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6. Biotics and Children’s and Adolescents’ Health: A Narrative Review

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Evangelia Xenopoulou, Ioanna Kontele, Theodoros N. Sergentanis, Maria G. Grammatikopoulou, Milia Tzoutzou, Konstantinos Kotrokois, Artemis Κ. Tsitsika, and Tonia Vassilakou

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probiotics, prebiotics, synbiotics, postbiotics, metabiotics, parabiotics, Pediatrics, RJ1-570
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Recently, there has been an increasing interest in the association of gut microbiota with health conditions and the potentially beneficial role of several types of biotics in several population groups, including children and adolescents. Children and adolescents comprise a unique population group due their rapid growth rates, high nutritional requirements, the immaturity of their immune system in early life, and their susceptibility to infectious diseases. The aim of the present study is to investigate the role and limitations of the administration of biotics in specific conditions affecting children and adolescents. A narrative review of related articles published on PubMed up to October 2023 was conducted. The administration of biotics has been evaluated in several health conditions among children and adolescents, such as the treatment and prevention of infectious diarrhea, the prevention of diarrhea after the use of antibiotics, the prevention of necrotizing enterocolitis, the treatment of functional gastrointestinal diseases, such as infant colic, functional abdominal pain, and irritable bowel syndrome, the eradication of H. pylori, the treatment of ulcerative colitis and pouchitis, and the prevention of atopic dermatitis, and the findings indicate improved symptoms and various beneficial health outcomes. However, some limitations have been identified regarding probiotics’ use. In conclusion, biotics may have a beneficial impact in several health conditions among children and adolescents. There is a need for additional randomized, controlled clinical studies on the effects of the administration of biotics in children and particularly in adolescents and young adults.

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2024
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8. Common Genetic Variation and Age of Onset of Anorexia Nervosa

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Watson, Hunna J., Thornton, Laura M., Yilmaz, Zeynep, Baker, Jessica H., Coleman, Jonathan R.I., Adan, Roger A.H., Alfredsson, Lars, Andreassen, Ole A., Ask, Helga, Berrettini, Wade H., Boehnke, Michael, Boehm, Ilka, Boni, Claudette, Buehren, Katharina, Bulant, Josef, Burghardt, Roland, Chang, Xiao, Cichon, Sven, Cone, Roger D., Courtet, Philippe, Crow, Scott, Crowley, James J., Danner, Unna N., de Zwaan, Martina, Dedoussis, George, DeSocio, Janiece E., Dick, Danielle M., Dikeos, Dimitris, Dina, Christian, Djurovic, Srdjan, Dmitrzak-Weglarz, Monika, Docampo-Martinez, Elisa, Duriez, Philibert, Egberts, Karin, Ehrlich, Stefan, Eriksson, Johan G., Escaramís, Geòrgia, Esko, Tõnu, Estivill, Xavier, Farmer, Anne, Fernández-Aranda, Fernando, Fichter, Manfred M., Föcker, Manuel, Foretova, Lenka, Forstner, Andreas J., Frei, Oleksandr, Gallinger, Steven, Giegling, Ina, Giuranna, Johanna, Gonidakis, Fragiskos, Gorwood, Philip, Gratacòs, Mònica, Guillaume, Sébastien, Guo, Yiran, Hakonarson, Hakon, Hauser, Joanna, Havdahl, Alexandra, Hebebrand, Johannes, Helder, Sietske G., Herms, Stefan, Herpertz-Dahlmann, Beate, Herzog, Wolfgang, Hinney, Anke, Hübel, Christopher, Hudson, James I., Imgart, Hartmut, Jamain, Stephanie, Janout, Vladimir, Jiménez-Murcia, Susana, Jones, Ian R., Julià, Antonio, Kalsi, Gursharan, Kaminská, Deborah, Kaprio, Jaakko, Karhunen, Leila, Kas, Martien J.H., Keel, Pamela K., Kennedy, James L., Keski-Rahkonen, Anna, Kiezebrink, Kirsty, Klareskog, Lars, Klump, Kelly L., Knudsen, Gun Peggy S., La Via, Maria C., Le Hellard, Stephanie, Leboyer, Marion, Li, Dong, Lilenfeld, Lisa, Lin, Bochao, Lissowska, Jolanta, Luykx, Jurjen, Magistretti, Pierre, Maj, Mario, Marsal, Sara, Marshall, Christian R., Mattingsdal, Morten, Meulenbelt, Ingrid, Micali, Nadia, Mitchell, Karen S., Monteleone, Alessio Maria, Monteleone, Palmiero, Myers, Richard, Navratilova, Marie, Ntalla, Ionna, O’Toole, Julie K., Ophoff, Roel A., Padyukov, Leonid, Pantel, Jacques, Papežová, Hana, Pinto, Dalila, Raevuori, Anu, Ramoz, Nicolas, Reichborn-Kjennerud, Ted, Ricca, Valdo, Ripatti, Samuli, Ripke, Stephan, Ritschel, Franziska, Roberts, Marion, Rotondo, Alessandro, Rujescu, Dan, Rybakowski, Filip, Scherag, André, Scherer, Stephen W., Schmidt, Ulrike, Scott, Laura J., Seitz, Jochen, Silén, Yasmina, Šlachtová, Lenka, Slagboom, P. Eline, Slof-Op ‘t Landt, Margarita C.T., Slopien, Agnieszka, Sorbi, Sandro, Świątkowska, Beata, Tortorella, Alfonso, Tozzi, Federica, Treasure, Janet, Tsitsika, Artemis, Tyszkiewicz-Nwafor, Marta, Tziouvas, Konstantinos, van Elburg, Annemarie A., van Furth, Eric F., Walton, Esther, Widen, Elisabeth, Zerwas, Stephanie, Zipfel, Stephan, Bergen, Andrew W., Boden, Joseph M., Brandt, Harry, Crawford, Steven, Halmi, Katherine A., Horwood, L. John, Johnson, Craig, Kaplan, Allan S., Kaye, Walter H., Mitchell, James E., Olsen, Catherine M., Pearson, John F., Pedersen, Nancy L., Strober, Michael, Werge, Thomas, Whiteman, David C., Woodside, D. Blake, Gordon, Scott, Maguire, Sarah, Larsen, Janne T., Parker, Richard, Petersen, Liselotte V., Jordan, Jennifer, Kennedy, Martin, Wade, Tracey D., Birgegård, Andreas, Lichtenstein, Paul, Landén, Mikael, Martin, Nicholas G., Mortensen, Preben Bo, Breen, Gerome, and Bulik, Cynthia M.

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2022
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9. Dissecting the Shared Genetic Architecture of Suicide Attempt, Psychiatric Disorders, and Known Risk Factors

