Adolescent Access to Patient-Centered Medical Homes.

Objectives: To analyze the distribution of patient-centered medical homes (PCMHs) among US adolescents, and to examine whether disparities exist among subgroups.

Study Design: Data on adolescents ages 12-17 years (n = 34 601) from the 2011-2012 National Survey of Children's Health were used in this cross-sectional study to determine what proportion had access to a PCMH. Multivariable logistic regression was used to calculate the odds of having a PCMH, adjusting for sociodemographic characteristics and special health care needs.

Access Barriers to Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives for Adolescents.

The United States continues to have the highest adolescent birth rate of any industrialized country. Recently published guidelines by the American Academy of Pediatrics create a new consensus among professional organizations around the suitability of long-acting reversible contraceptives as first-line contraception for adolescents. Through a narrative review of U.

Cannabis Withdrawal Among Detained Adolescents: Exploring the Impact of Nicotine and Race.

Rates of marijuana use among detained youths are exceptionally high. Research suggests a cannabis withdrawal syndrome is valid and clinically significant; however, these studies have mostly been conducted in highly controlled laboratory settings with treatment-seeking, White adults. The present study analyzed archival data to explore the magnitude of cannabis withdrawal symptoms within a diverse sample of detained adolescents while controlling for tobacco use and investigating the impact of race on symptom reports.

Longitudinal study of depressive symptoms and social support in adolescent mothers.

Previous studies have suggested that adolescent mothers with higher social support have lower depressive symptoms. This is a longitudinal study of adolescent mothers to examine the association of social support and depressive symptoms over one year postpartum. This was a prospective study of adolescent mothers (N at baseline = 120, N at 1 year = 89; age < 19 years) enrolled in a teen tot program.

Health concerns of sexual minority adolescent girls.

Purpose Of Review: The goal of this article is to provide an overview of up-to-date health information about sexual minority female youth so that healthcare practitioners can better serve their healthcare needs.

Recent Findings: Sexual minority adolescent girls may follow diverse sexual developmental trajectories. Many in this population are quite healthy, but some may be disproportionately vulnerable to health risks, perhaps because of the stigma associated with minority sexuality in society.

Adolescent sexuality.

Adolescence is the period of life in which issues of sexuality come to the fore. This article describes the concept of sexuality, teens' expression of sexuality, and various consequences of sexual behaviors. Issues of sexual preference and identity are described,and a brief discussion of sex education is presented.