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Psychopathology 1992Published cases of periodic psychosis of puberty and related papers were reviewed. The clinical picture is near-monthly recurrence of episodes of stupor or excitement... (Review)
Review
Published cases of periodic psychosis of puberty and related papers were reviewed. The clinical picture is near-monthly recurrence of episodes of stupor or excitement lasting about 1 or 2 weeks, which are accompanied by delusion and in some cases also by hallucinations or confusion. This condition was found to occur more commonly in girls than in boys, and in half of the girls reported the episodes tended to start a few days before menses. Adolescents with mental retardation were more commonly affected, and this suggests that organic brain damage may play a role in the etiology in some cases. Short-term prognosis is usually favorable, but at long-term follow-up, nearly half of them were found to be suffering from affective or schizophrenic illness. The clinical importance of recognizing this psychosis early in the course of illness is emphasized.
Topics: Adolescent; Benzamides; Electroencephalography; Family Health; Female; Humans; Male; Menarche; Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; Psychotic Disorders; Puberty; Sex Factors
PubMed: 1492147
DOI: 10.1159/000284776 -
Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology... Jan 2014
Topics: Adolescent; Asthma; Child; Cohort Studies; Female; Humans; Male; Menarche; Puberty; Sexual Maturation; Surveys and Questionnaires; Sweden
PubMed: 24331402
DOI: 10.1016/j.anai.2013.10.015 -
Acta Paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992).... Oct 1996
Review
Topics: Environment; Female; Humans; Male; Puberty
PubMed: 9055924
DOI: 10.1111/j.1651-2227.1996.tb14310.x -
The International Journal of Eating... Nov 2014We investigated the manifestations of pediatric loss of control (LOC) eating at different stages of pubertal development. (Randomized Controlled Trial)
Randomized Controlled Trial
OBJECTIVE
We investigated the manifestations of pediatric loss of control (LOC) eating at different stages of pubertal development.
METHOD
Participants were a nonclinical sample of 468 youth (8-17 years). Physical examination determined pubertal stage. LOC eating and disordered eating attitudes were assessed with the Eating Disorder Examination. In a randomized crossover design, a subset (n = 244) ate ad libitum from two test meals designed to capture normal and LOC eating.
RESULTS
There were no differences in the prevalence rates or frequency of reported LOC eating episodes across pubertal stages (ps ≥ 0.50). There were, however, puberty by LOC eating interactions in disordered eating attitudes and palatable food consumption (ps ≤ .05), even after adjusting for age and body composition. LOC eating was associated with elevated global disordered eating attitudes, weight concern, and shape concern in post-pubertal youth (ps ≤ .001), but not pre-pubertal youth (ps ≥ .49). In late-puberty, youth with LOC eating consumed less energy from protein (p < .001) and more from carbohydrate (p = .003) and snack-type foods (p = .02) than those without LOC eating, whereas endorsement of LOC eating in pre- or early-to-mid-puberty was not associated with differences in eating behavior (ps ≥ 0.20).
CONCLUSIONS
Findings suggest that puberty may be a critical risk period, when LOC eating behaviors in boys and girls may become accompanied by greater weight and shape concerns and more obesogenic food consumption patterns. Interventions for LOC eating during pre-puberty should be evaluated to determine if they are particularly beneficial for the prevention of exacerbated eating disorder psychopathology and adverse weight outcomes.
Topics: Adolescent; Body Composition; Body Weight; Child; Cross-Over Studies; Feeding Behavior; Feeding and Eating Disorders; Female; Humans; Male; Puberty
PubMed: 24888295
DOI: 10.1002/eat.22305 -
Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia E... May 2021The aim of the present study is to explain the barriers to puberty talk between mothers and daughters.
OBJECTIVE
The aim of the present study is to explain the barriers to puberty talk between mothers and daughters.
METHODS
In the present study, the conventional content analysis method was used. The present study was conducted from September 2018 to August 2019 in Iran. The study population consisted of mothers and adolescent girls. The data was collected using purposeful sampling method. The sample consisted of 4 mothers and 6 girls that were interviewed using semistructured interviews. Data collection continued until data saturation was achieved. Data analysis was conducted as described by Graneheim et al. using NVivo 11 software.
