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Published on: November 21, 2013
Behavioral disorder amongst adolescents attending secondary school in southeast Nigeria
J M Chinawa1, P C Manyike2, H A Obu1
1College of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, University of Nigeria and University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH), PMB 01129, Ituku-Ozalla, Enugu 400001, Nigeria.
Background:
Adolescents are prone to various forms of behavioral problems. These behavioral issues in adolescents can have serious consequences for the adolescents.
Objectives:
The objectives of the study are to determine the causative factors of adolescent problems and specific manifestations.
Methods:
Behavioral problems were investigated using a random sampling of adolescents from secondary schools in southeast Nigeria from February to April, 2014. A self-administered questionnaire was developed from Health Kids Colorado Questionnaire.
Results:
A total of 763 subjects completed the questionnaire. Adolescents who reported to have used tobacco 3 to 5 and 6 to 9 times during the last 30 days are just 3.14% and 3.4%, respectively. Nineteen (2.49%) adolescents claimed that they have had sex before but not in the last 3 months. Adolescents who attempted suicide are from 15 years and peaked at 18. Eighty-three (11%) adolescents who are 15 years old attempted suicide in a year; this peaks at 17 years where 235 (30.8%) committed suicide. Majority of adolescents with behavioral disorder are from the upper class family.
Conclusion:
This study revealed that adolescents exhibit several forms of behavioral problems.
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