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Eva Schellenberg1, Rosa M S Visscher1, Agnes Leu2
1Careum School of Health, Kalaidos University of Applied Sciences, 8006 Zürich, Switzerland.
Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)
|March 12, 2024
Summary
The "Get-togethers" peer-support program for Young Carers (YCs) largely met its goals of enhancing support and life skills. However, it needs improvement to reach younger and male YCs effectively.
Area of Science:
- Social Sciences
- Psychology
- Public Health
Background:
- Young Carers (YCs) require dedicated spaces for reflection and peer exchange.
- A guided peer-support program, "Get-togethers," was co-designed with YCs in Switzerland in 2018.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of the "Get-togethers" program.
- Assess if the program met its objectives: strengthening YC support, promoting life skills, expanding social networks, and fostering inclusion.
Main Methods:
- Participant questionnaires assessing experiences and satisfaction.
- Analysis of documentation from 17 "Get-togethers" sessions (May 2021-September 2023).
Main Results:
- The program received positive ratings, indicating achievement of most objectives.
- "Get-togethers" successfully provided emotional support and peer exchange opportunities.
- The program under-served younger and male Young Carers.
Conclusions:
- The "Get-togethers" program largely fulfilled its intended goals for Young Carers.
- Targeted interventions are needed to address the specific needs of diverse YC groups, including younger and male participants.
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