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Wray, Naomi R., Ripke, Stephan, Mattheisen, Manuel, Trzaskowski, Maciej, Byrne, Enda M., Abdellaoui, Abdel, Adams, Mark J., Agerbo, Esben, Air, Tracy M., Andlauer, Till F.M., Bacanu, Silviu-Alin, Bækvad-Hansen, Marie, Beekman, Aartjan T.F., Bigdeli, Tim B., Binder, Elisabeth B., Bryois, Julien, Buttenschøn, Henriette N., Bybjerg-Grauholm, Jonas, Cai, Na, Castelao, Enrique, Christensen, Jane Hvarregaard, Clarke, Toni-Kim, Coleman, Jonathan R.I., Colodro-Conde, Lucía, Couvy-Duchesne, Baptiste, Craddock, Nick, Crawford, Gregory E., Davies, Gail, Degenhardt, Franziska, Derks, Eske M., Direk, Nese, Dolan, Conor V., Dunn, Erin C., Eley, Thalia C., Escott-Price, Valentina, Hassan Kiadeh, Farnush Farhadi, Finucane, Hilary K., Foo, Jerome C., Forstner, Andreas J., Frank, Josef, Gaspar, Héléna A., Gill, Michael, Goes, Fernando S., Gordon, Scott D., Weinsheimer, Shantel Marie, Wellmann, Jürgen, Willemsen, Gonneke, Witt, Stephanie H., Wu, Yang, Xi, Hualin S., Yang, Jian, Zhang, Futao, Arolt, Volker, Baune, Bernhard T., Berger, Klaus, Boomsma, Dorret I., Cichon, Sven, Dannlowski, Udo, de Geus, E.J.C., Depaulo, J. Raymond, Domenici, Enrico, Domschke, Katharina, Esko, Tõnu, Grabe, Hans J., Hamilton, Steven P., Grove, Jakob, Hall, Lynsey S., Hansen, Christine Søholm, Hansen, Thomas F., Herms, Stefan, Hickie, Ian B., Hoffmann, Per, Homuth, Georg, Horn, Carsten, Hottenga, Jouke-Jan, Hougaard, David M., Howard, David M., Ising, Marcus, Jansen, Rick, Jones, Ian, Jones, Lisa A., Jorgenson, Eric, Knowles, James A., Kohane, Isaac S., Kraft, Julia, Kretzschmar, Warren W., Kutalik, Zoltán, Li, Yihan, Lind, Penelope A., MacIntyre, Donald J., MacKinnon, Dean F., Maier, Robert M., Maier, Wolfgang, Marchini, Jonathan, Mbarek, Hamdi, McGrath, Patrick, McGuffin, Peter, Medland, Sarah E., Mehta, Divya, Middeldorp, Christel M., Mihailov, Evelin, Milaneschi, Yuri, Milani, Lili, Mondimore, Francis M., Montgomery, Grant W., Mostafavi, Sara, Mullins, Niamh, Nauck, Matthias, Ng, Bernard, Nivard, Michel G., Nyholt, Dale R., O’Reilly, Paul F., Oskarsson, Hogni, Hayward, Caroline, Heath, Andrew C., Kendler, Kenneth S., Kloiber, Stefan, Lewis, Glyn, Li, Qingqin S., Lucae, Susanne, Madden, Pamela A.F., Magnusson, Patrik K., Martin, Nicholas G., McIntosh, Andrew M., Metspalu, Andres, Mors, Ole, Mortensen, Preben Bo, Müller-Myhsok, Bertram, Nordentoft, Merete, Nöthen, Markus M., O’Donovan, Michael C., Paciga, Sara A., Pedersen, Nancy L., Owen, Michael J., Painter, Jodie N., Pedersen, Carsten Bøcker, Pedersen, Marianne Giørtz, Peterson, Roseann E., Peyrot, Wouter J., Pistis, Giorgio, Posthuma, Danielle, Quiroz, Jorge A., Qvist, Per, Rice, John P., Riley, Brien P., Rivera, Margarita, Mirza, Saira Saeed, Schoevers, Robert, Schulte, Eva C., Shen, Ling, Shi, Jianxin, Shyn, Stanley I., Sigurdsson, Engilbert, Sinnamon, Grant C.B., Smit, Johannes H., Smith, Daniel J., Stefansson, Hreinn, Steinberg, Stacy, Streit, Fabian, Strohmaier, Jana, Tansey, Katherine E., Teismann, Henning, Teumer, Alexander, Thompson, Wesley, Thomson, Pippa A., Thorgeirsson, Thorgeir E., Traylor, Matthew, Treutlein, Jens, Trubetskoy, Vassily, Uitterlinden, André G., Umbricht, Daniel, der Auwera, Sandra Van, van Hemert, Albert M., Viktorin, Alexander, Visscher, Peter M., Wang, Yunpeng, Webb, Bradley T., Penninx, Brenda W.J.H., Perlis, Roy H., Porteous, David J., Potash, James B., Preisig, Martin, Rietschel, Marcella, Schaefer, Catherine, Schulze, Thomas G., Smoller, Jordan W., Stefansson, Kari, Tiemeier, Henning, Uher, Rudolf, Völzke, Henry, Weissman, Myrna M., Werge, Thomas, Lewis, Cathryn M., Levinson, Douglas F., Breen, Gerome, Børglum, Anders D., Sullivan, Patrick F., O’Connell, Kevin S., Coombes, Brandon, Qiao, Zhen, Als, Thomas D., Børte, Sigrid, Charney, Alexander W., Drange, Ole Kristian, Gandal, Michael J., Hagenaars, Saskia P., Ikeda, Masashi, Kamitaki, Nolan, Kim, Minsoo, Krebs, Kristi, Panagiotaropoulou, Georgia, Schilder, Brian M., Sloofman, Laura G., Winsvold, Bendik S., Won, Hong-Hee, Abramova, Liliya, Adorjan, Kristina, Al Eissa, Mariam, Albani, Diego, Alliey-Rodriguez, Ney, Anjorin, Adebayo, Antilla, Verneri, Antoniou, Anastasia, Awasthi, Swapnil, Baek, Ji Hyun, Bass, Nicholas, Bauer, Michael, Beins, Eva C., Bergen, Sarah E., Birner, Armin, Bøen, Erlend, Boks, Marco P., Bosch, Rosa, Brum, Murielle, Brumpton, Ben M., Brunkhorst-Kanaan, Nathalie, Budde, Monika, Byerley, William, Cairns, Murray, Casas, Miquel, Cervantes, Pablo, Cruceanu, Cristiana, Cuellar-Barboza, Alfredo, Cunningham, Julie, Curtis, David, Czerski, Piotr M., Dale, Anders M., Dalkner, Nina, David, Friederike S., Djurovic, Srdjan, Dobbyn, Amanda L., Douzenis, Athanassios, Elvsåshagen, Torbjørn, Ferrier, I. Nicol, Fiorentino, Alessia, Foroud, Tatiana M., Forty, Liz, Frei, Oleksandr, Freimer, Nelson B., Frisén, Louise, Gade, Katrin, Garnham, Julie, Gelernter, Joel, Gizer, Ian R., Gordon-Smith, Katherine, Greenwood, Tiffany A., Guzman-Parra, José, Ha, Kyooseob, Haraldsson, Magnus, Hautzinger, Martin, Heilbronner, Urs, Hellgren, Dennis, Holmans, Peter A., Huckins, Laura, Jamain, Stéphane, Johnson, Jessica S., Kalman, Janos L., Kamatani, Yoichiro, Kennedy, James L., Kittel-Schneider, Sarah, Kogevinas, Manolis, Koromina, Maria, Kranz, Thorsten M., Kranzler, Henry R., Kubo, Michiaki, Kupka, Ralph, Kushner, Steven A., Lavebratt, Catharina, Lawrence, Jacob, Leber, Markus, Lee, Heon-Jeong, Lee, Phil H., Levy, Shawn E., Lewis, Catrin, Liao, Calwing, Lundberg, Martin, Magnusson, Sigurdur H., Maihofer, Adam, Malaspina, Dolores, Maratou, Eirini, Martinsson, Lina, McGregor, Nathaniel W., McKay, James D., Medeiros, Helena, Millischer, Vincent, Moran, Jennifer L., Morris, Derek W., Mühleisen, Thomas W., O’Brien, Niamh, O’Donovan, Claire, Olde Loohuis, Loes M., Oruc, Lilijana, Papiol, Sergi, Pardiñas, Antonio F., Perry, Amy, Pfennig, Andrea, Porichi, Evgenia, Quested, Digby, Raj, Towfique, Rapaport, Mark H., DePaulo, J. 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John, Hübel, Christopher, Petersen, Liselotte V., Pinto, Dalila, Purves, Kirstin L., Raevuori, Anu, Ramoz, Nicolas, Reichborn-Kjennerud, Ted, Ricca, Valdo, Ripatti, Samuli, Ritschel, Franziska, Roberts, Marion, Rujescu, Dan, Rybakowski, Filip, Santonastaso, Paolo, Scherag, André, Scherer, Stephen W., Schmidt, Ulrike, Schork, Nicholas J., Schosser, Alexandra, Seitz, Jochen, Slachtova, Lenka, Slagboom, P. Eline, Slof-Op ‘t Landt, Margarita C.T., Slopien, Agnieszka, Soranzo, Nicole, Sorbi, Sandro, Southam, Lorraine, Steen, Vidar W., Strober, Michael, Huckins, Laura M., Hudson, James I., Imgart, Hartmut, Inoko, Hidetoshi, Janout, Vladimir, Jiménez-Murcia, Susana, Johnson, Craig, Jordan, Jennifer, Julià, Antonio, Kalsi, Gursharan, Kaminská, Deborah, Kaplan, Allan S., Kaprio, Jaakko, Karhunen, Leila, Karwautz, Andreas, Kas, Martien J.H., Kaye, Walter H., Kennedy, Martin A., Keski-Rahkonen, Anna, Kiezebrink, Kirsty, Kim, Youl-Ri, Kirk, Katherine M., Klareskog, Lars, Klump, Kelly L., Knudsen, Gun Peggy S., Larsen, Janne T., Le Hellard, Stephanie, Leppä, Virpi M., Li, Dong, Lichtenstein, Paul, Lilenfeld, Lisa, Lin, Bochao Danae, Lundervold, Astri, Luykx, Jurjen, Magistretti, Pierre J., Maj, Mario, Mannik, Katrin, Marsal, Sara, Stuber, Garret D., Szatkiewicz, Jin P., Tachmazidou, Ioanna, Tenconi, Elena, Thornton, Laura M., Tortorella, Alfonso, Tozzi, Federica, Treasure, Janet, Tsitsika, Artemis, Tyszkiewicz-Nwafor, Marta, Tziouvas, Konstantinos, van Elburg, Annemarie A., van Furth, Eric F., Wade, Tracey D., Wagner, Gudrun, Walton, Esther, Watson, Hunna J., Whiteman, David C., Wichmann, H. Erich, Widen, Elisabeth, Woodside, D. Blake, Yao, Shuyang, Yilmaz, Zeynep, Zeggini, Eleftheria, Zerwas, Stephanie, Zipfel, Stephan, Jungkunz, Martin, Dietl, Lydie, Schwarze, Cornelia E., Dahmen, Norbert, Schott, Björn H., Mobascher, Arian, Lieb, Klaus, Roepke, Stefan, Schmahl, Christian, Bohus, Martin, Crivelli, Silvia, Dennis, Michelle F., Harvey, Phillip D., Carter, Bruce W., Huffman, Jennifer E., Jacobson, Daniel, Madduri, Ravi, Olsen, Maren K., Pestian, John, Gaziano, J. Michael, Muralidhar, Sumitra, Ramoni, Rachel, Beckham, Jean, Chang, Kyong-Mi, O’Donnell, Christopher J., Tsao, Philip S., Breeling, James, Huang, Grant, Romero, J.P. 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Helena, Bau, Claiton H.D., Braff, David L., Bryant, Richard, Cahn, Wiepke, Casas, Miguel, Cervilla, Jorge A., Chaumette, Boris, Craig, David, Fanous, Ayman H., Gatt, Justine M., Gejman, Pablo V., Grevet, Eugenio H., Gutierrez, Blanca, Guzman-Parra, Jose, Hamshere, Marian L., Hartmann, Annette, Heilmann-Heimbach, Stefanie, Jonsson, Lina, Koenen, Karestan C., Konte, Bettina, Krebs, Marie-Odile, Molina, Esther, Nievergelt, Caroline, Nimgaonkar, Vishwajit, Pimm, Jonathan, Power, Robert A., Richarte, Vanesa, Roberts, Andrea, Roberts, Gloria, Rovaris, Diego L., Sanders, Alan R., Sklar, Pamela, Sonuga-Barke, Edmund J.S., Spalletta, Gianfranco, Vilar-Ribó, Laura, Shannon Weickert, Cynthia, Williams, Leanne M., Zai, Clement C., Ashley-Koch, Allison E., Beckham, Jean C., Hauser, Elizabeth R., Hauser, Michael A., Kimbrel, Nathan A., Lindquist, Jennifer H., McMahon, Benjamin, Oslin, David W., Qin, Xuejun, Erlangsen, Annette, Kessler, Ronald C., Porteous, David, Ursano, Robert J., Wasserman, Danuta, Coon, Hilary, Demontis, Ditte, Docherty, Anna R., Kuo, Po-Hsiu, Mann, J. John, Rentería, Miguel E., Stein, Murray B., and Willour, Virginia

