2019
ADHD and depressive symptoms in adolescents: the role of community violence exposure
Stickley A, Koposov R, Koyanagi A, Inoue Y, Ruchkin V. ADHD and depressive symptoms in adolescents: the role of community violence exposure. Social Psychiatry And Psychiatric Epidemiology 2019, 54: 683-691. PMID: 30706080, DOI: 10.1007/s00127-019-01662-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAttention-deficit/hyperactivity disorderDepressive symptomsCommunity violence exposureADHD symptomsViolence exposureCommunity violenceEpidemiologic Studies Depression ScaleEarly therapeutic interventionCo-occurring depressionLogistic regression analysisMultivariable analysisUnivariable analysisTherapeutic interventionsSymptomsVictims of violenceHyperactivity disorderDepressionNon-ADHD adolescentsHealth assessmentRegression analysisAdolescentsExposureOddsCurrent studyAssociation
2015
Binge Drinking and Eating Problems in Russian Adolescents
Stickley A, Koyanagi A, Koposov R, McKee M, Murphy A, Ruchkin V. Binge Drinking and Eating Problems in Russian Adolescents. Alcohol Clinical And Experimental Research 2015, 39: 540-547. PMID: 25703623, DOI: 10.1111/acer.12644.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBinge drinkingOdds ratioCross-sectional school-based surveyLogistic regression analysisSchool-based surveyDepressive symptomsVomiting/Alcohol misuseExcessive eatingEating problemsSuitable interventionsHealth assessmentDrinkingRegression analysisDemographic factorsAdolescentsBingeAdolescent boysRegression modelsGirlsMore researchAssociationBoysDetrimental effectsLaxatives
2014
Loneliness and health risk behaviours among Russian and U.S. adolescents: a cross-sectional study
Stickley A, Koyanagi A, Koposov R, Schwab-Stone M, Ruchkin V. Loneliness and health risk behaviours among Russian and U.S. adolescents: a cross-sectional study. BMC Public Health 2014, 14: 366. PMID: 24735570, PMCID: PMC4020347, DOI: 10.1186/1471-2458-14-366.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHealth risk behaviorsSexual risk behaviorsRisk behaviorsSubstance useHigher oddsCross-sectional studyAdolescent health risk behaviorsU.S. adolescentsSchool-based surveyBinge drinkingDepressive symptomsAlcohol consumptionLogistic regressionAdolescent substance useEffective interventionsDemographic characteristicsLifetime useIllicit drugsSexual behaviorHealth assessmentLifetime marijuana useMarijuana useBoysGirlsAdolescents
2013
Risk and protective factors for peer victimization: a 1-year follow-up study of urban American students
Karlsson E, Stickley A, Lindblad F, Schwab-Stone M, Ruchkin V. Risk and protective factors for peer victimization: a 1-year follow-up study of urban American students. European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 2013, 23: 773-781. PMID: 24346176, DOI: 10.1007/s00787-013-0507-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAdolescent binge drinking and risky health behaviours: Findings from northern Russia
Stickley A, Koyanagi A, Koposov R, Razvodovsky Y, Ruchkin V. Adolescent binge drinking and risky health behaviours: Findings from northern Russia. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2013, 133: 838-844. PMID: 24080314, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2013.08.028.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHealth risk behaviorsAdolescent binge drinkingBinge drinkingRisk behaviorsHeavy alcohol consumptionLogistic regression analysisFrequency of bingeNon-condom usePublic health interventionsAdolescent health risk behaviorsRisky health behaviorsRisky sexual behaviorAlcohol consumptionHealth behaviorsLast sexHealth interventionsHeavy drinkingAccessibility of alcoholSubstance useStrong associationPrevalenceNumber of daysSexual behaviorHealth assessmentDrinkingA Longitudinal Study of Somatic Complaints in Urban Adolescents: The Role of Internalizing Psychopathology and Somatic Anxiety
Ruchkin V, Schwab-Stone M. A Longitudinal Study of Somatic Complaints in Urban Adolescents: The Role of Internalizing Psychopathology and Somatic Anxiety. Journal Of Youth And Adolescence 2013, 43: 834-845. PMID: 23744452, DOI: 10.1007/s10964-013-9966-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSomatic anxietyInternalizing psychopathologySomatic complaintsPersistent somatic complaintsUrban adolescentsTreatment of youthSelf-report surveyInternalizing symptomsCommunity sampleSomatic sensationsAnxietyPsychopathologyLongitudinal studyUrban youthAdolescentsPredictive roleYouthSignificant continuityHigh levelsSomatizationHealth assessmentSocialFrequent associationGirlsBoys
2009
Adolescent suicidal ideation: a comparison of incarcerated and school-based samples
Suk E, van Mill J, Vermeiren R, Ruchkin V, Schwab-Stone M, Doreleijers T, Deboutte D. Adolescent suicidal ideation: a comparison of incarcerated and school-based samples. European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 2009, 18: 377-383. PMID: 19219647, DOI: 10.1007/s00787-009-0740-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGeneral populationSuicidal ideatorsSuicidal ideationSchool-based sampleMain clinical predictorsMental health characteristicsNon-suicidal youthMethodsThe study sampleGeneral population sampleClinical predictorsLevels of psychopathologyHealth characteristicsAssociated psychopathologySuicidal thoughtsGroup of adolescentsInternalizing problemsPast yearStudy sampleSelf-report surveyHealth assessmentPopulation sampleFrequent problemIdeationPosttraumatic stressAdolescents
2005
Early to Bed: A Study of Adaptation Among Sexually Active Urban Adolescent Girls Younger Than Age Sixteen
MARTIN A, RUCHKIN V, CAMINIS A, VERMEIREN R, HENRICH CC, SCHWAB-STONE M. Early to Bed: A Study of Adaptation Among Sexually Active Urban Adolescent Girls Younger Than Age Sixteen. Journal Of The American Academy Of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 2005, 44: 358-367. PMID: 15782083, DOI: 10.1097/01.chi.0000153226.26850.fd.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUrban adolescent girlsPsychosocial adaptationSexual activityAdolescent girlsActive urban adolescent girlsActive adolescent girlsPrior sexual intercourseLower school gradesBlack ethnicityHigh riskMultivariate analysisTeenage pregnancyActive girlsSexual intercourseSocioeconomic statusVulnerable populationsSelf-report surveyHealth assessmentGlobal measuresLower scoresGirlsGradeNew Haven