Promoting health among teenagers
1Department of Nursing, St Francis Xavier University, Antigonish, Nova Scotia.
International Nursing Review
|January 1, 1988
Summary
Adolescent health promotion is crucial due to societal changes leading to increased risks like drug addiction and suicide. This model aims to improve nurse and health service accessibility for teenagers.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Adolescent Medicine
- Health Promotion
Background:
- Modern society's "throw away" culture negatively impacts traditional health values among adolescents.
- This societal shift correlates with rising rates of teenage drug addiction, suicide, abortion, delinquency, and alcoholism.
- There is a critical need to enhance the accessibility of nurses and health services for this demographic.
Purpose of the Study:
- To address the growing need for effective health promotion programs for adolescents.
- To present a model for adolescent health promotion.
- To offer practical strategies for improving interactions between healthcare providers and adolescents.
Main Methods:
- The abstract describes a model for adolescent health promotion.
- It provides practical suggestions for healthcare professionals.
- The focus is on making nurses and health services more accessible to adolescents.
Main Results:
- A model for adolescent health promotion is presented.
- Practical suggestions for dealing with adolescents are offered.
- The abstract highlights the importance of accessible health services for at-risk youth.
Conclusions:
- Adolescent health promotion requires innovative approaches to counteract negative societal influences.
- Improving the accessibility of nurses and health services is key to supporting adolescent well-being.
- Effective strategies are needed to address the unique health challenges faced by today's youth.
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