Awareness and Involvement of the Arts, Commerce and Science College Teachers in Students’ Mental Health and Behavioural Problems: A Cross-sectional Study from Sangli District (MH), India
- Author:
Vivek Baliram Waghachavare
;
Alka Dilip Gore
;
Girish Bhimrao Dhumale
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Adolescent, Adolescent Psychology, Behaviour, Faculty
- From:
The International Medical Journal Malaysia
2017;16(1):37-44
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Background: Teachers play an important role in reducing adolescent health problems. However, the
involvement of teachers in adolescent health is not well understood. This current study was conducted to
address this. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among teachers of randomly selected arts,
commerce and science colleges in Sangli, (Maharashtra) India. The data was collected by cluster random
sampling. The study period was from November 2014 to April 2015. The study tool was self-administered
questionnaire. Due ethical considerations, consents were taken. Analysis was done using Microsoft Excel
2003 and IBM SPSS version 22. Results: Out of 319 study participants; 246 (77.1%) participants had good
awareness regarding adolescent health problems, 254 (79.6%) participants had good attitude towards
reproductive health. Forty-three (13.5%), 22 (6.9%) and 15 (4.7%) participants had good practices regarding
behavioural problems, psychological problems and substance abuse respectively. Practices about
behavioural problems and substance abuse were associated with adolescent health training. In bi-variate
analysis, age was a significant predictor for all the three practices. Conclusion: Most teachers had good
attitude and awareness; but poor knowledge and practices regarding adolescent issues. All teachers should
undergo training regarding adolescent health; with periodic refresher courses or lectures. Anonymous
feedback from students should be sought to keep vigilance over efforts of the teachers.
