Health Status Of Adolescents Research Articles

Do conditional cash transfers reduce hypertension?

Progresa, an anti-poverty conditional cash transfer program, has been a model for similar programs in more than 60 countries. Numerous studies have found positive impacts on schooling, the nutritional and health status of children and adolescents, and household consumption. However, the effects on the health of older adult beneficiaries have been particularly understudied. In this paper we analyze the effects of Progresa on middle-aged and older adult health, focusing on a high prevalence chronic condition: hypertension. Our results show that Progresa had significant benefits in terms of improved hypertension diagnosis and use of treatment drugs. However, we did not find significant changes in uncontrolled hypertension as measured by systolic and diastolic blood pressure biomarkers in household survey data. Thus, while cash transfer programs may facilitate financial access to healthcare visits and the ability to buy prescribed medicines, by itself the program might not improve hypertension outcomes without complementary healthcare system follow-up to ensure dosage titration and medication adherence.

Edukasi Kesehatan Reproduksi (Personal Hygiene, Pubertas, Perubahan Fisik) Di Boarding School Man 2 Surakarta

Reproductive health is very important for everyone to understand, especially young women. According to WHO, adolescents are defined as residents in the age range 10-19 years, according to the Republic of Indonesia Minister of Health Regulation Number 25 of 2014, adolescents are residents in the age range 10-18 years and according to the Population and Family Planning Agency (BKKBN) the age range for adolescents is 10-18 years. 24 years old and not married. Adolescence is a period of transition from childhood to adulthood which is marked by physical, emotional and psychological changes. During this period, there was rapid growth and development, both physical and mental. This adolescent phase is also the time for the maturation of human reproductive organs, so it is often called the transition period. In this age range, teenagers are generally pursuing their formal education at junior high school, high school and college. Currently, access to information for Indonesian teenagers regarding reproductive health is still very limited because many people still think that sexuality is a taboo subject to discuss. Limited access to information regarding reproductive health results in a lack of knowledge, characteristics and risk behavior in adolescents which has an impact on the reproductive health status of adolescents. This situation requires the availability of caring health services for adolescents that can meet the health needs of adolescents, especially services for reproductive health that are friendly to adolescents To provide reproductive health education (personal hygiene, puberty, physical changes to female students at the MAN 2 Surakarta Boarding School. This community service is carried out based on the current phenomenon, especially what happened to the female students of Boarding School MAN 2 Surakarta, namely that there is still a lack of information obtained about reproductive health. This community service will be implemented on August 26 2023, starting with preparing a proposal, preparing educational media in the form of PPTs, leaflets, preparing the audience and place. This reproductive health education was attended by 50 female students. This reproductive health education was carried out in the hall of the MAN 2 Surakarta Boarding School. The results of community service show that there is an increase in female students' knowledge about reproductive health, especially regarding personal hygiene, puberty and physical changes.

Impact of COVID-19 on the mental health of adolescents and youth in Nairobi, Kenya.

To report on the mental health status of adolescents and youth in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic in Nairobi County, Kenya. This was a mixed-methods study with cross-sectional quantitative and qualitative components conducted in Nairobi County, Kenya from August to September 2020. The quantitative survey involved phone interviews of n = 1,217 adolescents and youth. Qualitative components included virtual focus group discussions (FGDs) with adolescents and youth (n = 64 unmarried youths aged 16-25 years, across 8 FGDs) and youth-serving stakeholders (n = 34, across 4 FGDs), key informant interviews (n = 12 higher-level stakeholders from Ministries of Health, Gender, and Education), and in-depth interviews with youth (n = 20) so as to examine the COVID-19 impact on mental health. Among the participants, 26.6% of young men and 30.0% of young women reported probable depressive symptoms, of whom 37.7% of young men and 38.9% of young women reported little interest or pleasure in doing various activities. Hopelessness and feeling down nearly every day was additionally reported by 10.7% of young women and 6.3% of young men. Further, about 8.8% of young men and 7.6% of young women reported they could not get the emotional help and support they may need from people in their life. Multivariable regression results showed an association between depressive symptoms and reduced working hours due to COVID-19 and increased intimate partner violence. Additionally, the results show that respondents with higher emotional help and support were less likely to report depressive symptoms. Qualitative results confirm the quantitative findings and exemplify the negative behavior arising from the impact of adherence to COVID-19 prevention measures. Mental health issues were common among adolescents and youth and may have been augmented by isolation and economic hardships brought about by COVID-19 restrictions. There is a need for concerted efforts to support adolescents and young people to meet their mental health needs, while considering the unique variations by gender. There is need to urgently strengthen the mental health system in Kenya, including via integrating psychosocial support services in communities, schools, and healthcare services, to ensure adolescents and young persons are not left behind.

