Journal articles: 'Adolescent Friendly Health Facility'

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Dixit, Grishma T., Shikha Jain, Farzana Mansuri, and Arjun Jakasania. "Adolescent friendly health services: where are we actually standing?" International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health 4, no. 3 (February 22, 2017): 820. http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20170765.

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Background: Services for adolescents are highly fragmented, poorly coordinated and uneven in quality. Adolescent-friendly services (AFHS) should be able to attract young people, meet their needs comfortably and with sensitivity, and retain young clients for continuing care. With this background, the present study was carried out to study the implementation status of Adolescent friendly health services and to determine compliance with quality standards.Methods: Present cross sectional study was carried out at 10 Urban Health Centers of Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation. Study population comprised of adolescents (10 to 19 years). All adolescents aged 10 to 19 years (n=99) and all health care providers present at the time of visit at the facility were interviewed. Data was collected using WHO quality measurement tools. Data was analyzed using WHO scoring sheet for data analysis.Results: Relative score for confidentiality, privacy, equitability, accessibility and knowledge gap in adolescent is 58.3%. Relative score for health care providers’ competencies to work with adolescents and to provide them with required services is 42.6%. Relative score for Observation tool used for facility inventory is 45.6%. Overall relative score is 47.3% of maximum possible score.Conclusions:As the score is near to the lower limit of class interval of 40% to 80%, it implies need of improvement.

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Pastrana-Sámano, Rosalila, Ileana Beatriz Heredia-Pi, Marisela Olvera-García, Midiam Ibáñez-Cuevas, Filipa De Castro, Aremis Villalobos Hernández, and Maria del Pilar Torres-Pereda. "Adolescent Friendly Services: quality assessment with simulated users." Revista de Saúde Pública 54 (April 24, 2020): 36. http://dx.doi.org/10.11606/s1518-8787.2020054001812.

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OBJECTIVE: To assess the quality of adolescent friendly health services. METHODS: Qualitative assessment using the simulated user technique in first level clinics of Health Services of Morelos, Mexico, during 2018. Ten out of 17 facilities with non-exclusive adolescent friendly services were randomly selected. An additional facility with exclusive adolescent friendly services was included as an intensive subsample. Four adolescents served as simulated users interpreting different cases in the clinics. The total of 43 semi-structured exit interviews were conducted, and two nominal groups were made to assess the perceived quality from the adolescents’ perception of friendliness and experience. Thematic analysis of the data obtained was performed. RESULTS: Staff attitude was highlighted as a key element in the adolescents’ experience. Failures were found, such as the existence of bureaucratic barriers to access, lack of signage in clinics, lack of privacy and confidentiality, failure of physical examination during the appointment and lack of monitoring of the reasons for appointment. The exclusive clinic for adolescents offered more appropriate friendly services compared with nonexclusive clinics. CONCLUSION: Although the service is accessible in most of the clinics visited, it is still far from being friendly according to international recommendations. The exclusive clinic for adolescents stood out for having better structured mechanisms that can be implemented in nonexclusive clinics to improve the care process.

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Kurebwa, Jeffrey. "Adolescent Sexual Reproductive Health Services in Bindura Urban of Zimbabwe." International Journal of Patient-Centered Healthcare 9, no. 2 (July 2019): 1–20. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/ijpch.2019070101.

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This study seeks to understand the capacity of adolescent-friendly reproductive health services (AFRHS) in promoting sexual reproductive health (SRP) among adolescents in Bindura Urban of Zimbabwe. The data collection methods used allowed the researcher to get insight on adolescents' experience and the factors associated with their accessing SRH services from AFRHS, the meaning of AFRHS for adolescents, healthcare providers' attitudes towards adolescents seeking SRH services, and community perceptions and readiness to accept AFRHS. The findings showed that both socio-cultural and health facility factors influence utilisation of SRH services. Many of these factors stem from the moral framework encapsulated in socio-cultural norms and values related to the sexual health of adolescents and healthcare providers' poor value clarification. This study provides an empirical understanding of the reasons and factors associated with SRH service utilisation, which goes much deeper than program provision of AFRHS in Zimbabwe.

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Kristina, Yunita. "Faktor-faktor yang Mempengaruhi Pemanfaatan Pelayanan Kesehatan Reproduksi Remaja di Kota Jayapura." JURNAL BIOLOGI PAPUA 9, no. 2 (May 14, 2018): 63–73. http://dx.doi.org/10.31957/jbp.115.

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This research aimed to study the factors that affect of the adolescent reproductive health service in Jayapura Municipality. This research applied an explanatory research method with a cross-sectional approach. Data were collected by questionnaire, which were involving 393 adolescents aged 15 - 19 years-old at five senior high schools across Jayapura Municipality area. Results according to chi-square statistical test provided correlated variables to age (p value = 0.047), religion (p value = 0.048), pocket money (p value = 0.000), socio-culture (p value = 0.001), tariff (p value = 0.047), staff (p value = 0.043), facility (p value = 0.046), knowledge (p value = 0.002), attitude (p value = 0.006). Furthermore, the logistic regression test resulted in staff, need, and domicile status as the most affecting variables on the use of the adolescent reproductive health. This research recommended that service staff had to be friendly and take account for confidentiality, to understand the development of the adolescence, either physically, psychologically, or socially, to provide adolescent reproductive health service at schools, and to have an open communication between adolescents and their parents in order to monitor their development. Key words: health services, PKPR, Student High Schools, Jayapura

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Bwalya, Barbara N., and Thankian Kusanthan. "Gender Differential in Access to and Utilisation of Reproductive Health Services among Adolescents in Lusaka." International Journal of Contemporary Research and Review 9, no. 04 (April 7, 2018): 20416–29. http://dx.doi.org/10.15520/ijcrr/2018/9/04/492.

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Adolescent sexuality and reproductive health has become a global concern in the recent past. Many adolescents face sexual health risks of early sexual debut like sexually transmitted infections including HIV/AIDS, unplanned pregnancies and illegal abortions. The present study was undertaken to examine gender differential in access to and utilization of reproductive health services among adolescents in Lusaka, Zambia. Data was collected by carrying out structured face-to-face interviews with 180 adolescents. Interview guides were used to collect data from 3 focus group discussions comprising 6 adolescents each and 2 key informants (health service providers). This study has established that there are gender gaps in knowledge and utilisation of RHS among the adolescents. The study discovered that more girls than boys were aware of specific types of RHS including family planning methods. It was further discovered that more (23.9%) males than females (21.7%) had utilised family planning methods. The findings further revealed that more (26.4%) female than male (25.3%) adolescents had received RHS. At the same time, the study noted that despite the gender gaps, the level of access and utilisation of RHS among adolescents was low for both sexes. Reasons for low utilisation of RHS included shortage of health services providers, and lack of adolescent-friendly services, adolescents’ preference for service providers of the same sex, age difference between adolescents and the service providers, and distance to the health facility. The study recommended scaling up of adolescent-friendly services; use of brochures and youth magazines to increase awareness of available services for adolescents and sensitisation of health providers, parents, guardians, communities and key stakeholders about RHS for adolescents.

