Nurse Mentorship to Support Healthy Growth of Adolescent Girls
Abstract:
Adolescent girls from many urban communities are a vulnerable population, with high rates of school dropout, pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections, and substance use disorders. Mentorship programs can support the growth and development of this at-risk population. We report on the content of a pilot girls' empowerment program created by nurse faculty to promote health and self-awareness among underserved adolescent girls. Pre/post program scores of 15 participants using the Harter Self-Perception Profile for Adolescents found positive changes in seven of eight domains: scholastic (p = 0.001), social (p = 0.001), appearance (p = 0.001), job competence (p = 0.003), conduct (p = 0.02), close friendship (p = 0.006), and self-worth (p = 0.001). Nurse faculty and students might consider the development of similar mentorship programs for adolescent girls. [Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, 60(5), 15-18.].
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