International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health最新文献

{"title":"Characterizing models of adolescent and youth-friendly health services in sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review.","authors":"Lonnie Embleton, Ava Boal, Sakshi Sawarkar, Ashley Chory, Riya Murty Bandanapudi, Tirth Patel, Carrie Levinson, Rachel Vreeman, Wan-Ju Wu, Angela Diaz, Mary A Ott","doi":"10.1515/ijamh-2024-0001","DOIUrl":"10.1515/ijamh-2024-0001","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This scoping review provides an up-to-date overview of the evidence on adolescent and youth-friendly health services (AYFHS) in sub-Saharan African countries. We conducted a search of four databases and grey literature sources to identify English language publications from January 1, 2005, to December 14th, 2022. The review synthesized evidence on the models and characteristics of AYFHS, the application of World Health Organization (WHO) standards, and whether AYFHS have improved young people's health outcomes. In total, 77 sources were included in the review, representing 47 AYFHS initiatives spanning 19 countries, and three multi-country reports. Most commonly, AYFHS were delivered in public health facilities and focused on sexual and reproductive health, with limited application of WHO standards. Some evidence suggested that AYFHS increased young people's health service utilization and contraceptives uptake. There is a clear need to strengthen and develop innovative and multi-pronged approaches to delivering and evaluating AYFHS in this region.</p>","PeriodicalId":13823,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health","volume":" ","pages":"203-236"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141260392","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Risk-stratified analysis of sex risk behaviors and correlates among school-going adolescents in Argentina: insights from a national survey.","authors":"Omid Dadras, Christina El Saaidi","doi":"10.1515/ijamh-2024-0007","DOIUrl":"10.1515/ijamh-2024-0007","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>This study was conducted to address a critical gap in understanding adolescent sexual health risks in Argentina, a country that has undergone substantial socio-economic changes that made significant strides in education and healthcare.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A secondary data analysis of the 2018 Argentina Global School-based Student Health Survey was performed. In this study, 23,262 sexually active adolescents were categorized into four risk groups based on the predicted granular risk: number of sexual partners and condom use in their last sexual encounter.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Males and older adolescents were more prone to high-risk sexual behaviors. Additionally, key psychosocial factors such as loneliness, anxiety, experiences of violence, and school absenteeism were significantly associated with high-risk sexual behaviors. Early alcohol use and recent experiences of hunger were also identified as strong predictors of heightened sexual risk behaviors. Conversely, positive parental engagement and awareness exhibited protective factors.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>These findings highlight the necessity for policy interventions that focus on mental health support, parental involvement, and awareness of adolescent issues and activities.</p>","PeriodicalId":13823,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health","volume":" ","pages":"291-298"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141247998","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"What about adolescents' mental health after the pandemics? An analyses of a grade II hospital.","authors":"Catarina Mendonça, Gonçalo Passos Croca, Teresa Magalhães, Mariana Viegas, Bárbara Marques, Andreia Morais","doi":"10.1515/ijamh-2023-0131","DOIUrl":"10.1515/ijamh-2023-0131","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>Suicidal ideation and suicide are serious situations that affect children and adolescents. The restrictions imposed by the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic have had a significant negative impact, due to social isolation, prolonged screen exposure and reduced outdoor activities. This study aims to compare the access to the Pediatric Emergency Department due to suicidal ideation and suicide attempts before and during the pandemic.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This descriptive and retrospective study analyzed clinical records of children/adolescents who attended a Level II Pediatric Emergency Department of a hospital due to suicidal ideation and/or suicide attempts, between March 2018 and March 2020 (pre-pandemic period) and April 2020 to March 2022 (pandemic period). Demographic (age and sex) and clinical (psychopharmacological therapy, discharge destination and follow-up psychiatric/psychological consultations) variables were collected. Statistical analysis was performed using Microsoft Excel 2022^® and SPSS v20.0^®, considering statistical significance at p<0.05.