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Yunus, Samiha, Sabrina Sharmin, Nafisa Lira Huq, Fariha Haseen, Md Ali Imam, and Quamrun Nahar. "Expectations of adolescents to receive reproductive health information and services from health service system: A qualitative study in Bangladesh." South East Asia Journal of Public Health 7, no. 2 (November 28, 2018): 19–26. http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/seajph.v7i2.38852.

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Adolescents, aged 10-19 years, constitute one fifth of Bangladesh's total population of 158 million. Similar to adolescents elsewhere, Bangladeshi adolescents also have special sexual and reproductive health (SRH) information and service needs; however, these needs are not adequately addressed by the existing health service system. The present study was conducted to identify adolescents’ expectations of and preferences for receiving SRH information and services. This qualitative study was conducted in six purposively selected areas of Bangladesh using 20 Key Informant Interviews (KII) during September-November 2012. Key informants aged between 15 to 19 years were leaders of youth organizations or class monitors in school. Informants were unmarried and married, males and females, and from rural and urban areas. This study identified that there is a strong need for SRH services for adolescents. Irrespective of their residence and gender, adolescents preferred health service providers to be qualified medical doctors, who are experienced, well-trained and polite. Availability of doctors, maintaining privacy and treatment through counseling were mentioned as their priorities. Both urban and rural adolescents recommended establishing adolescent friendly environment in every government and NGO health service facility. They also asked for gender specific service provider for female and male adolescents. Urban adolescents expressed the need for school health program with provision of school health clinics. On the other hand, rural adolescents recommended for community health workers to raise awareness on adolescent sexual and reproductive health (ASRH) issues with parents and families. The adolescents also expected to receive SRH information through mass media, school curriculum, and booklets on adolescent SRH, and peer educator. Addressing the expectations of adolescents will open a new skylight to policy makers to design highly accessible health services for adolescents in BangladeshSouth East Asia Journal of Public Health Vol.7(2) 2017: 19-26

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Nwakamma, Ikenna J., Carol S. Talla, Stephanie E. Kei, Genevieve C. Okoro, Godwin Asuquo, and Kema A. Onu. "Adolescent and Young People's Utilization of HIV/Sexual and Reproductive Health Services: Comparing Health Facilities and Mobile Community Outreach Centers." International Journal of Translational Medical Research and Public Health 3, no. 2 (August 8, 2019): 66–74. http://dx.doi.org/10.21106/ijtmrph.74.

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Background/Objectives: Demand creation for uptake of HIV and sexual reproductive health (HIV/SRH) services among adolescents and young people (AYP) in Nigeria is challenging. This study compares the reach, and utilization patterns, and factors that drive the patterns of utilization of HIV/SRH services by AYP in mobile outreach service centers and health care facilities in Nigeria's capital city. Methods: Data were obtained from service exit surveys and HIV/SRH service utilization records in selected health facilities and mobile testing outreaches from January to April 2018. The service providers were provided a checklist to capture key information during their interaction with their AYP clients. Data were captured with Microsoft Excel, imported to and analysed with Statistical Package for Social Sciences, version 16. Results: Community-based mobile outreaches reached a significantly higher proportion of participants, with 88% of them from the community HIV testing points. Among the participants in the SRH service utilization assessment, 20 (15%) and 142 (19%) voluntarily asked for SRH-related information in the health facility and mobile outreach respectively; 53 (40%), and 224 (30%) accepted offer of SRH counselling in the health facility and mobile outreach respectively. There were significant differences in the waiting time for testing and waiting time for result collection at the mobile testing posts and the health facilities. Conclusion and Implications for Translation: AYP friendly mobile community outreach model shows more promise in terms of reach and also seems to encourage voluntary request for HIV/SRH services among AYP. The costs and waiting times favor the mobile outreach model; however, the quality in terms of personnel and environment was an issue of concern. Hospitals are not providing friendly environments that encourage voluntary uptake of HIV/SRH services by AYPs. A model for AYPs should prioritize community based and friendly services with well-trained personnel in order to build the confidence of AYPs for improved SRH seeking behaviors. Key words: • HIV • Sexual and reproductive Health • Adolescents and Young People • Preferences • Mobile outreaches services • Health facility testing • Abuja Nigeria Copyright © 2019 Nwakamma et al. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.affect economic and health promotion.

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Amakali-Nauiseb, Taimi, and Joan M. Kloppers. "Perceptions on adolescents’ friendly health services concepts and the use of health services by adolescents in Kavango region, Namibia." International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health 8, no. 4 (March 25, 2021): 1632. http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20211211.

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Background: The objective of this study was to determine the perceptions on adolescents’ friendly health services concepts and the use of health services by adolescents in Kavango region, Namibia.Methods: A cross-sectional analytical study was conducted using mixed methods - quantitative and qualitative approaches among 350 school learners and 150 school drop-out adolescents. In total a sample of 540 was utilized. The stratified random sampling techniques were used in the selections of the circuit and the schools. Structured questionnaires were used in face-to-face interviews, and in depth interviews were conducted among the key informants (25 teachers) and as well with 15 school learners.Results: Illustrated the following: there was a statistically highly significant association between adequate confidentiality, last visit at the health facility and both sexually transmitted infections and visited health facility (p=0.004 respectively). A statistically significant association was found between all visits to health facilities, pamphlets and talks on contraceptives; visit to health facilities, comfortable and contraceptives talks (p=0.001 respectively). Additionally, there was a statistically significant association respectively between both contraceptives used and number of times services sought and between services, pamphlets and contraceptives with a (p 0.010<0.05).Conclusions: The youth need health services that are sensitive to their unique stage of biological, cognitive, and psychosocial transition into adulthood. Health services that are more accessible and acceptable to adolescents and made more youth-friendly.

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Yunitasari, Esti, Praba Diyan Rachmawati, and Desy Indah Nur Lestari. "Effort to Prevent Anaemia during Menstruation among Female Adolescent in Islamic Boarding School." Jurnal Ners 14, no. 1 (April 1, 2019): 28. http://dx.doi.org/10.20473/jn.v13i2.9928.

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Introduction: Female adolescents are generally prone to be infected by anaemiadue to the growing menstruation cycle which causes the loss of bloods insignificant amount every month and the needs of ferrum substance can bedoubled. The aimed of the research was to analyse factors related to the effort ofanaemia prevention during menstruation among female adolescents in Islamicboarding school.Methods: This research applied correlational descriptive design through theapproach of cross-sectional study. Total samples were 214 female students in 3Islamic boarding schools with criteria of female students aged 11-20 years oldand had experienced menstruation. Sample obtained by random sampling.Independent variables were knowledge, attitude, friends support, health facility,health efforts, and dependent variables was the efforts to prevention anaemia.Data obtained by questionnaire and analyzed by Spearman Rho with significancelevel α,0.005Results: The result showed significant correlation between knowledge (p=0.000;r=0.318). attitude (p=0.001; r=0.232). friends support (p=0.003; r=0.203). health facility (p=0.000; r=0.260). and health efforts (p=0.001; r=0.227) on prevention effort of anaemia on adolescents female menstruation in Islamic boarding school.Conclusion: Level of knowledge, posstive attitude, friends support, health facility,and health efforts can prevent anemia during menstruation.

