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Abstract
Adolescent have been largely ignored as an age group, with special
needs and serious health problems. Aim: aim of this study was to
compare the needs and health problems of female adolescent students in
rural and urban areas in Ismailia Governorate. Subjects and methods:
Descriptive-correlational design was used for conducting this study. The
sample of the study consisted of (380) secondary female students, 190 in
rural and 190 in urban areas. The study setting was in governmental
secondary school for female in Ismailia Governorate, Ismailia city for
urban sample and Abosweer village for rural sample. Data were collected
using a self-administrative questionnaire and general examination record.
Results: this study revealed that female adolescent students are suffering
from many health problems and there were enormous differences
between the information needs about body physiological changes in rural
than urban students. Also, the ophthalmological and musculoskeletal
problems are more frequent in rural than urban female students.
Conclusion, it was concluded that there were highly significant
difference between urban and rural areas, as regard social activities it was
higher in urban than in rural areas, sporting activities, and there were
enormous differences between the physiological needs and health
problem recommendation that the school nurse can offer her teaching
services and knowledge to teachers by participating in classes that focus
on specific adolescents’ problems. and encourage open communication
between the parents and adolescent.