The current study examines the association between peer behaviors, self-efficacy, and internalizing symptoms in a sample of 1545 children aged 11 to 13 years old who attended middle schools eastern Ukraine. We used structural equation modeling (SEM) examine role self-efficacy relationship child behaviors (anxiety, depression, somatic complaints) exposure prosocial antisocial friends among girls...

In total, 2,408 primary school girls (6-14 yr old) in two districts within the Gaza Governorate were examined for the presence of head lice, Pediculus humanus capitis De Geer. The localities chosen for the study were the Old Gaza city and the rural village Jabalia. The rate of infestation with lice was 14.1%, and an additional 35% of girls had nits (eggs) only. The prevalence of louse infestati...

The paper presents the new media as a contemporary and dominant space in children's lives. Most children begin to use Internet when they are few years old, for example, while watching cartoons. online world can be both an opportunity threat young users. aim of research was determine whether growing interest has limiting impact on traditional ways communication with peers increasing social netwo...

A meta-analysis of the most representative Spanish nutrition studies was carried out to identify inadequate intakes of vitamins, A, B1, B6, C, E, folate, iron, and calcium in children aged 4 to 18. Information on vegetable, fruit and fruit juice/beverage intake was also solicited. Data drawn from the selected studies yielded a total of 6540 children and adolescents in eight geographical areas. ...


 INTRODUCTION: Adolescence in girls has been recognized as a special period that signifies the transition from girlhood to womanhood. This study was conducted assess determinants of menstrual hygiene practices among in-school adolescent private and public secondary schools Osun State, Nigeria.
 METHODS: A descriptive, cross-sectional (comparative) involving 650 students (public priva...

BACKGROUND A high prevalence of obesity is the main public health problem in Chilean school children. AIM To compare the nutritional status, consumption of selected foods and extracurricular physical activity (PA) habits in school children of different socioeconomic levels as a baseline for developing effective educational interventions. MATERIAL AND METHODS Cross-sectional study that deter...