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Behavioral Disorder amongst Adolescents Attending Secondary School in Southeast Nigeria
Joint Authors
Odetunde, Odutola Israel
Chinawa, J. M.
Obu, Herbert A.
Manyike, P. C.
Aniwada, E. C.
Ndu, I. K.
Chinawa, A. T.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-09-08
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Adolescents are prone to various forms of behavioral problems.
These behavioral issues in adolescents can have serious consequences for the adolescents.
Objectives.
The objectives of the study are to determine the causative factors of adolescent problems and specific manifestations.
Methods.
Behavioral problems were investigated using a random sampling of adolescents from secondary schools in southeast Nigeria from February to April, 2014.
A self-administered questionnaire was developed from Health Kids Colorado Questionnaire.
Results.
A total of 763 subjects completed the questionnaire.
Adolescents who reported to have used tobacco 3 to 5 and 6 to 9 times during the last 30 days are just 3.14% and 3.4%, respectively.
Nineteen (2.49%) adolescents claimed that they have had sex before but not in the last 3 months.
Adolescents who attempted suicide are from 15 years and peaked at 18.
Eighty-three (11%) adolescents who are 15 years old attempted suicide in a year; this peaks at 17 years where 235 (30.8%) committed suicide.
Majority of adolescents with behavioral disorder are from the upper class family.
Conclusion.
This study revealed that adolescents exhibit several forms of behavioral problems.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Chinawa, J. M.& Manyike, P. C.& Obu, Herbert A.& Odetunde, Odutola Israel& Aniwada, E. C.& Ndu, I. K.…[et al.]. 2014. Behavioral Disorder amongst Adolescents Attending Secondary School in Southeast Nigeria. Behavioural Neurology،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-10.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Chinawa, J. M.…[et al.]. Behavioral Disorder amongst Adolescents Attending Secondary School in Southeast Nigeria. Behavioural Neurology No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-10.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Chinawa, J. M.& Manyike, P. C.& Obu, Herbert A.& Odetunde, Odutola Israel& Aniwada, E. C.& Ndu, I. K.…[et al.]. Behavioral Disorder amongst Adolescents Attending Secondary School in Southeast Nigeria. Behavioural Neurology. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1034624
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1034624