About this Research Topic
Adolescence marks a critical transition from childhood to adulthood, characterized by significant physical, psychological, and social changes. This phase sees the convergence of various developmental aspects such as cognitive growth, emotional and moral maturity, all influenced by factors like gender, social environments, and cultural norms. The need for peer acceptance during this period often heightens vulnerability to peer pressure, escalating the risk of adverse decisions affecting their mental, reproductive, and oral health. These interconnected domains underscore the complex health dynamics adolescents face, manifesting in behaviors that can lead to substance abuse, sexual health risks, and poor oral hygiene outcomes.
This Research Topic aims to explore and document the complex linkages between adolescent oral health and their mental, sexual, and reproductive wellness. By understanding these connections, the goal is to develop and promote multifaceted health strategies that address these interlinked aspects comprehensively. Manuscripts that provide empirical evidence supporting the integration of health services for adolescents will be particularly valuable.
To gain a broader understanding of these multifaceted health issues, this Research Topic will focus on the range of dynamics at play. We invite basic, clinical, and implementation studies around, but not limited to, the following themes:
• Evidence for the interconnectedness of preventive and treatment approaches;
• Evidence of the use of a common risk factor approach for management of children/adolescents.
This scope will enable a comprehensive examination of the overlapping areas of health during adolescence, aiming to boost integrated health care approaches.
This Research Topic follows a successful webinar which was hosted to promote research in this area. You can watch the webinar here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/play/_ZjKHPWUmKSUoWS4lDA_vbaG7rwIwqyZHPkHx1smIsD3Gez6S0zzqo8a4kjZ76Hv38OrxOlZsNvUbokX.PFXoGW3mapm4hMVA?startTime=1621954874000&_x_zm_rtaid=qAJVvju1SZO2pm0ofL-wYw.1623947472938.a30666ecff8d51b4262227c931ca54fd&_x_zm_rhtaid=216
This Research Topic aims to explore and document the complex linkages between adolescent oral health and their mental, sexual, and reproductive wellness. By understanding these connections, the goal is to develop and promote multifaceted health strategies that address these interlinked aspects comprehensively. Manuscripts that provide empirical evidence supporting the integration of health services for adolescents will be particularly valuable.
To gain a broader understanding of these multifaceted health issues, this Research Topic will focus on the range of dynamics at play. We invite basic, clinical, and implementation studies around, but not limited to, the following themes:
• Evidence for the interconnectedness of preventive and treatment approaches;
• Evidence of the use of a common risk factor approach for management of children/adolescents.
This scope will enable a comprehensive examination of the overlapping areas of health during adolescence, aiming to boost integrated health care approaches.
This Research Topic follows a successful webinar which was hosted to promote research in this area. You can watch the webinar here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/play/_ZjKHPWUmKSUoWS4lDA_vbaG7rwIwqyZHPkHx1smIsD3Gez6S0zzqo8a4kjZ76Hv38OrxOlZsNvUbokX.PFXoGW3mapm4hMVA?startTime=1621954874000&_x_zm_rtaid=qAJVvju1SZO2pm0ofL-wYw.1623947472938.a30666ecff8d51b4262227c931ca54fd&_x_zm_rhtaid=216
Keywords: Adolescence, Oral Health, Mental Health, Sexual Health, Reproductive Health
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