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2022
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10. Psycho-emotional consequences in pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic

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Androniki Stavridou, Despoina Michailidou, Eleni Panagouli, Theodoros N. Sergentanis, Efthalia Tzila, Theodora Psaltopoulou, Maria Tsolia, Nikolaos Vlahos, and Artemis Tsitsika

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COVID-19, depression, mental health, pregnancy, st, Medicine
Abstract

Fear of COVID-19, especially in vulnerable groups such as pregnant women, created excessive concern leading to unexpected psycho-emotional consequences and a need to summarize the most recent knowledge about this topic. Therefore, we conducted a narrative review of the relevant literature, synthesizing data from available databases. According to the findings of this review, pregnant women during COVID-19 pandemic were more anxious and depressed mainly due to the fear of contacting the virus, restricting measures, and concerns about the health of their unborn children.The elevated stress levels in pregnant women due to the pandemic could represent risk factors for physical health complications. Thus, strategies including relaxation, mindfulness, acceptance, and positive attitude to COVID-19 should be promoted for pregnant women.

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2022
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14. Associations Between Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Various Eating Disorders: A Swedish Nationwide Population Study Using Multiple Genetically Informative Approaches

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Adan, Roger, Ando, Tetsuya, Baker, Jessica, Bergen, Andrew, Berrettini, Wade, Birgegård, Andreas, Boni, Claudette, Boraska Perica, Vesna, Brandt, Harry, Burghardt, Roland, Cassina, Matteo, Cesta, Carolyn, Clementi, Maurizio, Coleman, Joni, Cone, Roger, Courtet, Philippe, Crawford, Steven, Crow, Scott, Crowley, James, Danner, Unna, Davis, Oliver, de Zwaan, Martina, Dedoussis, George, Degortes, Daniela, DeSocio, Janiece, Dick, Danielle, Dikeos, Dimitris, Dmitrzak-Weglarz, Monika, Docampo, Elisa, Egberts, Karin, Ehrlich, Stefan, Escaramís, Geòrgia, Esko, Tõnu, Estivill, Xavier, Favaro, Angela, Fernández-Aranda, Fernando, Fichter, Manfred, Finan, Chris, Fischer, Krista, Föcker, Manuel, Foretova, Lenka, Forzan, Monica, Franklin, Christopher, Gaspar, Héléna, Gonidakis, Fragiskos, Gorwood, Philip, Gratacos, Monica, Guillaume, Sébastien, Guo, Yiran, Hakonarson, Hakon, Halmi, Katherine, Hatzikotoulas, Konstantinos, Hauser, Joanna, Hebebrand, Johannes, Helder, Sietske, Hendriks, Judith, Herpertz-Dahlmann, Beate, Herzog, Wolfgang, Hilliard, Christopher, Hinney, Anke, Huckins, Laura, Hudson, James, Huemer, Julia, Imgart, Hartmut, Inoko, Hidetoshi, Jiménez-Murcia, Susana, Johnson, Craig, Jordan, Jenny, Juréus, Anders, Kalsi, Gursharan, Kaminska, Debora, Kaplan, Allan, Kaprio, Jaakko, Karhunen, Leila, Karwautz, Andreas, Kas, Martien, Kaye, Walter, Kennedy, James, Kennedy, Martin, Keski-Rahkonen, Anna, Kiezebrink, Kirsty, Kim, Youl-Ri, Klump, Kelly, Knudsen, Gun Peggy, Koeleman, Bobby, Koubek, Doris, La Via, Maria, Landén, Mikael, Levitan, Robert, Li, Dong, Lichtenstein, Paul, Lilenfeld, Lisa, Lissowska, Jolanta, Magistretti, Pierre, Maj, Mario, Mannik, Katrin, Martin, Nicholas, McDevitt, Sara, McGuffin, Peter, Merl, Elisabeth, Metspalu, Andres, Meulenbelt, Ingrid, Micali, Nadia, Mitchell, James, Mitchell, Karen, Monteleone, Palmiero, Monteleone, Alessio Maria, Mortensen, Preben, Munn-Chernoff, Melissa, Nacmias, Benedetta, Nilsson, Ida, Norring, Claes, Ntalla, Ioanna, O’Toole, Julie, Pantel, Jacques, Papezova, Hana, Parker, Richard, Rabionet, Raquel, Raevuori, Anu, Rajewski, Andrzej, Ramoz, Nicolas, Rayner, N. William, Reichborn-Kjennerud, Ted, Ricca, Valdo, Ripke, Stephan, Ritschel, Franziska, Roberts, Marion, Rotondo, Alessandro, Rybakowski, Filip, Santonastaso, Paolo, Scherag, André, Schmidt, Ulrike, Schork, Nicholas, Schosser, Alexandra, Seitz, Jochen, Slachtova, Lenka, Slagboom, P. Eline, Slof-Op’t Landt, Margarita, Slopien, Agnieszka, Smith, Tosha, Sorbi, Sandro, Strengman, Eric, Strober, Michael, Sullivan, Patrick, Szatkiewicz, Jin, Szeszenia-Dabrowska, Neonila, Tachmazidou, Ioanna, Tenconi, Elena, Thornton, Laura, Tortorella, Alfonso, Tozzi, Federica, Treasure, Janet, Tsitsika, Artemis, Tziouvas, Konstantinos, van Elburg, Annemarie, van Furth, Eric, Wade, Tracey, Wagner, Gudrun, Walton, Esther, Watson, Hunna, Woodside, D. Blake, Yao, Shuyang, Yilmaz, Zeynep, Zeggini, Eleftheria, Zerwas, Stephanie, Zipfel, Stephan, Alfredsson, Lars, Andreassen, Ole, Aschauer, Harald, Barrett, Jeffrey, Bencko, Vladimir, Carlberg, Laura, Cichon, Sven, Cohen-Woods, Sarah, Dina, Christian, Ding, Bo, Espeseth, Thomas, Floyd, James, Gallinger, Steven, Gambaro, Giovanni, Giegling, Ina, Herms, Stefan, Janout, Vladimir, Julià, Antonio, Klareskog, Lars, Le Hellard, Stephanie, Leboyer, Marion, Lundervold, Astri, Marsal, Sara, Mattingsdal, Morten, Navratilova, Marie, Ophoff, Roel, Palotie, Aarno, Pinto, Dalila, Ripatti, Samuli, Rujescu, Dan, Scherer, Stephen, Scott, Laura, Sladek, Robert, Soranzo, Nicole, Southam, Lorraine, Steen, Vidar, Wichmann, H-Erich, Widen, Elisabeth, Breen, Gerome, Bulik, Cynthia, Kuja-Halkola, Ralf, Martin, Joanna, Lu, Yi, Hübel, Christopher, Almqvist, Catarina, Thornton, Laura M., Magnusson, Patrik K., Bulik, Cynthia M., and Larsson, Henrik

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2019
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15. Cross-National Comparisons of Internalizing Problems in a Cohort of 8952 Adolescents from Five European Countries: The EU NET ADB Survey

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Georgia Drosopoulou, Foteini Vlasopoulou, Eleni Panagouli, Androniki Stavridou, Alexia Papageorgiou, Theodora Psaltopoulou, Maria Tsolia, Chara Tzavara, Theodoros N. Sergentanis, and Artemis K. Tsitsika

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anxiety, depression, Youth Self Report, internalizing problems, risk factors, cross-cultural, Pediatrics, RJ1-570
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Various factors such as family relationships, socioeconomic indicators, socio-cultural aspects, mental health problems and demographic variables, have been associated with internalizing problems in adolescence. The purpose of this study was to examine the prevalence of internalizing problems in adolescents from five European countries in comparison with risk factors. Using data from the European Network for Adolescent Behavior (EU NET ADB) survey, a cross-sectional school-based study of adolescents (from 14 to 17.9 years) was conducted. Data were retrieved from self-report questionnaires derived from Greece, Spain, the Netherlands, Iceland and Romania. Multiple logistic regression analysis overall and by country was held through estimation of odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (95% CI). A total of 8952 adolescents participated in the study. According to the results, Greece (7.6%) and Romania (2.4%) presented with the lowest rates of internalizing problems, while Iceland presented the highest (11.1%). Internalizing problems were associated with lower school grades (adjusted OR = 1.21, 95% CI: 1.08–1.36), while the higher education level of parents was associated with lower odds of internalizing problems (adjusted OR = 0.75, 95% CI: 0.62–0.92). In country-specific analyses, factors that affected the likelihood of internalizing problems were gender, age, maternal and paternal unemployment. Variations detected in adolescents’ internalizing problems were determined by the socio-cultural context of each country. Cultural differences should be addressed thoroughly in further research, in order to better understand and intervene in aspects of internalizing problems in adolescence.

