Submit to IJERPH Review for IJERPH Propose a Special Issue

Journal Menu

Journal Browser

The 2nd Edition: Recent Advances of Adolescents and Children Health Research

Special Issue Editors
Special Issue Information
Keywords
Related Special Issue
Published Papers

A special issue of International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (ISSN 1660-4601). This special issue belongs to the section "Children's Health".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 December 2022) | Viewed by 9801

Share This Special Issue

Special Issue Editor

Dr. Jitse P. van Dijk

E-Mail Website
Guest Editor

1. Department of Community and Occupational Medicine, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, 9713 AV Groningen, The Netherlands
2. Olomouc University Social Health Institute, Palacky University Olomouc, 771 11 Olomouc, Czech Republic
3. Graduate School Kosice Institute for Society and Health, P.J. Safarik University in Kosice, 040 11 Kosice, Slovakia
Interests: mental health; adolescents; Roma health; religiosity/spirituality and health
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (IJERPH) welcomes submissions for a Special Issue focusing on “Recent Advances in Research on the Health of Adolescents and Children”.

IJERPH is a peer-reviewed scientific journal with a current impact factor (2020) of 3.390 (5-Year Impact Factor: 3.789) that publishes research articles and communications in the interdisciplinary area of environmental health sciences and public health. More details about the journal can be found at https://0-www-mdpi-com.brum.beds.ac.uk/journal/ijerph.

The Special Issue on “Recent Advances in Research on the Health of Adolescents and Children” is meant to show the recent trends in studying the health of adolescents and children. Such an overview is also necessary to nuance statements such as the following: “most children in the WHO European Region have a happy, healthy childhood and adolescence where they grow and develop into prosperous adults”. In this period of the life, identity is formulated, experimentations are made, and independence is developed. Furthermore, the inequality issue is relevant for children and adolescents. Inequality between and within all of the WHO’s Member States, unequal access to quality services, and maltreatment and unhealthy lifestyles are negatively affecting health among the most vulnerable groups in our societies—children and adolescents.

We are interested in topics such as, though not limited to:

Factors influencing child and adolescent public health at various levels (individual, family, peers, society, etc.)
Physical health, as well as mental health
Quality of life, social participation
Innovative interventions in the broad field of care and prevention
The role of key stakeholders (e.g., children themselves, peers, parents, teachers)
Various settings (e.g., home, school, neighborhood, care, communities)
Organizational and/or policy changes

Researchers are invited to contribute novel work to be considered for publication in this Special Issue. Submissions should include original articles, critical reviews (systematic reviews or meta-analyses), or brief reports. Articles that focus on the above-mentioned key aspects, or that can be brought into a relationship with them, are welcomed. Additionally, articles that focus on underrepresented or disadvantaged communities are encouraged.

Dr. Jitse P. van Dijk
Guest Editor

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2500 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

physical and mental health
youth
care
environment
social factors
interventions
health promotion
parental influence
school’s or teacher’s influence
health disparities
policy

Related Special Issue

Recent Advances of Adolescents and Children Health Research in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (47 articles)

Published Papers (4 papers)

Download All Papers

Research

13 pages, 668 KiB

Open AccessArticle

The Relationship between Young Children’s Graphomotor Skills and Their Environment: A Cross-Sectional Study

by Rachel-Tzofia Sinvani, Anat Golos, Stav Ben Zagmi and Yafit Gilboa

Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2023, 20(2), 1338; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/ijerph20021338 - 11 Jan 2023

Viewed by 1367

Abstract

The current study aimed to examine the unique contribution of personal and environmental factors to explain graphomotor skills in typically developing preschoolers and first-year elementary school students. A convenience sample of 136 Israeli children aged three–seven years was recruited. Graphomotor skills were assessed using the Gilboa Functional Test (GIFT); personal and environmental factors were assessed using a demographic questionnaire and the Home Literacy Experiences Questionnaire (HLEQ). A hierarchical multiple linear regression analysis revealed that home literacy and educational approach accounted for 43.1% of the variance of graphomotor skills (R² = 40.4, p < 0.000), each providing a unique contribution to the explained variance after controlling for age, gender, and spoken language. Generally, our results supported the bioecological model, with proximal factors (home literacy and educational approach) having a greater influence on child graphomotor skills than distal factors (parental socioeconomic and immigration status). By highlighting the role of environmental factors in graphomotor development, these results can be used as a conceptual framework for developing early intervention programs. Full article

(This article belongs to the Special Issue The 2nd Edition: Recent Advances of Adolescents and Children Health Research)

