Research article

THE IMPACT OF ADOLESCENT HEALTH INTERVENTION PACKAGE ON BIO-BEHAVIOURAL HEALTH AMONG ADOLESCENT GIRLS : REVIEW OF REVIEWS FROM 2015-2021

Mrs. Swati A Ingale, Dr. (Mrs.) Jyoti A. Salunkhe, Dr. Satish V. Kakade

Online First: November 30, 2022


Adolescent period is phase of rapid physical growth, psychological and behavior changes, during puberty. Girls should be properly guided about these changes. In India about 86% population live in rural areas. Rural villages have poor sanitation, toilet facilities. Girls are ignorant of health, physical, psychological and behavioral changes and lack access to education. Regarding phases of adolescence in human development as well physical, psychological, cognitive and sexual development takes place in adolescence period which needs special attention. So to achieve the wholesome adolescent health as we need to have a multi dimentional approach covering all aspects of adolescent health problem with special emphasis on mental health, behavior of the adolescent towards healthy life style. This will help to create better awareness among the stakeholders about the importance of strengthening adolescent health for productive life in the future. In this review paper reviewer will provide short overview about the interventional package tools for understand the biobehavioural health among adolescent girls.

Keywords

Adolescent girls, Biobehavioural health, Interventional package