Mapping the Views of Adolescent Health Stakeholders

Ewan, Lindsay; McLinden, Daniel; Biro, Frank M.; DeJonckheere, Melissa; Vaughn, Lisa M.

doi:10.1016/j.jadohealth.2015.09.020

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“…While the results are consistent with previous international research, which found that young people are aware of different facets of health, there are also some notable differences. For example, there was no discussion of sexual health, a theme which features prominently in studies with American teenagers (Ewan et al, 2016; Ott et al, 2011). Possible reasons are that these young people do not see sexual health as being a significant area of health or are not concerned with sexual health problems (e.g.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…stress caused by juggling school and work) (Ott et al, 2011). Other US-based research mapped the views of adolescents, parents and health care workers on what they considered to be the most important health problems affecting adolescents and how these might be addressed (Ewan et al, 2016). Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and obesity were identified as being most important, concerns also raised by similar US based research (Ott et al, 2011).…”

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confidence: 99%

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Including the voices of children and young people in health policy development: An Irish perspective

Martin

Horgan

Scanlon

et al. 2018

Health Education Journal

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Objective: This paper presents findings of a qualitative study which explored children and young people’s understanding of health and the factors that contribute, or act as barriers, to healthy lifestyles. Views were elicited from consultations with children and young people as part of the process for the development of a National Obesity Policy in Ireland. Design: Child participatory methodology was used which prioritised the voice of the child in policy making. Methods: Two consultations were held – one with 48 children between the ages of 8 and 12 and the other with 34 young people aged 13–17 years. The consultations utilised qualitative participatory methodology which prioritised the voices of children and young people in policy making. A diverse range of methodological tools (e.g. ‘lifelines’, ‘body maps’, world café workshops) were used to collect data and optimise levels of participant engagement. Qualitative visual and written data produced during the consultations was then subjected to thematic analysis. Results: Children and young people’s constructions of health and healthy lifestyles are multifaceted. Participants in the consultation appeared well informed as to the general factors which contribute to healthy and unhealthy lifestyles. There were notable differences of emphasis related to age, with the older age group engaging more with issues relating to mental health and peer relationships, while younger children focused more on balanced diet and exercise. Conclusion: Findings from this consultation suggest that children’s constructions of health, and their understandings of the factors that impact health, are complex and often go beyond medical constructions of the meaning of health. The consultation informed the development of the new National Obesity Policy in a number of ways, including specific actions in relation to the development of a whole school healthy lifestyles programme, developing a health and well-being model for early childhood services, and providing clinical services specifically for children.

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Including the voices of children and young people in health policy development: An Irish perspective

Martin

Horgan

Scanlon

et al. 2018

Health Education Journal

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“…GCM is an effective research tool with adult participants (Kane & Trochim, 2007), with more recent evidence showing support for involving children and youth in the interview, sorting, and rating phases of GCM (Nowicki et al, 2014; Dare & Nowicki, 2015; Ewan et al, 2016). Utilizing a small focus group of participants to assist in selecting the clusters can be useful to preserve the participants’ interpretations of the results; however, the examination of different cluster solutions can be a confusing and onerous task for children and youth participants (Kane & Trochim, 2007).…”

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“…This study supported children’s capacities to participate in the GCM process (Nowicki et al, 2014). Another study by Ewan, McLinden, Biro, DeJonckheere, and Vaughn (2016) utilized GCM in their investigation to identify and develop strategies around adolescent health concerns. Results identified a range of health concerns provided by the adolescents and family stakeholders.…”

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“…Results identified a range of health concerns provided by the adolescents and family stakeholders. Of most importance, the authors emphasized the facilitation of stakeholder-driven ideas on a given topic and the use of GCM to generate discussion regarding interventions surrounding the topic (Ewan et al, 2016). These studies supported research approaches that involve children and youth who will ultimately benefit from the findings (Vaughn et al, 2013).…”

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Building Connections and Relationships at School: Youth Reflect on Mentoring Their Younger Peers

Coyne-Foresi

Nowicki

2020

The Journal of Early Adolescence

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Most peer mentoring studies have focused on outcomes for mentees. This investigation examines seventh- and eighth-grade youth mentors’ roles in providing support and companionship to younger peer mentees. Group concept mapping (GCM) explored youth mentors’ reflections on the connections and relationships made through a peer mentoring program, 2 to 4 years after participating in the program. Results showed three key concepts: (a) Communication Skills, (b) Relationships With Mentees, and (c) Connections With School and Staff. Mentors noted their improved communication skills with mentees and improved interpersonal relations with fellow mentors and school staff. Implications and future research are discussed.

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Barriers to Accessing Mental Health Services by Migrant Youth

Finnigan

Brown

Al-Adeimi³

et al. 2021

Community Ment Health J

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The purpose of the study was to identify barriers to accessing mental health services by migrant youth in a middle-sized central Canadian city. We asked participants, "What would stop you from talking to someone about mental health stress?". We interviewed 30 youth aged 16 to 22 who migrated from 10 different countries and lived in Canada for an average of 29 months. The data was analyzed using group concept mapping. The participants identified five concepts: fear of being misunderstood or ignored, desire for confidentiality, lack of trust and understanding, talking about it as not appropriate, and fear of the disclosure process. We compare these results with the literature.

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Mapping the Views of Adolescent Health Stakeholders

Cited by 18 publications

References 24 publications

Including the voices of children and young people in health policy development: An Irish perspective

Including the voices of children and young people in health policy development: An Irish perspective

Building Connections and Relationships at School: Youth Reflect on Mentoring Their Younger Peers

Barriers to Accessing Mental Health Services by Migrant Youth

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