| Summary: | Introduction: Protective factors such as supportive home and school environments significantly influence the future life outcomes of school-going adolescents. The current study was done to assess the protective factors for home and school of school-going adolescents.
Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive survey method was used for with a multistage cluster sampling. Data was gathered from 600 adolescent students enrolled in 19 schools throughout the Kollam district of Kerala. A self-reported validated Indian Adolescent Health Questionnaire was used.
Results: Home-related protective factors were found to be significantly correlated with age, sex, and type of school, using a binary logistic regression model.
Conclusion: There is a necessity for preparing a strong assessment plan and intervention package for better development of school-going adolescents.
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