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2022
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16. Food Difficulties in Infancy and ASD: A Literature Review

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Marios Vasilakis, Konstantinos Polychronis, Eleni Panagouli, Efthalia Tzila, Alexia Papageorgiou, Loretta Thomaidou, Theodora Psaltopoulou, Maria Tsolia, Theodoros N. Sergentanis, and Artemis K. Tsitsika

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autism spectrum disorder, infants, food difficulties, early life, lactation, Pediatrics, RJ1-570
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Purpose: The aim of this literature review is to investigate the potential association between specific food difficulties and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) during the first two years of life. Materials: The search was conducted in PubMed, Google Scholar, Embase and PsycInfo databases. Results: Twenty-one studies were synthesized (3763 infants and children). Difficulties during breastfeeding, breast milk refusal and avoidance of taking solids have been linked to ASD. Infants with ASD have been referred to as picky eaters. Problematic mealtime behaviour during infancy has also been associated with ASD. Conclusions: The present review highlights the association between food difficulties, including problematic mealtime behaviours, food selectivity, breastfeeding difficulties and food refusal during infancy and ASD early during life, including the first months.

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2022
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18. Vaccination Coverage during Childhood and Adolescence among Undergraduate Health Science Students in Greece

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Elisabeth K. Andrie, Evanthia Sakellari, Anastasia Barbouni, Artemis K. Tsitsika, and Areti Lagiou

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immunization coverage, vaccine-preventable diseases, young adults, healthcare services, Pediatrics, RJ1-570
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High rates of vaccination coverage in childhood represent one of the most important cost-effective tools of primary prevention and have substantially reduced the incidence of and mortality from vaccine-preventable diseases globally. Vaccination coverage of young people has not been well estimated in Greece. Anonymous self-completed questionnaires and the participants’ Child Health Booklet were used to estimate complete vaccination coverage of mandatory vaccinations against vaccine-preventable diseases of undergraduate students at the University of West Attica during the academic year 2020–2021. Student’s t-tests were used to estimate mean values. Overall, 79% (95% CI: 78–81%) of study participants were fully vaccinated. This coverage was lower in males especially for vaccines that should be done during childhood (p = 0.045). High vaccination percentage (>90%) was observed for the meningococcus group A, C, W135, Y, measles-mumps-rubella, hepatitis B and meningitis C vaccine. Nevertheless, suboptimal coverage was assessed for the booster dose of tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, for the human papillomavirus vaccine among girls, for the tuberculosis, for the meningococcus group B, for the pneumococcal, and for the seasonal influenza vaccines. In conclusion, the promotion of routine vaccination programs for young adults needs to be strengthened. An identification system for under-vaccinated students, an efficient reminder system and university campus vaccine program practices should be established, particularly among males.

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2022
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19. Genome-wide association study identifies eight risk loci and implicates metabo-psychiatric origins for anorexia nervosa

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Watson, Hunna J., Yilmaz, Zeynep, Thornton, Laura M., Hübel, Christopher, Coleman, Jonathan R. I., Gaspar, Héléna A., Bryois, Julien, Hinney, Anke, Leppä, Virpi M., Mattheisen, Manuel, Medland, Sarah E., Ripke, Stephan, Yao, Shuyang, Giusti-Rodríguez, Paola, Anorexia Nervosa Genetics Initiative, Hanscombe, Ken B., Purves, Kirstin L., Eating Disorders Working Group of the Psychiatric Genomics Consortium, Adan, Roger A. H., Alfredsson, Lars, Ando, Tetsuya, Andreassen, Ole A., Baker, Jessica H., Berrettini, Wade H., Boehm, Ilka, Boni, Claudette, Perica, Vesna Boraska, Buehren, Katharina, Burghardt, Roland, Cassina, Matteo, Cichon, Sven, Clementi, Maurizio, Cone, Roger D., Courtet, Philippe, Crow, Scott, Crowley, James J., Danner, Unna N., Davis, Oliver S. P., de Zwaan, Martina, Dedoussis, George, Degortes, Daniela, DeSocio, Janiece E., Dick, Danielle M., Dikeos, Dimitris, Dina, Christian, Dmitrzak-Weglarz, Monika, Docampo, Elisa, Duncan, Laramie E., Egberts, Karin, Ehrlich, Stefan, Escaramís, Geòrgia, Esko, Tõnu, Estivill, Xavier, Farmer, Anne, Favaro, Angela, Fernández-Aranda, Fernando, Fichter, Manfred M., Fischer, Krista, Föcker, Manuel, Foretova, Lenka, Forstner, Andreas J., Forzan, Monica, Franklin, Christopher S., Gallinger, Steven, Giegling, Ina, Giuranna, Johanna, Gonidakis, Fragiskos, Gorwood, Philip, Mayora, Monica Gratacos, Guillaume, Sébastien, Guo, Yiran, Hakonarson, Hakon, Hatzikotoulas, Konstantinos, Hauser, Joanna, Hebebrand, Johannes, Helder, Sietske G., Herms, Stefan, Herpertz-Dahlmann, Beate, Herzog, Wolfgang, Huckins, Laura M., Hudson, James I., Imgart, Hartmut, Inoko, Hidetoshi, Janout, Vladimir, Jiménez-Murcia, Susana, Julià, Antonio, Kalsi, Gursharan, Kaminská, Deborah, Kaprio, Jaakko, Karhunen, Leila, Karwautz, Andreas, Kas, Martien J. H., Kennedy, James L., Keski-Rahkonen, Anna, Kiezebrink, Kirsty, Kim, Youl-Ri, Klareskog, Lars, Klump, Kelly L., Knudsen, Gun Peggy S., La Via, Maria C., Le Hellard, Stephanie, Levitan, Robert D., Li, Dong, Lilenfeld, Lisa, Lin, Bochao Danae, Lissowska, Jolanta, Luykx, Jurjen, Magistretti, Pierre J., Maj, Mario, Mannik, Katrin, Marsal, Sara, Marshall, Christian R., Mattingsdal, Morten, McDevitt, Sara, McGuffin, Peter, Metspalu, Andres, Meulenbelt, Ingrid, Micali, Nadia, Mitchell, Karen, Monteleone, Alessio Maria, Monteleone, Palmiero, Munn-Chernoff, Melissa A., Nacmias, Benedetta, Navratilova, Marie, Ntalla, Ioanna, O’Toole, Julie K., Ophoff, Roel A., Padyukov, Leonid, Palotie, Aarno, Pantel, Jacques, Papezova, Hana, Pinto, Dalila, Rabionet, Raquel, Raevuori, Anu, Ramoz, Nicolas, Reichborn-Kjennerud, Ted, Ricca, Valdo, Ripatti, Samuli, Ritschel, Franziska, Roberts, Marion, Rotondo, Alessandro, Rujescu, Dan, Rybakowski, Filip, Santonastaso, Paolo, Scherag, André, Scherer, Stephen W., Schmidt, Ulrike, Schork, Nicholas J., Schosser, Alexandra, Seitz, Jochen, Slachtova, Lenka, Slagboom, P. Eline, Slof-Op ‘t Landt, Margarita C. T., Slopien, Agnieszka, Sorbi, Sandro, Świątkowska, Beata, Szatkiewicz, Jin P., Tachmazidou, Ioanna, Tenconi, Elena, Tortorella, Alfonso, Tozzi, Federica, Treasure, Janet, Tsitsika, Artemis, Tyszkiewicz-Nwafor, Marta, Tziouvas, Konstantinos, van Elburg, Annemarie A., van Furth, Eric F., Wagner, Gudrun, Walton, Esther, Widen, Elisabeth, Zeggini, Eleftheria, Zerwas, Stephanie, Zipfel, Stephan, Bergen, Andrew W., Boden, Joseph M., Brandt, Harry, Crawford, Steven, Halmi, Katherine A., Horwood, L. John, Johnson, Craig, Kaplan, Allan S., Kaye, Walter H., Mitchell, James E., Olsen, Catherine M., Pearson, John F., Pedersen, Nancy L., Strober, Michael, Werge, Thomas, Whiteman, David C., Woodside, D. Blake, Stuber, Garret D., Gordon, Scott, Grove, Jakob, Henders, Anjali K., Juréus, Anders, Kirk, Katherine M., Larsen, Janne T., Parker, Richard, Petersen, Liselotte, Jordan, Jennifer, Kennedy, Martin, Montgomery, Grant W., Wade, Tracey D., Birgegård, Andreas, Lichtenstein, Paul, Norring, Claes, Landén, Mikael, Martin, Nicholas G., Mortensen, Preben Bo, Sullivan, Patrick F., Breen, Gerome, and Bulik, Cynthia M.

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2019
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21. Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis and Mental Health Disorders: A Narrative Review of the Literature

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Ioanna Mitsiaki, Athanasios Thirios, Eleni Panagouli, Flora Bacopoulou, Dimitris Pasparakis, Theodora Psaltopoulou, Theodoros N. Sergentanis, and Artemis Tsitsika

Subjects
idiopathic scoliosis, adolescents, mental disorders, eating disorders, Pediatrics, RJ1-570
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Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is the most common type of scoliosis. The condition begins in puberty, affects 1–4% of adolescents, and disproportionately affects young women. Our aim was to comprehensively examine the association between AIS and risk for depression, anxiety, eating disorders, psychotic disorders, and personality dysfunctional mechanisms. Methods: Literature review of related articles published in PubMed, Google Scholar, and Scopus up to 15 July 2021. Results: A total of 30 studies were deemed eligible, examining the effects of AIS upon mental health, and using appropriate psychometric inventories. Studies highlighted the association of brace treatment with elevated anxiety. In addition, mental health conditions and traits (e.g., anxiety and depressive symptoms, neuroticism) were detected more frequently amongst AIS patients compared to healthy controls. Conclusions: AIS represents a risk factor for mental health disorders. More longitudinal studies, utilizing accurate psychometric instruments, are warranted, to reveal the current impact of AIS on the mental health of youngsters, along with the tailoring of well-targeted interventions to reduce the burden of mental health issues in adulthood.

