The Perceptions of Stakeholders in Canada and Wales on Health Education in Rural Communities: A Comparative Study

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Rural Youth; Health Education; Rural Areas; Foreign Countries; Comparative Analysis; Stakeholders; Interviews; Health Personnel; Teacher Attitudes; Administrator Attitudes; Public Policy; Health Services; Needs Assessment; Health Needs

Canada; United Kingdom (Wales)

1036-0026

This article is based on interviews carried out in rural communities in Canada and Wales with health care workers, educators, administrators and policymakers. The focus of the interviews was on assessing the perceived needs and available services for rural youth, either within their schools or within the immediate community. Various problems and challenges were identified, along with some creative ways of addressing these. Partnerships between the stakeholders emerged as a key to successful and optimal health education and service provision.

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2010

EJ899474