EH2 Week 6

Question 1

Define the term Youth

Answer 1

Transitional Stage from dependence of childhood to full adult independence

Age Range: 15-24 years

Question 2

What are the seven issues of young people in terms of accessing health care services?

Answer 2

1) Cost
2) Transport
3) Fears about confidentiality
4) Judgemental health professionals
5) Rurality
6) Arranging time away from school and work
7) Stigma/Shame

Question 3

What are the top three causes amongst young people?

Answer 3

1) Suicide
2) Transport Accidents
3) Accidental poisoning

Question 4

Discuss risk-taking in young people and its impact in terms of health status

Answer 4

A) young people experiment
B) Psychological task of creating your own identity
C) exploring the boundaries
D) Less protection

Question 5

Explain Depression in youths

Answer 5

• occurs at the age of 18
• 26% of youth have a reported mental disroder
• risk factor for suicide
• commonly coexists with other problems

Question 6

Which gender has the most rates in

a) Suicide
b) Self-harm

Answer 6

a) Men

b) Women

Question 7

Explain Substance use in youths

Answer 7

• 39% of young people drink
• Put them at risk towards harm
• Smoking has gone down in youths

Question 8

Explain Sexual Health in youths

Answer 8

• 40% of young people had sex
• less likely to use protection
• often question their sexuality of their gender identity

Question 9

What are the three things you should do if you are worried about someone?

Answer 9

1) Ask how they are and listen
2) Assist them to seek appropriate help
3) Involve others if necessary

Question 10

What are the factors that can affect sexual health and wellbeing for young people?

Answer 10

1) Lack of knowledge
2) Issues regarding their sexual health
3) Chlamydia (most frequently diagnosed STI)
4) Trying to build rapport and respecting confidentiality