Psychosocial problems in adolescents associated with frequent health care use

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Virve KekkonenEila Laukkanen

Abstract

The prevalence of somatic, mental and behavioural problems increases in puberty. Nevertheless, compared to adults, health service utilization by adolescents, and associated factors such as risky health behaviours, have been poorly explored. In order to improve health care services, there is a need for further research on adolescents frequently using primary health care. We aimed to investigate adolescents who seek help for health issues, and examine whether particular socio-economic or psychological factors predict frequent primary health care use. Finnish adolescents aged 13-18 years (N = 793) attending comprehensive, upper secondary and vocational schools participated in the study in 2005. Data were collected using a questionnaire that included the Youth Self Report (YSR), as well as questions on the psychosocial background of the adolescents and substance use. Data regarding the frequency of use of health services were gathered from medical records of the local public health care services. Altogether, 288 in the sample had used primary health care services making a combined total of 1411 health care visits. Female gender associated with frequent primary health care use. Furthermore, a high level of alcohol consumption and me...Continue Reading

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