Study protocol for clinical trial of the FIT Families multicomponent obesity intervention for African American adolescents and their caregivers: Next step from the ORBIT initiative

IntroductionThis study will test the effectiveness of FIT Families (FIT), a multicomponent family-based behavioural intervention, against a credible attention control condition, Home-Based Family Support (HBFS). This protocol paper describes the...

Edukasi Preventif Anemia Pada Remaja Putri Berbasis Aplikasi Ceria

Anemia is a nutritional problem that is common throughout the world, not only in developing countries but also in developed countries. According to WHO, the incidence of anemia in adolescents is common in developing countries, Indonesia is a developing country. One way to prevent anemia is to use the CERIA application from the Ministry of Health. The CERIA application can monitor young women in monitoring their development and routine of taking blood supplement tablets every week. The aim of this community service is to provide preventive education based on the CERIA application in preventing anemia for young women at SMK X. The method used is the CERIA application from the Ministry of Health. The population is 21 female students consisting of representatives from each class X, XI, XII and members of the OSIS of SMK with a mean of 79.13. This means that female students experienced an increase in scores on knowledge about anemia. The results of the analysis showed that there was an increase in scores before and after being given the intervention, namely the socialization of anemia prevention in young women based on the CERIA application. It is hoped that this program will be able to prevent and manage adolescent girls who experience anemia so that the health status of adolescents can improve.

The association between posttraumatic stress disorder and mental health of adolescents who exposed to the worst disaster of the century: Extensive data from southeast Turkey.

This study was conducted to examine the association between posttraumatic stress disorder and mental health status of adolescents exposed to the worst disaster of the century. This study was descriptive, cross-sectional, and correlational. This research was conducted between March 31 and July 1, 2023. The study was conducted with earthquake survivors who migrated from Kahramanmaraş, the epicenter of the earthquake, and Adıyaman and Hatay, the other two cities where it was most effective, to Şanlıurfa. The study was conducted with a total of 947 adolescents. "Personal Information Form,""Child Posttraumatic Stress Reaction Index," and "Symptom Distress Check List- (SCL-90)" were used to collect data. Linear regression method was used in the analysis of the research. Path analysis was performed using PATH analysis. The mean age of the adolescents participating in the study was 16.69 ± 1.41 years. It was found that the Global Severity Index (GSI) of the adolescents was at the pathological level with a mean of 2.36 ± 0.68. Posttraumatic stress reactions of the adolescents who experienced the earthquake was found to explain 97.2% of their mental symptoms (anxiety, depression, somatization, anger-hostility, obsession-compulsion, interpersonal sensitivity, phobic anxiety, paranoid ideation, psychotic symptoms, other problems, and GSI) (p < 0.001). It was found that the age of the adolescents, total number of losses in the earthquake, the time they stayed under the rubble, the time they waited for siblings to be pulled from under the rubble and the state of having loss due to the earthquake explained 74.4% of the posttraumatic stress reactions (p < 0.001). As a conclusion, it was found that the adolescents who experienced the earthquake experienced severe posttraumatic stress symptoms. It was also found that adolescents who experienced high levels of trauma symptoms showed pathological mental symptoms. After the earthquake, adolescents should be evaluated periodically in terms of posttraumatic stress symptoms. In the evaluations to be made, it is important to determine how adolescents are affected especially mentally. In this context, interventions should be implemented for the identified mental symptoms (anxiety, depression, somatization, etc.).

The Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Mental Health of Adolescents With Chronic Medical Conditions: Findings From a German Pediatric Outpatient Clinic

PurposeThe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of adolescents is of great concern, especially in the vulnerable group of adolescents with chronic medical conditions. The aim of this study was to examine this impact on the mental health of adolescents with chronic medical conditions treated in a German pediatric outpatient clinic. MethodsChanges in the mental health status of adolescents with chronic medical conditions treated in a German pediatric outpatient clinic during the COVID-19 pandemic were explored via validated screening tools for anxiety and depression. ResultsThe relative risk for adolescents with chronic medical conditions to develop clinically relevant symptoms of anxiety or depression was significantly higher (odds ratio 1,78 [confidence interval 1.06–3.04]) during the pandemic. DiscussionThis study identifies the COVID-19 pandemic as a potential additional risk for adolescents with chronic medical conditions to develop clinically relevant signs of anxiety or depression.