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Yunitasari, Esti, Praba Diyan Rachmawati, and Desy Indah Nur Lestari. "Effort to Prevent Anaemia during Menstruation among Female Adolescent in Islamic Boarding School." Jurnal Ners 14, no. 1 (April 1, 2019): 28. http://dx.doi.org/10.20473/jn.v14i1.9928.

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Introduction: Female adolescents are generally prone to be infected by anaemiadue to the growing menstruation cycle which causes the loss of bloods insignificant amount every month and the needs of ferrum substance can bedoubled. The aimed of the research was to analyse factors related to the effort ofanaemia prevention during menstruation among female adolescents in Islamicboarding school.Methods: This research applied correlational descriptive design through theapproach of cross-sectional study. Total samples were 214 female students in 3Islamic boarding schools with criteria of female students aged 11-20 years oldand had experienced menstruation. Sample obtained by random sampling.Independent variables were knowledge, attitude, friends support, health facility,health efforts, and dependent variables was the efforts to prevention anaemia.Data obtained by questionnaire and analyzed by Spearman Rho with significancelevel α,0.005Results: The result showed significant correlation between knowledge (p=0.000;r=0.318). attitude (p=0.001; r=0.232). friends support (p=0.003; r=0.203). health facility (p=0.000; r=0.260). and health efforts (p=0.001; r=0.227) on prevention effort of anaemia on adolescents female menstruation in Islamic boarding school.Conclusion: Level of knowledge, posstive attitude, friends support, health facility,and health efforts can prevent anemia during menstruation.

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Rujumba, Joseph, Mathias Akugizibwe, Nicole E. Basta, and Cecily Banura. "Why don’t adolescent girls in a rural Uganda district initiate or complete routine 2-dose HPV vaccine series: Perspectives of adolescent girls, their caregivers, healthcare workers, community health workers and teachers." PLOS ONE 16, no. 6 (June 29, 2021): e0253735. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0253735.

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Introduction Vaccination with the 2-dose HPV vaccine series among adolescent girls in Uganda remains low after almost 5 years since the vaccine was included into the routine national immunization program and barriers are not well understood. Objective We explored barriers that prevent eligible girls from initiating or completing the recommended 2-dose HPV vaccine series in Oyam District, Northern Uganda. Methods A qualitative study was conducted in Oyam District, Northern Uganda. Forty interviews were conducted with adolescent girls, their caregivers, Village Health Team Members, health workers and school administrators involved in HPV vaccination. All interviews were audio recorded and transcribed. NVivo version 11 was used for data management and content thematic approach for analysis guided by the Social Ecological Model. Results At individual level, low levels of knowledge about the vaccine, girls’ frequent mobility between vaccine doses, school absenteeism and drop out, fear of injection pain and discouragement from caregivers or peers were key barriers. At the health facilities level, reported barriers included: few healthcare workers, inadequate knowledge about HPV vaccine, limited social mobilization and community engagement to promote the vaccine, limited availability of the HPV vaccine, unreliable transportation, lack of reminder strategies after the first dose of the vaccine, lack of vaccination strategy for out-of-school girls and un-friendly behaviour of some healthcare workers. Concerns about safety and efficacy of the vaccine, negative religious and cultural beliefs against vaccination, rumors and misconceptions about the vaccine, mistrust in government intentions to introduce the new vaccine targeting girls, busy schedules and the gendered nature of care work were key community level barriers. Conclusion Our study revealed an interplay of barriers at individual, health facility and community levels, which prevent initiation and completion of HPV vaccination among adolescent girls. Strengthening HIV vaccination programs and ensuring high uptake requires providing appropriate information to the girls plus the community, school and health facility stakeholders; addressing cold chain challenges as well as adequate training of vaccinators to enable them respond to rumors about HPV vaccination.

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Busch-Hallen, Jennifer, Vanessa Pike, and Anjali Bahrdwaj. "Adolescent Pregnancy in Bangladesh: Understanding Care-Seeking Behaviour and Practices to Advance Responsive Antenatal Care and Nutrition Services." Current Developments in Nutrition 5, Supplement_2 (June 2021): 723. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/cdn/nzab046_020.

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Abstract Objectives Compared to pregnant women, pregnant adolescents in Bangladesh are less likely to utilize maternal health services. The objective of this study was to explore their experiences of seeking, accessing, and navigating antenatal care (ANC) and nutrition services in Bangladesh. Methods Peer-interviewers (age 17–20 yrs) in Dhaka and Rangpur obtained informed consent and interviewed respondents (n = 192): adolescents who were pregnant or had a child under 1 year, family members, and healthcare providers. Questions explored barriers and enablers to ANC access, interactions with the healthcare system, micronutrient supplementation, dietary practices, nutrition advice given by healthcare providers, and adolescents’ agency and decision-making. Qualitative research methods were used: transcripts were anonymized, coded (ensuring intercoder reliability), and analyzed thematically. Results Respondents felt that adolescent childbearing was risky and additional support was required. Cost was perceived as the greatest barrier to nutrition and healthcare including supplements, ultrasounds, and facility-based care, despite some availability of subsidized or free services. Pregnant adolescents were accompanied by family members to health facilities, sometimes only seeking care for emergencies. Nutrition advice given by healthcare providers did not always align with traditional practices, although they were a trusted source of medical information. Supplements were mostly received after first trimester. Some pregnant adolescents reported receiving generic nutrition advice from healthcare providers but seldom had a chance to ask questions and felt a lack of respect. Quality of care was perceived to vary widely from one healthcare provider to the next. Conclusions This study provides unique insights into the experience of pregnant adolescents in Bangladesh and their interface with the healthcare system, laying a foundation for tailoring nutrition and ANC guidelines specifically for them. As experiences were influenced by social norms, limited agency, and family decision-making, healthcare providers should be equipped with behavior change communication skills specifically for pregnant adolescents to ensure they receive quality gender-responsive, youth-friendly health and nutrition services. Funding Sources Global Affairs Canada.

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Kachale, Fannie, Imelda Mahaka, Fatima Mhuriro, Mary Mugambi, Joseph Murungu, Barbra Ncube, Getrude Ncube, et al. "Integration of HIV and sexual and reproductive health in the era of anti-retroviral-based prevention: findings from assessments in Kenya, Malawi and Zimbabwe." Gates Open Research 5 (September 15, 2021): 145. http://dx.doi.org/10.12688/gatesopenres.13330.1.

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Background: Though substantial progress has been made to curb the HIV epidemic, high rates of new HIV infections persist among adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) in sub-Saharan Africa, reflecting critical gaps in reaching them with integrated HIV prevention and sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services. With the scale-up of oral pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and multiple novel HIV prevention products on the horizon, countries have a unique opportunity to expand innovative approaches to deliver comprehensive, integrated HIV/SRH services. Methods: This article is a comparative analysis of findings from rapid landscaping analyses in Kenya, Malawi and Zimbabwe to highlight cross-country trends and context-specific realities around HIV/SRH integration. The analyses in Kenya and Zimbabwe were completed by Ministries of Health (MOH) and the HIV Prevention Market Manager project and include 20 health facility assessments, 73 key informant interviews and six community dialogues. In Malawi, the analysis was completed by the MOH and Georgetown University Center for Innovation in Global Health and includes 70 key informant interviews and a review of national policies and program implementation in Blantyre. Findings were validated through a review of literature and policies in each country. Results: The policy environment in all three countries is conducive to HIV/SRH integration, though operationalization continues to present challenges, with most policies preceding and not accounting for oral PrEP rollout. National coordination mechanisms, youth-friendly health services and prevention of mother-to-child transmission programs are promising practices, while siloed and resource-constrained health systems, limited provider capacity, lack of support for demand generation and structural factors exacerbate barriers to achieving integration. Conclusions: As new HIV prevention products are introduced, demand for integrated HIV/SRH services is likely to grow. Investing in HIV/SRH integration can help to ensure sustainable, government-led responses to the HIV epidemic, streamline service delivery and improve the health outcomes and lives of AGYW.

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Berg-Kelly, K. "Adolescent-friendly services." Acta Paediatrica 92, no. 11 (January 2, 2007): 1241–42. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1651-2227.2003.tb00490.x.

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Pemde, Harish K. "Adolescent Friendly Health Clinics in India – Don’t We Need Respectful Adolescent Health Care?" Indian Journal of Pediatrics 86, no. 2 (January 10, 2019): 107–8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12098-018-02843-x.

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Secor-Turner, Molly A., Brandy A. Randall, Alison L. Brennan, Melinda K. Anderson, and Dean A. Gross. "Rural Adolescents' Access to Adolescent Friendly Health Services." Journal of Pediatric Health Care 28, no. 6 (November 2014): 534–40. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.pedhc.2014.05.004.

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Secor-Turner, Molly A., Brandy A. Randall, Alison Brennan, Melinda Anderson, and Dean Gross. "162. How Adolescent-Friendly Are Rural Health Services?" Journal of Adolescent Health 52, no. 2 (February 2013): S98—S99. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jadohealth.2012.10.232.

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Awang, Hafizuddin, Azriani Ab Rahman, Surianti Sukeri, Noran Hashim, and Nik Rubiah Nik Abdul Rashid. "Making Health Services Adolescent-Friendly in Northeastern Peninsular Malaysia: A Mixed-Methods Study." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 4 (February 19, 2020): 1341. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17041341.

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A mixed-methods study was conducted in a Malaysian state beginning with a cross-sectional quantitative study to determine the relationship between clinic characteristics and clinic score of adolescent-friendliness. Subsequently, perceptions of healthcare providers on the facilitating factors for the provision of adolescent-friendly health services were explored qualitatively to support the quantitative findings. Availability of trained healthcare providers, adequate privacy, dedicated adolescent health services team, and adolescent health promotional activities were the clinic characteristics that significantly (p < 0.05) related with clinics’ scores of adolescent-friendliness. The facilitating factors required for adolescent-friendly health services were (1) healthcare providers’ commitment and prioritization towards adolescent-friendly health services; (2) organizational supports; (3) appropriate clinic settings; and (4) external supports for adolescent health promotional activities. The qualitative findings reaffirmed those of the quantitative study on the significant clinic characteristics required for adolescent-friendly health services. This study provides valuable insight for the Ministry of Health to elicit the required facilitating factors to further improve the quality of adolescent health services in Malaysia.

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Bhatta, Bharat Raj, Junko Kiriya, Akira Shibanuma, and Masamine Jimba. "Parent–adolescent communication on sexual and reproductive health and the utilization of adolescent-friendly health services in Kailali, Nepal." PLOS ONE 16, no. 2 (February 19, 2021): e0246917. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0246917.

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Background Adolescents are vulnerable to various sexual and reproductive health (SRH) problems such as unintended pregnancy, HIV or other sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and unsafe abortion. Adolescent-friendly health services offer SRH services such as SRH counseling, contraceptive services, STI and HIV services, and abortion-related services, which may help prevent these risks. Parent–adolescent communication about SRH prevents adolescents from adopting unhealthy SRH practices. However, its association with the utilization of SRH services is less known. Therefore, this study examined the association between parent–adolescent communication on SRH issues and the utilization of adolescent-friendly health services in Nepal. Methods This was a school-based, cross-sectional study conducted in Kailali district, Nepal, among students aged 15–19 years in Grade 11 and 12 from seven schools. We used multivariable logistic regression analysis to examine the association between parent–adolescent communication and service utilization. Results We analyzed the data from 594 students. Students with a higher score of parent–adolescent communication on SRH were significantly more likely to use adolescent-friendly health services (adjusted odds ratio, AOR: 1.70, 95% Confidence Interval, CI: 1.29–2.23, p<0.001). Those who reported having engaged in sexual intercourse in the past year were more likely to use services than those who did not (AOR: 29.11, 95% CI: 13.65–62.08, p<0.001). Those who belonged to the Janajati ethnic group were more likely to use these services than those from the Brahmin/Chhetri ethnic group (AOR: 2.86, 95% CI: 1.28–6.42, p = 0.01). Those living alone were less likely to use services than those living with both parents (AOR: 0.12, 95% CI: 0.02–0.66, p = 0.01). Conclusion Students with a higher score on parent–adolescent communication on SRH were more likely to use adolescent-friendly health services. Thus, parental involvement in SRH communication could contribute to the use of adolescent-friendly health services and ultimately prevent negative SRH outcomes among students in late adolescence.

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Ali, Moazzam, Vinit Sharma, Arvind Mathur, and Marleen Temmerman. "Family Planning – friendly Health facility Initiative to promote contraceptive utilization." WHO South-East Asia Journal of Public Health 4, no. 1 (2015): 3. http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/2224-3151.206617.

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Giri, Niraj, Shushila Shrestha, Srijana Uprety, and Raj Kumar Sangroula. "Utilization of adolescent friendly health services and its associated factors in Dang district of Nepal." International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health 7, no. 8 (July 24, 2020): 2931. http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20203365.

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Background: Adolescence is a period of transition from childhood to adulthood. It is very crucial for adolescents to use the adolescent friendly health services in order to meet sexual and reproductive health needs. This study aimed to assess the factors associated with utilization of adolescent friendly health services in Dang district of Nepal.Methods: A community based analytical cross-sectional study was conducted in Dang district of Nepal. Five adolescent friendly health facilities were randomly selected and proportionate sampling was done to fulfill the required sample size. The adolescents were selected conveniently from the areas. Verbal informed consent was taken from the participants and their parents in case of age below 16 years. Approval was taken from Institutional Review Committee of Chitwan Medical College. Bivariate analysis was performed to detect the factors associated with utilization of adolescent friendly health services.Results: Nearly half (48.7%) of the adolescents had utilized adolescent friendly health services. Different socio-demographic factors like age of the participants, current educational status, mother’s education, ethnicity was significantly associated with utilization of adolescent friendly health services. Other factors like awareness about were services, convenient opening days and hour of health facilities and shyness to utilize the services were significantly associated with the utilization of the services.Conclusions: The utilization of the adolescent friendly services was found to be low among the adolescents of Dang district. In order to increase awareness among the adolescent regarding utilization of the services, there is need of coordination between schools, health institutions, communities etc. to conduct various awareness related program.

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Chaisson, Nicole, and William B. Shore. "Adolescent Health Care Maintenance in a Teen-Friendly Clinic." Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice 41, no. 3 (September 2014): 451–64. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.pop.2014.05.001.

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Dietrich, Janan J., Jenny Coetzee, Kennedy Otwombe, Sanele Mdanda, Busisiwe Nkala, Matamela Makongoza, Celokhuhle Tshabalala, et al. "Adolescent-friendly technologies as potential adjuncts for health promotion." Health Education 114, no. 4 (June 2, 2014): 304–18. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/he-08-2013-0039.

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Bharath, Srikala, Shoba Srinath, Shekar Seshadri, and Satish Girimji. "Child and adolescent psychiatry in-patient facility." Indian Journal of Pediatrics 64, no. 6 (November 1997): 829–32. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/bf02725505.

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Freitag, Vera Lucia, Viviane Marten Milbrath, and Maria da Graça Corso da Motta. "Mãe-cuidadora de criança/adolescente com Paralisia Cerebral: O cuidar de si." Enfermería Global 17, no. 2 (March 27, 2018): 325–60. http://dx.doi.org/10.6018/eglobal.17.2.265821.

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El cuidado de sí mismo permite a la persona integrar las diversas etapas de la vida de una manera saludable en los aspectos físicos, emocionales y espirituales. Objetivo: Comprender cómo la mujer-madre de niño/adolescente con Parálisis Cerebral toma el cuidado de sí misma. Método: Un estudio cualitativo con un enfoque fenomenológico/hermenéutico realizado en la Asociación de Padres y Amigos de niños excepcionales en un municipio del sur del estado de Rio Grande do Sul/Brasil, con diez madres/cuidadoras de niños y adolescentes con parálisis cerebral, entre abril y junio de 2015. Para la recogida de información se utilizó la observación participante y la entrevista fenomenológica, la interpretación por medio del enfoque de la hermenéutica. Con respecto a las consideraciones éticas, la investigación fue aprobada por el Comité de Ética de la Facultad de Medicina de la Universidad Federal de Pelotas, Opinión N 1.001.573. También se presentó, leyó y se entregó el Formulario de Consentimiento Libre e Informado (ICF). Resultados: El cuidado de sí misma de la mujer-madre está vinculado al cuidado del niño/adolescente. Refiere que el cuidar de sí misma, a veces significa cuidar de la salud, pudiendo estar relacionado con el tratamiento de belleza, menciona, también, no cuidar de sí misma a no ser en el momento del baño, y, aun así, el hijo está junto a ella. Conclusión: El estudio aporta contribuciones a la práctica de la enfermera para subsidiar estrategias capaces de facilitar a estas mujeres el cuidado de sí mismas, al ayudarlas en el proceso de adaptación a la nueva situación, y en el proceso de cuidar del niño/adolescente. The care for oneself allows the person to add the various stages of life in a healthy way in the physical, emotional and spiritual aspects. Objective: To understand how the woman-mother of child/teenager with Cerebral Palsy takes care of herself. Method: A qualitative study with a phenomenological-hermeneutical approach held in the Association of Parents and Friends of Exceptional Children in a municipality located in the south of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, with ten mothers/caregivers of children/adolescents with cerebral palsy, between April and June 2015. For the collection of information there was used the participant observation and phenomenological interview, the interpretation by means of the hermeneutical approach. With regard to ethical considerations, the research was approved by the Ethics Committee of the Medical School of the Federal University of Pelotas, Opinion N 1,001,573. It was also presented, read and delivered the word of Informed Consent Form (ICF). Results: The care for herself the woman-mother is tied to the care for the child/adolescent. It refers to taking care of herself, sometimes means taking care of the health, which may be related to the treatment of beauty, mention yet, not taking self-care unless at the time of the shower, and, even so, the son is next. Conclusion: The study brings contributions to the practice of nurse to subsidize strategies for these women of taking care of themselves, to assist them in the process of adaptation to the new situation and in the process of taking care of the child. O cuidar de si possibilita a pessoa integrar as várias fases da vida de maneira saudável nos aspectos físicos, emocionais e espirituais. Objetivo: Compreender como a mulher-mãe de criança/adolescente com Paralisia Cerebral cuida de si. Método: Estudo qualitativo, com abordagem fenomenológica/hermenêutica, realizado na Associação de Pais e Amigos dos Excepcionais em um município ao sul do Rio Grande do Sul/Brasil, com dez mães/cuidadoras de crianças/adolescentes com paralisia cerebral, entre abril e junho de 2015. Para a coleta de informações utilizou-se observação participante e entrevista fenomenológica, a interpretação por meio da abordagem hermenêutica. Quanto às considerações éticas, a pesquisa foi aprovada pelo Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Parecer nº 1.001.573. Também foi apresentado, lido e entregue o termo de Consentimento Livre e Esclarecido (TCLE). Resultados: O cuidar de si da mulher-mãe está atrelado ao cuidado da criança/adolescente. Refere que cuidar de si, por vezes, significa cuidar da saúde, podendo estar relacionado ao tratamento da beleza, menciona ainda, não ter cuidado consigo a não ser no momento do banho, e, mesmo assim o filho está junto. Conclusão: O estudo traz contribuições à prática da enfermeira ao subsidiar estratégias capazes de facilitar a estas mulheres o cuidar de si, ao auxilia-las no processo de adaptação à nova situação e no processo de cuidar a criança/adolescente.

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De, Arun Kumar, Souvik Mitra, Kollol Das, Sebanti Goswami, and Sukanta Chatterjee. "Sensitization and its impact on Reproductive and sexual health issues of adolescents in clinics and schools - a comparative study." Asian Journal of Medical Sciences 2, no. 1 (May 14, 2011): 23–27. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ajms.v2i1.3537.

