2018
The danger of being inattentive – ADHD symptoms and risky sexual behaviour in Russian adolescents
Isaksson J, Stickley A, Koposov R, Ruchkin V. The danger of being inattentive – ADHD symptoms and risky sexual behaviour in Russian adolescents. European Psychiatry 2018, 47: 42-48. PMID: 29100171, DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpsy.2017.09.004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHyperactivity/impulsivity symptomsConduct problemsRussian adolescentsRisky sexual behaviorImpulsivity symptomsADHD symptomsAttention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptomsSubstance useHyperactivity/impulsivityHyperactivity disorder symptomsDifferent parenting stylesInattention symptomsParenting stylesDisorder symptomsTeacher ratingsPerception of riskSexual behaviorBinge drinkingAdolescentsPrior researchRisk perceptionOrganizing behaviorInattentionDetrimental outcomesCohort sample
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
Adolescent 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 assessmentDrinking
2003
Violence Exposure and Substance Use in Adolescents: Findings From Three Countries
Vermeiren R, Schwab-Stone M, Deboutte D, Leckman P, Ruchkin V. Violence Exposure and Substance Use in Adolescents: Findings From Three Countries. Pediatrics 2003, 111: 535-540. PMID: 12612233, DOI: 10.1542/peds.111.3.535.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsViolence exposureSubstance usePsychosocial health problemsProspective studyHard drug useDrug useHealth problemsAdolescent exposureSubstance abuseUS adolescentsAlcohol useSelf-report surveyCommunity violenceAdolescentsMarijuana useExposureCurrent findingsOwn violent behaviorAdditional researchNew HavenViolent behaviorFindingsSmokingUrban communities
2002
Alcohol use in delinquent adolescents from Northern Russia: the role of personality, parental rearing and family history of alcohol abuse
Ruchkin V, Koposov R, Eisemann M, Hägglöf B. Alcohol use in delinquent adolescents from Northern Russia: the role of personality, parental rearing and family history of alcohol abuse. Personality And Individual Differences 2002, 32: 1139-1148. DOI: 10.1016/s0191-8869(00)00186-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAdolescent Alcohol Involvement ScaleRutgers Alcohol Problem IndexAlcohol-related problemsPersonality traitsDelinquent adolescentsParental rearingAlcohol useAlcohol involvementRole of personalityAlcohol abuseEmotional warmthEMBU questionnaireProblem behaviorCharacter InventoryInvolvement ScaleMore rejectionAlcohol misuseSubstance usePersonalityDelinquentsProblem IndexInteractive natureAbuseAdolescentsTemperament