[Gender-sensitive prevention and health promotion for children: opportunities and challenges in practicability].

ABSTRACT:

Background

In prevention and health promotion, gender differences should be considered already in childhood. However, there is a lack of both theoretically well-founded concepts and, in particular, practical recommendations.

Objectives

The aim of this study was to identify what researchers and practitioners recommend to providers in the development of gender-sensitive preventive and health promotion programs for children.

Materials and methods

A multistep qualitative approach was chosen to capture the experience and knowledge of experts from both science and practice. It consisted of an expert workshop (n = 12) adapted from the nominal group technique, six focus groups with professionals (n = 7; 6; 8; 6; 8; 4), and a final online workshop with both group

SUBMITTER: Kreffter K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9799705 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature