Publications by authors named "Wilma Am Vollebergh"
TRAILS consists of a population cohort (N=2230) and a clinical cohort (N=543), both of which were followed from about age 11 years onwards. To date, the population cohort has been assessed five times over a period of 11 years, with retention rates ranging between 80% and 96%. The clinical cohort has been assessed four times over a period of 8 years, with retention rates ranging between 77% and 85%.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: In the Netherlands, youths of Moroccan origin account for a disproportionately large percentage of the population in juvenile justice institutions. Previous research showed that Moroccan adolescents in pre-trial arrest are characterized by less serious offending behavior (i.e.
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- The study focuses on evaluating the effectiveness of the renewed Healthy School and Drugs program, aimed at reducing substance use among Dutch adolescents.
- The trial will involve 3,784 students across 23 schools, comparing two intervention strategies (e-learning modules and an integral approach with parental involvement) against a control group receiving standard education.
- Participants will be surveyed at several intervals to assess changes in binge drinking and substance usage habits over time.