Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jun 19, 2026

Handwriting Analysis Indicates Spontaneous Dyskinesias in Neuroleptic Naïve Adolescents at High Risk for Psychosis
Published on: November 21, 2013
Prevalence of psychosocial problems among adolescents in district Dehradun, Uttarakhand
K Muzammil1, S Kishore, J Semwal
1Muzaffarnagar Medical College, U.P. drkmb25@yahoo.com
Objective:
To find out the prevalence of psychosocial problems among adolescents.
Methods:
A cross sectional study was conducted at Doiwala block, Dehradun during 2006-2007 among 840 adolescents, selected by multistage random sampling. Data was collected on a structured and pre-tested questionnaire by interviewing the adolescents and conducting their thorough clinical examination. Epi Info statistical software package version 3.4.3 was used for analysis.
Results:
The overall prevalence of psychosocial problems among the adolescents was found to be 31.2%. The psychosocial problems were more in males (34.77%) as compared to females (27.6 %).
Conclusions:
There is need of strengthening the existing "package" of services for adolescents in various initiatives and programmes.
Related Concept Videos
Anorexia Nervosa
Symptoms and Physical Effects
Individuals with anorexia nervosa commonly exhibit extreme...
Psychological and Sociocultural Causes of Schizophrenia
Bullying
Conduct Disorder
Cognitive Development During Adolescence
Erikson's Theory on Socioemotional Development during Adolescence