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Research Studies is a compilation of published research articles funded by AHRQ or authored by AHRQ researchers.
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1 to 4 of 4 Research Studies DisplayedCha S, Masho SW, Mezuk B
Age of sexual debut and cannabis use in the United States.
The goals of this study were to assess the relationship between early sexual debut and cannabis use. It found that later age of sexual debut was associated with lower odds of cannabis use relative to the average age of debut. For every year that respondents delayed their sexual debut, the relative odds of lifetime cannabis use declined by 17 percent.
AHRQ-funded; HS021504.
Citation: Cha S, Masho SW, Mezuk B .
Age of sexual debut and cannabis use in the United States.
Subst Use Misuse 2016;51(4):439-48. doi: 10.3109/10826084.2015.1110177.
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Keywords: Substance Abuse, Lifestyle Changes, Risk, Sexual Health, Lifestyle Changes
Silverberg JI, Song J, Pinto D
Atopic dermatitis is associated with less physical activity in US adults.
The authors sought to use objective measures to confirm whether adults with atopic dermatitis (AD) have decreased vigorous physical activity. Their results confirmed and expanded on previous studies that found less self-reported vigorous physical activity among adults with AD.
AHRQ-funded; HS023011.
Citation: Silverberg JI, Song J, Pinto D .
Atopic dermatitis is associated with less physical activity in US adults.
J Invest Dermatol 2016 Aug;136(8):1714-6. doi: 10.1016/j.jid.2016.04.025.
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Keywords: Lifestyle Changes, Risk, Skin Conditions
Strom MA, Silverberg JI
Associations of physical activity and sedentary behavior with atopic disease in United States children.
The purpose of this study was to determine if eczema, asthma, and hay fever are associated with vigorous physical activity, television/video game usage, and sports participation and if sleep disturbance modifies such associations. The investigators concluded that children with severe atopic disease, accompanied by sleep disturbance, have higher risk of sedentary behaviors.
AHRQ-funded; HS023011.
Citation: Strom MA, Silverberg JI .
Associations of physical activity and sedentary behavior with atopic disease in United States children.
J Pediatr 2016 Jul;174:247-53.e3. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2016.03.063..
Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Lifestyle Changes, Risk, Skin Conditions
Prochaska JJ, Michalek AK, Brown-Johnson C
Likelihood of unemployed smokers vs nonsmokers attaining reemployment in a one-year observational study.
The researchers examined the differences in reemployment by smoking status in a 12-month period. This study, the first to prospectively track reemployment success by smoking status, concluded that smokers had a lower likelihood of reemployment at 1 year and were paid significantly less than nonsmokers when reemployed.
AHRQ-funded; HS022192.
Citation: Prochaska JJ, Michalek AK, Brown-Johnson C .
Likelihood of unemployed smokers vs nonsmokers attaining reemployment in a one-year observational study.
JAMA Intern Med 2016 May;176(5):662-70. doi: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2016.0772.
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Keywords: Tobacco Use, Racial and Ethnic Minorities, Lifestyle Changes, Risk