Association between alternative healthy eating index (AHEI) with metabolic health status in adolescents with overweight and obesity.

There has been lack of evidence on the association between healthy dietary patterns and metabolic health status of adolescents. The present study aimed to evaluate the association between alternative healthy eating index (AHEI) and metabolic health status among a relatively representative sample of Iranian adolescents with overweight/obesity. Adolescents with extra body weight (n = 203, aged 12-18 y), were selected for this cross-sectional study by a multistage cluster random-sampling method. Habitual dietary intakes and diet quality of individuals were assessed using validated food frequency questionnaire and AHEI-2010, respectively. Data on other covariates were also gathered by pre-tested questionnaires. To determine fasting glucose, insulin and lipid profiles, fasting blood samples were collected. Participants were categorized as having metabolically healthy overweight/obesity (MHO) or metabolically unhealthy overweight/obesity (MUO) phenotypes, based on two approaches (International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and combination of IDF with Homeostasis Model Assessment Insulin Resistance (HOMA-IR)). The overall prevalence of MUO was 38.9% (based on IDF criteria) and 33.0% (based on IDF/HOMA-IR criteria). After considering all potential confounders, participants in highest tertiles of AHEI-2010 had lower odds of MUO profile according to both IDF (OR = 0.05; 95% CI: 0.01-0.15) and IDF/HOMA-IR (OR = 0.05; 95% CI: 0.02-0.19) definitions. This association was stronger in adolescents with overweight compared with obese ones and also among girls than boys. Moreover, each unit increase in AHEI-2010 score was associated with lower risk of MUO based on both criteria. Higher adherence to AHEI-2010 was inversely associated with odds of MUO in Iranian adolescents with overweight/obesity.

Quality of life in children and adolescents with blood coagulation disorders and hemoglobinopathies.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of oral conditions and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) on oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) in children and adolescents with blood coagulation disorders and hemoglobinopathies (BCDH). The study was cross-sectional and included 61 individuals aged 2 to 18 years with BCDH. Exams for dental caries (dmft/DMFT index), oral hygiene (simplified oral hygiene index - OHI-S), and gingival health (modified gingival index - MGI) were performed. The pediatric quality of life inventory™ (PedsQL™) generic core scale and oral health scale were used to measure HRQoL and OHRQoL. Spearman's correlation coefficient (ρ) and the Mann-Whitney test (α = 0.05) were conducted to assess the relationship between covariates and the PedsQL™ oral health scale. The mean PedsQL™ oral health scale score was 76.66 (SD = 21.36). Worse OHRQoL was correlated with poor oral hygiene (ρ = -0.383; p: 0.004), poor gingival health (ρ = -0.327; p = 0.014), and better HRQoL (ρ = 0.488; p < 0.001). Greater untreated dental caries experience was associated with worse OHRQoL (p = 0.009). Worse oral health status in children and adolescents with BCDH negatively impacts OHRQoL, and OHRQoL and quality of life analyzed from a generic perspective are positively correlated constructs in this population.

Состояние здоровья и качество жизни детей с хронической диареей

The purpose — to comprehensively assess the health status of children and adolescents with chronic diarrhea and the impact of chronic diarrhea on quality of life indicators. Material and methods. 466 children were examined. The main group consisted of 240 children with chronic diarrhea aged from 1 month to 18 years (average age 7.3 ± 5.3 years). The comparison group consisted of 226 children of health groups 1-2 without chronic diarrhea (average age 6.9 ± 4.6 years). The exclusion criteria were newborn period, children with chronic pathology during decompensation period, severe somatic pathology. Clinical and anamnestic research methods were used: parents’ questionnaires, anthropometric measurements, system analysis of the child’s medical documentation, general clinical research methods. The quality of life was assessed in children over 2 years of age using the PedsQL4.0™ general questionnaire. Results. Children with chronic diarrhea are 3 times more likely to have allergic pathology, significantly more likely to develop deficient conditions — rickets and latent iron deficiency. When analyzing the degree of resistance in the study groups, it was revealed that children with chronic diarrhea are significantly more likely to have lower body resistance indicators. When assessing the state of the colon microflora, it was found that an excessive growth of opportunistic flora is much more common among the children of the main group. It was also found that children with chronic diarrhea at an early age are most susceptible to a decrease in body mass index. Children of the main group have low indicators of quality of life in terms of physical functioning and experience difficulties in the social sphere in the form of low communication with peers and a decrease in school performance. Conclusion. Children suffering from chronic diarrhea under dispensary supervision need additional correction of trace elements, nutritional support and prevention of acute respiratory diseases. It is important to assess the physical development of children suffering from chronic diarrhea more often for timely diagnosis of abnormalities.

