Adolescent problems

This presentation was prepared for a school health program we conducted during our Community Health Diagnosis(CHD).
Hope you all will find it useful.

1. ADOLESCENT PROBLEMS School Health Program Nepalese Army Institute of Health Sciences 8 th Batch Group B

2. CONTENTS Adolescence Problems Early pregnancy and child birth Substance abuse (Alcoholism and Smoking) Mental health problems STI and HIV/AIDS Injuries Violence Dietary problems

3. Adolescence WHO defines ‘Adolescence’ as 10-19 years Early phase=10-14 years Late phase =15-24 years

4. Early Pregnancy and Childbirth Causes 1.Early marriage 2. Adolescent sexual behavior 3.Lack of sex education 4.Peer pressure 5.Sexual abuse - rape 6.Lack of parental guideline 7.Culture and traditions

5. Early marriage and pregnancy

6. Substance abuse Causes Peer pressure Depression Fashion Curiosity Low performance in study Boredom Instant gratification Lack of self confidence

7. Substance abuse

8. Mental Health Problems Causes The feelings of inferiority due to appearance and acceptance of one’s body Low performance , stress Lack of support from parents and friends Use of alcohol and drugs Serious illness Violence , poverty ,humiliation and feeling devalued

9. STI and HIV/AIDS Causes Unsafe sex Sex with someone who is infected Unavailability of contraceptives Multiple sex partners Sharing needles and syringes during injection of I.V drugs

10. Violence Causes Lack of financial stability Lack of parent involvement Low emotional connection between parent and child Poor functioning family Lack of support from parents ,teachers friends and mentors

11. Injuries Causes Careless and irresponsible driving Drunk and drive Drowning

12. Dietary problems Causes L ack of knowledge of balanced diet Poor dietary habits Reduced physical activity Hormonal imbalance All resulting in malnutrition, obesity and anemia

13. Intervention strategies Life-skills and health & sex education in schools Peer education Mass media and community mobilization Youth development programs Clinical health services Social marketing Workplace and private sector programs

14. THANK YOU!!!