Peer-reviewed journal articles published within the last six months are listed here, linked from relevant news stories when appropriate. To learn more on how to best read and interpret the findings from clinical research, see
In Brief: Interpreting Research Studies from the Guttmacher Institute.
Akers A, Lynch C, Gold M, et al. Exploring the Relationship Among Weight, Race, and Sexual Behaviors Among Girls. Pediatrics. November 2009;124(5):913-920.
Aruda MM, Waddicor K, Frese L, Cole JC, Burke P. Early pregnancy in adolescents: diagnosis, assessment, options counseling, and referral. Journal of Pediatric Health Care. 2010 Jan.-Feb.; 24(1): 4-13.
Ayensu-Coker L, Sanchez J, Zurawin R, et al. Use of Misoprostol for Management of Unsatisfactory Colposcopy in the Adolescent: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology. October 2009:22(5):e139-e141.
Berlan ED, Corliss HL, Field AE, Goodman E, Bryn Austin S. Sexual Orientation and Bullying Among Adolescents in the Growing Up Today Study.Journal of Adolescent Health. 2010 April; 46(4):366-371.
Boyd C, Young A, Grey M, et al. Adolescents' Nonmedical Use of Prescription Medications and Other Problem Behaviors. Journal of Adolescent Health. December 2009:45(6):543-550.
Brindis, CD. Lost Opportunities in Accessing Reproductive Health Care—Can Pediatricians Still Make a Difference?Journal of Adolescent Health.2010 March;
46: 305–306.
Capito C, Sarnacki S. Menstrual Retention In a Robert's Uterus. Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology. October 2009:22(5):e104-e106.
Chacko M, Wiemann C, Kozinetz C, et al.
Efficacy of a Motivational Behavioral Intervention to Promote Chlamydia and Gonorrhea Screening in Young Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Journal of Adolescent Health. February 2010;46(2):152-161.
Chow E, Kamineni A, Daling J, et al. Reproductive Outcomes in Male Childhood Cancer Survivors. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. October 2009;163(10):887-894.
Coker T, Austin S, and Schuster M. The Health and Health Care of Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Adolescents. Annual Review of Public Health. 1 December 2009.
Crider K, Cleves M, Reefhuis J, et al. Antibacterial Medication Use During Pregnancy and Risk of Birth Defects. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. November 2009;163(11):978-985.
De Jesus M, Parast L, Shelton R, et al. Actual vs Preferred Sources of Human Papillomavirus Information Among Black, White, and Hispanic Parents. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. November 2009;163(11):1066-1067.
Finer, LB. Unintended pregnancy among U.S. adolescents: accounting for sexual activity. Journal of Adolescent Health 2010 February;
Forhan S. et al. Prevalence of Sexually Transmitted Infections Among Female Adolescents Aged 14 to 19 in the United States. Pediatrics. 6 December 2009; 124(6):1505-12.
Harris K, Perreira K, Lee D. Obesity in the Transition to Adulthood. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. November 2009;163(11):1022-1028.
Henry-Reid LM, O'Connor KG, Klein JD, Cooper E, Flynn P, Futterman DC. Current Pediatrician Practices in Identifying High-risk Behaviors of Adolescents. Pediatrics. 2010 Mar.
Hoover KW, Tao G, Berman S, Kent CK. Utilization of health services in physician offices and outpatient clinics by adolescents and young women in the United States: implications for improving access to reproductive health services. Journal of Adolescent Health. 2010 April; 46(4):324-30.
Hsu HY, Lien YF, Lou JH, et al. Exploring the effect of sexual empowerment on sexual decision making in female adolescents. J Nurse Res. 19 March 2010.
Igartua K, Thombs B, Burgos G. Concordance and Discrepancy in Sexual Identity, Attraction, and Behavior Among Adolescents. Journal of Adolescent Health. December 2009:45(6):602-608.
Inge T, Jenkins T, Zeller M, et al. Baseline BMI is a Strong Predictor of Nadir BMI after Adolescent Gastric Bypass. Journal of Pediatrics. January 2010:156(1):103-108.
Jemmott J, Jemmott L, Fong G. Efficacy of a Theory-Based Abstinence-Only Intervention Over 24 Months: A Randomized Controlled Trial With Young Adolescents. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. February 2010;164(2):152-159.
