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Coercive sex and HIV among adolescents in Uganda: Prevalence, risk and protective factors

  • Cybersenga

Ybarra M, Mitchell K, Kiwanuka J. Coercive sex and HIV among adolescents in Uganda: Prevalence, risk and protective factors. Oral presentation at the AIDS Impact; 24 Sept 2009; Gabarone, Botswana. Data from the CyberSenga study collected in 2008 and 2009 are discussed.

Examining the applicability of the Information-Motivation-Behavior skills model of HIV preventive behavior in Uganda

  • Cybersenga

Ybarra M, Korchmoros J, Kiwanuka J. Examining the applicability of the Information-Motivation-Behavior skills model of HIV preventive behavior in Uganda. Oral presentation at the AIDS Impact; 24 Sept 2009; Gabarone, Botswana. Data from the CyberSenga study collected in 2008 and 2009 are discussed.

Issues of language and frequency in measuring cyberbullying: Data from the Growing up with Media survey

Ybarra M. Issues of language and frequency in measuring cyberbullying: Data from the Growing up with Media survey. Oral presentation at the COST ACTION IS0801; 22 Aug 2009; Vilnius, Lithuania. Data from the Growing up with Media study collected in 2007 and 2008 as well as results from a literature review of cyberbully articles published Read More »

Associations between violent media and violence behavior over a 24-month period for children and adolescents

  • Growing Up With Media

Ybarra M. Associations between violent media and violence behavior over a 24-month period for children and adolescents. Oral presentation at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Media Violence Research Meeting; 26 June 2009; Atlanta, GA. Data from the Growing up with the Media study collected in 2006, 2007, and 2008 are discussed.

Impact of asking sensitive questions about violence to children and adolescents

Ybarra ML, Langhinrichsen-Rohling J, Friend J, Diener-West M. Impact of asking sensitive questions about violence to children and adolescents. J Adolesc Health. 2009;45(5):499-507. doi: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2009.03.009 Abstract: PURPOSE: A major gap in our understanding of the ethics of asking sensitive health questions to children is the impact these questions have on their well-being. METHODS: A survey which Read More »

Smoking behavior and cessation experiences among current smokers living in Ankara, Turkey

Ybarra M, Bagcı Bosi T, Bilir N, Holtrop JS, Emri S. Smoking behavior and cessation experiences among current smokers living in Ankara, Turkey. Poster presentation at the 12th World Congress on Public Health; 30 Apr 2009; Istanbul, Turkey. Data from the SMS Turkey study collected in 2008 are discussed.

The viability of technology-based smoking cessation programs in developing countries

Ybarra M, Bagcı Bosi T, Bilir N, Holtrop JS, Emri S. The viability of technology-based smoking cessation programs in developing countries:  Findings from a survey in Ankara, Turkey. Poster presentation at the 12th World Congress on Public Health; 30 Apr 2009; Istanbul, Turkey. Data from the SMS Turkey study collected in 2008 are discussed.

A comparison of bullying online and offline: Findings from a national survey

Ybarra M, Mitchell K, Espelage D. A comparison of bullying online and offline: Findings from a national survey. Oral presentation at the AERA Annual Meeting; 16 Apr 2009; San Diego, CA. Data from the Growing up with Media study collected in 2006 and 2007 are discussed.

Social networking sites: Finding a balance between their risks and benefits

Mitchell, KJ, Ybarra, ML. Social networking sites: Finding a balance between their risks and benefits. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2009;163(1):87-89. doi:10.1001/archpediatrics.2008.534 Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Recently, public attention has focused on the possibility that social networking sites such as MySpace and Facebook are being widely used to sexually solicit underage youth, consequently increasing their vulnerability to sexual victimization. Beyond Read More »

Linkages between Internet and other media violence with seriously violent behavior by youth

  • Growing Up With Media

Ybarra M, Diener-West M, Markow D, Leaf P, Hamburger M, Boxer P. Linkages between Internet and other media violence with seriously violent behavior by youth. Pediatrics. 2008;122(5):929-937. doi: 10.1542/peds.2007-3377 Abstract: OBJECTIVE: The goal was to examine the association between violence in the media and the expression of seriously violent behavior among older children and teenagers in a Read More »

How protective against child and adolescent aggressive behavior is a violence-free media diet?

  • Growing Up With Media

Ybarra M, Leaf PJ, Hamburger M, Diener-West M. How protective against child and adolescent aggressive behavior is a violence-free media diet. Oral presentation at the 136th Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association; 27 Oct 2008; San Diego, CA. Data from the Growing up with Media longitudinal study collected in 2006 and 2007 are Read More »

Frequency and implications of exposure to violent web sites on youth mental health and behavior

  • Growing Up With Media

Ybarra M, Leaf PJ, Hamburger M, Diener-West M. Frequency and implications of exposure to violent web sites on youth mental health and behavior. Oral presentation at the 136th Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association; 27 Oct 2008; San Diego, CA. Data from the Growing up with Media study collected in 2006 and 2007 Read More »