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A qualitative study exploring what it means to be healthy for young Indigenous Australians and the role of social media in influencing health behaviour.

Troy WalkerAnnika MolenaarClaire Palermo
Published in: Health promotion journal of Australia : official journal of Australian Association of Health Promotion Professionals (2020)
Social connection and social media may provide platforms for young Indigenous people to facilitate exchange of culturally relevant information and encourage behaviour change alongside family, peer and community support. SO WHAT?: Unless accompanied with environmental changes, young adults may struggle to assert their individual agency and realise healthful behaviours, therefore strategies to change the environment are urgently required.
Keyphrases
  • social media
  • health information
  • healthcare
  • mental health
  • young adults
  • middle aged
  • human health
  • drug administration