Girl-boy differences in perceptions of health determinants and cancer: a more systemic view of girls as young as 6 years.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

To model and analyze the differences between girls' and boys' conceptions of the determinants of health and cancer, as expressed and perceived by children and adolescents.

Method

A multicentric qualitative study was conducted in five schools (ages 6-11 years), four middle schools (ages 11-15 years), and three high schools (ages 15-18 years). A multi-phase protocol (phase 1 uses the e.Photoexpression© and phase 2 uses the Photonarration) enables children and teenagers to express themselves through photography and storytelling.

Results

A total of 4,174 qualitative productions were produced by 1,068 children, of which 47% were girls and 53% were boys, all in the ages of 6-18 years. From the results of the productions, it can be noticed that children mentione

SUBMITTER: Gay C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10763247 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature