-334, 2001.
  • ♦  Halpern-Felsher BL, Ozer EM, Millstein SG, Wibbelsman CJ, Fuster CD, Elster AB, Irwin CE Jr. Preventive services in a health maintenance organization: How well do pediatricians screen and educate adolescent patients? Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine 154:173-179, 2000.
Mental Health
  • ♦  Halpern-Felsher BL, Millstein SG. The effects of terrorism on teens’ perceptions of dying: The new world is riskier than ever. Journal of Adolescent Health, 30: 308-311. 2002.
  • ♦  Halpern-Felsher BL, Millstein SG, Irwin CE, Jr. Healthy adolescent psychosocial development. Journal of Adolescent Health, 31(6)(Supp):216-225, 2002.
  • ♦  Murphy DA, Durako SJ, Moscicki AB, Vermund SH, Ma Y, Schwarz DF, Muenz L. No change in high-risk behavior over time among HIV-infected adolescents in care: Role of psychological distress. Journal of Adolescent Health, 29(3 Suppl): 57-63, 2001.
  • ♦  Murphy DA, Moscicki AB, Vermund SH, Muenz LR. Psychological distress among HIV-positive adolescents in the REACH study: Effects of life stress, social support, and coping. Journal of Adolescent Health, 27:391-398, 2000.
  • ♦  Pope LM, Adler AE, Tschann JM. Post-abortion psychological adjustment: Are minors at increased risk? Journal of Adolescent Health, 29:2-11, 2001.
  • ♦  Pirkis JE, Irwin CE Jr, Brindis C, Biehl M, Patton GC. (2003). Receipt of Psychological or Emotional Counseling by Suicidal Adolescents. Pediatrics, 111:877 (e388-93).
Nutrition/Physical Activity/Obesity
  • ♦  Prochaska JJ, Sallis JF, Long BL. A Physical Activity Screen for use with adolescents in primary care. Archives Pediatric and Adolescent Disease 155:554-9, 2001.
  • ♦  Friestad C, Pirkis J, Biehl M, & Irwin CE, Jr. (2003). Socioeconomic patterning of smoking, sedentary lifestyle and overweight status among adolescents in Norway and the United States. Journal of Adolescent Health, 33(4), 275-8.
Oral Health
  • ♦  Weintraub JA, Millstein SG. Invited Commentary. Community Preventive Services and Oral Health: Wishes for the Future. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 23:3-5, 2002
Other
  • ♦  Kools S, Kennedy C. Foster child health and development: Implications for primary care. Pediatric Nursing, (2003) 29(1), 39-46.
  • ♦  Brindis CD, Ott M. Adolescents, health policy and the American political process. Journal of Adolescent Health, 30:9, 9-16 2002.
  • ♦  Lustig JL, Ozer EM, Adams SH, Wibbelsman CJ, Fuster CD, Bonar RW, Irwin CE, Jr. Improving the delivery of adolescent clinical preventive services through skills-based training. Pediatrics, 107:1100-1107, 2001.
Reproductive Health
  • ♦  Rosengard, C., Adler, N.E., Millstein, S.G., Gurvey, J.E., & Ellen, J.M. (2004). Perceived STD risk, relationship, and health values in adolescents’ delaying sexual intercourse with new partners. Sexually Transmitted Infections, 80, 130-137.
  • ♦  Adler NE, Ozer E, Tschann J. Abortion among adolescents. American Psychologist, 58(3):211-7, 2003.
  • ♦  Bettinger JA, Celentano DD, Curriero FC, Adler NE, Millstein SG, Ellen JM. Does parental involvement predict new sexually transmitted diseases in female adolescents? Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med, 158(7):666-70, 2004.
  • ♦  Boyer CB, Shafer MA. Preventing STDs and unplanned pregnancies: a cognitive-behavioral intervention for young women entering the U.S. military. Journal of Adolescent Health 2003; 32(2):129.
