Health care equity and access for marginalised young people: a longitudinal qualitative study exploring health system navigation in Australia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Young people have unique social, emotional and developmental needs that require a welcoming and responsive health system, and policies that support their access to health care. Those who are socially or culturally marginalised may face additional challenges in navigating health care, contributing to health inequity. The aim of this study was to understand health system navigation, including the role of technology, for young people belonging to one or more marginalised groups, in order to inform youth health policy in New South Wales, Australia.

Methods

This qualitative longitudinal study involved 2-4 interviews each over 6 to 12 months with marginalised young people aged 12-24 years living in NSW. The analysis used Nvivo software and grounded theory.

Results

SUBMITTER: Robards F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6399978 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature