Protective factors of school-going adolescents: A school-based survey in Kerala, South India
Introduction: Protective factors such as supportive home and school environments significantly influence the future life outcomes of school-going adolescents. The current study was done to assess the protective factors for home and school of school-going adolescents. Methods: A cross-sectional descr...
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications,
2023-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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| Summary: | Introduction: Protective factors such as supportive home and school environments significantly influence the future life outcomes of school-going adolescents. The current study was done to assess the protective factors for home and school of school-going adolescents. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive survey method was used for with a multistage cluster sampling. Data was gathered from 600 adolescent students enrolled in 19 schools throughout the Kollam district of Kerala. A self-reported validated Indian Adolescent Health Questionnaire was used. Results: Home-related protective factors were found to be significantly correlated with age, sex, and type of school, using a binary logistic regression model. Conclusion: There is a necessity for preparing a strong assessment plan and intervention package for better development of school-going adolescents. |
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| Item Description: | 2395-2113 10.4103/ijcfm.ijcfm_50_22 |