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Citation |
Kasule OH. J. Taibah Univ. Med. Sci 2014; 9(2): 100-103. |
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(Copyright © 2014, Taibah University Medical Sciences, Publisher Elsevier Publishing) |
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Abstract |
The health problems of adolescents (aged 13-19 years) are discussed from the perspective of the five purposes of the Law, maqasid al shari'at. The purpose of protecting diin, maqsad hifdh al ddiin, is related to adolescent identity crises, role ambiguity and marginalizing spirituality. The purpose of protecting life, maqsad hifdh al nafs, is related to protecting and promoting the physical health of adolescents. This purpose is also related to the limited competence of adolescents in making medical decisions, because of their immature brains. The purpose of protecting progeny, maqsad hifdh al nasl, is related to the sexual and reproductive health of adolescents. The purpose of protecting the mind, maqsad hifdh al 'aql, is related to adolescent problems of depression, suicide, para-suicide, addiction (nicotine, alcohol and drugs) and juvenile delinquency. The paper suggests practical social engineering measures for dealing with adolescent problems, consisting of cognitive approaches, faith (iman) therapy, early marriage with contraception, living in an extended family for psychological support and enhancing esteem. © 2014 Taibah University. Production and hosting by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. Language: en |
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Keywords |
adolescent; human; suicide; identity; Review; alcoholism; reproductive health; depression; education program; medical ethics; ethics; adolescent pregnancy; risk factor; adolescent health; article; marriage; juvenile delinquency; sexual behavior; medicolegal aspect; automutilation; child parent relation; nuclear magnetic resonance imaging; religion; drug dependence; health promotion; social environment; self esteem; competence; psychosocial environment; Physical health; child psychology; progeny; life; ambiguity; sexually transmitted disease; contraception; sexual education; tobacco dependence; nuclear magnetic resonance; psychological well being; sexual maturity; safe sex; extended family; condom use; Ethico-legal; Human life; Physiological health; reproductive behavior |