Toward youth friendly services: A survey of young people in primary care

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The World Health Organization encourages the development of youth friendly services, yet little is known on how youth currently present in general practice. OBJECTIVE: To describe the perspectives, expectations, and service receipt of young people presenting to family doctors to inform the development of youth friendly services. DESIGN: Cross-sectional survey. PARTICIPANTS AND MEASUREMENTS: Consecutive young people attending 26 randomly selected practices were recruited in the waiting rooms. Standardized instruments were used to interview them before their consultation. RESULTS: Of 501 young people who were approached, 450 participated (91% participation rate). Most had respirato..