Browsing by Subjects (CINAHL) "Health Behavior--In Adolescence"
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Exploring risk behaviors in Ugandan adolescents living in rural fishing communities
The purpose of this study is to explore risk behaviors in adolescents living in four Ugandan fishing communities/villages as a foundation for developing future interventions and programs to reduce risk behaviors and HIV/AIDs ... -
Factors related to self-care agency and self-care practices of obese adolescents
Identification of factors that influence obese adolescents' health behaviors is necessary if obese adolescents are to benefit from therapeutic interventions. The purpose of this descriptive-correlational study was to ... -
Improving safe skin behaviors in high school freshman
(2017-09-19)OBJECTIVE: Sun exposure is common among teenagers but teenagers also have poor sun protection strategies. Sun exposure during adolescence or teenage years is associated with an increased risk of skin cancer later in life. ... -
Predictors of unprotected sex for teens at pregnancy testing
This study explored factors which predict unprotected sexual activity in adolescent females. Three hundred and five teens completed a self-report questionnaire at the time of a pregnancy test; the paper and pencil items ...