A survey on adolescent health information seeking behavior related to high-risk behaviors in a selected educational district in Isfahan.

ABSTRACT:

Backgrounds

The characteristics and conditions of growth and development have made adolescence one of the most vital and influential ages for prevention and health promotion, especially in the area of high-risk behaviors. Accordingly, the aim of this study was to determine adolescent health information seeking behavior related to high-risk behaviors in a selected educational district in Isfahan (Iran).

Methodology

The present study was of an applied type, which was conducted using the survey research method. The statistical population consisted of adolescent students at public schools in Isfahan (6519 subjects), and the sample size was determined to be 364 based on Cochran's formula. The sampling method was of a cluster sampling type, and the data collection tool was a resea

SUBMITTER: Esmaeilzadeh S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6221342 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature