Adolescent Flashcards
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Adolescent Health Topics (300L DUFUHS Notes)
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- Asthma
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Definition: Chronic inflammation of the airways
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causing wheezing
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Causes/Triggers: Allergens (dust
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pollen)
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Symptoms: Coughing
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wheezing
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Management:
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Avoid triggers.
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Use inhalers (bronchodilators & corticosteroids).
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Monitor peak flow for worsening symptoms.
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Use long-term (inhaled steroids
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LABAs) and quick-relief (SABAs like albuterol) medications.
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2. Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
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Definition: Infections transmitted through sexual contact (vaginal
oral
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Common STIs: Chlamydia
herpes
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Symptoms: Discharge
painful urination
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Prevention: Testing
condom use
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Treatment:
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Bacterial STIs (gonorrhea
syphilis) → Antibiotics.
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Viral STIs (HIV
herpes) → No cure
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3. Unplanned Pregnancy
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Causes: Lack of contraception
contraceptive failure
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Effects:
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Physical & Emotional: Stress
anxiety
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Financial: Costly medical & childcare expenses.
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Education & Career: Disrupts academic and job goals.
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Social: Stigma
strained relationships.
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Sexual education & access to contraception.
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Counseling & support services.
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Parenting education
adoption services
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4. Abortion
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Definition: Termination of pregnancy before fetal viability.
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Types:
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Spontaneous (Miscarriage): Due to genetic or health conditions.
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Medical (Drugs like mifepristone
misoprostol)
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Surgical (Vacuum aspiration
D&E
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Legal & Ethical Perspectives: Varies by country
debated between pro-choice (women’s rights) and pro-life (fetal rights).
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Health Risks: Infection
excessive bleeding
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5. Harmful Traditional Practices
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A. Early Marriage
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Definition: Marriage before 18 years
mostly affecting girls.
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Causes: Poverty
cultural norms
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Health: Pregnancy complications
higher maternal & infant mortality.
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Education: School dropout
lack of career opportunities.
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Social & Psychological: Domestic violence
emotional distress.
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Prevention: Enforcement of child marriage laws
education
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B. Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)
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Definition: Partial or total removal of female genitalia for non-medical reasons.
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Types: Clitoridectomy
excision
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Health: Pain
bleeding
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Psychological: PTSD
depression
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Prevention: Awareness campaigns
strict laws
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6. Mental Health
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Definition: Emotional
psychological
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Common Disorders:
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Psychosis: Disconnection from reality (hallucinations
delusions).
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ADHD: Inattention
hyperactivity
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Medications (antipsychotics
stimulants).
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Therapy (CBT
behavioral therapy).
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Social support & mental health advocacy.
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7. Social Health Issues
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A. Road Traffic Injuries
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Causes: Speeding
drunk driving
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Prevention: Road safety education
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B. Homicide & Violence
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Causes: Socioeconomic issues
domestic abuse
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Prevention: Law enforcement
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C. Suicide
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Causes: Mental illness
substance abuse
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Prevention: Crisis helplines
mental health awareness
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D. Substance Abuse
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Drugs Involved: Alcohol
opioids
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Effects: Addiction
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Management: Rehabilitation
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E. Tobacco Use
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Health Risks: Lung cancer
heart disease
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Prevention: Anti-smoking campaigns
nicotine replacement therapy
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Addressing adolescent health issues requires education
healthcare access
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