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Objective: Adolescent Reproductive and Sexual Health Issue is an important component of Youth Friendly Health Services. The objective of this study to compare the impact of sensitization on adolescent reproductive and sexual health issues of adolescent clients between clinic and school setting using the youth-friendly principles. Material & Methods: An urban–based prospective longitudinal study, conducted at adolescent health clinic and schools. The participants are adolescents in the age group of 14-18 years (both boys and girls). Intervention: Youth-friendly sensitization. Main outcome measures: Change in the knowledge on different ARSH issues among adolescent clients in both clinics and schools. Results: Statistically significant improvement (p values< 0.05) in knowledge on various aspects of ARSH issues among adolescent clients in both clinic and school setting. Conclusion: Youth-friendly sensitization makes positive change in the knowledge of adolescents on ARSH issues in both clinics and schools. Key Words: Adolescent; ARSH (adolescent reproductive and sexual health); Condom; Menstruation; Sensitization DOI: 10.3126/ajms.v2i1.3537 Asian Journal of Medical Sciences 2 (2011) 23-27

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Mahalakshmy, Thulasingam, Kariyarath Cheriyath Premarajan, Kathirvel Soundappan, Kanagarethinam Rajarethinam, Yuvaraj Krishnamoorthy, Adhisakthi Rajalatchumi, Vijayageetha Mathavaswami, Deepika Chandar, Palanivel Chinnakali, and Amol R. Dongre. "A Mixed Methods Evaluation of Adolescent Friendly Health Clinic Under National Adolescent Health Program, Puducherry, India." Indian Journal of Pediatrics 86, no. 2 (September 1, 2018): 132–39. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12098-018-2755-4.

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Kiyani, Tayyaba, Sumaira Kayani, Saima Kayani, Iffat Batool, Si Qi, and Michele Biasutti. "Individual, Interpersonal, and Organizational Factors Affecting Physical Activity of School Adolescents in Pakistan." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 13 (June 30, 2021): 7011. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18137011.

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The purpose of this study was to explore individual, interpersonal, and organizational factors that may influence the physical activity of adolescents (ages 10–14) in Pakistani schools. A set of questionnaires that included individual, interpersonal, and organizational factors and PA behavior was completed by the 618 students selected from Pakistani schools. Stepwise forward regression model was applied to check the possible effects of multilevel variables on physical activity and to extract the stronger predictors. The results showed that physical activity was significantly predicted by individual level factors such as self-efficacy, motivation, and attitude. Among the demographic correlates, gender, age, and BMI did not affect physical activity, while socioeconomic status and geographic characteristics had a meaningful association with PA. At the interpersonal level, adolescents’ perception of family support had a potential influence on physical activity, while there was no impact of friends/peers and teachers support on adolescents’ PA. A school environmental characteristic, such as PA facility, was positively related to PA; however, the impact of PA equipment, safety, and policy and PA culture were statistically non-significant. The findings suggest that public health intervention strategies aimed at promoting PA in adolescents should recognize multiple levels of influences that may either enhance or impede the likelihood of PA among adolescents.

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Chipp, Cody L., Staci Corey, Mark E. Johnson, and Christiane Brems. "Health Risk Factors in an Adolescent Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility." Residential Treatment For Children & Youth 27, no. 4 (October 29, 2010): 314–25. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/0886571x.2010.522902.

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Sun, Tom Te-Hsiung. "Adolescent Sexuality and Reproductive Health in Taiwan." International Quarterly of Community Health Education 23, no. 2 (June 2003): 139–49. http://dx.doi.org/10.2190/kt68-wjpl-ux6q-byq6.

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This article presents a review of recent social survey findings on adolescent sexuality, fertility, and reproductive health in Taiwan. Increases in more liberal sexual attitudes and behavior as well as a high incidence of induced abortion from the 1980s to the 2000s are noted. The need for more education, both in and out of the school setting, is discussed, and recommendations made for a more adolescent-friendly approach.

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Bretl, Deborah, Mark Vukovich, Jennifer Schroeder, and Jingnan Mao. "2: Chlamydia and Gonorrhea reoccurrence in an adolescent correctional facility." Journal of Adolescent Health 40, no. 2 (February 2007): S17. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jadohealth.2006.11.050.

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Nath, Anita, and Suneela Garg. "Adolescent friendly health services in India: A need of the hour." Indian Journal of Medical Sciences 62, no. 11 (2008): 465. http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/0019-5359.48461.

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Muyenga, Marry, Kristofina Amakali, and Wilma Wilkinson. "Deliverance of the Adolescent Friendly Health Service Standards by Nurses in Otjozondjupa Region of Namibia." Global Journal of Health Science 9, no. 9 (August 27, 2017): 51. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/gjhs.v9n10p51.

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Despite the implementation of the national standards for Adolescent Friendly Health Services (AFHS) towards the prevention among others teenage pregnancy the, problem continues to rise across the regions of Namibia. This article presents the findings of a quantitative, cross-sectional, descriptive, analytical study regarding the implementation of the components on Adolescent Friendly Health Care Providers and the Adolescent Friendly Environment of the Adolescent Friendly Health Services standards by nurses in Otjozondjupa Region of Namibia.Quantitative data were collected from 12 registered nurse midwives and 23 enrolled nurse-midwives who implement the AFHS at the health care facilities (through structured self-interview questionnaire) and 18 health care facilities that implement the AFHS in Otjozondjupa Region (through checklist) for triangulation of the data. The data were analysed using the SPSS Version 16 data base. Descriptive and inferential statistics were performed on selected variables to determine the relationship of variables.The findings indicated that only 30% of the registered nurse-midwives compared to 75% of the enrolled nurses who implement the AFHS were formally trained in adolescent reproductive and sexual health issues. The findings further indicated that although 75% and 87% of the respective categories of nurse respondents indicated that they conduct school outreach activities, the initiative seems not being implemented effectively as can be inferred from only 14% of the registered nurse who indicated that they do conduct health education at schools. In the same vein, 90% of the health facilities had no spaces that were designated for the adolescent health services. Therefore, the recommendations were made in respect of the implementation of these two components of the AFHS standards at the health care facilities in the region.

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Arifah, Izzatul, Lenni Ayu Kusumawardani, Dwi Hendriyaningsih, Mukti Aji Wibisono, and Estu Puji Lestari. "THE DETERMINANTS OF ACCESS TO ADOLESCENT- FRIENDLY HEALTH SERVICE: A CASE CONTROL STUDY." Jurnal Administrasi Kesehatan Indonesia 8, no. 2 (September 21, 2020): 164. http://dx.doi.org/10.20473/jaki.v8i2.2020.164-174.

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Background: Adolescents need to access Adolescent-Friendly Health Service (AFHS) to get it’s benefit in order to improve adolescent health. However, the current adolescent access to that service remains low with the access prevalence under 50%).Aim: This study determined factors that affected adolescents’ access to AFHS.Methods: This school-based case control study was conducted in 9 junior and senior high schools in the area of Sangkrah and Kratonan in Surakarta District. There were 162 cases (who accessed the AFHS by guidance from health professionals and peer educators) and 162 controls (those who did not) who were chosen using total sampling and proportionate random sampling technique, respectively. A multiple logistic regression analysis was used to assess the determinant factors of AFHS access.Results: Access to AFHS was significantly determined by knowledge of the program and perceived demand. A probability of finding adolescents who had knowledge of the program was 6 times higher in the case group than in control group with the OR value of 6.1 (95% CI 3.3-11.1).Conclusion: Overall, the low adolescents’ access was mostly caused because of insufficient knowledge. Broadening information about the program and adolescents’ access to the program through electronic media and peer educators is required. Keywords: access, adolescent, Adolescent-Friendly Health service, AFHS.

