Adolescent Health conference 23-24 January 2015

1. AHCON – 2015
UGC Sponsored
National Conference on Adolescent Health
(AHCON - 2015)
23rd & 24th January 2015
Important Dates to Remember
Abstract Full paper
20th November 2014 (Thursday) Full paper submission : 26th December 2014 (Friday)
Notification of acceptance of full paper : 29th December 2014 (Monday)
Last Date for Registration : 22nd January 2015 (Thursday)
Organised by
Department of Social Work (Aided)
Madras School of Social Work
(Autonomous), Chennai-8
Sponsored by
University Grants Commission
(UGC)
New Delhi.
Venue
Madras School of Social Work (Autonomous), 32, Casa Major Road, Egmore, Chennai-8.
Email: ugcmsswahconf2015@gmail.com, Website: www.mssw.in

2. About Us
Madras School of Social Work (MSSW) is a premier institution for social work education in South India,
started in the year 1952 and celebrated diamond jubilee in the year 2012. The institution has been in the
forefront in providing contemporary education in Social Work, Management and Social Sciences. MSSW is a
member of the International Association of Schools of Social Work. The college is well known for its
progressive academic pursuit and active involvement in the field. Recognizing this, the college was placed as
the 3rd best Institution for Social Work in India by Outlook Magazine in its nation-wide survey in 2010.
About the Conference
In 2000, the global community made an historic commitment: to eradicate extreme poverty and improve
the health and welfare of the world’s poorest people within 15 years. Health is at the heart of the
Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), recognizing that health is central to the global agenda of reducing
poverty as well as an important measure of human well-being. Health is represented in three of the eight
goals, and makes an acknowledged contribution to the achievement of all the other goals.
Adolescence is a critical transitional period that includes the biological changes of puberty and the need to
negotiate key developmental tasks, such as increasing independence and normative experimentation.
Changes in adolescence affect the spectrum of diseases and health-related behaviours; they are responsible
for the epidemiological transition that takes place during the second decade from infectious diseases to non-communicable
conditions. Promoting healthy practices during adolescence, and taking steps to better
protect young people from health risks are critical for the prevention of health problems in adulthood, and
for countries’ future health and social infrastructure. Over the past two decades, World Health Organisation
(WHO) has supported the development and synthesis of evidence for action on Adolescent Health.
Numerous factors protect or undermine adolescents’ health, having their impact at many different levels at
an individual, communities and society. It has used this evidence base to produce policy and programme
support tools addressing many of the problems and behaviours that undermine adolescents’ health.
Aim of the conference
· To create a platform to the academicians, researchers and students to share the information on
Adolescent Health
· To identify the emerging issues in Adolescent Health and share information on innovative
interventions that makes a difference.
Conference Inputs
The conference will have inputs from eminent scholars and experts who have been working and doing
research in the field of health with a focus on Health Care Systems like Adolescent Health, Adolescent
Mental Health, Macro Issues in Adolescent Health Policies and Services, Adolescent Health Intervention by
Government, NGOs and Corporate, Inequalities in Health Access, Globalization and Health, Privatization of
Health, etc., A significant input will be in the form of empirical paper presentations by academicians,
practitioners, research scholars and representatives from Govt. and NGO sectors.

3. The overall focus of the theme will be on Adolescent Health with the sub themes mentioned below through
the deliberation by the experts in the field and also by the academicians, practitioners and research
scholars.
Sub Themes
· Adolescent Mental Health
· MDGs & Adolescent Health
· Globalization and Adolescent Health
· School health
· Adolescent Occupational Health
· Adolescent Reproductive & Sexual health(ARSH)
· Post Disaster Adolescent Health Intervention
· Alternative System in Adolescent Health
· Adolescent Health problems such as eating
disorders, Obesity & overweight, Adolescent
pregnancy, Nutrient deficiencies etc.,
· Adolescent Emotional & Behavioural problems
· Substance abuse : Tobacco, Alcohol, Hydro
carbon addictions etc.,
· Adolescent Health & Support Systems
· Sexually Transmitted Infections among
adolescents
· Adolescent Physical, Economic, Spiritual and
Social Health
· Community based Adolescent Health
Intervention
· Community based Disability Management
· Corporate Involvement in Adolescent Health
· Non Governmental Organization Models in
Adolescent Health
· Government Initiatives in Adolescent Health
· Health Insurance & Medical Tourism
· Social Work Institutions and their response to
Adolescent Health
· Other related themes to Adolescent Health
Paper Submission Guidelines
ABSTRACT: Authors who wish to submit papers must send an abstract not exceeding 500 words which
should reach us by 20th November 2014 (Thursday) to the email: ugcmsswahconf2015@gmail.com
Guidelines for FULL PAPER submission
Papers should have a basic format
· Title, Name of the author(s), Abstract, Key Words (max. of five words).
· Author’s affiliation, Contact address, Designation, Phone/Mobile and e-mail should be printed as Footnote.
· Font Attributes: Style-Times New Roman, Size- 12, Line spacing - 1.5 Margin – 1.5 inch in right, left,
top and bottom.
· Number of Words/Pages: Not exceeding 5000-7000 words/ Five to Seven Pages including Title,
Abstract, Full paper with Introduction, Research Review, Methodology, Data analysis, findings &
Suggestions, any others insertions and References.
· Reference: APA style.
· Plagiarism is strictly denounced
· Undertaking letter from the author/s*
· Authors submitting the full paper should follow the above guidelines and sent the Registration form
accompanying the required registration fee and the same would reach us or before 26.12.2014.
* Papers without undertaking letter will not be accepted for presentation and publication. Format will be sent to
the authors of accepted abstracts after the deadline for abstract submission.
Poster Presentation Guidelines:
Students who are interested to present poster on the sub themes can prepare and forward the soft copies on
or before 26th December 2014 (Friday). Presentation space will be provided for selected posters. Authors will be
duly informed. Best Posters would be rewarded.
Please send the Abstract, Posters and Full papers to: ugcmsswahconf2015@gmail.com