► Show Figures

Figure 1

8 pages, 829 KiB

Open AccessArticle

The Multistage 20-Meter Shuttle Run Test Reference Values for Tibetan Children and Adolescents in Tibet, China

by Xiaojian Yin, Feng Zhang, Pengwei Sun, Yuan Liu and Yaru Guo

Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2022, 19(19), 12703; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/ijerph191912703 - 04 Oct 2022

Cited by 3 | Viewed by 1265

Abstract

Objective: Cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) reference data for Tibetan (Zang ethnicity) children and adolescents at high altitudes in Tibet of China are lacking. The present study aimed to develop sex- and age-specific 20mSRT norms for Chinese Tibetan children and adolescents at high altitudes. Method: A total of 4667 participants from Lhasa (3650 m), Nagqu (4500 m), and Amdo (4700 m) were selected by a stratified random cluster sampling method in two stages. The 20 m SRT test was used to estimate cardiorespiratory fitness. The 20 m SRT norms were developed by the lambda, mu, and sigma method (LMS). Results: The 20 m SRT laps, completed stages/minutes, and the speed at the last complete stage of Chinese Tibetan children and adolescents aged 7–18 years increased with age. Conclusion: Given the importance of CRF for children and adolescents’ health, the government should strengthen the monitoring of the CRF of Tibetan children and adolescents in high-altitude areas, strengthen physical education curriculum reform, and increase the level of physical activity in order to improve the level of CRF in children and adolescents. Full article

(This article belongs to the Special Issue The 2nd Edition: Recent Advances of Adolescents and Children Health Research)

► Show Figures

Figure 1

12 pages, 572 KiB

Open AccessArticle

ADHD Symptoms as a Stressor Leading to Depressive Symptoms among University Students: The Mediating Role of Perceived Stress between ADHD and Depression

by Aida Sahmurova, Selma Arikan, Mustafa Can Gursesli and Mirko Duradoni

Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2022, 19(17), 11091; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/ijerph191711091 - 04 Sep 2022

Cited by 4 | Viewed by 3081

Abstract

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition manifested in childhood and includes symptoms, such as attention deficit, impulsivity, difficulty in concentrating, hyperactivity, and aggressive behavior. Along with the negative effects of ADHD symptoms on individuals, various psychological factors are thought to be associated with these symptoms. However, ADHD in emerging adulthood is not rare and can be conceived as the continuation of discomfort that might emerge during childhood and adolescence. Our mediation study involved 613 undergraduate students in İstanbul. The participants filled out demographic information forms: Adult Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder Self-Reported Scale (ASRS), Perceived Stress Scale and Beck Depression Inventory (BDI). Our work stressed those positive correlations found among ASRS, Perceived Stress Scale, and BDI scores. Analysis by Model 4 of Hayes Process Macro and Sobel tests showed that ADHD symptoms predicted both perceived stress and depression scores of the participants and dimensions of perceived stress acted as partial mediators in the positive relationship between ADHD and depression scores. Full article

(This article belongs to the Special Issue The 2nd Edition: Recent Advances of Adolescents and Children Health Research)

► Show Figures

Figure 1

12 pages, 1422 KiB

Open AccessArticle

The Prevalence of Myopia in Children in Spain: An Updated Study in 2020

by Cristina Alvarez-Peregrina, Clara Martinez-Perez, Cesar Villa-Collar, Mariano González-Pérez, Ana González-Abad, Miguel Ángel Sánchez-Tena and on behalf of Grupo de Investigación Alain Afflelou

Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2021, 18(23), 12375; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/ijerph182312375 - 25 Nov 2021

Cited by 13 | Viewed by 3247

Abstract

Background: In recent years, there was a significant increase in myopia incidence worldwide. However, it is still not clear how it affects Spanish children. Since 2016, this research team analyzed myopia prevalence and risk in 9668 children aged between 5 and 7 years. It was shown that the prevalence rates increased from 16.8% in 2016 to 20.4% in 2019. The objective of this study is to update the prevalence rate of myopia in Spain in 2020 and analyze the risk and prevention factors of myopia. Methods: The participants underwent an optometric examination, and a questionnaire on their lifestyle, family history, and geographical origin was carried out. Finally, data were analyzed using the SPSS version 27 program. Results: 1601 children from various Autonomous Communities of Spain were examined. In 2020 the myopia rates did not increase compared to 2019 (p < 0.05), although the number of hyperopes decreased and the number of emmetropes increased. Regarding age, the prevalence of myopia increased progressively over the years (p < 0.001). There was no association between gender and myopia (p > 0.05). There was a link between the time spent in near vision and family history with the prevalence of myopia (p < 0.05). Conclusions: The prevalence of myopia in Spain in children between 5 and 7 years old increased significantly between 2016 and 2020. Full article

(This article belongs to the Special Issue The 2nd Edition: Recent Advances of Adolescents and Children Health Research)

► Show Figures