Experience of Terrorism and the Mental Health Status of Adolescents in North- Central of Nigeria

Terrorism, defined as the premeditated use or threat of violence to instil fear and compel authority compliance, poses a global security threat with profound psychological effects, particularly on vulnerable populations like adolescents. In regions like Northern Nigeria, where terrorist activities are prevalent, the mental health impact on adolescents is a critical concern. This study investigates the relationship between terrorism exposure and mental health among adolescents in Mangu Local Government Area (LGA), Plateau State, Nigeria. This cross-sectional study was conducted in Mangu LGA, Plateau State, in 2024. Adolescents aged 10-19 years were surveyed, with a sample size of 200 determined using Leslie Fischer’s formula. Data were collected through standardized questionnaires covering socio-demographic information, terrorism experiences, and mental health status. SPSS version 20.0 was used for statistical analysis, including regression to assess the relationship between terrorism and mental health. 92.5% of the adolescents experienced a terrorist attack, 57.9% reported deaths, and 42.1% reported injuries. Religion was the primary cause of attacks, with 88.6%. Many adolescents reported worsened mental health. Notably, 49% felt the same regarding thoughts of death, but 24% reported worsened feelings. Terrorism exposure significantly predicted mental health status, accounting for 25.5% of the variation in mental well-being (R² = -0.255, p &lt; 0.05). Terrorism significantly negatively impacts adolescent mental health in Mangu LGA. Targeted interventions, including psychosocial support and trauma-informed care, are crucial. Policymakers should address terrorism’s root causes and promote peace-building initiatives. Further, longitudinal studies are needed to explore long-term effects and inform interventions.

학업을 중단한 한국 청소년의 건강상태와 건강행위 특성

The purpose of this study is to identify the health status and health behavior characteristics of Korean adolescents who have dropped out of school in order to maintain and improve their health. Using data from the 8th National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2019-2021), a total of 1,097 adolescents aged 12 to 18 years old, excluding those attending elementary school and 2/3-year college or higher, are eligible in terms of education level. Among these, 53 people who responded that they did not continue their studies after graduation or dropped out were subject to discontinuation of studies. Complex sample logistic regression analysis was conducted to identify characteristics associated with dropping out of school. As a result,, adolescents who dropped out of school were more likely to have not received necessary medical services in the past year compared to adolescents who continued their education (OR: 6.77, 95% CI: 1.84-24.93, p = .004). Additionally, they were more likely to have consumed alcohol in the past year (OR: 3.02; 95% CI: 1.00-9.08, p = .050) and to engage in physical activity less than three times a week (OR: 3.77; 95% CI: 1.44- 9.89, p = .007). These research results mean that the health status and health behavior of adolescents who have dropped out of school are more vulnerable, and it is recommended that they receive necessary medical services and provide education and prevention and management programs to prevent drinking and promote physical activity. It indicates that it is required.

Dietary Diversity and Its Association with Diet Quality and Health Status of European Children, Adolescents, and Adults: Results from the I.Family Study.

Dietary diversity (DD) plays a crucial role in fostering high-quality diets, but its association with health outcomes, particularly body adiposity and non-communicable diseases (NCDs), is inconsistent. This may be due to a lack of a standardized method for estimating DD. Our study investigates the association between two DD indices, namely the dietary diversity score (DDS) and food variety score (FVS), and anthropometric measures, biochemical parameters, and diet quality in a large population sample from the I.Family study across research centers in eight European countries. In our cross-sectional analysis of 3035 participants, DDSs varied among countries, with a higher prevalence in the third DDS tertile among those with higher education. DDS showed a positive association with diet quality across all age groups. Higher DDS tertile individuals showed increased fiber, fruit, and vegetable intake, greater meal frequency, and lower ultra-processed food consumption. No relevant biochemical differences were observed across DDS tertiles, and a higher DDS was associated with lower overweight/obesity prevalence only in adults. No significant associations were found with FVS. Our findings emphasize the need to consider food groups for a more accurate estimation of diet quality. This aligns with studies suggesting DDS alone is not an independent risk factor for obesity in children and adolescents. Public health programs should prioritize food diversity to promote improved nutrition and overall well-being in communities.