  • ♦  Brindis CD, Llewelyn L, Blum M, Biggs A, Maternouska C. Meeting the Reproductive Health Needs of Adolescents: California’s Family Planning Access, Care, and Treatment Program. Journal of Adolescent Health; Jun; 32(6 Suppl):79-90, 2003.
  • ♦  Brindis CD. Advancing the Adolescent Reproductive Health Policy Agenda: Issues for the Coming Decade. Journal of Adolescent Health, 31:296-309, 2002.
  • ♦  Ellen JM, Adler NE, Gurvey JE, Millstein SG, Tschann J. Adolescent condom use and perceptions of risk for sexually transmitted diseases: A prospective study. Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Dec; 29(12):756-62, 2002.
  • ♦  Ford CA, Jaccard J, Millstein SG, Viadro CI, Eaton JL, Miller WC. Young adults' attitudes, beliefs, and feelings about testing for curable STDs outside of clinic settings. J Adolescent Health, 34(4):266-9, 2004.
  • ♦  Ott MA, Adler NE, Millstein SG, Tschann JM, Ellen JM. The tradeoff between hormonal contraceptives and condoms among adolescents. Family Planning Perspectives, 34:6-14, 2002.
  • ♦  Ott MA, Evans NL, Halpern-Felsher BL, Eyre SL. Differences in altruistic roles and HIV risk perception among staff, peer educators, and students in an adolescent peer education program. AIDS Education and Prevention; 15(2):159-71, 2003.
  • ♦  Miller K, Boyer C, Cotton G. The STD and HIV epidemics in African American youth: Reconceptualizing approaches to risk reduction. J Black Psych, (2004) 130(1):124-137.
  • ♦  Rubinstein M, Halpern-Felsher B, Irwin C. An evaluation of the use of the transdermal contraceptive patch in adolescents. J Adol Health, (in press).
  • ♦  Tebb K, Shafer MA, Wibbelsman C, Cruz-Pecson S, et al. To screen or not to screen: Chlamydial infection rate of asymptomatic male adolescents attending health maintenance pediatric visits. J Adol Health (2004); 34(3): 166-168.
  • ♦  Shafer MA. Pro-Con: Do adolescent girls need annual pelvic exams? OB Gyn News, 35:5, 2000.
  • ♦  Shafer, MA, Pantell, RH & Schachter, J. (1999). Is the routine pelvic examination needed with the advent of urine-based screening for sexually transmitted diseases? Arch of Peds and Adol Medicine 153(2), 119-25.
School Health
  • ♦  Brindis CD, Klein J, Schlitt J, Santelli J, Juszczak, L, & Nystrom RJ. School-Based Health Centers: Accessibility and Accountability. Journal of Adolescent Health; 32(6 Suppl):98-107, 2003.
Substance Use
  • ♦  Dolcini MM, Adler NE, Lee PL, and Bauman KE. An assessment of the validity of adolescent self-reporting smoking using three biological indicators. Nicotine and Tobacco Research, Aug;5(4):473-83, 2003.
  • ♦  Goldberg JH, Halpern-Felsher BL, Millstein SG. Beyond invulnerability: The importance of benefits in adolescents’ decision to drink alcohol. Health Psychology, 21:477-484 2002.
  • ♦  Marcell AV, Halpern-Felsher B, Coriell M, Millstein SG. Physicians’ attitudes and beliefs concerning alcohol abuse prevention in adolescents. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 22:49-55, 2002.
  • ♦  Millstein SG, Marcell AV. Screening and counseling for adolescent alcohol use among primary care physicians in the US. Pediatrics, 111:114-122, 2003.
  • ♦  Rubinstein M, Halpern-Felsher B, Thompson P, Millstein S. Adolescents discriminate between types of smokers & related risks: Evidence from nonsmokers. J Adol Res, (2003) 18, 651-663.
  • ♦  Straub DM, Hills NK, Thompson PJ, Moscicki AB. The effects of pro- and anti-tobacco advertising on non-smoking adolescents' intentions to smoke. Journal of Adolescent Health 32(1):36-43, 2003.
