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V C Strasburger

Publications and source records attributed to V C Strasburger.

At least 19 recordsLinked to original sources
PubMed1991

Children, adolescents, and television.

As we have indicated, children's television has either a documented or probable effect on a variety of health-related behaviors in children and adolescents in the United States. Studies of cognitive development indicate that television provides a stimulus for learning and that children learn from television. The adverse effects of television appear related to both the time spent watching television and the content of the programs that are viewed. The reviewed observations suggest that a variety of initiatives are warranted to alter the time children spend watching television, the content of programs, and the types of programs for children and adolescents that are produced and broadcast. These initiatives require the development of effective techniques and materials for counseling parents, as well as continued political and legislative activities at the local and national level. We must promote the conviction that time spent in activities other than television viewing will provide our children with the values necessary to understand and interact with an increasingly complex world. Effective governmental action on behalf of children to change television will require a reaffirmation and enforcement of the Public Interest Standard. For half a century, the broadcast media have been licensed to use the airwaves in the public interest. The diversity and magnitude of the adverse effects of television on the health of children strongly suggest that the use of television has not been in the public interest. Although cable television offers multiple alternatives, less than 60% of American households receive cable. Broadcast television still represents the only alternative for 40% of American children. Substantial regulatory change by the current administration is unlikely. Therefore, legislative activity to mandate broadcast practices responsive to the needs of children appears the most appropriate national approach.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1989

Why adolescent gynecology? Pediatricians and pelvic examinations.

Gynecologic issues are an important part of the medical care of adolescent females. All diagnostic possibilities must be considered in assessing such patients. It is vital that pediatricians feel comfortable approaching these issues and provide reassurance and expertise to their adolescent patients.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1989

Adolescent sexuality and the media.

Teenagers spend more time with the media than they do in any other activity except sleeping. Is it mere coincidence that the rises in rates of adolescent sexual intercourse during the past 30 years have coincided with the new era of electronic media? Do the media merely reflect society's changes, or do they have the capacity to influence human behavior as well? Although currently part of the problem of teenage pregnancy, the media could become part of the solution, if they were to portray human sexuality responsibly and allow the advertising of contraception.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1986

Intestinal lymphangiectasia in an adolescent. A case study of edema.

We report a patient who presented with bilateral leg swelling, in whom a diagnosis of intestinal lymphangiectasia was made by small bowel biopsy. Failure to consider the differential diagnosis of edema and lymphedema in an adolescent could cause a considerable delay in diagnosis. We present a brief review and approach to the edematous patient.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1986

Does television affect learning and school performance?

Television is ubiquitous in American households and is becoming a pervasive force in the growth and development of American children. More time is spent watching television than in formal classroom instruction. Early studies, which failed to control for IQ and socioeconomic status, showed variable effects of heavy viewing on school performance. Later, better controlled studies have consistently demonstrated a significant deleterious effect of more than 1 or 2 h/day on academic performance, particularly reading scores. Innovative school programs that teach children how to watch television critically and appropriate management strategies for parents are discussed.

Achievement↗
PubMed1985

Teenagers, physicians, and the law in New England.

Physicians who treat teenagers are often unclear about the teenagers' legal rights and their own legal responsibility and liability. While laws may vary from state to state, certain doctrines are uniformly applicable: confidentiality, emergency treatment, and the right of the "mature minor" to consent to his or her own medical treatment. In this article, the laws pertaining to adolescent health care in the six New England states are reviewed. Guidelines for practitioners are given.

Abortion, Legal↗