Background: Though ICDS is the world’s largest community-based child nutrition and development program, even after more than 35 years of its implementation the dilemma still exists regarding the extent of utilization and quality of services provided through aanganwadis.. Method: This was a cross-sectional study done in 40 aanganwadis of Bhopal city in a period of three months. Forty aanganwadis were selected from the urban area of Bhopal. Six registered beneficiaries from each of these 40 selected aanganwadis were interviewed. Results: Out of 240 beneficiaries, 35 (14.5) were pregnant women, 40 (16.67 ) were lactating females, 81 (33.75) were mothers of children aged greater than 0–3 years, 49 (20.42) were mothers of children aged 3–6 years, 32 (13.33) were adolescent girls (10–19 years) and 03 (01.25) were women of reproductive age. 166 (69.16%) were satisfied with the services, while the rest 74 (30.84%) were not satisfied with the services. Conclusions: Improvement in the quality of services is the need of the hour to keep the satisfaction and utilization level.

India is estimated to have third highest number of HIV infections in the world with more than 2.4 million HIV/ AIDS-infected people. Youths often face a significant barrier to get the HIV-related information, education and services required, especially in the tribal areas. So, the present study was conducted to find out the knowledge regarding HIV/AIDS and explore the attitude towards the disease among the youths of Jaintia Hills. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 500 tribal youths belonging to the age group 17–24 years. Data was collected through a structured schedule. Chi-square test was applied to understand the significant association of knowledge and attitude between males and females. The study revealed that males were more knowledgeable compared to females. The mode of transmission and preventive measures between males and females was found to be statistically significant (p<0.05). However, providing correct information, enabling environment and supportive services can help take decisions for better future.

Background: About 23% of India’s population is in the adolescent age group of 10–19 years. 25% of patients attending government STI clinics are younger than 18 years. Over 50% of all new HIV cases in India are among 10–24 years. Many adolescent boys and girls are sexually active but lack information and skills for self-protection. That is why we need to focus on adolescents. Objectives: To assess the knowledge of adolescent boys regarding development of secondary sexual characters, sequence of development secondary sexual characters, sexually transmitted diseases and methods of population control. Methodology: The 15–19 year-old study subjects were selected from Sunder Nagri (an urban slum). 384 samples were selected from the study population. Systematic random sampling method was used. Data was collected by a self-administered questionnaire. Data was analyzed using frequency, percentages, and inferential statistics. Association between knowledge and demographic variables was found out using Chi-Square test. Results: Majority of the participants had either no knowledge (36%) or partial knowledge (45%) regarding the development of sexual characters and only 4% had excellent knowledge and 15% had good knowledge: No knowledge (51%) about the sequence of development of secondary sexual characters. Only 1% was able to tell about testicular increment in size and pubic hair. Majority of them had partial knowledge regarding names, modes of transmission and prevention of STDs/AIDS; partial knowledge (85%) regarding the methods of population control. There was significant association between knowledge and literacy status of participant, age, and literacy status of father. There was no significant association between knowledge and socio-economic status and religion.

Physical activity is defined as any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that requires energy expenditure. Physical inactivity has been identified as the fourth leading risk factor for mortality causing an estimated 3.2 million deaths globally. Regular moderate-intensity physical activity – such as walking, cycling, or participating in sports – has significant benefits for health. The purpose of this study was to assess the level of physical activity in physiotherapy students aged between 18 and 25 years. The assessment was conducted in 450 physiotherapy students. It included undergraduate as well as postgraduate students. International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short (IPAQ-SF) was used to assess the students. MET values of various physical activities during the previous week of respective students were calculated. Post assessment, their respective physical activity levels were calculated and quantified into inactive, moderately active, or HEPA active respectively. The physical activity level in students was further quantified with respect to their BMI levels. According to the study, 39% students were inactive, 50% moderately active, and 11% were HEPA active.

Introduction: Aggression among youth is a major concern now-a-days as it is known to be linked with violent and criminal activities in later life. There is a high prevalence of aggression reported among adolescents in the country. However, few studies are available based in rural parts of our country. Objective: To find the prevalence and patterns of aggression among adolescents from rural areas. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 300 students of 9th and 10th classes in three schools of Moga district of Punjab. Aggression was assessed using the Buss and Perry aggression questionnaire. Results: The prevalence of overall aggression came out to be 61.7% and nearly all forms of aggression had an equal prevalence, with physical aggression being the most common form. The overall prevalence of aggression was found to be significantly associated with younger age (<15 years), belonging to a nuclear family and the working status of mothers. Conclusion: Aggression among school adolescents is high and needs immediate attention of school and health authorities.