Paediatr Child Health
November 2024
Eating disorders (EDs) are a group of serious, potentially life-threatening illnesses that typically have their onset during adolescence and can be associated with severe medical and psychosocial complications. The impact of EDs on caregivers and other family members can also be significant. Health care providers (HCPs) play an important role in the screening and management of adolescents and young adults with EDs.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFLes troubles des conduites alimentaires (TCA) désignent un groupe de maladies graves au potentiel mortel qui se déclarent généralement pendant l'adolescence et peuvent être associés à de graves complications médicales et psychosociales. Ils peuvent avoir d'importantes répercussions sur les proches et les autres membres de la famille. Les professionnels de la santé jouent un rôle important pour les dépister et les prendre en charge chez les adolescents et les jeunes adultes.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe COVID-19 pandemic has had a detrimental impact on sexual and reproductive health (SRH) and rights globally. However, little is known about the experiences of people with disabilities accessing SRH services during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this community-engaged qualitative study, we examined COVID-related impacts on access to SRH services for people with disabilities.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFImmigrant adolescents in Canada face challenges accessing accurate sexual and reproductive health (SRH) information and services. Many challenges stem from taboos associated with SRH, cultural and religious restrictions, and social beliefs regarding the unnecessity of SRH education for adolescents. We explored the SRH experiences of immigrant adolescents in the context of their cultural and religious perspectives.
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