Kresnicka L, Rubin D, Downes K, et al. Practice Variation in Screening for Sexually Transmitted Infections with Nucleic Acid Amplification Tests During Prepubertal Sexual Abuse Evaluations. Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology. October 2009:22(5):292-299.
Liddon N, Hood J, Wynn B, et al. Acceptability of Human Papillomavirus Vaccine for Males: A Review of the Literature. Journal of Adolescent Health. February 2010;46(2):113-123
Madsen K, Gosliner W, Woodward-Lopez G, et al. Physical Activity Opportunities Associated With Fitness and Weight Status Among Adolescents in Low-Income Communities. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. November 2009;163(11):1014-1021.
Marcell AV, Bell DL, Lindberg LD, Takruri A. Prevalence of Sexually Transmitted Infection/Human Immunodeficiency Virus Counseling Services Received by Teen Males, 1995–2002
Journal of Adolescent Health. 2010 February; epub
Moore A, Frohwirth L, & Miller E. Male Reproductive Control of Women Who Have Experienced Intimate Partner Violence in the
United States Social Science and Medicine. 9 March 2010. (epub ahead of print)
Mueller B, Chow E, Kamineni A, et al. Pregnancy Outcomes in Female Childhood and Adolescent Cancer Survivors. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. October 2009;163(10):879-886.
Ott MA. Examining the development and sexual behavior of adolescent males. Journal of Adolescent Health. 2010 April; 46:S3-11.
Ott MA, Ofner S , Tu W, Katz BP, Fortenberry JD. Characteristics Associated with Sex After Periods Of Abstinence Among Sexually Experienced Young Women. Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health, March 2010; 42 (1): 43.
Palefsky JM. Human papillomavirus-related disease in men: not just a women's issue. Journal of Adolescent Health. 2010 April; 46:S12-9.
Redmond C, Spoth R, Shin C, et al. Long-term Protective Factor Outcomes of Evidence-based Interventions Implemented by Community Teams through a Community-University Partnership. The Journal of Primary Prevention. December 2009;30(5):513-530.
Rubin A, Gold M, Primack B. Associations Between Depressive Symptoms and Sexual Risk Behavior in a Diverse Sample of Female Adolescents. Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology. October 2009:22(5):306-312.
Sanfilippo J. Microbicides in Adolescent Gynecology - Pregnancy Problem. Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology. October 2009:22(5):283-284.
Santelli J and Melnikas A. Teen Fertility in Transition: Recent and Historic Trends in the U.S. Annual Review of Public Health. 4 January 2010.
Saraiva M, Martinez G, Glaser K, and Kulasingam S. Pap Testing and Sexual Activity Among Young Women in the United States. Obstetrics & Gynecology. December 2009; 114(6): 1213-9.
Savasi I, Lacy J, Gerstle J, et al. Management of Ovarian Dermoid Cysts in the Pediatric and Adolescent Population. Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology. December 2009:22(6):360-364.
Singer K, Rosenthal A, Kasa-Vubu J. Elevated Testosterone and Hypergonadotropism in Active Adolescents of Normal Weight with Oligomenorrhea. Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology. October 2009:22(5):323-327.
Tanner A, Short M, Zimet G, et al. Research on Adolescents and Microbicides: A Review. Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology. October 2009:22(5):285-291.
Thurman A, Holden A, Shain R, et al. The Male Sexual Partners of Adult Versus Teen Women With Sexually Transmitted Infections. Sexually Transmitted Diseases. December 2009; 36(12):768-774.
Tonelli M. Contraceptive Counseling and Teens. Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology. December 2009:22(6):377-378.
Tortolero S, Markham C, Peskin M, et al. It's Your Game: Keep It Real: Delaying Sexual Behavior with an Effective Middle School Program. Journal of Adolescent Health. February 2010;46(2):169-179.
Tripodi S, Bender K, Litschge C, et al. Interventions for Reducing Adolescent Alcohol Abuse. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. January 2010;164(1):85-91.
Upadhya K, Trent M, Ellen J. Impact of Individual Values on Adherence to Emergency Contraception Practice Guidelines Among Pediatric Residents. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. October 2009;163(10):944-948.
Wu P, Katic B, Liu X, et al. Mental Health Service Use Among Suicidal Adolescents: Findings From a U.S. National Community Survey. Psychiatric Services. January 2010:61(1):17-24.
