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'Just stuff yourself': Identifying health-promotion strategies from the perspectives of adolescent boys from disadvantaged neighbourhoods.

Eva LemsFemke HilverdaJacqueline E W BroerseChristine Dedding
Published in: Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy (2019)
Adolescent boys from disadvantaged neighbourhoods do see opportunities for health promotion. There is an emerging acceptance of boys taking care of their body and health, but the social norm of unhealthy consumption dominates. For health promoters, it is vital to gear health messages to who the boys are and wish to be, especially in relation to their peers.
Keyphrases
  • health promotion
  • mental health
  • healthcare
  • public health
  • young adults
  • health information
  • social media