Заболеваемость подростков и некоторые аспекты актуальности проведения врачебно-профессиональной консультации подростков в возрасте 15–17 лет.

Currently, conducting medical and professional consultations and medical professional orientation remains relevant against the background of the current situation of high morbidity of adolescents, inadequate choice of the direction of vocational training and uncontrolled employment, which requires the development and implementation of effective methodological approaches to the organization of professional orientation, taking into account the modern requirements of the labor market. The aim of the study is to assess the health status of adolescents, the professional orientation of adolescents and the leading occupational health risk factors. Research methods. On the example of Orenburg, an analysis of the morbidity of adolescents aged 15–17 years according to official statistics was carried out; a characteristic of the safety of workplaces at industrial enterprises of the Orenburg region was given; an assessment of the professional preferences of adolescents according to the method of I. L. Solomin was carried out in conjunction with the performance indicators determined by the method of «Landolt Rings». The results of the study. It is shown that adolescents aged 15–17 years have higher morbidity rates compared to the adult population of the Orenburg region by 8–29.1%, while every second teenager has a disease for the first time. The leading nosological forms in the structure of morbidity of adolescents were diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue, diseases of the organ of vision and its accessory apparatus and diseases of the genitourinary system. Common inconsistencies with sanitary standards in the workplaces of industrial enterprises of the region were indicators of vibration, microclimate and illumination. Every third teenager had professional preferences in the field of «man-man», which actualizes the problems of professional orientation, taking into account psychophysiological features, which have significant differences depending on the inclination to a particular profession. Conclusion. Medical professional orientation and medical and professional consultation for adolescents are an important area of work in the structure of primary health care for the adolescent population, contributing to the prevention of the progression of pathologies as a result of the adverse effects of production factors, the prevention of disability and increased productivity.

SOCIAL SUPPORT IN ACCESSING ADOLESCENTS MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

Introduction: The survey reported that adolescents experienced severe depression (15.6%) and extreme stress (6.3%) in Warungboto, Yogyakarta, Indonesia. In fact, with this condition, they are reluctant to access mental health services. Adolescents' skills still lacking in problem-solving and inadequate social support are thought to be the triggering factors for low access to health services. Aims: to determine the social support for adolescents in accessing mental health services. Methods: This type of research is quantitative research with a cross-sectional approach. The unit of analysis is adolescents (15-24 years) who are identified as having stress and depression based on the results of early detection of mental health. The sample size is 36 teenagers, with a total sampling technique. The variables are family support, peer support, mental health status, problem-solving, and self-control measured in the questionnaire. Meanwhile, mental health status was assessed using DASS-21 and PSS-10. Results: There was a significant relationship between social support from family (p-value 0.001, 95% CI 1.581-76.551) and peers (p-value 0.018, 95% CI 1.108 – 2.608) with adolescent mental health status. Adolescents with depression and stress are very few who get good social support from their families in accessing mental health services. This study proves that family social support is a significant factor in accessing mental health services. Conclusion: Family involvement in overcoming adolescent mental health problems is crucial. However, health providers can also provide community-based mental health services with a peer approach.

Oral health status and oral habits of children and adolescents with hemophilia: a report from the children’s hemophilia comprehensive care center of China

