Protective factors of school-going adolescents: A school-based survey in Kerala, South India

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 descr...

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Main Authors: U Harikrishnan, Grace Lalhlupuii Sailo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2023-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Community and Family Medicine
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Online Access:http://www.ijcfm.org/article.asp?issn=2395-2113;year=2023;volume=9;issue=2;spage=161;epage=163;aulast=Harikrishnan
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description 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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spelling doaj.art-1f40dec6572540e390fdeca28e5c99a72024-02-22T14:48:39ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsIndian Journal of Community and Family Medicine2395-21132023-01-019216116310.4103/ijcfm.ijcfm_50_22Protective factors of school-going adolescents: A school-based survey in Kerala, South IndiaU HarikrishnanGrace Lalhlupuii SailoIntroduction: 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.http://www.ijcfm.org/article.asp?issn=2395-2113;year=2023;volume=9;issue=2;spage=161;epage=163;aulast=Harikrishnanprotective factorsschool-based surveyschool-going adolescents
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Protective factors of school-going adolescents: A school-based survey in Kerala, South India
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title Protective factors of school-going adolescents: A school-based survey in Kerala, South India
title_full Protective factors of school-going adolescents: A school-based survey in Kerala, South India
title_fullStr Protective factors of school-going adolescents: A school-based survey in Kerala, South India
title_full_unstemmed Protective factors of school-going adolescents: A school-based survey in Kerala, South India
title_short Protective factors of school-going adolescents: A school-based survey in Kerala, South India
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topic protective factors
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