%0 Journal Article
%T Translational research - Challenges of adolescent healthcare transitions and the unintended consequences of adolescent risk-taking behavior
%J Journal of Pediatric Nursing
%D 2019
%A Christian, Becky J.
%V ePub
%N ePub
%P ePub-ePub
%X <p> Adolescents are challenging by nature with respect to their developmental changes, decision-making, and risk-taking behaviors. Adolescent risk-taking behaviors often lead to unintended consequences that negatively affect their health. Substance use/abuse challenges adolescents' decision-making ability and may create unintended long-term consequences, such as poor school performance, unsafe driving, unprotected sexual activity, unplanned pregnancy, and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Adolescent risk-taking behaviors may negatively impact acute or chronic health problems by creating additional challenges with respect to adolescent developmental needs, as well as problems with adherence to treatment and self-management (Christian, 2019a, 2019b) ...</p> <p>Language: en</p>
%G en
%I Elsevier Publishing
%@ 0882-5963
%U http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.pedn.2019.11.011