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Lim, Sylvia W., Rosy Chhabra, Ayelet Rosen, Andrew D. Racine, and Elizabeth M. Alderman. "Adolescents’ Views on Barriers to Health Care." Journal of Primary Care & Community Health 3, no. 2 (November 30, 2011): 99–103. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2150131911422533.

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Objectives: To determine from adolescents using health care their: 1) perceptions of barriers to obtaining health services, 2) views on how to overcome the barriers and 3) views on how to create an adolescent-friendly primary care practice. Design: Six focus group interviews. Methods: Adolescents 11-21 years old from three health centers in the Bronx were recruited. Main Outcome Measures: 1) barriers to accessing health care such as insurance, language barriers, transportation, making an appointment; 2) identifying barriers related to issues of consent and confidentiality; 3) exploring barriers to accessing mental health and related issues; and 4) their visions of an adolescent-friendly office. Results: Thirty-one adolescents, aged 11-21 years old, participated. The majority were Hispanic and 52% were female. Fifty percent of adolescents had a routine visit within the past month. Most adolescents reported experiencing barriers to making an appointment. Additionally, they complained about long waiting times to be seen by providers on the day of their scheduled appointment. Another key barrier was related to knowledge and perceptions about consent and confidentiality. Further, in regard to mental health, many adolescents from focus groups reported that they felt that their primary providers had little interest in this topic and limited knowledge about it. Most of the adolescents reported no barriers with insurance, language or transportation. Their visions of an adolescent-friendly office would include a separate adolescent waiting area equipped with entertainment units. Conclusion: In this study of adolescents who already have primary care providers and are seemingly well-connected to the health care system, there remained significant reported barriers to accessing necessary health services.

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Lebeau-Craven, Rebecca, Lynda Stein, Nancy Barnett, Suzanne M. Colby, Joe L. Smith, and Anna L. Canto. "Prevalence of Alcohol and Drug Use in an Adolescent Training Facility." Substance Use & Misuse 38, no. 7 (January 2003): 825–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.1081/ja-120017612.

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Ramasubramaniam, Shanthi, and Dr Subhadra Iyengar. "Health promoting behaviour among Adolescents attending Adolescent friendly services at school campus." IOSR Journal of Nursing and Health Science 3, no. 2 (2014): 58–62. http://dx.doi.org/10.9790/1959-03215862.

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Awang, Hafizuddin, Azriani Ab Rahman, Surianti Sukeri, Noran Hashim, and Nik Rubiah Nik Abdul Rashid. "Adolescent-friendly health services in primary healthcare facilities in Malaysia and its correlation with adolescent satisfaction level." International Journal of Adolescence and Youth 25, no. 1 (November 5, 2019): 551–61. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02673843.2019.1685556.

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Benjamin-Neelon, Sara, Sarah Gonzalez-Nahm, and John L. Pearce. "County-Level Health and Demographic Factors and Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative Facility Birth Rates in the Contiguous US." Current Developments in Nutrition 4, Supplement_2 (May 29, 2020): 942. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/cdn/nzaa054_014.

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Abstract Objectives The Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) is a global effort designed to protect and promote breastfeeding. The BFHI designation in hospitals and birthing facilities may help reduce disparities in breastfeeding in low-resource, vulnerable communities in the US. As such, we evaluated associations between county-level health and demographic factors and birth rates in both established and emerging BFHI facilities. We hypothesized that birth rates among counties with a higher-income, largely White population would be associated with more established BFHI facility births but that rural counties with larger communities of color would be associated with more emerging BFHI facility births. Methods We obtained birth data from American Hospital Association's 2019 survey and information on BFHI designation from Baby-Friendly USA. Next, we geocoded facility locations and then assigned each facility county-level contextual descriptors using demographic information from Robert Wood Johnson's 2019 County Health Rankings data. We employed linear mixed effect modeling to estimate associations between standardized county-level factors and the percentage of emerging and established BFHI facility births after controlling for female population (ages 15–44 years), state grouping structure, and an error structure assumed to be spatially dependent across counties within states. Results Our sample included births from 548 established and 192 emerging BFHI facilities from 1457 counties (about 47% of US counties). We found that violent crime offenses (β 0.04, CI 0.02, 0.06; p = <0.001) and infant mortality were positively associated with birth rates at established facilities. Conversely, higher percentage of teen births (β −0.07, CI −0.1, −0.05; P = <0.001), higher percentage of high school graduates (β −0.02, CI −0.04, −0.001; P = 0.04), and greater rurality (β −0.02, CI −0.04, −0.001; P = 0.04) were negatively associated with established facility birth rates. We did not observe any significant associations for emerging facilities. Conclusions County-level health and demographic factors were significantly associated with percentage of births at established but not BFHI facilities. Targeted interventions to increase BFHI facilities in rural and more vulnerable communities may be warranted. Funding Sources W.K. Kellogg Foundation.

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Aragie, Teshome Gebremeskel, and Biruk Beletew Abate. "Utilization of Reproductive Health Services and Associated Factors among Secondary School Students in Woldia Town, Northeast Ethiopia." Journal of Environmental and Public Health 2021 (April 20, 2021): 1–8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/2917874.

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Background. Reproductive health is a universal concern but it has special importance for women particularly during the reproductive year. Although policy actions and strategic efforts made reproductive health service uptake of youths in Ethiopia, still its utilization remains low. Adolescence is not quite capable of understanding complex concepts. This makes them vulnerable to sexual exploitation and high-risk sexual behaviors and reproductive health problems. Objective. The aim of this study was to assess the utilization of reproductive health services and associated factors among adolescents in Woldia town secondary schools, Amhara, Ethiopia, 2019. Methods. An institutional-based descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on 420 secondary school students in Woldia Town from January to June 2019. A self-administered, structured questionnaire was used to collect the data. The samples were distributed proportionally, and participants in each school were selected by the systematic sampling technique. Bivariable and multivariable logistic regression was carried out to assess the association between dependent and independent variables. Result. Out of 420 students participated in this study, 270 (64.3%) of the respondents utilize reproductive health service. Residence (AOR = 4.40, 95%CI (1.23, 9.362)), educational status of the partner (AOR = 2.66, 95%CI (2.35, 5.24)), presence of RHS facility in school (AOR = 2.53, 95%CI (1.57, 4.06)), and good knowledge level on reproductive health services (AOR = 1.77, 95%CI (1.14, 2.75)) were significantly associated with reproductive health service utilization. Conclusionand Recommendations. Knowledge of respondents on reproductive health utilization in the study area was found to be low. Students who were from rural families have low utilization of reproductive health services. This low service utilization in these students might be disposed to different reproductive health risks such as sexually transmitted infections, HIV/AIDS, and unwanted pregnancy, which in turn can increase the school dropout rate and have an impact on an individual’s future life. However, students who have good knowledge and were encouraged by their friends have good reproductive health service utilization. Therefore, it needs a great effort and attention of all concerned bodies including parents, school staff, and health professionals to improve service utilization in schools.