4. Important Dates to Remember
Abstract Full paper
20th November 2014 (Thursday)
Full paper submission : 26th December 2014 (Friday)
Notification of acceptance of full paper : 29th December 2014 (Monday)
Last Date for Registration : 22nd January 2015 (Thursday)
Registration Fee includes Conference Materials, Refreshments and Lunch.
Registration
S.No Category Registration Fee Last Date for payment
1 For Paper presenters *
Rs. 500.00
22nd January 2 For Participants* 2015 (Thursday)
3 Students participants* Rs. 200.00
Note: *Participants, Poster and paper presenters are requested to pay the Registration fee within the stipulated
time. Payment must be made only through Non- refundable D.D. from a Nationalized Bank in the name of “Social
Work Forum”, payable at Chennai.
Publication: Only the Selected Full Papers accepted for presentation will be published in the Book with ISBN and
the cost of the book will be shared by the authors and the same will be intimated to the authors well in advance.
Papers not accepted for publication in the book will be considered for publication in the college Journal (JMSSW)
with ISSN, after double blind peer review.
Travel Grant: Travel grant will be extended to ONE presenter (Indian presenter only) who will be presenting the
paper in the conference. Only one Way travel in II Class (Non-AC) shortest route train fare shall be given to the
paper presenters as the per UGC grant norms.
Accommodation: Accommodation can be arranged on request by giving a minimum of one month advance
information and accommodation cost will be borne by the delegates.
PATRON
Dr. V.A. VIJAYARAGAVAN, Ph D, Principal
CHAIRPERSON
Dr. S. RAJA SAMUEL, Ph D
Head, Department of Social Work (Aided)
CONVENER
Dr. K.SATHYAMURTHI, Ph D, Conference Convener. Mob: 9940406590
ORGANISING COMMITTEE
Prof. S. MALAR, Associate Professor.
Dr. V. SAKTHI REKHA, Ph D, Librarian.
Dr. P.AMUTHALAKSHMI, Ph D, Asst. Professor.
Mr. J.CHANDRASEKAR, Asst. Professor.
Dr. J.S.GUNAVATHY, Ph D, COE & Asst. Professor.
Ms. SHAKEELA BASHEER, Asst. Professor.
Dr. A.ENOCH, Ph D, Asst. Professor.
STUDENT CO-ORDINATORS
Ms. R. PIRASETHA : 9488310759 Ms. B. RAJALAKSHMI: 9994334808 Ms. M. VAISHNAVI : 9840201638

5. Madras School of Social Work (Autonomous), Chennai -600008
UGC sponsored
National Conference on Adolescent Health
(AHCON - 2015)
23rd & 24th January 2015
Registration Form
Name :
Designation :
Institution :
Address :
Contact Number(s) :
Email ID :
Title of the Paper :
Fee Details : Cash DD D.D No.
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Accommodation : Required Not Required
(Kindly inform well in advance if accommodation is required and the cost of accommodation will be borne by
the participants)
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For further details please contact:
Dr. K.Sathyamurthi, Ph D
Conference Convener
Department of Social Work (Aided), Madras School of Social Work,
32, Casa Major Road, Egmore, Chennai 600008. Mob: 9940406590.
Email ID: ugcmsswahconf2015@gmail.com Website: www.mssw.in
Note: All communication may be sent to the above address