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2022
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22. Orthorexia and Eating Disorders in Adolescents and Young Adults: A Systematic Review

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Panagiota Skella, Maria Eleni Chelmi, Eleni Panagouli, Anastasia Garoufi, Theodora Psaltopoulou, George Mastorakos, Theodoros N. Sergentanis, and Artemis Tsitsika

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orthorexia, anorexia, bulimia, eating disorders, mental health, adolescents, Pediatrics, RJ1-570
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Background: In recent years a new term in the field of eating behaviors has emerged, namely “orthorexia”. This behavior is associated with significant dietary restrictions and omission of food groups. The aim of the present study is to estimate the possible correlations between orthorexia and eating disorders in young adults and adolescents. Methods: A systematic review of related articles in PubMed, Google Scholar, and PsycInfo was conducted up to 30 June 2021. Results: A total of 37 studies (16,402 subjects) were considered eligible for this systematic review. Significant correlations were observed in most of the studies between orthorexia and eating disorders. However, the majority of studies adopted a cross-sectional design. Conclusions: An association between and eating disorders emerged. Prospective studies seem necessary to investigate associations and succession of orthorexia and eating disorders over time.

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2022
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23. Cross-national aspects of cyberbullying victimization among 14–17-year-old adolescents across seven European countries

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Kalliope Athanasiou, Eirini Melegkovits, Elisabeth K. Andrie, Charalampos Magoulas, Chara K. Tzavara, Clive Richardson, Donald Greydanus, Maria Tsolia, and Artemis K. Tsitsika

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Cyberbullying, Cybervictims, Adolescents, Cross-cultural differences, Public aspects of medicine, RA1-1270
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Abstract Background The increasing use of the Internet and social network sites (SNS) has created a new domain of socio-emotional development for adolescents. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to explore cybervictimization across seven European countries, in relation to socio-demographic, Internet use and psychosocial variables. Methods A cross-sectional school-based study was conducted in the participating countries: Germany, Greece, Iceland the Netherlands, Poland, Romania and Spain. Anonymous self-completed questionnaires included sociodemographic data, internet usage characteristics, school achievement, parental control, the Internet Addiction Test and Achenbach’s Youth Self-Report. Results The highest rate of cyber victimization was found in Romania (37.3%) and the lowest in Spain (13.3%). Multiple logistic regression analyses gave differing results between countries. In Romania, Poland and Germany cyberbullying victimization was associated with SNS use, whereas Internet use was associated with increased odds of cybervictimization only in Romania. Cybervictimization was associated with greater internalizing behavior problems in all countries analysed, and with externalizing problems in all except Romania. Conclusions Cyberbullying victimization is an on-going problem, which is subject to country-specific socio-demographic factors and diverse patterns of current Internet use and its development. Preventive measures should emphasize the integration of Internet communication technology education in educational contexts, and focus on the consistent association between cybervictimization and internalizing and externalizing difficulties.

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2018
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24. School Performance among Children and Adolescents during COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review

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Eleni Panagouli, Androniki Stavridou, Christina Savvidi, Anastasia Kourti, Theodora Psaltopoulou, Theodoros N. Sergentanis, and Artemis Tsitsika

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academic performance, COVID-19 pandemic, students, school closure, Pediatrics, RJ1-570
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As a result of COVID-19 restrictions, conventional ways of schooling were not possible, and in order to continue the educational process new digital resources, such as online learning platforms, were imposed. Although virtual courses provided high-quality educational material, the efficiency in children’s and adolescents’ academic performance in general is yet to be known. The purpose of this systematic review is to examine whether the academic performance of school-aged students was impacted or not through online learning and modified educational methods during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. According to the studies, either students suffered from learning losses comparing to pre-pandemic years or, in some cases, they benefited from online learning, especially in mathematics. Younger students and students with neurodevelopmental disorders or special education needs seemed to suffer more. Parents/caregivers reported that their children’s performance deteriorated, while others thought that online learning was beneficial. Teachers also reported that students presented academic gaps and difficulties in mathematics and reading compared to typical years. Consequently, the new ways of schooling imposed by the restrictions have not been fully tested and the impact cannot be described thoroughly. The investment in technological equipment in schools for the majority of students, along with the training of teachers in digital competence, should be a priority.

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2021
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25. Sexual Risk Behaviors of Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes in Comparison with Their Peers

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Betina Kandyla, Artemis Tsitsika, Alexandra Soldatou, Chara Tzavara, Spyridon Karanasios, and Kyriaki Karavanaki

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sexuality, chronic disease, diabetes mellitus, hazardous behaviors, teenagers, Pediatrics, RJ1-570
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Background: Adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1D) may differ from peers regarding sexual risk behaviors. Objectives: To explore sexual risk behaviors of adolescents with T1D in comparison with peers. Materials and methods: The subjects were 174 adolescents, 58 adolescents with T1D (mean ± SD age 16.3 ± 2.0 yrs, disease duration 6.7 ± 3.5 yrs and HbA1c:8.0 ± 1.3%) and 116 without (matched 1:2). Anonymous, self-reported questionnaires were used to evaluate sexual education and behaviors. Results: Fewer adolescents with T1D than those without had a sexual experience (74.1% vs. 87.4%, p = 0.033), with similar age of sexual debut. Among adolescents with T1D, ≥2 risky behaviors were observed less frequently than adolescents without T1D (8.62% vs. 23.27%, p = NS respectively) and in fewer girls than boys in both adolescents with T1D (0% vs. 18.5%, p = NS) and adolescents without T1D (11% vs. 44%, p = 0.022). Adolescents with T1D with ≥2 risky behaviors were older (p = 0.031), younger at first sexual intercourse (p = 0.031), with higher maternal education (p = 0.039). Early sexual debut was associated with higher maternal education (p = 0.014) and HbA1c (p = 0.049). Most adolescents without T1D with ≥2 risky behaviors were boys and older than peers. Conclusions: Adolescents with T1D and females were more cautious than adolescents without T1D regarding sex. The associations of increased risky behaviors with male gender, older age, younger age at sexual debut and higher maternal education in adolescents with T1D merit further investigation.

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2021
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26. Biotics and Children's and Adolescents' Health: A Narrative Review.

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Xenopoulou, Evangelia, Kontele, Ioanna, Sergentanis, Theodoros N., Grammatikopoulou, Maria G., Tzoutzou, Milia, Kotrokois, Konstantinos, Tsitsika, Artemis Κ., and Vassilakou, Tonia

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ANTIBIOTICS, DIARRHEA prevention, CHILDREN'S health, DIARRHEA, ATOPIC dermatitis, ADOLESCENT health, IRRITABLE colon, CROHN'S disease, PREBIOTICS, ULCERATIVE colitis, SYSTEMATIC reviews, MEDLINE, SYNBIOTICS, NEONATAL necrotizing enterocolitis, PROBIOTICS, ONLINE information services, ILEITIS, GASTROINTESTINAL diseases
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Recently, there has been an increasing interest in the association of gut microbiota with health conditions and the potentially beneficial role of several types of biotics in several population groups, including children and adolescents. Children and adolescents comprise a unique population group due their rapid growth rates, high nutritional requirements, the immaturity of their immune system in early life, and their susceptibility to infectious diseases. The aim of the present study is to investigate the role and limitations of the administration of biotics in specific conditions affecting children and adolescents. A narrative review of related articles published on PubMed up to October 2023 was conducted. The administration of biotics has been evaluated in several health conditions among children and adolescents, such as the treatment and prevention of infectious diarrhea, the prevention of diarrhea after the use of antibiotics, the prevention of necrotizing enterocolitis, the treatment of functional gastrointestinal diseases, such as infant colic, functional abdominal pain, and irritable bowel syndrome, the eradication of H. pylori, the treatment of ulcerative colitis and pouchitis, and the prevention of atopic dermatitis, and the findings indicate improved symptoms and various beneficial health outcomes. However, some limitations have been identified regarding probiotics' use. In conclusion, biotics may have a beneficial impact in several health conditions among children and adolescents. There is a need for additional randomized, controlled clinical studies on the effects of the administration of biotics in children and particularly in adolescents and young adults. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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2024
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27. Adolescents’ Online Pornography Exposure and Its Relationship to Sociodemographic and Psychopathological Correlates: A Cross-Sectional Study in Six European Countries

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Elisabeth K. Andrie, Irene Ikbale Sakou, Eleni C. Tzavela, Clive Richardson, and Artemis K. Tsitsika

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adolescence, Europe, online, pornography exposure, prevalence, psychosocial functioning, Pediatrics, RJ1-570
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The aim of the study was to assess the prevalence of online exposure to pornography in European adolescents and its relationship to sociodemographic and psychopathological correlates. A cross-sectional school-based survey of 10,930 adolescents (5211 males/5719 females), aged 14–17 years old (mean age 15.8 ± 0.7) was carried out in six European countries (Greece, Spain, Poland, Romania, the Netherlands, and Iceland). Anonymous self-completed questionnaires covered exposure to pornography, internet use and dysfunctional internet behavior, and psychopathological syndromes (measured by Achenbach’s Youth Self-Report). The prevalence of any online exposure to pornography was 59% overall and 24% for exposure at least once a week. The likelihood of online exposure to pornography was greater in male adolescents, heavier internet users, and those who displayed dysfunctional internet behavior. Country-specific analyses confirmed that the gender effect existed in every country, although its strength varied, from an odds ratio of 1.88 in Poland to 14.9 in Greece. Online exposure to pornography was shown to be associated with externalizing problem scale scores, especially rule-breaking and aggressive behavior, but also associated with higher scores in competences, namely activities and social competence. Exposure to pornography is ubiquitous, more relevant to boys, and is associated with both positive qualities/competences and externalizing behavioral problems.

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2021
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28. Play Behaviors in Children during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Review of the Literature

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Anastasia Kourti, Androniki Stavridou, Eleni Panagouli, Theodora Psaltopoulou, Maria Tsolia, Theodoros N. Sergentanis, and Artemis Tsitsika

Subjects
play, children, COVID-19, wellbeing, psychosocial development, Pediatrics, RJ1-570
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Play is a key factor for children’s healthy psychological, emotional, social, and cognitive development. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been postulated that children’s play was affected, not only regarding the time children spent playing but also in terms of the qualitative characteristics of play. The aim of this review was to investigate how children’s play has changed during the COVID-19 pandemic. A review was conducted in the PubMed, Google Scholar, EMBASE, SCOPUS, ERIC, PsycInfo, and JSTOR databases up to 6 December 2020. Furthermore, references of eligible studies as well as of relevant articles were searched using a snowballing technique. The search retrieved 17 eligible studies, conducted in Europe and North America. In general, outdoor play was reduced during the pandemic; on the other hand, there was an increase in indoor play and in videogames-screen time. COVID-19 was present in children’s pretend play. Children’s play was a key contributor to children’s mood and wellbeing. Furthermore, teachers were especially concerned about how children’s play was affected during the lockdown measures. There is evidence that children’s play habits were affected during the COVID-19 pandemic; further research is required, especially cross-culturally oriented.

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2021
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29. Sexual Activity in Adolescents and Young Adults through COVID-19 Pandemic

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Androniki Stavridou, Chrysa Samiakou, Anastasia Kourti, Stauroula Tsiorou, Eleni Panagouli, Athanasios Thirios, Theodora Psaltopoulou, Theodoros N. Sergentanis, and Artemis Tsitsika

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COVID-19, sexual health, adolescents, young adults, Pediatrics, RJ1-570
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been postulated that the sexual life of adolescent and young adults has been impacted in various aspects, potentially affecting their well-being. Our aim is to investigate the potential changes in the sexual activity and relationships of adolescents and young adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. In general, a decrease in sexual desire was reported during the COVID-19 pandemic, in both genders. Fewer sexual intercourses and bonding behaviors between partners were associated with loneliness and depressive symptoms. On the contrary, an increase in sexual desire was expressed in a few people, with masturbation to be the most preferable means of satisfaction. The present paper highlights the multifaceted impact of COVID-19 upon the sexual life of adolescents and young adults during the ongoing pandemic. The changes observed in their sexual activity and relationships, could provide the basis of future preventive and educational programs.

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2021
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30. A Case of COVID-19-Related Thrombocytopenia and Leukopenia in an Adolescent with Mild Symptoms

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Lydia Kossiva, Athanasios Thirios, Eleni Panagouli, Alexandros Panos, Stavroula Lampidi, Flora Bacopoulou, Maria Tsolia, and Artemis Tsitsika

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COVID-19, leucopenia, platelet count, bone marrow, myelodysplastic syndromes, Pediatrics, RJ1-570
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Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, there have been numerous reports and reviews on the complications caused by the disease, analyzing the acute and chronic consequences. The main symptoms of SARS-CoV-2 are dry cough, fever, and fatigue. COVID-19 appears to affect all systems, including renal, cardiovascular, circulatory, and respiratory systems, causing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. We report on a 14-year-old male adolescent, who presented with thrombocytopenia (platelet count 92 × 109 /L) and leukopenia (white blood count 4.2 × 103 /μL) that was observed two months ago. Ten days before the first blood test, a viral infection with nasal congestion and runny nose was reported, without other accompanying symptoms. Viral antibodies screening revealed positivity for all the three specific COVID-19 antibodies. Further haematological evaluation with bone marrow aspiration revealed non-specific dysplastic features of the red cell and megakaryocyte progenitors. Although haematological alterations due to COVID-19 infection are available from adult patients’ reports, the effect of COVID-19 infection in the pediatric population is underestimated and this is the first case with such haematological involvement. Noteworthy, in the current case, the impact of the COVID-19 infection was not related to the severity of the disease, as the symptoms were mild. In similar cases, bone marrow aspiration would not be performed as a part of routine work-up. Thus, it is important when evaluating pediatric patients with COVID-19 infection to search and report those alterations in order to better understand the impact and the spectrum of clinical manifestations of the specific viral infection in children and adolescents.

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2021
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32. Giftedness and Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review

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Afroditi, Kontakou, Georgia, Dimitriou, Eleni, Panagouli, Loretta, Thomaidis, Theodora, Psaltopoulou, Theodoros N, Sergentanis, and Artemis, Tsitsika

Subjects
Psychiatry and Mental health, Adolescent, Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health, Specific Learning Disorder, Developmental and Educational Psychology, Humans, Child
Abstract

Throughout the years, several myths have arisen suggesting that children diagnosed with neurodevelopmental disorders possess unusually high abilities in specific domains, depending on the disorder. On the other hand, special skills and talents in children with neurodevelopmental disorders are most commonly overshadowed by their difficulties and overlooked. The purpose of this systematic review is to examine the association between giftedness and neurodevelopmental disorders.The related articles published in PubMed, Google Scholar, PsycINFO, and Embase up to December 31, 2020, as well as their reference lists, were reviewed systematically.A total of 6069 studies were scanned, and 32 of them (9904 subjects) were deemed eligible for this systematic review. Studies have supported associations between autism spectrum disorders and music ability. Contradictory results have been published regarding associations between giftedness, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and specific learning disorders. Diagnostic methods seemed to modify associations between giftedness and neurodevelopmental disorders.The dearth of the available evidence is prominent. More research is needed to investigate the field of dual exceptionality. Longitudinal studies are needed, addressing methodological challenges pertaining to variability in the definition of giftedness.

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2022
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33. PREGNANCY EATING HABITS AND RISK OF TUMOR APPEARANCE IN DESCENDANTS IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS

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Danai Theofilopoulou, Maria Tsouka, Eleni Panagouli, Theodoros N. Sergentanis, and Artemis Tsitsika

Abstract

Proper nutrition is generally defined as a diet that includes all food groups in balanced amounts. The Mediterranean diet is considered to be the standard diet, which seems to equip the human body with the necessary elements to prevent diseases. The present review included 46 surveys conducted during the period from 1995-2005. Research shows that nutrition plays an important role in pregnancy, as inadequate or excessive food intake has been associated with long-term and non-communicable diseases in the offspring. This literature review focuses on the role the diet followed by women during pregnancy plays and especially on the data related to its association with the occurrence of cancer in the offspring. The data highlight the diet of pregnant women as a potential factor in the occurrence of various types of infant or childhood cancer. In particular, micro and macro elements, such as carotenoids, caffeine, folic acid, vitamin C seem to have effects on the fetus when consumed by pregnant women and are involved in epigenetic processes. In conclusion, the advantages and limitations of the various studies were identified, as well as points that need further research.

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2022
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34. Piloting a combined model of socio-emotional learning and peer support against bullying in Greek primary and secondary schools: the ENABLE program

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Eleni Papamichalaki, Eleni Tzavela, Janice Richardson, Clive Richardson, Thomas Babalis, Theodora Psaltopoulou, and Artemis Tsitsika

Abstract

The ENABLE program is a European intervention designed to increase student emotional resilience and management of social relationships. The present study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of social and emotional learning (SEL) and a combination of SEL with peer support (SEL+peer support) in a sample of 508 Greek early adolescents, between the ages of 11 to 14 by means of anonymous self-report questionnaires. Assessments were conducted prior to and after the 3-month piloting of the intervention, and indicated that overall students had high baseline social and emotional skills, as well as prosocial attitudes regarding bullying. The intervention improved problem-solving skills, and increased school satisfaction, as well as self-control and emotional awareness. After the intervention, students were more likely to report that they would seek help or report situations of bullying. Overall, this was the first study combining SEL with peer support in Greek primary and secondary schools, with promising results for the combined effectiveness of the programs.

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2022
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35. Sexual practices in relation to psychosocial status of Greek adolescents

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Theodora Ntontou, Androniki Stavridou, Athanasios Thirios, Elisavet Andrie, Chara Spiliopoulou, and Artemis Tsitsika

Abstract

Sexual behavior is considered to be an important aspect in adolescents’ life and constitutes the focus of this study, as it may have consequences in physical and mental health. In the current study 1096 adolescents participated, with mean age 15 years, while qualitative methodology was used. The results presented were varied. Adolescents who were sexually active had higher scores in conduct problems scales and hyperactivity. Adolescents who were forced to have sex, had higher scores in all scales, except from pro-social scale and in total score, while adolescents with higher academic performance in last year (scoring 18 to 20 out of 20 rating scores) were less likely to have sexual experiences comparing to adolescents with grades under 15 out of 20. Finally, preventive and educational measures for students in sexuality could prevent negative consequences and challenges could be faced.

