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Diverse health practices of Pakistani female adolescents

Abstract

Adolescence is viewed as most critical time for mental health because it is a time of psycho social as well as biological transition. Poor mental health can have numerous impacts on female adolescent development such as poor coping skills, abnormal eating habits, anti-social behaviour, adolescent pregnancy, school dropout, and poor physical health.

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44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.

Author Details

Yasmin P. Parpio, MSc-EB; Salima M. Farooq, MSBE -- School of Nursing, Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan; Hina Pyar Ali, MBA, Finance, Fatimid Foundation, Karachi, Pakistan

Sigma Membership

Rho Delta

Lead Author Affiliation

Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan

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Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

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Keywords:

Female Adolescents, Pakistan, Stress

Conference Name

44th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2017

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Prevalence and associated factors of perceived stress among female adolescents in Nawabshah City, Pakistan

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Adolescence is viewed as most critical time for mental health because it is a time of psycho social as well as biological transition. Poor mental health can have numerous impacts on female adolescent development such as poor coping skills, abnormal eating habits, anti-social behaviour, adolescent pregnancy, school dropout, and poor physical health.