Knowledge and needs about various aspects related to adolescent health in school going Adolescents

Abstract

Adolescents have their specific problems and needs. This cross-sectional study was conducted among 187 students of class X-XI. About 51 (43.2%) boys and 43 (62.3%) girls were aware about the components of the Female Reproductive System. Only 1 (0.8%) boy and 1 (1.4%) girl were aware about the components of the Male Reproductive System. Total 89.8% adolescents were aware that HIV/AIDS is a STD. Nearly 50% of the respondents thought that they were given adequate sex education. A total of 48.9% of the respondents were aware about the different forms of violence which included physical, mental and sexual abuse.

Keywords

• adolescents
• reproductive health
• violence
• psychosocial health