More than gangsters and girl scouts: Environmental health perspectives of urban youth. (November 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bogar, Sandra; Young, Staci; Woodruff, Shane; Beyer, Kirsten; Mitchell, Rod; Johnson, Sheri
• Is Part Of: Health & place. Volume 54(2018:Nov.)
• Page Start: 50
• Page End: 61
• Publication Date: 2018-11
• Subjects: Environmental health -- Neighborhood -- Urban youth -- Qualitative research -- CBPR; Health -- Social aspects -- Periodicals; Health services accessibility -- Periodicals; Public health -- Periodicals; Political planning -- Periodicals; Social medicine -- Periodicals; Epidemiology -- Periodicals; Health Policy -- Periodicals; Health Services Accessibility -- Periodicals; Public Health -- Periodicals; Public Policy -- Periodicals; Sociology, Medical -- Periodicals; Épidémiologie -- Périodiques; Politique sanitaire -- Périodiques; Santé, Services de -- Accessibilité -- Périodiques; Health services accessibility; Health -- Social aspects; Political planning; Public health; Social medicine; Periodicals; 613
• DOI: 10.1016/j.healthplace.2018.08.006
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1353-8292

Abstract

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to explore environmental health perspectives among urban youth. A total of 12 focus groups with 64 youth were conducted. Youth defined environmental health in a multidimensional manner which integrated aspects of the physical, social, and built environment and concentrated on the neighborhood context. A theme of environmental health resilience factors and sub-themes of safety, trust, engagement, leadership, and representation were identified and described. A second theme of underlying structural drivers of environmental health with sub-themes of equitable opportunities and power inform environmental health. A conceptual model was developed to guide future environmental health research and action. Highlights: Urban youths' environmental health definitions and conceptualizations are described. Environmental health resilience factors and underlying structural drivers are identified. A conceptual model informs future action and evaluation.