adolescent growth and development - dr. prarthana das, pediatrics
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ADOLESCENT GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
Dr Prarthana Das,Asst Prof, Dept of Pediatrics
MGMCRI
LESSON PLAN
Definition of an adolescent Why is this phase important? Stages of adolescence Changes during adolescence Important health problems Adolescent friendly health services
DEFINITION Adolescere –to grow/to mature
No longer a child, but not yet an adult
WHO – 10 to 19yrs IAP – 10 to 18 yrs
WHY IS THIS PHASE IMPORTANT?
STAGES OF ADOLESCENCE
Early adolescence ( 10-13 yrs) Growth spurt Secondary sexual characters
Mid adolescence (14-16yrs) Separate identity from parents, new
peers relationship, experimentation
Late adolescence (17-19 yrs) Fully developed physical characteristics Distinct identity and well formed opinion
and ideas
Boys Girls
Growth spurt Growth spurt
Muscles develop Breasts develop
Broad shoulders Hips widen
Facial hair, pubic hair appears
Pubic hair appears
Penis, testis enlarge Uterus ,ovaries enlarge
Sperm production Menarche,ovulation
Sexual attraction Sexual attraction
EMOTIONAL AND SOCIAL CHANGES Body image preoccupation Own identity Daydreaming Emotional instabilty Attention seeking behaviour curious Peer group defines behavioural code Formation of new relationship
IMPORTANT HEALTH PROBLEMS
Illnesseso Precocious/delayed pubertyo Short statureo Tuberculosis,malaria
Consequences of risk taking behaviour
Nutritional problems
Reproductive and health problems
Mental health and related problems
ADOLESCENT FRIENDLY HEALTH SERVICES
Health services should be : Accessible – able to Acceptable – willing to Equitable – all adolescents Appropriate Effective
Thank you