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Tess I Jewell1, Alexandra R Sabgir2, Chelsea J Aeschbach3
1University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, Wisconsin, tjewell2@wisc.edu.
Background:
As clinicians and scholars continue to emphasize the importance of actively involving youth in the Maternal and Child Health workforce, this evaluation explores the programmatic elements of the Wisconsin-based Providers and Teens Communicating for Health (PATCH) Program that previous participants found impactful.
Methods:
Semistructured interviews were conducted with program alumni. Qualitative thematic analysis utilized a combined deductive and inductive approach.
Results:
Fourteen interviews were completed. Analysis revealed 6 key themes highlighting impactful elements of PATCH: education, employment and workforce development, sense of community and belonging, youth-driven programming, facilitating community connections, and youth-adult partnership.
Discussion:
Multiple elements of PATCH have led to sustained positive health and development outcomes among program alumni, providing valuable insights for effectively engaging youth.
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