In recent years, the diagnosis and treatment of hemophilic children in China has significantly improved. However, oral health conditions, which affect quality of life, haven’t received attention in this population. To explore the oral health status and oral hygiene of children and adolescents with hemophilia in the Children’s Hemophilia Comprehensive Care Center of China. Dental and oral hygiene examinations were performed in children and adolescents with hemophilia who visited Beijing Children’s Hospital. DMFT/dmft (decayed, missing, filled teeth in permanent and primary teeth) was assessed according to World Health Organization (WHO) criteria. The simplified oral hygiene index (OHI-S) was used to evaluate the oral hygiene condition of the subjects. Questionnaires were completed by their parents. SPSS 21.0 was used for statistical analysis. A total of 114 children and adolescents were enrolled. The caries prevalence was 57.4%, 72.2% and 41.2% in primary, mixed and permanent dentitions respectively. The filling rates were 14.4%, 13.9%, and 11.4%, respectively, and the OHI-S scores of the three dentition groups were 1.49 ± 0.46, 1.57 ± 0.43, and 1.76 ± 0.46, respectively. A total of 103 valid questionnaires were collected. Sixty-nine children (67%) didn’t brushed their teeth 2 times a day. Nearly half of the parents knew little about fluoride toothpaste. Multiple linear regression analysis revealed that brushing teeth with the help of parents had a significant positive impact on OHI-S. Conclusion: Dental health was unsatisfactory among hemophilic children and adolescents. The caries filling rates were low. Patients and their parents did not give much attention to oral health.What is Known:• Caries and gingivitis are the two main oral diseases that affect children with hemophilia.• However, the oral health conditions of children and adolescents with hemophilia have not received much attention in China.What is New:• This is the first study concentrating on the dental health of children with hemophilia in China.• Dental health was unsatisfactory among children and adolescents with hemophilia in China.

Post-COVID-19 and other changes in the health status of children and adolescents associated with the transmission of COVID-19

determining the state of physical and psycho-emotional health of children and adoles-cents who have suffered from COVID-19 is an urgent diagnostic problem, the solution of which will&#x0D; provide an opportunity for early detection of long-term and distant consequences of the coronavirusdisease. The aim is to analyze the frequency, duration, and clinical manifestations of post-COVID-19&#x0D; in children and adolescents, as well as other changes in health status associated with having experi-enced COVID-19. Materials and methods: 155 children aged 6 to 18 took part in the study. Among&#x0D; them, 120 children with a confirmed diagnosis of COVID-19 in the anamnesis and a period afterCOVID-19 of more than 12 weeks (the main group) and 35 somatically healthy children of the sameage who did not suffer from COVID-19 and formed the control group. The distribution of children&#x0D; in the main group took place taking into account the severity of COVID-19. Children who contract-ed mild COVID-19 formed the first group (n=49). Group II included children who suffered from&#x0D; COVID-19 of moderate severity (n=40). Group III included children who contracted COVID-19 with&#x0D; a severe course (n=31). General clinical (analysis of anamnesis data, objective examination, assess-ment of complaints and identification of post-covid symptoms), survey (assessment of the general&#x0D; state of health of children before and after COVID-19, assessment of the level of fatigue), statisticalresearch methods (MedStat statistical packages, EZR). Results: post-COVID-19 was detected in 46children (38.3%) of the main group. Among the children of the I group, the post-COVID-19 conditionwas determined in 10 children (20.4%), in the II group – in 14 (35.0%) children, and the III group – in22 (71.0%) children. The median duration of the post-COVID-19 in the children of the I group was 3.5months [3; 4], in the II group – 5 months, in the III group – 7 months (p&lt;0.05 between groups whenperforming multiple comparisons according to Dunn’s test). The median duration of post-COVID-19symptoms in children of the main group was 5 months. The average value (X) and standard deviation(±SD) of the number of symptoms of post-COVID-19 in children of the main group were 5.17±2.7symptoms: in children of the I group – 1.70±0.82 symptoms, in the II group – 4,29±1.38 symptoms,in the III group – 7.32±1.76 symptoms. The most frequently recorded post-COVID-19 symptoms wereanxiety (15; 95% CI 9.1-22.0), increased fatigue (13.3; 95% CI 7.8-20.0), sleep disturbances (12 .5;95% CI 7.2-19.1), depressive disorders (11.7; 95% CI 6.5-18.1), impaired concentration of attention(10.8; 95% CI 5.9-17,1). Analysis of survey data on changes in physical and psychological/emotional&#x0D; health status revealed a worsening of outcomes after COVID-19 compared to the period before coro-navirus disease. The median score on the Chalder fatigue scale in the children of the main group was&#x0D; 12, in the control group – 7 (p&lt;0.001 by the Wilcoxon W-test for two independent samples). Conclu-sions: Acute COVID-19 harms the health of children and adolescents, which can be manifested by the&#x0D; development of a post-COVID-19. The risk of developing post-COVID-19 depends on the degree ofseverity of the transferred coronavirus disease. The post-COVID-19 condition was detected in 71% ofchildren who suffered from severe COVID-19, which is significantly higher compared to children whosuffered from COVID-19 of mild and moderate severity. Children with COVID-19 scored worse onthe Chalder Fatigue Scale than healthy children. There was also a tendency to worsen the assessmentof the health status of children in a comparative analysis of the physical and psychological/emotionalcomponents before and after COVID-19.

