Table 2.

Training needs in specific areas of adolescent and young adult health, rated from 1 (low) to 5 (high)

Training need Mean (SD)
Disease-specific issues relating to adolescents3.14 (1.2)
Legislative issues2.86 (1.3)
Interpersonal skills2.84 (1.2)
Resources available2.81 (1.3)
Psychosocial issues2.80 (1.3)
Adolescent mental health2.77 (1.3)
Transition and transfer issues2.76 (1.3)
Educational issues2.75 (1.2)
Interagency services2.72 (1.3)
Growth and puberty2.72 (1.2)
Sexual health2.70 (1.2)
Substance use2.61 (1.1)
Vocational issues2.54 (1.2)
Independent living2.49 (1.2)
Benefit entitlement2.47 (1.4)