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 71 children/adolescents were admitted for suicidal ideation, with a median age of 15 years (minimum: 10 years, maximum: 17 years), 27 in pre-pandemic period and 44 in pandemic period (p<0.001). The majority were girls, with a significant increase in pandemic period (pre-pandemic: 55.6 %, pandemic: 79.6 %; p<0.05). The age group with the highest increase in admissions was 15 years. There was a significant increase in suicidal attempts among girls (p<0.05) as well as self-harm behaviors (p<0.01). There was also a significant increase in the number of psychology/child psychiatry follow-up consultations in pandemic period (p<0.05). Most patients were referred to another hospital in both periods (pre-pandemic: 55.6 %, pandemic: 68.2 %) at discharge.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>During the pandemic period, there was an increase in the number of suicidal ideation cases, particularly among females, as well as in suicide attempts cases, which appears to be correlated with the pandemic restrictions. Larger-scale studies are needed to draw more accurate conclusions.</p>","PeriodicalId":13823,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health","volume":" ","pages":"391-397"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141081202","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A multifaceted approach to identifying and managing juvenile delinquency by integrating psycho-physiological indicators.","authors":"Jayita Dattagupta, Arnab Banerjee, Bithin Kumar Maji, Prabal Kumar Chattopadhyay","doi":"10.1515/ijamh-2024-0052","DOIUrl":"10.1515/ijamh-2024-0052","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>To understand and treat juvenile delinquency, the study explores the relevance of psycho-physiological indicators. It also emphasizes the necessity for thorough research to minimize the gap existing between psycho-physiological measurements and conventional psychosocial components. The study focuses on the relevance of personality features, habituation, and autonomic arousal required to monitor the proper management of delinquent conduct. Through the integration of biological, psychological, and social elements into a multidimensional approach, researchers can uncover novel insights and create cutting-edge therapies for youths who are at risk of delinquent behavior. The study proposes to develop a comprehensive framework that considers biological antecedents in addition to conventional metrics to reach the root cause of delinquency; thereby drawing special attention to current literature and research that emphasizes the psycho-physiological correlates of delinquency. By examining the complex interactions between stress, physiology, emotions, behavior, and social structures, the study highlights the intricacy of delinquent conduct and the necessity for adopting a multifaceted strategy to fully address the problematic areas. Future research paths are emphasized, with a focus on the significance of longitudinal studies, moderating and mediating variables, and creative treatment techniques. By utilizing psycho-physiological markers and psychosocial traits, researchers can tailor intervention strategies to meet individual needs effectively. Early identification of psycho-physiological deficits in children is crucial for implementing successful behavior modification techniques and promoting the well-being of future generations. This is expected to help the government agencies to save time and public money.</p>","PeriodicalId":13823,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health","volume":" ","pages":"321-333"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140957356","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding self-medication for acne among medical students in Beni-Suef University.","authors":"Alshimaa Mohsen Mohammed Lotfy, Manal Mohamed Anwar, Aya Badawi Nadi, Gehad S Ahmed","doi":"10.1515/ijamh-2024-0037","DOIUrl":"10.1515/ijamh-2024-0037","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>To evaluate medical students' knowledge, attitudes, and self-medication practices for acne vulgaris.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>An analytical cross-sectional study was conducted at Beni-Suef University's Faculty of Medicine from January 2023 to June 2023. A pre-structured questionnaire was used for the study.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 297 students (85.1 %) used self-medications for acne without a prescription. The total knowledge score of self-medication among the study participants was 3.81 ± 2.23. About 71.4 % knew about precautions, and 72.7 % of the participants reported that self-medication is part of self-care. There was a statistical significance between the total mean knowledge score and age (p=0.007), gender (p=0.013), and academic year (p=0.001).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>A significant portion of students self-medicate about acne. The total knowledge score of self-medication was to some extent not relatively high. Educational programs can be developed to increase medical students' awareness of the risks and benefits of self-medication, information on appropriate use of medications, and when to seek medical attention.