Some aspects of the consequences of the dangerous behavior of children in Ukraine

Abstract

Purpose of the study. To analyze the dynamics of prevalence of sexually transmitted diseases and drug disorders among Ukrainians child population of 2008–2017 period as a consequence of their dangerous behavior, to determine the main directions of prevention of these diseases.

Materials and methods. The survey materials included data from the reports and directories of the Health Statistics Center of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine, the Health for All Database for 2008 and 2017. The statistical method was used during the study.

Results. The dynamics of indicators of paediatric sexually transmitted diseases and drug disorders in different age groups were analyzed; identified the most vulnerable group of children for these diseases; a sexually transmitted disease and drug disorders were analyzed taking into account age, sex of child and nosology; the directions of prevention of dangerous behaviour of children are outlined.

Conclusion. All age groups in the pediatric population have a positive trend in sexually transmitted diseases and drug disorders. The most vulnerable group of children is teenagers aged 15–17. Trichomoniasis, which has the highest levels in Dnipropetrovsk and Khmelnitsky region, is the leading sexually transmitted disease. Among drug disorders, the most common acute intoxication and mental disorders are due to alcohol and tobacco use. The prevalence and first-time effects of tobacco use among adolescents have a negative trend.