Determining health information needs among older adolescents (15–19 years): A survey in Geneva, 2023

One-third of adolescents indicated strong willingness to participate in health promotion, highlighting an opportunity to involve them directly in public health initiatives. Parents remained key and trusted sources of information, underscoring the need to support them with accurate knowledge and communication tools. Strengthening educational and communication strategies, particularly within primary care and school health services, can enhance adolescents' access to reliable information, support informed decision-making<b>,</b> and improve overall well-being.

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Preventive Medicine Reports
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2026-03-11
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmedr.2026.103444
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Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
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Determining health information needs among older adolescents (15–19 years): A survey in Geneva, 2023

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Determining health information needs among older adolescents (15–19 years): A survey in Geneva, 2023

Hariel Spinelli Anne-Laure, Morsa Maxime, Baratti-Mayer Denise, Bonvin Nathalie, Soroken Cindy
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Abstract

One-third of adolescents indicated strong willingness to participate in health promotion, highlighting an opportunity to involve them directly in public health initiatives. Parents remained key and trusted sources of information, underscoring the need to support them with accurate knowledge and communication tools. Strengthening educational and communication strategies, particularly within primary care and school health services, can enhance adolescents' access to reliable information, support informed decision-making<b>,</b> and improve overall well-being.

Preventive Medicine ReportsVol. 64
University of Liège (BE), Service de Santé de la Jeunesse (CH), Hôpital Beau-Séjour (CH)
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