Abstract Context: Adolescents comprise 22.5% of the population, which forms a significant
part of the entire population. It is only recently that we have acknowledged the need for a …

Background: Adolescence is a very important phase of growth and maturity, but is often
related with mental and behavioural problems. However, very few attempts are made to …

Background: Adolescence is a period of physical, psychological development from puberty
to adulthood. There is paucity of information regarding the prevalence of behavioral …

Adolescence is a vulnerable period in one's life. It is essential to understand the factors that
influence adolescent social, psychological, and psychosocial development for planning …

Background: Since adolescent girls comprise a major reproductive age group, their role is
critical in determining the India's future population goal. This apart, evidence ofchange in …

Background: The adolescent girls are more vulnerable, particularly in developing countries
including India, due to various adverse socio-cultural and economic reasons. Majority of the …

In India, the share of the youth population (15-24 years of age) is more than one-fourth of the
country. Despite this large chunk of the productive population being in the 15-24 age …

Objective: Our objectives was to study the gynaecological problems in adolescents and its
causative factors. Methodology: A total of 100 girls (13-18 years) attending gynaec OPD and …

Background: Adolescents in India contribute to 22% of the country's population and are
susceptible to various preventable and treatable health issues. Objectives: To estimate the …

Adolescence is the period in human growth and development that occurs after childhood
and before adulthood, from ages 10 to 19 years. It is a period of dynamic brain development …