| Autor: |
Mehra D; Department of Research and Innovation, MAMTA Health Institute for Mother and Child, New Delhi 110048, India.; Social Medicine and Global Health, Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund University, 20502 Malmö, Sweden., Rajak R; Department of Research and Innovation, MAMTA Health Institute for Mother and Child, New Delhi 110048, India., Deo S; Gynecology and Obstetrics Department, King George Medical University, Lucknow 226003, India., Najmuddin Q; Programe Division, MAMTA Health Institute for Mother and Child, Lucknow 226021, India., Devi KS; Department of Research and Innovation, MAMTA Health Institute for Mother and Child, New Delhi 110048, India., Rathi SK; Department of Central Research and Innovation, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth Deemed to Be University, Vadodara 391760, India., Mehra S; Department of Research and Innovation, MAMTA Health Institute for Mother and Child, New Delhi 110048, India. |
| Abstrakt: |
Adolescents and young adult comprise a significant proportion of India's population. Although, this group of the population faces serious challenges to their health and well-being. To promote their health and well-being, Centre of Excellence (CoE) at King George's Medical University, Lucknow, India, serves as an advanced care facility for 10-24-year-old adolescents and young adult women. This paper reports the socio-demographic characteristics of, and health services availed to adolescents and young adults who are visiting the CoE in Lucknow, India. A total of 6038 beneficiaries received clinical services during June 2018-March 2022. Out of total clinical services, 38.37% counselling and 37.53% referral services were utilised. Menstruation (46.29%), sexual and reproductive (28.19%), nutrition (5.91%), and mental health (1.67%) related problems were highly reported. The age of beneficiaries is classified into three categories, i.e., 10-14, 15-19, and 20-24 years. Prevalence of overweight was highest among adolescents aged 20-24 years compared to other age groups. Other than nutrition, late-adolescent girls (15-19) faced more health problems than their counterparts. The percentage of beneficiaries decreased significantly during and post the COVID-19 period (<0.001). Therefore, age-specific programs are currently needed, and interventions need to be designed accordingly. |