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2022
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36. Psychosocial Factors and Obesity in Adolescence: A Case-Control Study

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Elisabeth K. Andrie, Marina Melissourgou, Alexandros Gryparis, Elpis Vlachopapadopoulou, Stephanos Michalacos, Anais Renouf, Theodoros N. Sergentanis, Flora Bacopoulou, Kyriaki Karavanaki, Maria Tsolia, and Artemis Tsitsika

Subjects
adolescents, obesity, psychosocial factors, psychological stress, children’s environment, Pediatrics, RJ1-570
Abstract

Introduction: The continuously increasing prevalence of childhood obesity is reaching epidemic proportions. Greece is among the countries with the highest childhood obesity prevalence rates. The present study aims to identify psychosocial factors associated with excess body weight of adolescents. Methods: This case-control study was conducted in Athens, Greece, and included 414 adolescents aged 11–18 years. Anthropometric measurements were recorded, and an anonymous self-completed questionnaire captured the psychosocial background, family environment, peer relations, and school environment. Results: Of the total sample of adolescents, 54.6% had normal body weight and 45.4% were overweight or obese. A multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that the factors related to the presence of overweight/obesity were adolescents’ age (OR = 0.416, p < 0.001), area of residence, presence of anxiety (OR = 4.661, p = 0.001), presence of melancholia (OR = 2.723, p = 0.016), participation in sports (OR = 0.088, p p = 0.005), and mother’s occupation (OR = 0.065, p < 0.001). Conclusion: Psychological problems, maternal occupation, the absence of physical activity, and poor school performance were associated with adolescent overweight/obesity. It is important that screening for the presence of psychosocial issues is included in childhood obesity policies and treatment.

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2021
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37. Cyberbullying and Obesity in Adolescents: Prevalence and Associations in Seven European Countries of the EU NET ADB Survey

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Theodoros N. Sergentanis, Sofia D. Bampalitsa, Paraskevi Theofilou, Eleni Panagouli, Elpis Vlachopapadopoulou, Stefanos Michalacos, Alexandros Gryparis, Loretta Thomaidis, Theodora Psaltopoulou, Maria Tsolia, Flora Bacopoulou, and Artemis Tsitsika

Subjects
cyberbullying, overweight, obesity, adolescents, mental health, Pediatrics, RJ1-570
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Background: overweight and obese individuals may often face aggressive messages or comments on the internet. This study attempts to evaluate the association between cyberbullying victimization and overweight/obesity in adolescents participating in the European Network for Addictive Behavior (EU NET ADB) survey. Methods: a school-based cross-sectional study of adolescents aged 14–17.9 years was conducted (n = 8785) within the EU NET ADB survey, including data from seven European countries (Germany, Greece, Iceland, the Netherlands, Romania, Poland, Spain). Complex samples and univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed. Results: overall, overweight adolescents were more likely to have been cyberbullied compared to their normal weight peers (adjusted OR (Odds ratio) = 1.20, CI (confidence intervals): 1.01–1.42); this association was pronounced in Germany (adjusted OR = 1.58, CI: 1.11–2.25). In Iceland, obese adolescents reported cyberbullying victimization more frequently compared to their normal weight peers (adjusted OR = 2.87, 95% CI: 1.00–8.19). No significant associations with cyberbullying victimization were identified either for obese or overweight adolescents in Greece, Spain, Romania, Poland, and the Netherlands. Conclusions: this study reveals an overall association between cyberbullying victimization and overweight on the basis of a sizable, representative sample of adolescent population from seven European countries. Country-specific differences might reflect differential behavioral perceptions, but also normalization aspects.

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2021
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38. Vulvar Varicosities in an Adolescent Girl with Morbid Obesity: A Case Report

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Aikaterini Giannouli, Vasiliki Rengina Tsinopoulou, Artemis Tsitsika, Efthimios Deligeoroglou, and Flora Bacopoulou

Subjects
adolescence, vulvar, varicosities, vulva, obesity, varicose veins, Pediatrics, RJ1-570
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Vulvar varicosities in nonpregnant females, either isolated or as a part of the pelvic congestion syndrome, are rare. We present a case of an adolescent girl with morbid obesity with bilateral bluish protrusions on the labia minora, as an incidental finding, that coincided with her excessive weight gain. The adolescent underwent thorough clinical examination, doppler ultrasound, contrast venography and varicography, and magnetic resonance angiography to rule out alternative diagnoses. Imaging results confirmed the presence of large venous lakes. Venous drainage to the internal iliac vein and connections with the long saphenous vein were delineated. Incompetence, dilatation, or reflux of ovarian or internal iliac veins, or their main tributaries, were not noted. Since the adolescent was asymptomatic and other pathologies, such as vascular malformations or hemangiomas were excluded, she was managed conservatively with counseling about lifestyle modification and weight reduction. This is only the third reported case of vulvar venous varicosities in adolescents. Female sex, along with obesity, are known risk factors for varicose vein formation; however, the pathogenesis is not fully understood. Additional research is needed to elucidate the role of excess adipose tissue in the pathophysiology of vulvar varicose veins and to optimize diagnostic workup and management in adolescence.

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2021
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39. Food Difficulties in Infancy and ASD: A Literature Review

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Vasilakis, M. Polychronis, K. Panagouli, E. Tzila, E. Papageorgiou, A. Thomaidou, L. Psaltopoulou, T. Tsolia, M. Sergentanis, T.N. Tsitsika, A.K. and Vasilakis, M. Polychronis, K. Panagouli, E. Tzila, E. Papageorgiou, A. Thomaidou, L. Psaltopoulou, T. Tsolia, M. Sergentanis, T.N. Tsitsika, A.K.

Abstract

Purpose: The aim of this literature review is to investigate the potential association between specific food difficulties and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) during the first two years of life. Materials: The search was conducted in PubMed, Google Scholar, Embase and PsycInfo databases. Results: Twenty-one studies were synthesized (3763 infants and children). Difficulties during breastfeeding, breast milk refusal and avoidance of taking solids have been linked to ASD. Infants with ASD have been referred to as picky eaters. Problematic mealtime behaviour during infancy has also been associated with ASD. Conclusions: The present review highlights the association between food difficulties, including problematic mealtime behaviours, food selectivity, breastfeeding difficulties and food refusal during infancy and ASD early during life, including the first months. © 2022 by the authors.

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2023

40. Cross-National Comparisons of Internalizing Problems in a Cohort of 8952 Adolescents from Five European Countries: The EU NET ADB Survey †

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Drosopoulou, G. Vlasopoulou, F. Panagouli, E. Stavridou, A. Papageorgiou, A. Psaltopoulou, T. Tsolia, M. Tzavara, C. Sergentanis, T.N. Tsitsika, A.K. and Drosopoulou, G. Vlasopoulou, F. Panagouli, E. Stavridou, A. Papageorgiou, A. Psaltopoulou, T. Tsolia, M. Tzavara, C. Sergentanis, T.N. Tsitsika, A.K.

Abstract

Various factors such as family relationships, socioeconomic indicators, socio-cultural aspects, mental health problems and demographic variables, have been associated with internalizing problems in adolescence. The purpose of this study was to examine the prevalence of internalizing problems in adolescents from five European countries in comparison with risk factors. Using data from the European Network for Adolescent Behavior (EU NET ADB) survey, a cross-sectional school-based study of adolescents (from 14 to 17.9 years) was conducted. Data were retrieved from self-report questionnaires derived from Greece, Spain, the Netherlands, Iceland and Romania. Multiple logistic regression analysis overall and by country was held through estimation of odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (95% CI). A total of 8952 adolescents participated in the study. According to the results, Greece (7.6%) and Romania (2.4%) presented with the lowest rates of internalizing problems, while Iceland presented the highest (11.1%). Internalizing problems were associated with lower school grades (adjusted OR = 1.21, 95% CI: 1.08–1.36), while the higher education level of parents was associated with lower odds of internalizing problems (adjusted OR = 0.75, 95% CI: 0.62–0.92). In country-specific analyses, factors that affected the likelihood of internalizing problems were gender, age, maternal and paternal unemployment. Variations detected in adolescents’ internalizing problems were determined by the socio-cultural context of each country. Cultural differences should be addressed thoroughly in further research, in order to better understand and intervene in aspects of internalizing problems in adolescence. © 2022 by the authors.

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2023

43. Obesity in Children and Adolescents during COVID-19 Pandemic

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Androniki Stavridou, Evangelia Kapsali, Eleni Panagouli, Athanasios Thirios, Konstantinos Polychronis, Flora Bacopoulou, Theodora Psaltopoulou, Maria Tsolia, Theodoros N. Sergentanis, and Artemis Tsitsika

Subjects
COVID-19, obesity, weight gain, Pediatrics, RJ1-570
Abstract

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has led to special circumstances and changes to everyday life due to the worldwide measures that were imposed such as lockdowns. This review aims to evaluate obesity in children, adolescents and young adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: A literature search was conducted to evaluate pertinent studies up to 10 November 2020. Results: A total of 15 articles were eligible; 9 identified 17,028,111 children, adolescents and young adults from 5–25 years old, 5 pertained to studies with an age admixture (n = 20,521) and one study included parents with children 5–18 years old (n = 584). During the COVID-19 era, children, adolescents and young adults gained weight. Changes in dietary behaviors, increased food intake and unhealthy food choices including potatoes, meat and sugary drinks were noted during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Food insecurity associated with financial reasons represents another concern. Moreover, as the restrictions imposed reduced movements out of the house, physical activity was limited, representing another risk factor for weight gain. Conclusions: COVID-19 restrictions disrupted the everyday routine of children, adolescents and young adults and elicited changes in their eating behaviors and physical activity. To protect them, health care providers should highlight the risk of obesity and provide prevention strategies, ensuring also parental participation. Worldwide policies, guidelines and precautionary measures should ideally be established.

