Publications by authors named "Jen Zdroik"
Physical activity is a way all individuals maintain their health. Many public health and physical educators promote physical activity of those with disabilities, particularly to increase their socialization and physical health while decreasing comorbidities. One way for individuals with disabilities to develop their physical activity is through sport.
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- The study explored how participation in different types of sports (high-contact, semi-contact, and noncontact) during 12th grade relates to the initiation and development of prescription drug misuse (PDM) from ages 17/18 to 27/28 years.
- It found that students involved in contact and noncontact sports were more likely to start misusing prescription stimulants later in life, with adjusted odds ratios indicating a significant increase in risk.
- This research is the first of its kind to link high school sports participation with PDM trends, highlighting the importance of screening for prescription drug misuse among teenagers and the need for ongoing monitoring in young adults, especially athletes.