Faculty of Public Health and Health CareBook 8.4 · Medical and Clinical Diagnostic Activities

FRI-2G.309-1-MCDA-09

HYGIENIC NORMS OF BEHAVIOR IN TEENAGE YEARS

Petya Krumova, PhD

Department of Health Care Trakia Universety, Medical college

E-mail: p.g_78@abv.bg

Anushka Uzunova

Department of Health Care Trakia Universety, Medical college

E-mail: anu6ka70@abv.bg

Abstract

Teenage years is a transitional period in the maturation of the individual accompanied by numerous physical, cognitive, emotional and social changes. Maintaining personal hygiene and strengthening healthy habits have a long-lasting positive effect, both on the self-esteem of adolescents and on their social relationships. By realizing the importance of hygiene in all its forms, teenagers will be better prepared to face life's challenges and build sustainable habits that will accompany them into adulthood. There is a need to raise awareness of important health topics through the development of educational programs for both adolescents and their parents and teachers. They will prepare young people to face the challenges of the modern world. A key point in these educational programs is to create a safe and supportive environment in which young people can share their concerns and calmly ask the questions that concern them.

Keywords

Teenagers, Hygiene, Eating habits, Leisure time, Risky behavior

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