  • ♦  Pirkis J, Irwin CE Jr, Brindis CD, Patton GC, Sawyer MG. (2003). Adolescent substance use: Beware of international comparisons. Journal of Adolescent Health, 33(4):279-286.
Violence
  • ♦  Chaffee TA, Bridges M, Boyer CB. Adolescent violence prevention practices among California pediatricians. Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine 154:1034-1041, 2000.
Youth Development/Adolescent Well-Being
  • ♦  Operario D, Adler NE, & Williams DR. (2004). Subjective social status: Reliability and predictive utility for global health. Psychology and Health, 19(2), 237-246.
  • ♦  Millstein SG, Halpern-Felsher BL. Judgments about risk and perceived invulnerability in adolescents and young adults. Journal of Research on Adolescents, 12(4):399-422 2002.
  • ♦  Ozer EM, Adams SH, Gardner LR, Mailloux DE, Wibbelsman CJ, Irwin CE Jr. Provider self-efficacy and the screening of adolescents for risky health behaviors. J Adolesc Health, 2004 Aug;35(2):101-7.
  • ♦  Monasterio E. Enhancing Resilience in the Adolescent. Nursing Clinics of North America 37:373-379, 2002.
Youth with Special Health Care Needs
  • ♦  Newacheck P, Inkelas M, & Kim S. Health services use and health care expenditures for children with disabilities. Pediatrics, 2003.
  • ♦  Newacheck P, McManus M, Fox H, & Halfon N. Access to Health Care for Children with Special Health Care Needs. Pediatrics 105:760-766, 2000.
NAHIC: National Adolescent Health Information Center 
Access to Care
  • ♦  Brindis CD, Morreale MC, & English A. (2003). The unique health care needs of adolescents: Assuring access to care. The Future of Children, 13(1), 117-135.
  • ♦  Brindis CD, Park J, Ozer E, Irwin CE, Jr. Adolescents’ Access to Health Services and Clinical Preventive Health Care: Crossing the Great Divide. Pediatric Annals 31:9, 575-581 2002.
Comprehensive
  • ♦  Irwin CE, Duncan PM. Health Futures of Youth II: Pathways to Adolescent Health, Executive Summary and Overview. Journal of Adolescent Health; 31:82-89.
  • ♦  Irwin CE, Jr., Burg SJ, & Cart CU. (2002). America’s adolescents: Where have we been, where are we going? Journal of Adolescent Health, 31(6, Suppl), 91-121.
Health Insurance
  • ♦  Newacheck PW, Park MJ, Brindis CD, Biehl M, & Irwin CE, Jr. (2004). Trends in Private and Public Health Insurance for Adolescents. JAMA, 291(10), 1231-1237.
  • ♦  McManus, MA Graham, RR, Fox, HB, Mercil, CM, & Irwin, CE, Jr. (2000). How far have state Medicaid agencies advanced in performance measurement for children? Arch Peds & Adol Med, 154(7), 665-671.
Mental Health
  • ♦  Pirkis JE, Irwin CE Jr, Brindis C, Biehl M, Patton GC. (2003). Receipt of Psychological or Emotional Counseling by Suicidal Adolescents. Pediatrics, 111:877 (e388-93).
Other
  • ♦  Brindis C, Park MJ, Paul T, & Burg S. (2003). A Profile of Adolescent Health: The Role of Race, Ethnicity, and Gender. Journal of Ethnic and Cultural Diversity in Social Work, 11(1/2), 1-32.
Reproductive Health
  • ♦  Brindis, C. D. (2002). Advancing the adolescent reproductive health policy agenda: Issues for the coming decade. Journal of Adolescent Health, 31(6, Suppl), 296-309.
School Health
  • ♦  Brindis CD, Klein J, Schlitt J, Santelli J, Juszczak, L, & Nystrom RJ. School-Based Health Centers: Accessibility and Accountability. Journal of Adolescent Health; 32(6 Suppl):98-107, 2003.
Substance Use
  • ♦  Pirkis J, Irwin CE Jr, Brindis CD, Patton GC, Sawyer MG. (2003). Adolescent substance use: Beware of international comparisons. Journal of Adolescent Health, 33(4):279-286.
Youth Development/Adolescent Well-Being
  • ♦  Halpern-Felsher BL, Millstein SG, & Irwin CE, Jr. (2002). Healthy adolescent psychosocial development. Journal of Adolescent Health, 31(6, Suppl), 201-207.
NASW: National Association of Social Workers 
Mental Health
  • ♦  Policy Statement: Mental Health
Reproductive Health
  • ♦  Policy Statement: Adolescent Pregnancy and Parenting
  • ♦  Policy Statement: Family Planning and Reproductive Choices
Substance Use
  • ♦  Policy Statement: Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Substance Abuse
Violence
  • ♦  Policy Statement: Youth Suicide
  • ♦  Policy Statement: Family Violence
  • ♦  Policy Statement: School Violence
Youth Development/Adolescent Well-Being
  • ♦  Policy Statement: Adolescent Health
  • ♦  Policy Statement: Education of Children and Youths
  • ♦  What Social Workers Should Know about the Status of Adolescent Health
PIPPAH - AMA: {org_name} 
Substance Use
  • ♦  Publication distributed at the AMA Forum 11/6 - Wechsler H, Lee JE, Nelson TF, & Lee H. Drinking and Driving among College Students, the Influence of Alcohol-Control Policies. AJPM 2003; 25(3): 212-218.
Violence
  • ♦  Policy and Resource Guide: Violence Prevention for Adolescents
Policy Center: {org_name} 
Access to Care
  • ♦  Newacheck PW, Hung YY, Park MJ, Brindis CD, & Irwin CE, Jr. Disparities in Adolescent Health and Health Care: Does Socioeconomic Status Matter? Health Services Research 2003; 38:5.
  • ♦  Brindis CD, Morreale MC, & English A. (2003). The unique health care needs of adolescents: Assuring access to care. The Future of Children, 13(1), 117-135.
  • ♦  Brindis CD, Park J, Ozer E, Irwin CE, Jr. Adolescents’ Access to Health Services and Clinical Preventive Health Care: Crossing the Great Divide. Pediatric Annals 31:9, 575-581 2002.
Comprehensive
  • ♦  Irwin CE, Jr., Burg SJ, & Cart CU. (2002). America’s adolescents: Where have we been, where are we going? Journal of Adolescent Health, 31(6, Suppl), 91-121.
Mental Health
  • ♦  Pirkis JE, Irwin CE Jr, Brindis C, Biehl M, Patton GC. (2003). Receipt of Psychological or Emotional Counseling by Suicidal Adolescents, Pediatrics, 111:877 (e388-93).
Nutrition/Physical Activity/Obesity
  • ♦  Friestad C, Pirkis J, Biehl M, & Irwin CE, Jr. (2003). Socioeconomic patterning of smoking, sedentary lifestyle and overweight status among adolescents in Norway and the United States. Journal of Adolescent Health, 33(4), 275-8. 
Other
  • ♦  Knopf DK., Brindis CD, Park MJ, Ozer EM, Millstein SG, & Irwin CE, Jr. Targeting the Neediest? Policy Development and Adolescent Special Populations. Maternal and Child Health Journal. Accepted with Revisions, January 2004.
Reproductive Health
  • ♦  Shafer, MA, Pantell, RH & Schachter, J. (1999). Is the routine pelvic examination needed with the advent of urine-based screening for sexually transmitted diseases? Arch of Peds and Adol Medicine 153(2), 119-25.
Substance Use
  • ♦  Pirkis J, Irwin CE Jr, Brindis CD, Patton GC, Sawyer MG. (2003). Adolescent substance use: Beware of international comparisons. Journal of Adolescent Health, 33(4):279-286.
SAHCN: State Adolescent Health Coordinators Network 
Comprehensive
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