274872 Adult Allies for Youth-Led Public Health Research

Monday, October 29, 2012 : 11:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Jonathan Whitford , Cesar Chavez High School Health SLC | Stockton Unified School District, Stockton, CA
     
As the teacher in the Health Careers Academy at Cesar Chavez High School in Stockton I will describe the role of the adult ally in youth-led research and describe strategies for facilitating the project. I will provide a context for the youth-led research topic in Stockton

Learning Areas:
Planning of health education strategies, interventions, and programs
Public health or related education

Learning Objectives:
Describe the role of the adult ally in youth-led research. List two strategies for adult allies to play a supportive role for genuine youth leadership.

Presenting author's disclosure statement:

Qualified on the content I am responsible for because: I am qualified to give this presentation on the material because, as a teacher I see the progress that can be made by students in conducting research to improve student lifestyles and choices.
Any relevant financial relationships? No

I agree to comply with the American Public Health Association Conflict of Interest and Commercial Support Guidelines, and to disclose to the participants any off-label or experimental uses of a commercial product or service discussed in my presentation.

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