Adolescents Living in Orphanages in Ankara: Psychological Symptoms, Level of Physical Activity, and Associated Factors

Caman O. K., Ozcebe H.

TURK PSIKIYATRI DERGISI, vol.22, no.2, pp.93-103, 2011 (SSCI) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 22 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2011
  • Journal Name: TURK PSIKIYATRI DERGISI
  • Journal Indexes: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.93-103
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Aim: Adolescents living in orphanages are at a disadvantage with respect to mental health. The aim of this study was to assess the distribution of psychological symptoms and their association with the level of physical activity (PA) in adolescents living in orphanages.