adolescent
The Influence of Home Environment on Adolescent Punctuality: A Comparative Analysis of Gender and Family Structure Differences
By: IRSHAD KHAN, SALONI PANDA – This study examines the relationship between adolescents’ home environments and their punctuality in Chhattisgarh, India. The study examines how different family structures and genders affect time management practices and domestic experiences among 100 secondary school students. The results indicate significant differences in the punctuality patterns of adolescents from nuclear…
Anthropometric and Body Composition variations among Pre-and Post- menarche school girls
By: SUTAPA BHOWMIK, ARGINA KHATUN – The adolescent phase is marked by psychological and hormonal changes, accompanied by physical and cognitive development, which every girl experiences. During this phase, menarche begins, influenced by factors such as nutrition, per capita income, body composition, and genetics. A community-based cross-sectional study was carried out from March to October…
Prevalence of overweight/obesity among the Tamang adolescent boys and girls of Pakyong sub-division of East District, Sikkim
By: MAIBAM SAMSON SINGH, YOGESH SHARMA – Obesity in children and adolescent is becoming a main public health problem in many developing countries. Good nutrition with an adequate, well balanced diet combined with regular physical activity is a corner stone of good health. The Present study was conducted to examine the prevalence of overweight/obesity and…
Nutritional status and parental socio-economic conditions among the adolescent boys and girls of Sombaria village of West Sikkim, Northeast India
By: PRIYASHREE GOGOI, MAIBAM SAMSON SINGH – Adolescence is a nutritionally vulnerable developmental stage. The nutritional requirements of the body during the adolescent stage increase tremendously due to rapid physical and mental growth. Poor nutritional status can make an individual susceptible to various health problems. The objective of the present study is to examine the…