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Research Brief: High Risk Behavior among Adolescent Boys: A Matter of Serious Concern

SUJITH MATHEW, SUSHMA KUMARI SAINI, J.S. THAKUR

Abstract


Objective: To assess the high risk behavior among adolescent boys (15–19 years) in the resettled colony of Chandigarh. Methods: Cross-sectional study was done to interview 301 study subjects. Systematic random sampling has been used in this study. Results: Adolescent boys were abusing alcohol (27.2%), cigarette (11%), cannabis and other drugs (6.6%). More than half of the adolescent boys had a good knowledge about sexually transmitted diseases (59%). Only one-third of adolescent boys used 100% protection by using condom when they had sex (n=50). Conclusion: The study shows the need for education among adolescent boys regarding high risk behavior and its effects on health. Also, it suggests screening and counseling for the adolescents in their community.



Keywords: adolescent behavior, risk behavior

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.37628/ijpn.v2i1.116

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