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Krakow, Barry, Diane Sandoval, Ron Schrader, Bruce Keuhne, Leslie Mcbride, C. L. Yau, and Dan Tandberg. "Treatment of chronic nightmares in adjudicated adolescent girls in a residential facility." Journal of Adolescent Health 29, no. 2 (August 2001): 94–100. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s1054-139x(00)00195-6.

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Sogarwal, Ruchi, Sunil Mehra, and Murari Chandra. "Integrating adolescent-friendly health services into the public health system: an experience from rural India." WHO South-East Asia Journal of Public Health 2, no. 3 (2013): 165. http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/2224-3151.206763.

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Kaewdok, Teeraphun, Sanpatchaya Sirisawasd, Saowanee Norkaew, and Sasitorn Taptagaporn. "Application of anthropometric data for elderly-friendly home and facility design in Thailand." International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics 80 (November 2020): 103037. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ergon.2020.103037.

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Richter, Magdalena S., and Vivian Mfolo. "The Perception of South African Adolescents Regarding Primary Health Care Services." Scientific World JOURNAL 6 (2006): 737–44. http://dx.doi.org/10.1100/tsw.2006.161.

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Most of the South African public health facilities fail to provide adolescent-friendly health services. A quantitative, descriptive research study was conducted at Stinkwater, a rural area in Hammanskraal, South Africa. The objective of the study was to describe the adolescent's preferences regarding primary health care services. A survey was conducted among 119 adolescents. It was found that adolescents wished to be involved in the planning of the activities of the adolescent health service, and that friendliness and respect for adolescents were seen as desirable characteristics of an adolescent-friendly health care service. Adolescents preferred services to be available throughout the week and to be located at the school, youth center, community center, hospital, or clinic. Health education was indicated as a priority and the health care team should include different members of a multidisciplinary team. Adolescents preferred that their health services be separated from adult services and that a male nurse be employed in the adolescent service in order to create a less feminine image. It was also recommended that all adolescents be educated about the types of services available. Understanding health care service preferences of adolescents is needed in order to deliver optimal health care to this group.

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Shrestha, Sunita, and Randi Wærdahl. "Girls' access to adolescent friendly sexual and reproductive health services in Kaski, Nepal." Asia & the Pacific Policy Studies 7, no. 3 (July 2020): 278–92. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/app5.305.

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Sawyer, Susan M., Jenny Proimos, and Susan J. Towns. "Adolescent-friendly health services: What have children's hospitals got to do with it?" Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health 46, no. 5 (March 10, 2010): 214–16. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1440-1754.2010.01729.x.

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Pelton, Jennifer, and Michelle Wierson. "Caregiving Styles and Adolescent Psychosocial Functioning in a Residential Treatment Facility." Residential Treatment For Children & Youth 19, no. 3 (March 2002): 71–85. http://dx.doi.org/10.1300/j007v19n03_05.

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Quinlan-Davidson, Meaghen, Kathryn J. Roberts, Delan Devakumar, Susan M. Sawyer, Rafael Cortez, and Ligia Kiss. "Evaluating quality in adolescent mental health services: a systematic review." BMJ Open 11, no. 5 (May 2021): e044929. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2020-044929.

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ObjectivesTo evaluate the quality of adolescent mental health service provision globally, according to the WHO Global Standards of adolescent mental health literacy, appropriate package of services and provider competencies.Design and data sourcesSystematic review of 5 databases, and screening of eligible articles, from 1 January 2008 to 31 December 2020.Study eligibility criteriaWe focused on quantitative and mixed-method studies that evaluated adolescent mental health literacy, appropriate package of services and provider competencies in mental health services, and that targeted depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder among adolescents (10–19 years). This included adolescents exposed to interventions or strategies within mental health services.Study appraisal and synthesis methodsStudy quality was assessed using the National Institutes for Health Study Quality Assessment Tools. Data were extracted and grouped based on WHO quality Standards.ResultsOf the 20 104 studies identified, 20 articles were included. The majority of studies came from high-income countries, with one from a low-income country. Most of the studies did not conceptualise quality. Results found that an online decision aid was evaluated to increase adolescent mental health literacy. Studies that targeted an appropriate package of services evaluated the quality of engagement between the therapist and adolescent, patient-centred communication, mental health service use, linkages to mental health services, health facility culture and intensive community treatment. Provider competencies focused on studies that evaluated confidence in managing and referring adolescents, collaboration between health facility levels, evidence-based practices and technology use.Conclusions and implicationsThere is limited evidence on quality measures in adolescent mental health services (as conforms to the WHO Global Standards), pointing to a global evidence gap for adolescent mental health services. There are several challenges to overcome, including a need to develop consensus on quality and methods to measure quality in mental health settings.PROSPERO registration numberCRD42020161318.

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Muyenga, M., K. Amakali, and W. Wilkinson. "An Assessment of Utilization of the Adolescent Friendly Health Services by the respective clients in Otjozondjupa Region of Namibia." Global Journal of Health Science 10, no. 2 (December 28, 2017): 82. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/gjhs.v10n2p82.

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Adolescents experience development related challenges more so related to the reproductive health. If they are not guided during this transitional stage, they may reap detrimental results including teenage pregnancy. Despite the existence of the national standards for Adolescent Friendly Health Services (AFHS) for the prevention of among others, teenage pregnancy, adolescent pregnancy continues to rise across the regions of Namibia.This article presents quantitative, descriptive findings of a cross-sectional study regarding the utilization of the Adolescent Active Participation component of the Adolescent Friendly Health Services standards by adolescent girls in Otjozondjupa region of Namibia.Quantitative data were collected (through structured questionnaire) from a sample of 540 (out of 4995 study population) school-going teenage girls as the potential users of the AFHS in Otjozondjupa Region.The findings indicated that, although the standards for the implementation of AFHS exist, adolescent girls do not utilize the services as demonstrated by high percentage (96%) of lack of awareness of the existence of the AFHS among the study participants, low (33%) use of condom among the sexually active study participants, non-participation (92%) of adolescent girls in health care committees as well as lack of participation (91%). in development and distributions of the Information Education Communication materials (IEC) Therefore, the study recommended the strategies which may accelerate active participations of the adolescents in the implementation of the AFHS standards, particularly in Otjozondjupa region and Namibia at large.

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Munasinghe, Sujeevani, and Nynke van den Broek. "Abortions in adolescents." Tropical Doctor 35, no. 3 (July 1, 2005): 133–36. http://dx.doi.org/10.1258/0049475054620752.

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