Gender differences in negative mood states in secondary school students: health survey in Catalonia (Spain).

Objective: To determine the prevalence of negative mood states in adolescents according to gender, to analyze variability among schools, and to evaluate the associated factors.

Methods: A cross-sectional study with a cluster design was carried out. We administered the High-school students health survey to a sample of 9,340 students (aged 14-16 years) in the third and fourth year of Compulsory Secondary Education in Catalonia, Spain, during the 2005-6 academic year.

Gender differences in sexual risk behaviour among adolescents in Catalonia, Spain.

Objective: To analyze the factors associated with sexual risk behavior in adolescent girls and boys in order to plan future school health interventions.

Methods: A cross-sectional study with two-stage cluster sampling that included 97 schools and 9,340 students aged between 14 and 16 years old was carried out in 2005-2006 in Catalonia (Spain). For the survey, a self-administered paper-based questionnaire was used.

Prevalence of mental disorders in primary care: results from the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders in primary care study (DASMAP).

Objective: Previous epidemiological studies have revealed a high prevalence of mental disorders among primary care (PC) patients. However, most studies have methodological limitations (e.g.

[Planning the action: principal fields of action and operational tools].

The Health, Social Health and Public Healthcare Map of Catalonia is an instrument that provides criteria for putting into operation the policies and strategies defined by the Health Plan and the Master Plans and Strategic Plans of the Department of Health. The effectiveness of the Map is determined by its capacity to help in decision making at the different organisational and management levels. The principal operational fields are, operations planning, territorial healthcare governments and cross-sector relationships.