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[Risk behavior in adolescence]
1Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre (HCPA), Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil.
Jornal De Pediatria
|December 17, 2003
Summary
This review outlines methods for assessing adolescent risk behaviors, emphasizing a psychosocial approach. Key factors include mental health, substance use, sexuality, and violence, guiding healthcare providers in routine consultations.
Area of Science:
- Adolescent medicine
- Psychosocial health
- Behavioral science
Background:
- Adolescent risk behaviors pose significant public health challenges.
- Effective assessment is crucial for timely intervention and prevention strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review methods and criteria for assessing risk behaviors in adolescents.
- To provide a framework for healthcare providers in clinical settings.
Main Methods:
- Non-systematic review of scientific literature.
- Incorporation of clinical and research experience from an adolescent outpatient clinic.
Main Results:
- A comprehensive healthcare model involves a psychosocial approach, media influence assessment, and establishing confidentiality.
- Key evaluation areas include clinical/nutritional status, sexuality, violence, mental health, and substance use.
Conclusions:
- Healthcare providers require sensitivity, expertise, and ethical clarity for risk factor evaluation.
- A structured investigative approach is recommended for routine adolescent consultations.