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Discover key insights into young people's health behaviors in Hackney. Learn about their healthcare choices, smoking habits, and suggestions for improving wellbeing. Find out how peer influence affects their decisions.
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Healthwatch Hackney&Hackney CVS Peer Youth Research Project August 2013
Researchers • Brian Ohouot • FunmiFolayan • Maya Khan • Sam McCauley • ShacinaAmoah
Who we interviewed • 98 young people • 55 % female 45 % male • Diverse ethnic backgrounds • Age 13 to 25 • 68% in college or university
Why do you think young people go to A&E rather than the GP? • Quicker • Easier • It may be an emergency • Over reaction • Feel more confident in the doctors
Where would you go if you had a concern about your sexual health?
If you smoke, why did you start? • Peer pressure • Stress • I wanted to try it • It seemed fun • Cool • Just wanted to feel like a boss
How do you think other young people in Hackney rate their Wellbeing?
What could improve young people’s health and wellbeing in Hackney? • Information and Advice – eg Health mentors • More activities and events • Lifestyle • Having a mentor • Working for yourself • Having a job or going to college • Healthy eating – junk food is cheap • Free gym membership