Saturday, June 6, 2009

- Health needs of adolescent.

They need "DELTA"


Diet ( healthy and good)

Education ( sex and family )

Loving home and good family relationship.

Trust and confidentiality.

Accept autonomy.



Enjoy,,,,

Dr Ibrahim samaha.

Thursday, June 4, 2009

- Risks in adolescence period.



" Muster HDL " جمع HDL


Malnutrition and aneamia.

Lot of Unmets regarding nutrition, reproductive and mental health.

School dropouts and child labour.
Sexual maturity and onset of sexual activity.
Social risks - look here -.

Transition from dependence to relative indpendence.
Teenage pregnancy.

Early marriage.

Reqiure safe and supportive environment.

Habits and behaviors picked up in adolescence period have long life impact.

Desire for experimentation.

Lack of formal and informal education.



Enjoy,,,,
Dr Ibrahim samaha.

Wednesday, June 3, 2009

- Social Risks in adolescence period.


" FILMS "
Social Frustration.

Inadequate school syllabus about adolescent health.
Ignorance of sex and sexuality.

Lack of understanding.
Lack of recreational , reactive and working opportunities.

Misdirected peer pressure in abscence of adequate knowledge.

Suboptimal support at family level.



Enjoy,,,,
Dr Ibrahim samaha.

Tuesday, June 2, 2009

- Rules for counselling.

Collected in the word " GATHER"

  • Great the person and show respect and trust.
  • Ask about his problem ,encourage him express himself with his own words.
  • Tell him relevant information.
  • Help them to make decisions,explore alternatives and ensure that nothing has been emposed.
  • Explain any misunderstanding.
  • Return to follow up visits.
Source:- Communication and ;health behavior p.g 28, Prof. Doctor,Nadia montaser, Mansoura Uni.