</p>","PeriodicalId":13823,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health","volume":" ","pages":"367-371"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140904151","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Identify mental health needs of adolescent pregnant women: a qualitative study.","authors":"Sarwinanti, Widyawati, Sri Warsini, Mohammad Hakimi, Wawan Febri Ramdani","doi":"10.1515/ijamh-2024-0028","DOIUrl":"10.1515/ijamh-2024-0028","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The purpose of this study is to explore adolescent pregnant women related to their pregnancy experience about mental health needs during pregnancy for the prevention of depression during pregnancy.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This research is a qualitative study design with a phenomenological approach. Data collection using interviews (in-depth interviews). This study involved 18 participants consisting of 12 pregnant women aged 15-19 years and 6 midwives who work at the health center. The criteria for informants of pregnant women are pregnant with Trimester I to III, age 15-19 years and not experiencing complications of pregnancy.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Based on interviews conducted with informants, five themes were obtained about the experiences and needs of pregnant women in adolescence. These themes are (1). Risk of depression, (2). Social and family support needs, (3). Needs of mental health services, (4). Obstacles for midwives in providing mental health services, and (5). needs of mental health information media.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Five needs of teenage pregnant women are factors that can support mental health to prevent depression during pregnancy.</p>","PeriodicalId":13823,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health","volume":" ","pages":"259-267"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140876356","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Parents' attitudes, perceptions and coping strategies regarding school bullying.","authors":"Panagiota Deli, Ioannis Moisoglou, Petros Galanis, Aikaterini Toska, Evangelos C Fradelos, Maria Tsiachri, Aris Yfantis, Aglaia Katsiroumpa, Theocharis Konstantinidis, Pavlos Sarafis, Maria Saridi","doi":"10.1515/ijamh-2024-0032","DOIUrl":"10.1515/ijamh-2024-0032","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>The aim of this study was to record parents' knowledge and attitudes towards bullying experienced by their children and to explore the strategies they choose to manage bullying incidents.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional study was conducted. The study population consisted of parents of children who have experienced bullying in a primary or secondary school classroom. The \"Parents' Strategies to Cope with Bullying\" questionnaire was used to collect data. Regarding parents' coping with bullying, the strategy \"Support and advice to the child\" scored the highest and the strategy \"Social support and information\" the next highest.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of the parents, 44.3 % had received some information/education regarding the phenomenon of bullying with the most important source of information being reading. According to the results of multivariate linear regression, mothers more often applied the strategy \"social support and information\" (Coefficient b=0.9, 95 % CI for b=0.7 to 1.1, p<0.001) and parents with lower educational level more often applied the strategy \"avoidance\" (Coefficient b=-0.5, 95 % CI for b=-0.8 to -0.2, p=0.004).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>School bullying remains a major worldwide phenomenon over time. Although parents choose to support their children, they do not receive information and training on how to manage bullying from a formal institution, making the need for such programs imperative.</p>","PeriodicalId":13823,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health","volume":" ","pages":"315-320"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140858421","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A school-based randomized controlled field trial to improve Beliefs About Obese Persons (BAOP) and Attitudes Towards Obese Persons (ATOP) among adolescents.","authors":"Samaneh Besharatifar, Sakineh Rakhshanderou, Yadollah Mehrabi, Leili Mazar, Mohtasham Ghaffari","doi":"10.1515/ijamh-2024-0027","DOIUrl":"10.1515/ijamh-2024-0027","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>A negative attitude towards obesity may lead to stigma and thus lower self-esteem in people with obesity of any society. The purpose of this study was to assess the impact of a school-based randomized controlled field trial on female adolescents' attitudes and beliefs towards people with obesity.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This experimental study was conducted among 124 middle school students (control group=62, intervention group=62). Using a cluster random sampling method, four schools were chosen and randomly assigned to intervention and control groups. The data collection tool was the Attitudes Toward Obese Persons (ATOP) and Beliefs About Obese Persons (BAOP) scales, which were used after validity and reliability processes. The intervention program was developed and implemented following pretest, responses analysis, and educational needs assessment in two sessions (180 min). The follow-ups were performed immediately and two months after the intervention. Data were analyzed by SPSS version 16.0 using independent t-test, chi-square test, repeated measures ANOVA, and ANCOVA at the significance level of 0.05.