Adolescents express diverse health information needs, without a single dominant theme, according to a recent study conducted in Geneva. Four cross-cutting areas emerge: mental health, sleep, self-perception, and sexuality. These interconnected dimensions have a lasting influence on overall health and life trajectories. During consultations, primary care physicians can proactively address these topics beyond the initial reason for the visit by adopting a developmental approach tailored to age, maturity, and psychosocial context. A youth-friendly posture, grounded in benevolence and confidentiality, strengthens the therapeutic alliance. Collaborating with parents and school professionals enhances the coherence and impact of health promotion efforts.
Soroken et al. (Thu,) studied this question.