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How to use this database.

• Method 1- uses a free natural language approach.

  After choosing the object of the search – by ticking title, abstract, aims and objective, or author - enter a term, word or name in the ‘Search’ box to return references answering your research question.

• Method 2 - utilises key words.

  Those key words assigned from thesauruses of controlled vocabulary by the trained coders of international bibliographic databases.
  The controlled vocabularies key word are listed alphanumerically under 'Bibliographic database keywords' .
  Use the drop down menu to identity which 'key words' you are interested in to return references to answer your research question.

• Method 3 - is based on the indexing system

  developed by the researchers who compiled this database.
  It adopts a thematic approach to mapping Irish child health research. The themed areas represent outcomes mapped to the International Classification of Disease version 10 (ICD-10) or one of 23 other health-related themed outcomes. Themes are defined in Tables 5 to 7 (of the study report).
  Use the alphabetic drop down menu under ‘ICD-10 or themed health-related outcomes’ to identity which themed areas you are interested in to select references to answer your research question.

• Method 4 – allows papers to be searched by Study type.

  Indexing by study type offers a valuable insight into understanding the population impact of the topic of interest. More than 20 study types were identified across the 2,152 study papers. These are defined in Table 3 (of the study report). Within 'Study type' papers are further stratification by geographical region (Table 49), topic area of interest and study aims and objectives.
  Click on 'Study type' to select the type of study of interest, progressively select sub-categories by topic area or other sub-classification of interest to answer your research question.

The complete background, methods and findings from this mapping exercise are detailed in the study report.

Adolescent Behavior/ psychology

Your search returns 2 documents

• 1.   Challenging times: prevalence of psychiatric disorders and suicidal behaviours in Irish adolescents

  The aim of this study was to examine the prevalence of psychiatric disorders and suicidal behaviours in Irish adolescents

  

  Abstract:

  PURPOSE: Against a background of a lack of systematic epidemiological research in Ireland in the area, this study set out to determine prevalence rates of psychiatric disorders, suicidal ideation and intent, and parasuicide in a population of Irish adolescents aged 12-15 years in a defined geographical area. METHOD: All 12-15-year olds attending eight secondary schools were eligible for more...

  International Classification:

  External causes of morbidity and mortality - Intentional self-harm - suicide

  Categories:

  psychiatric disorders; suicidal behaviours

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  J Adolesc, Vol: 29 Page: 555-73 August 2006
  F. Lynch; C. Mills; I. Daly; C. Fitzpatrick

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• 2.   Interpersonal relationships as predictors of positive health among Irish youth: the more the merrier?

  The aim of this study was to investigate positive health and its associations with supportive relationships with friends and family members, we conducted an analysis of data from the 2002 Irish Health Behaviour in School-Aged Children Study

  

  Abstract:

  To investigate positive health and its associations with supportive relationships with friends and family members, we conducted an analysis of data from the 2002 Irish Health Behaviour in School-Aged Children Study (HBSC); a cross-sectional survey of 8,424 Irish schoolchildren aged 10-18. 36.0% and 63.4% of the students reported lack of emotional and physical symptoms respectively, more...

  International Classification:

  Other - supportive relationships

  Categories:

  positive health; supportive relationships

  Geography:

  Republic of Ireland

  Ir Med J, Vol: 100 Page: suppl 33-6 September 2007
  M. Molcho; S. N. Gabhainn; C. C. Kelleher

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