Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Adolescent preventive services for girls.

Tonya P McDonald1, David Kaplan

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center and The Children's Hospital, 1056 East 19th Avenue, B25, Denver, CO 80262, USA.

Current Women'S Health Reports
|November 14, 2002
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Human Herpesvirus-6A and -6B (HHV-6A and HHV-6B): The Role of Roseoloviruses in Neurological Dysfunction and the Mechanisms of Viral-Induced Epileptogenesis.

Viruses·2026
Same author

Nonlinear Bivariate Associations and Mononuclear Cell-Type-Specific Expression Level Differences in the STING Signalling Pathway.

Journal of cellular and molecular medicine·2026
Same author

Differential survival benefit of curative versus non-curative intent treatment in a real-world cohort with early and intermediate-stage hepatocellular carcinoma.

Hepatology communications·2026
Same author

Shaping the Future of Biomaterials through Contributions by Our Early Career Board Members.

ACS biomaterials science & engineering·2026
Same author

Elevating an invisible role: co-designing solutions to optimize medical office assistants in primary care.

BMC primary care·2026
Same author

Commentary on Journal of School Psychology Special Issue: Bayesian Statistics.

Journal of school psychology·2025
Same journal

Ethics of research and the pregnant patient.

Current women's health reports·2003
Same journal

Medical education and indigent patient care.

Current women's health reports·2003
Same journal

Cloning and stem cells: processes, politics, and policy.

Current women's health reports·2003
Same journal

The impact of residents' work-hour restrictions.

Current women's health reports·2003
Same journal

Misoprostol in gynecology.

Current women's health reports·2003
Same journal

Sexuality during the perimenopause.

Current women's health reports·2003
See all related articles

Adolescent girls need confidential health visits addressing behavioral risks like substance abuse and emotional health. This article offers strategies for preventive care during this complex developmental stage.

Area of Science:

  • Adolescent Medicine
  • Preventive Healthcare
  • Women's Health

Background:

  • Adolescence is a critical developmental period for girls, marked by significant physical, emotional, and cognitive changes.
  • Behavioral factors are primary contributors to morbidity and mortality in teenagers.
  • Preventive health visits are crucial for addressing the unique needs of adolescent girls.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline assessment and management strategies for preventive health services tailored to adolescent girls.
  • To emphasize the importance of addressing psychosocial issues in a confidential and age-appropriate manner.
  • To support healthcare providers in delivering effective preventive care to this demographic.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature and clinical guidelines on adolescent preventive healthcare.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Discussion of key psychosocial issues relevant to adolescent girls, including substance abuse, sexuality, and emotional health.
  • Presentation of practical strategies for healthcare providers to implement during preventive visits.

    • Main Results:

    • Preventive health visits should integrate comprehensive screening for behavioral risks.
    • Confidentiality and age-appropriateness are essential components of successful adolescent healthcare.
    • Proactive management of psychosocial issues can mitigate long-term health risks.

    Conclusions:

    • Effective preventive healthcare for adolescent girls requires a holistic approach addressing psychosocial well-being.
    • Healthcare providers play a vital role in guiding girls through developmental challenges.
    • Implementing recommended strategies can improve health outcomes for adolescent females.