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ArticleBMC public health2025

Voices of youth: youth participation in the CO-CREATE project.

Biljana Meshkovska, Gerben Moerman, Evelyne Baillergeau, Christian Bröer, Nanna Lien, Aleksandra Luszczynska, Ana Isabel Rito, Cécile Knai, Arnfinn Helleve

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Biljana MeshkovskaDepartment of Nutrition, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Blindern, P.O.Box 1046, Oslo, 0316, Norway. biljana.meshkovska@medisin.uio.no.
Gerben MoermanDepartment of Sociology, Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Evelyne BaillergeauDepartment of Sociology, Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Christian BröerDepartment of Sociology, Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Nanna LienDepartment of Nutrition, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Blindern, P.O.Box 1046, Oslo, 0316, Norway.
Aleksandra LuszczynskaPsychology Department in Wroclaw, SWPS University, Wroclaw, Poland.
Ana Isabel RitoWHO Collaborating Center for Nutrition and Childhood Obesity - National Institute of Health Dr. Ricardo Jorge, Lisbon, Portugal.
Cécile KnaiHealth Services Research and Policy, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, Faculty of Public Health and Policy, London, UK.
Arnfinn HelleveCentre for Evaluation of Public Health Measures, Norwegian Institute of Public Health, Oslo, Norway.

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Abstract

introductionApplying 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.

methodsThis 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.

resultsFive 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.

conclusionTaking 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.

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Community-Based Participatory ResearchCommunity ParticipationAdolescentChildFemaleHumansInterviews as TopicMaleOverweightPediatric ObesityQualitative ResearchOverweight and obesityParticipatory action researchPolicyPreventionQualitativeYouth

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