A survey of health problems, practices, and needs of youth

In a study of the health needs of youth, about 1,400 young adults were questioned on their health habits, health status, and the need for a special type of clinic. Concerning medical care practices, most consult their physician less than once a year and many never do so because they are not sick. A...

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Published in:Pediatrics (Evanston) 1972-02, Vol.49 (2), p.177-186
Main Authors: Sternlieb, J J, Munan, L
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Alcoholism
Attitude to Health
Canada
Counseling
Family Planning Services
Female
Health Facility Planning
Health Surveys
Humans
Interpersonal Relations
Male
Physician-Patient Relations
Sampling Studies
Sex Education
Sexually Transmitted Diseases - prevention & control
Substance-Related Disorders
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Summary:In a study of the health needs of youth, about 1,400 young adults were questioned on their health habits, health status, and the need for a special type of clinic. Concerning medical care practices, most consult their physician less than once a year and many never do so because they are not sick. A surprising number use the services of pseudo-medical men. Of the health problems of youth, nervousness and dental troubles are most frequent. Acne is considered an important problem by both sexes as is anxiety over health. Among the problems classed as personal, scholastic problems rate highest with family problems second in frequency and sex and religious problems taking third and fourth rank. The problems of most concern to some segments of our society today, namely drugs and alcoholism, rate lowest as problems personally affecting youth. Most wanted in a youth clinic are physicians, friends, and parents. The characteristics most sought in a physician are a high degree of understanding, a good personality, and informality. His age, sex, and dress seem to be of minor concern. A youth clinic should provide counsel and information on sex, drugs, venereal diseases, and alcoholism.
ISSN:0031-4005
1098-4275
DOI:10.1542/peds.49.2.177