Meshkovska Biljana, Moerman Gerben, Baillergeau Evelyne, Bröer Christian, Lien Nanna, Luszczynska Aleksandra, Rito Ana Isabel, Knai Cécile, Helleve Arnfinn
Department of Nutrition, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Blindern, P.O.Box 1046, Oslo, 0316, Norway.
Centre for Global Health, Sustainable Health Unit, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway.
BMC Public Health. 2025 May 20;25(1):1858. doi: 10.1186/s12889-025-23097-1.
Applying youth participatory action research (YPAR) has become common practice in public health. However, there are challenges in applying YPAR and there is a need for improving the process by learning from youth that has participated in such projects. This study explores youth involvement in the CO-CREATE project which focused on developing overweight and obesity prevention policies.
This is a qualitative study, based on three data sources: 1) fieldnotes taken by project staff during observation of youth (approximately 150 observations) 2) semi-structured interviews with project staff (n = 12) 3) direct feedback from participating youth through feedback forms (n = 51). Data was analyzed in NVivo, following the principles of reflexive thematic analysis.
Five themes were generated which showcase youth involvement in CO-CREATE: 1) an inspired and engaged youth; 2) insights through respectful interactions; 3) a strength of voice and call to action; 4) challenges in understanding project and disengagement; and 5) interpersonal conflict and pressure to participate.
Taking the time to build trust and create a feeling of equality is important. It is also important to allow youth to take the lead when they wish so and have clear ideas of how to do so. Voices of rebelliousness can be a show of strength and help reach the goals of the project. Participation in CO-CREATE may have contributed toward individual empowerment of youth.
应用青年参与式行动研究(YPAR)已成为公共卫生领域的常见做法。然而,应用YPAR存在挑战,需要通过向参与此类项目的青年学习来改进这一过程。本研究探讨了青年在“共同创造”项目中的参与情况,该项目专注于制定超重和肥胖预防政策。
这是一项定性研究,基于三个数据源:1)项目工作人员在观察青年期间所做的现场记录(约150次观察);2)对项目工作人员的半结构化访谈(n = 12);3)参与项目的青年通过反馈表提供的直接反馈(n = 51)。数据在NVivo中进行分析,遵循反思性主题分析的原则。
生成了五个主题,展示了青年在“共同创造”项目中的参与情况:1)充满灵感和参与度高的青年;2)通过尊重互动获得的见解;3)声音的力量和行动呼吁;4)理解项目和参与度方面的挑战;5)人际冲突和参与压力。
花时间建立信任并营造平等感很重要。同样重要的是,当青年愿意并清楚知道如何带头时,要允许他们发挥主导作用。叛逆的声音可能是力量的展现,并有助于实现项目目标。参与“共同创造”项目可能有助于青年实现个人赋权。