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2021
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44. Neuroimaging Findings in Adolescents and Young Adults with Anorexia Nervosa: A Systematic Review

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Kalliopi Kappou, Myrto Ntougia, Aikaterini Kourtesi, Eleni Panagouli, Elpis Vlachopapadopoulou, Stefanos Michalacos, Fragiskos Gonidakis, Georgios Mastorakos, Theodora Psaltopoulou, Maria Tsolia, Flora Bacopoulou, Theodoros N. Sergentanis, and Artemis Tsitsika

Subjects
anorexia nervosa, neuroimaging, magnetic resonance imaging, diffusion tensor imaging, single photon emission computed tomography, magnetic resonance spectroscopy, Pediatrics, RJ1-570
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Background: Anorexia nervosa (AN) is a serious, multifactorial mental disorder affecting predominantly young females. This systematic review examines neuroimaging findings in adolescents and young adults up to 24 years old, in order to explore alterations associated with disease pathophysiology. Methods: Eligible studies on structural and functional brain neuroimaging were sought systematically in PubMed, CENTRAL and EMBASE databases up to 5 October 2020. Results: Thirty-three studies were included, investigating a total of 587 patients with a current diagnosis of AN and 663 healthy controls (HC). Global and regional grey matter (GM) volume reduction as well as white matter (WM) microstructure alterations were detected. The mainly affected regions were the prefrontal, parietal and temporal cortex, hippocampus, amygdala, insula, thalamus and cerebellum as well as various WM tracts such as corona radiata and superior longitudinal fasciculus (SLF). Regarding functional imaging, alterations were pointed out in large-scale brain networks, such as default mode network (DMN), executive control network (ECN) and salience network (SN). Most findings appear to reverse after weight restoration. Specific limitations of neuroimaging studies in still developing individuals are also discussed. Conclusions: Structural and functional alterations are present in the early course of the disease, most of them being partially or totally reversible. Nonetheless, neuroimaging findings have been open to many biological interpretations. Thus, more studies are needed to clarify their clinical significance.

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2021
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45. Vegetarian Diets and Eating Disorders in Adolescents and Young Adults: A Systematic Review

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Theodoros N. Sergentanis, Maria-Eleni Chelmi, Andreas Liampas, Chrysanthi-Maria Yfanti, Eleni Panagouli, Elpis Vlachopapadopoulou, Stefanos Michalacos, Flora Bacopoulou, Theodora Psaltopoulou, and Artemis Tsitsika

Subjects
vegetarianism, vegetarian diets, eating disorders, mental health, adolescents, young adults, Pediatrics, RJ1-570
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Background: Eating disorders are more common among adolescents and young adults. An increase in the rates of these disorders has been reported during the last years. Meanwhile, vegetarianism is becoming more popular in these age groups. The purpose of the present paper is to evaluate the association between eating disorders and vegetarian diets in adolescents and young adults. Methods: Systematic review of related articles published in PubMed, PsycInfo and Google Scholar up to 30 May 2019. Results: A total of 20 studies (14,391 subjects) were deemed eligible for this systematic review. The majority of the studies reported significant correlations between vegetarianism and eating disorders. However, due to the cross-sectional design, a causal link between eating disorders and vegetarian status cannot be established. Conclusions: Vegetarianism seems to be associated with eating disorders. Longitudinal studies are needed to establish temporal patterns between vegetarianism and the emergence of disordered eating.

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2020
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46. Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries (STECF) - Evaluation of Joint Recommendations on the landing obligation and on Technical Measures Regulation (STECF-23-04 & 23-06)

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Borges, Lisa, Drouineau, Hilaire, Grati, Fabio, Ligas, Alessandro, Moore, Claire, Raid, Tiit, Rihan, Dominic, Avdic Mravlje, Edvard, Bleeker, Katinka, Bolognini, Luca, Browne, Daragh, Colloca, Francesco, Fabi, Gianna, Jakoleva, Irina, Kalogirou, Stefanos, Liontakis, Angelos, Lloret, Josep, Lucchetti, Alessandro, Pereira, Joao, Mantzouni, Eirini, Maravelias, Christos, Nenciu, Magda Ioana, Sala, Antonello, Sbrana, Mario, Tassetti, Anna Nora, Tsitsika, Efthymia, Uhlmann, Sven Sebastian, Viva, Claudio, Zolubas, Tomas, Konrad, Christoph, Pierucci, Andrea, Doerner, Hendrik, Vasilakopoulos, Paris, Dragon, Anne-Cecile, Focquet, Barbara, Ivanescu, Raluca, Kisieliauskas, Mindaugas, Lindebo, Erik, Martin, Maria Aira, Osio, Chato, Ranshuysen, Evelien, Sadowska, Agnieszka, Vasconcelos, Paulo, Rihan, Dominic, Grati, Fabio, Ligas, Alessandro, Doerner, Hendrik, and Vasilakopoulos, Paris

Subjects
Landing Obligation, STECF
Abstract

Commission Decision of 25 February 2016 setting up a Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries, C(2016) 1084, OJ C 74, 26.2.2016, p. 4–10. The Commission may consult the group on any matter relating to marine and fisheries biology, fishing gear technology, fisheries economics, fisheries governance, ecosystem effects of fisheries, aquaculture or similar disciplines. This report contains a review of Joint Recommendations submitted by Member States Regional Groups for the implementation of the Landing Obligation in 2024 and beyond. European Commission Published Refereed

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2023
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47. Adolescent Self-Efficacy for Diet and Exercise Following a School-Based Multicomponent Lifestyle Intervention

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Vasiliki Efthymiou, Evangelia Charmandari, Dimitrios Vlachakis, Artemis Tsitsika, Artur Pałasz, George Chrousos, and Flora Bacopoulou

Subjects
Male, Pediatric Obesity, lifestyle, Nutrition and Dietetics, Adolescent, exercise, Greece, Nutrition. Foods and food supply, self-efficacy, diet, adolescents, intervention, KIDMED, Feeding Behavior, Self Efficacy, Article, Humans, Female, TX341-641, Child, Life Style, School Health Services, Food Science
Abstract

Self-efficacy is perhaps the most important parameter associated with behavioral changes. The main aim of this study was to provide insight into the diet and exercise self-efficacy of Greek adolescents and how they could be modified via a multilevel multicomponent school-based lifestyle intervention. Secondary aims were to study the associations of students’ dietary and exercise self-efficacy indices with their anthropometric and sociodemographic parameters. A representative sample of the adolescent population in Attica, consisting of 1610 adolescents aged 12–17 years, recruited from 23 public high schools in three municipalities of the Attica area in Greece, received a three-component lifestyle educational intervention for health promotion and underwent screening for characteristics of metabolic syndrome with the use of portable telemedicine. All assessments and anthropometric measurements were performed at baseline and after the 6-month intervention. Anthropometric measurements included body mass index, waist circumference (WC), waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) and waist-to-hip ratio (WHR). Assessment tools included the Self-efficacy for Diet and the Self-efficacy for Exercise questionnaires, as well as the Mediterranean Diet Quality Index in Children and Adolescents (KIDMED). Analysis included 1020 adolescent students (421 males and 599 females), who completed the self-efficacy questionnaires pre- and post-intervention. Overall, the dietary (p < 0.001) and exercise (p < 0.001) self-efficacy increased significantly post-intervention. Post-intervention, all adolescents decreased their abdominal obesity indices (WC, WHtR, WHR), and this improvement was even more pronounced and significant (p = 0.019, p = 0.019, p = 0.023 respectively) in the adolescents with overweight/obesity. Post-intervention, the proportion of adolescents with normal weight increased from 73.9% to 78.6%, whereas the proportion of adolescents with overweight and obesity decreased from 20.4% to 15.9% and from 5.7% to 5.5%, respectively. Abdominal obesity also decreased from 10.4% to 9.0%. Female adolescents achieved significantly (p = 0.010) higher changes in diet self-efficacy than males. Other sociodemographic characteristics such as family structure, parental age, parental educational level and family income showed non-significant differences. Adolescents with higher KIDMED scores manifested significantly higher dietary and exercise self-efficacy than those with lower KIDMED scores. Both adolescents with normal weight and overweight/obesity manifested a reciprocal relation between diet and exercise self-efficacy. Multicomponent lifestyle interventions in the school environment may provide a first step in students’ behavior changes and provide grounds for future prevention programs in youth.

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2022

48. Food Difficulties in Infancy and ASD: A Literature Review

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Vasilakis, Marios, primary, Polychronis, Konstantinos, additional, Panagouli, Eleni, additional, Tzila, Efthalia, additional, Papageorgiou, Alexia, additional, Thomaidou, Loretta, additional, Psaltopoulou, Theodora, additional, Tsolia, Maria, additional, Sergentanis, Theodoros N., additional, and Tsitsika, Artemis K., additional

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2022
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49. Cross-National Comparisons of Internalizing Problems in a Cohort of 8952 Adolescents from Five European Countries: The EU NET ADB Survey

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Drosopoulou, Georgia, primary, Vlasopoulou, Foteini, additional, Panagouli, Eleni, additional, Stavridou, Androniki, additional, Papageorgiou, Alexia, additional, Psaltopoulou, Theodora, additional, Tsolia, Maria, additional, Tzavara, Chara, additional, Sergentanis, Theodoros N., additional, and Tsitsika, Artemis K., additional

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2022
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