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The mean BAOP scores of each group before, immediately and two months after the intervention were significantly different between (p<0.001). There was no significant difference between the mean ATOP and BAOP scores of the two groups before, immediately, and two months after the intervention (p>0.001).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>It seems that beliefs and attitudes regarding obesity as well as discriminatory perceptions towards people with obesity have high firmness and resistance and require innovative and appropriate interventions.</p>","PeriodicalId":13823,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health","volume":" ","pages":"299-305"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140852555","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Dysmenorrhea in Tunisian high school adolescent girls: frequency, effects, and absence from school.","authors":"B. Bannour, Nour Rouis, Rania Bannour, Chourouk Alouane, Souhir Saadouli, I. Bannour","doi":"10.1515/ijamh-2024-0025","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1515/ijamh-2024-0025","url":null,"abstract":"OBJECTIVES\u0000Dysmenorrhea is a known phenomenon and not just recently, and investigations conducted recently have shown that female adolescents are very susceptible to this condition. Our goal is to determine the prevalence of dysmenorrhea in Tunisia, its risk factors, its impact on truancy rates, and the therapeutic attitudes of girls attending high school about this illness using an epidemiological survey.\u0000\u0000\u0000METHODS\u0000This eight-month study, which spans from October 2022 to May 2023, focuses on 160 high school girls between the ages of 13 and 21. It is a transversal descriptive study. The required data is gathered through the distribution of a self-administered questionnaire.\u0000\u0000\u0000RESULTS\u0000The mean age of female adolescent participants is 16.44 years and 68 % of them reported dysmenorrhea. The most common symptoms of the pain were headaches (40.0 %). There is a notable prevalence of absenteeism during the menstrual cycle. There seems to be a trend toward self-medication.\u0000\u0000\u0000CONCLUSIONS\u0000In Tunisia, primary dysmenorrhea is a common cause of school absenteeism among female adolescents. Girls' attitudes toward dysmenorrhea indicate a lack of knowledge, which is why it is crucial for midwives and physicians to educate teenage girls about the condition.","PeriodicalId":13823,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health","volume":"13 22","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140672818","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Investigating fertility health knowledge and lifestyle risk factors among Nigerian university students: A cross-sectional survey.","authors":"Olubukola A. Wellington","doi":"10.1515/ijamh-2024-0020","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1515/ijamh-2024-0020","url":null,"abstract":"OBJECTIVES\u0000Adolescents who are unaware of infertility risk factors and the long-term health effects of their lifestyle choices may participate in unsafe sexual and lifestyle behaviors. Their reproductive goals and health may be affected by such behaviors. Adolescents' awareness of male and female infertility risk factors was assessed, along with lifestyle risk variables related to sexual behavior and psychoactive substance use. The causes of inconsistent condom use were also examined.\u0000\u0000\u0000METHODS\u0000In 2022, a cross-sectional survey was undertaken involving 598 sexually active university students from Nigeria (18.6 years±0.9), the majority of whom were female (57.2 %). Descriptive statistics, bivariate analysis, and binary logistic regression were utilized in the data analysis to determine the influence of lifestyle factors and levels of knowledge on fertility.\u0000\u0000\u0000RESULTS\u0000Most participants had a moderate understanding of male and female infertility risk factors. The results showed that female students were more informed. Multiple sexual partners and psychoactive substance use were common lifestyle variables. Younger female students, those with several partners, and participants who frequently used alcohol and narcotics used condoms inconsistently.\u0000\u0000\u0000CONCLUSIONS\u0000The study emphasizes the need for fertility health and lifestyle risk education for Nigerian youth. Despite moderate knowledge, lifestyle implications on fertility are unclear. Fertility health education in schools could help students make informed reproductive choices and lower the risk of infertility and chronic diseases. Research is needed to confirm findings and inform nationwide targeted interventions.","PeriodicalId":13823,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health","volume":"283 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140704084","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}