The analysis of adolescents’ behaviors through demographic characteristics and basic health knowledge in Taiwan
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Adolescents’ unstable personalities are responsible for poor behavioral choices, which adversely affect their quality of life. Therefore, this study aimed to examine health-related behaviors, such as drinking and smoking, alongside demographic characteristics and basic health knowledge.A total of 100 adolescents aged 11 to 20 were randomly selected as respondents using a cross-sectional observational analytical method. Data collection relied on interviews, which were subjected to univariate analysis using logistic regression and Chi-Square tests.The results showed that there was a significant correlation (p-value 0.003) between smoking and reproductive health behaviors. However, no significant correlation (p-value 0.410) was found between reproductive health behaviors and alcohol consumption.In conclusion, the research uncovered a significant correlation between smoking and reproductive health behaviors. It was necessary to instill healthy lifestyle skills in adolescents early on to deter them from engaging in risky health behaviors.
Institution: Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Surabaya
Language: English
Subfield: General Health Professions
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4402363636