Exploratory study of Adolescents Reproductive Health Communication and their perception on reproductive health, addictions and psychological anxiety(DASS)

Abstract

Adolescents (10-19 years) population in India is 253 million (Census 2011), and the country needs to see them physically, mentally healthy, and socially valuable people. A significant period of transition from childhood to adulthood for biological and psychological development. A phase of puberty represents a time of dramatic transformation, and hormonal changes were the testosterone sex hormone plays an essential role in the body. In men, it's thought to regulate sex drive (libido), bone mass, fat distribution, muscle mass and strength, and the production of red blood cells and sperm [1]. Adolescents are sexually active in unique aspects exploring knowledge in diverse aspects of early life experiences. Also, developmental trauma disorder will harm their attachments, social, self-regulation skills, low self-esteem, and the development of harmful sexual behaviour. During the phase, male adolescents are addicted to drugs, which causes' Psychosocial Risks (Depression, Anxiety, Stress, and Loneliness) among adolescents, shaping one's future. The study analysis the knowledge, awareness of sexuality, masturbation, sexually transmitted infection, adolescent's sexual behaviour, information-seeking behaviour, and interpersonal communication during adolescence among arts and science University male students in Coimbatore who come from the various rural and urban backgrounds. Igniting the information-seeking action and discussion will help build a strong structure of health communication to influence individuals. The interpersonal communication between the adolescent parents and the dissemination of sex education through proper communication channels will develop a positive attitude of their body functions.