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Associations Between Online Pornography and Sexual Behavior Among Adolescents: Myth or Reality? by Luder, Marie-Thérèse, Pittet, Isabelle, Berchtold, André, Akré, Christina, Michaud, Pierre-André, Surís, Joan-Carles

“…This study aimed to compare the sexual behavior of adolescents who were or were not exposed to online pornography, to assess to what extent the willingness of…”
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Transition from pediatric to adult health care: expectations of adolescents with chronic disorders and their parents by Rutishauser, Christoph, Akré, Christina, Surìs, Joan-Carles

“…The aim of this study was to assess the expectations of adolescents with chronic disorders with regard to transition from pediatric to adult health care and to…”
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Qualitative evaluation of primary care providers’ experiences caring for frequent users of the emergency department by Brunner, Laureline, Canepa Allen, Marina, Malebranche, Mary, Hudon, Catherine, Senn, Nicolas, Hugli, Olivier, Vu, Francis, Akré, Christina, Bodenmann, Patrick

“…ObjectivesMany interventions have been developed over the years to offer frequent users of the emergency department (FUEDs) better access to quality…”
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How Adult Specialists Deal with the Principles of a Successful Transition by Suris, Joan-Carles, M.D., Ph.D, Akré, Christina, M.A, Rutishauser, Christoph, M.D

“…Abstract Objectives To evaluate whether adult specialists comply with the basic principles for a successful transition of adolescents with chronic disorders,…”
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Disordered Eating Behaviors: What About Boys? by Dominé, Françoise, M.D, Berchtold, André, Ph.D, Akré, Christina, M.A, Michaud, Pierre-André, M.D, Suris, Joan-Carles, M.D., M.P.H., Ph.D

“…Abstract Purpose To determine the characteristics specific to boys with disordered eating behaviors (DEB) and the general context in which these DEB occur…”
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Missed Appointments in an Outpatient Clinic for Adolescents, an Approach to Predict the Risk of Missing by Chariatte, Vincent, M.D, Berchtold, André, Ph.D, Akré, Christina, M.A, Michaud, Pierre-André, M.D, Suris, Joan-Carles, M.D., M.P.H., Ph.D

“…Abstract Purpose To predict the risk of an adolescent patient to miss an appointment, based on the previous appointments and on the characteristics of the…”
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Chronically Connected? Internet Use Among Adolescents With Chronic Conditions by Suris, Joan-Carles, M.D., Ph.D, Akré, Christina, M.A, Berchtold, André, Ph.D, Bélanger, Richard E., M.D, Michaud, Pierre-André, M.D

“…Abstract Little is known about Internet use among adolescents with chronic conditions (CCs). Our results indicate that CC females, but not males, are more…”
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Key Elements for, and Indicators of, a Successful Transition: An International Delphi Study by Suris, Joan-Carles, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H, Akre, Christina, M.A

“…Abstract Purpose The purpose of this study was to reach an international consensus to determine what key elements should be part of a transition program and…”
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Obesity Prevention Opinions of School Stakeholders: A Qualitative Study by Della Torre Swiss, Sophie Bucher, Akré, Christina, Suris, Joan-Carles

“…BACKGROUND: In general, schools are an important setting to implement current recommendations for obesity prevention in children because the vast majority of…”
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Who eats healthily? A population-based study among young Swiss residents by Meier, Marietta, Berchtold, André, Akré, Christina, Michaud, Pierre-André, Surís, Joan-Carles

“…To assess whether Swiss residents aged 15-24 years follow current nutritional guidelines and whether differences exist according to gender and weight status…”
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Detached, distraught or discerning? Fathers of adolescents with chronic illness: a review of the literature by Goldstein, Henry, Akré, Christina, Bélanger, Richard E, Suris, Joan-Carles

“…Parenting a child with chronic disease provides a unique set of challenges for both mothers and fathers throughout all phases of the illness. However, fathers…”
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Management of chronic non-cancer pain by primary care physicians: A qualitative study by Rufener, Léa, Akre, Christina, Rodondi, Pierre-Yves, Dubois, Julie

“…Chronic non-cancer pain is a highly prevalent health issue with personal and societal consequences. Patients suffering from chronic non-cancer pain are mainly…”
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Youths carrying a weapon or using a weapon in a fight: what makes the difference? by Thurnherr, Judit, Michaud, Pierre-André, Berchtold, André, Akré, Christina, Suris, Joan-Carles

“…The objective of this study was to characterize weapon-carrying adolescents and to assess whether weapon carriers differ from weapon users. Data were drawn…”
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First consumption ever of multiple substances: Applying an expert-based taxonomy to a Swiss national sample of adolescents by Berchtold, André, Akré, Christina, Jeannin, André, Michaud, Pierre-André, Suris, Joan-Carles

“…Abstract The use of multiple legal and illegal substances by adolescents is a growing concern in all countries, but since no consensus about a taxonomy did…”
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Do youths gamble? You bet! A Swiss population-based study by Luder, Marie-Thérèse, Berchtold, André, Akré, Christina, Michaud, Pierre-André, Suris, Joan-Carles

“…To establish the gambling prevalence among Swiss resident youths, to estimate the associations between gambling frequency and substance use, poor mental health…”
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Female adolescents' views on a youth-friendly clinic by Mauerhofer, Aurélie, Berchtold, André, Akré, Christina, Michaud, Pierre-André, Suris, Joan-Carles

“…To assess satisfaction among female patients of a youth-friendly clinic and to determine with which factors this was associated. A cross-sectional survey was…”
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A U-shaped association between intensity of Internet use and adolescent health by Bélanger, Richard E, Akre, Christina, Berchtold, André, Michaud, Pierre-André

“…To examine the relationship between different Internet-use intensities and adolescent mental and somatic health. Data were drawn from the 2002 Swiss…”
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Youths and poor emotional wellbeing: is it just a matter of stress? A longitudinal survey by Gubelmann, Alicia, Auderset, Diane, Akre, Christina, Barrense-Dias, Yara, Suris, Joan-Carles

“…WHAT IS KNOWN ON THE SUBJECT: To date, research on emotional wellbeing among youths has been mostly based on cross-sectional studies, and little is known about…”
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First use of multiple substances: Identification of meaningful patterns by Berchtold, André, Jeannin, André, Akré, Christina, Michaud, Pierre-André, Suris, Joan-Carles

“…Context: Understanding the process through which adolescents and young adults are trying legal and illegal substances is a crucial point for the development of…”
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Consuming energy drinks at the age of 14 predicted legal and illegal substance use at 16 by Barrense-Dias, Yara, Berchtold, André, Akre, Christina, Surís, Joan-Carles

“…Aim This study examined whether consuming energy drinks at the age of 14 predicted substance use at 16. Methods We followed 621 youths from an area of…”
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