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Adolescent health screening questionnaire.

Sukanta Chatterjee1, Ranjana Chatterjee

  • 1Department of Paediatrics, Medical College, Kolkata.

Journal of the Indian Medical Association
|March 31, 2006
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The Format of Adolescent Preventive Services (FAPS) questionnaire screens Indian adolescents for health risks. This tool identifies at-risk youth for early intervention, promoting adolescent health.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Adolescent Medicine
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • Existing adolescent health screening tools (GAPS, AAP, BF) were designed for Western populations.
  • Adolescents in diverse cultural settings require tailored health screening instruments.
  • The need for a culturally relevant screening tool for Indian adolescents was identified.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate the Format of Adolescent Preventive Services (FAPS) questionnaire for Indian adolescents.
  • To adapt existing screening methodologies to a different cultural context.
  • To provide a tool for preventive and promotional healthcare for Indian youth.

Main Methods:

  • The FAPS questionnaire was developed by the Adolescent Health Clinic of Calcutta Medical College with WHO technical support.

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  • National consultations and field testing were conducted among adolescents in six schools.
  • Validity and reliability assessments were performed on the FAPS questionnaire.

    • Main Results:

    • The FAPS questionnaire was successfully adapted and validated for Indian adolescents.
    • The tool demonstrated reliability and validity in identifying adolescents in high-risk environments.
    • A software version of FAPS was developed for regular school-based screening.

    Conclusions:

    • The FAPS questionnaire is a valid and reliable tool for screening Indian adolescents.
    • Regular use of FAPS can facilitate early intervention, reducing adolescent morbidity and mortality.
    • FAPS supports targeted preventive healthcare strategies for a culturally diverse adolescent population.