RESULTS
In the present study, after exploring the views of the participants about barriers to puberty talk between mothers and daughters, one dominant theme emerged. Puberty talk is seen as an "inappropriate talk with a girl." There were several subthemes, including "lack of mother's awareness regarding the school role, the busy schedule of the mother, and the adoption of alternatives to mother's talk with girls".
CONCLUSIONS
Different sociocultural factors affect puberty talk between mothers and adolescent girls. It is important that mothers and policy makers take these barriers into account.
Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Female; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; Humans; Interviews as Topic; Mother-Child Relations; Mothers; Nuclear Family; Puberty; Qualitative Research
PubMed: 34182580
DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1729148 -
International Journal of Adolescent... Jun 2020It is important to recognize the various dimensions of puberty and planning for the education of adolescents and their parents who are on the verge of this course. The...
INTRODUCTION
It is important to recognize the various dimensions of puberty and planning for the education of adolescents and their parents who are on the verge of this course. The present study aimed to investigate predictors of puberty health behavior in adolescent girls.
MATERIALS & METHODS
This correlational study was carried out on 280 female students from the eighth and ninth grades of high school who were selected by multi-stage random sampling method. The data gathering tool was a researcher-made questionnaire whose validity was assessed using the face and content validity method (Panel view of the experts) and its reliability was tested by test-retest and internal consistency. The collected data were analyzed by SPSS 16 using descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation coefficient and multiple regression at a significant level less than 0.05.
RESULTS
Regression results with stepwise analysis showed that demographic variables other than the age of students (p = 0.031) had no effect on the adoption of puberty health behaviors, but their students' knowledge and their attitude were good predictors of behaviors Health is puberty. Among the underlying and psychological variables, was the strongest prediction (Beta = 0.48). Attitude with knowledge and age was 34.9% of variance for explaining puberty health behaviors in adolescents.
CONCLUSION
Considering the power of predictors such as knowledge and attitude, it is possible to develop puberty health behaviors by increasing knowledge of students and providing correct and appropriate information to them and improving attitudes.
Topics: Adolescent; Female; Health Behavior; Humans; Iran; Male; Puberty; Surveys and Questionnaires
PubMed: 32549136
DOI: 10.1515/ijamh-2018-0165 -
Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent... Apr 2013
Topics: Estrogens; Female; Humans; Puberty
PubMed: 23518188
DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2013.01.059 -
Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health Nov 2013
Topics: Adolescent; Adolescent Development; Humans; Parent-Child Relations; Puberty
PubMed: 24251653
DOI: 10.1111/jpc.12422 -
Pediatrics in Review Jul 2016
Review
Topics: Adolescent; Child; Female; Humans; Male; Puberty; Sexual Maturation
PubMed: 27368360
DOI: 10.1542/pir.2015-0065 -
Alcohol Research & Health : the Journal... 2001Alcohol consumption during early adolescence may suppress the secretion of specific female reproductive hormones, thereby delaying puberty and adversely affecting the... (Review)
Review
Alcohol consumption during early adolescence may suppress the secretion of specific female reproductive hormones, thereby delaying puberty and adversely affecting the maturation of the reproductive system. These effects occur through several mechanisms, including altered production and secretion by the ovaries of estradiol, a key steroid hormone involved in the timing and regulation of female reproductive events. Alcohol can affect estradiol production by interfering with the normal function of regulatory hormones produced by the brain and the pituitary gland. Recent research has demonstrated additional potential mechanisms for alcohol's effects on female reproductive capability, including interference with specific regulatory systems located entirely within the ovary. Such "intraovarian" systems include the insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) and nitric oxide (NO) systems. Alcohol can dampen the stimulatory effects of the ovarian IGF-1 system and can increase the inhibitory effects of the ovarian NO system. These effects combine to decrease estradiol secretion. Thus, alcohol impairs ovarian function not only by interfering with hormonal communication between the brain, pituitary gland, and ovaries but also by directly altering the function of regulatory systems within the ovaries themselves. These results provide further evidence of the risks of underage drinking and the importance of its prevention.
Topics: Adolescent; Alcohol Drinking; Child; Female; Humans; Ovary; Puberty
PubMed: 11910704
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