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Healthwatch Hackney &Hackney CVS. Peer Youth Research Project August 2013. Researchers. Brian Ohouot Funmi Folayan Maya Khan Sam McCauley Shacina Amoah. Who we interviewed. 98 young people 55 % female 45 % male Diverse ethnic backgrounds Age 13 to 25
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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