Leisure Activity Type and Sustainable Health Status in Late Adolescents

The concept of sustainable health encompasses not solely the holistic physical welfare of individuals, but also their mental wellbeing and their harboring of optimistic outlooks for the future. Integral to this construct is the interplay between the individual and their environment. The primary objective of this study is to examine the association between sustainable health status and leisure activities among adolescents, particularly during the challenging transition period of late adolescence into adulthood. A total of 398 adolescents aged between 18-24 participated in the study. Hierarchical multiple regression analyses were employed to investigate the associations among six distinct categories of leisure activities and three dependent variables (life satisfaction, optimism, and health perception). Upon controlling for covariates, the findings demonstrated significant positive associations between outdoor and social activities and all three outcome variables. Physical activities exhibited positive correlations with health perception and life satisfaction. Moreover, significant positive associations were found between life satisfaction and volunteer activities, optimism and cultural activities, as well as health perception and home-centered activities. These findings indicate that fostering positive social interactions within recreational contexts and promoting engagement in physical activities can be pivotal in fostering sustainable health outcomes among adolescents.

Mental health of South Korean adolescents in the COVID-19 Era: Web-based survey focused on suicide-related factors

BackgroundThe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has negatively impacted many aspects of life. Measures for preventing the spread of COVID-19 (e.g., school lockdowns, remote and hybrid classes, group and outdoor activity restrictions, and social distancing in the classroom and meal time) could have led to adolescents to experience anxiety and depressive symptoms. Such mental health impacts could increase the risk of suicidal ideation in this population. Moreover, according to a report by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, although the total number of suicide deaths in South Korea decreased in 2021, the suicide rate of those aged 10–29 years increased. One factor affecting the result is adolescent mental health by COVID-19. This study examines the mental health status of South Korean adolescents amid the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic, and identifies and analyzes predictors of suicidal ideation, suicide planning, and suicide attempts.MethodsThe study used data from 54,948 adolescents who participated in the 2020 Korea Youth Risk Behavior Web-based Survey. Based on their responses to suicide-related questions, the sample was divided into a healthy group, suicide-ideation group, suicide-planning group, and suicide-attempt group. The descriptive statistics of these groups were then analyzed. An analysis of covariance, post-hoc tests, and multiple logistic regression analysis were performed on the four groups.ResultsOverall, 6.9% of the participants reported suicidal ideation, 2.2% reported planning suicide, and 1.9% reported attempting suicide in the previous 12 months.ConclusionsDuring the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic, there is a strong need for various individualized programs that identify and intervene to support adolescents at risk of suicide by accurately assessing their mental health risk factors, such as stress, sadness and despair, loneliness, and generalized anxiety disorder. Accordingly, it is necessary to develop and distribute a mental health and well-being curriculum, strengthen suicide prevention programs and support services, expand mental health diagnostic tests, and school-based mental health programs.

The Influence of Parenting Styles on Adolescent Development

If we talk about parenting, it can be said that there is a great diversity among families, due to the fact that cultural aspects have a major impact on how children are raised. Several researchers have analysed over time the relationship between parenting styles and various developmental disorders of adolescents, but also the relationship between parenting styles and children’s school results were considered. Many of these researches drew attention to the fact that there are consequences that affect public health, namely the health status of adolescents (Lahey, 2009). A large part of the research looks at the four parenting styles described by Carlson, Laczniak Wertley (2011) based on the research of Baumrind (1991). They created a matrix with 2 x 2 axis, in which permissiveness and restrictiveness are on the vertical axis, and warmth and hostility on the horizontal axis. Between these two axes are located the four parenting styles: authoritarian, authoritative or democratic, indulgent or permissive and neglectful. This article analyses the characteristics of the four parenting styles and how they influence the child’s development. Parental control, children’s responsibility, parental warmth, parental responsiveness are just some of the factors that have been examined in relation to the development of children’s autonomy in general and in adolescent’s autonomy in particular, school results, socialization, including social behaviour of adolescents as well as consumers in the marketplace.