There is a growing global interest in puberty and early adolescence and the importance of
ensuring young people have the information and support they need during this critical phase …

Youth programs and policies provide opportunities for institutions and societies to support
healthy adolescent development. Puberty education programs are universally important, as …

Background. Puberty signifies noticeable physical, psychosocial and sexual development. It
is crucial to help adolescents reach an understanding about puberty and related health …

Early adolescence remains an overlooked window of opportunity for public health
intervention with girls and boys in sub-Saharan Africa. Minimal health data exist on …

Background Many adolescents in Tanzania do not receive timely and comprehensive
puberty education. This study explored faith-based organizations a site for puberty …

Background: Children and young adolescents are reaching puberty earlier. Providing
information about such changes before puberty can help them develop in a more competent …

Abstract The Health Behavior in School-aged Children (HBSC) study provides unique
insight into the health and behavior of young people. The report on the 2001/2002 survey …

Puberty is marked by substantial increases and emerging sex differences in psychological
disorders and risky behaviors. However, few studies have examined these effects beyond …

Background: Adolescent recruitment into longitudinal health studies is challenging. The aim
of this paper is to report the detailed process and costs of recruiting young adolescents and …

Puberty is associated with changes in behavior and psychosocial well‐being, and is
important in lifelong health. We present five different facets regarding interdisciplinary …