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CC BY 4.0 · Journal of Health and Allied Sciences NU 2024; 14(02): 273-276
DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1771384
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Mental Well-being Among Adolescents: A Cross-Sectional Survey

Lavina Rodrigues 
1   Nitte Usha Institute of Nursing Sciences (NUINS), NITTE (Deemed to be University), Deralakatte, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
,
AT Safeekh
2   Department of Psychiatry, Father Muller Medical College Hospital, Kankanady, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
,
Jacintha Veigas 
3   Department of Community Health Nursing, Nitte Usha Institute of Nursing Sciences (NUINS), NITTE (Deemed to be University), Deralakatte, Mangalore, Karnataka
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Abstract

Background Adolescent mental well-being is a concern for health care specialists as the prevalence of mental health issues appears to peak in this age group.

Aim Our aim was to determine the level of mental well-being among adolescents.

Methods The study was conducted using the descriptive survey approach among 720 adolescents of 16 to 17 years. Baseline proforma and the Warwick–Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale were the tools used to collect the data.

Results Almost three-fourth of adolescents had good mental well-being, whereas 2.08% experienced poor mental well-being. The chi-square test showed a significant association between mental well-being and selected demographic variables such as stream under study (p = 0.001), type of family (p = 0.006), area of residence (p = 0.001), educational status of the father (p = 0.011), and occupational status of the father (p = 0.001).

Conclusion Appropriate interventions by health care professionals are needed to focus on submerged risky behaviors and obstacles to promote mental well-being among adolescents.

Keywords

youth - teens - adolescents - mental well-being - wellness - preuniversity colleges

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Source(s) of support: Self funded.


Presentation at a meeting: Presented a scientific paper at the International E-Conference on “Evidence Based Nursing” organized by Dr. VithalRao Vikhe Foundations College of Nursing, Ahmednagar on 28.01.2022 and won First Prize.




Publication History

Article published online:
26 July 2023

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