Some Psychosocial Problems of Adolescent Students of Chandigarh and Himachal Pradesh, India
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 6
Abstract
Adolescents are prone to various health related problems. Adolescent problems are increasing due to rapidly changing life style and increasing stressful conditions continuously faced by them. Psychosocial problems of adolescents have not yet received proper attention in the existing literature in our country. Study was conducted with the objectives of investigating psychosocial problems of adolescent students and to explore their perceived needs regarding Adolescent Friendly Health Initiatives at school levels. A cross-sectional survey among 247 adolescent students of four schools: two in Chandigarh and two in Himachal Pradesh, India selected by stratified multistage random sampling design. Study included 136(55.1%) male and 111(44.9%) female students. Mothers (19.4%) followed by friends (15.0%) were found to be the main discussants for personal problem sharing. Feeling of nervousness reported by 181 (73.3%) students followed by feeling of despair felt by 173 (70.0%) students were two major psychological problems reported by students. About 82.0% students felt need of counseling mainly from friends, family members and mentors. However, only 71(28.7%) students reported that they usually discussed openly with their parents. High prevalence of psychosocial problems and absence of proper guidance and counseling indicate felt need of counseling of students at school levels. Adolescent friendly health initiatives like mentoring should be implemented at school levels to reduce psychosocial problems of adolescents for better possible outcomes of adolescent health programs.
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Dr Dinesh Kumar
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