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ArticleGlobal health action2026

Engaging youth in health and research in rural Cambodia: a qualitative study.

Mom Ean, Lek Dysoley, Hem Vattanak, Ung Soviet, Florine van Driessen, Aaryan Dahal, Abhijit Mishra, Rupam Tripura, James J Callery, Arjen M Dondorp and 3 more

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Mom EanMahidol-Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Unit, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.
Lek DysoleyNational Centre for Parasitology, Entomology and Malaria Control, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Hem VattanakMahidol-Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Unit, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.
Ung SovietProvincial Health Department, Stung Treng, Cambodia.
Florine van DriessenMahidol-Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Unit, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.
Aaryan DahalMahidol-Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Unit, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.
Abhijit MishraMahidol-Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Unit, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.
Rupam TripuraMahidol-Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Unit, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.
James J CalleryMahidol-Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Unit, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.
Arjen M DondorpMahidol-Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Unit, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.
Thomas J PetoMahidol-Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Unit, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.
Phaik Yeong CheahMahidol-Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Unit, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.
Bipin AdhikariMahidol-Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Unit, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.ORCID 0000-0001-8981-3910

Funding

Wellcome Trust [315982/Z/24/Z; 228141/Z/23/Z; 222870/Z/21/Z]
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe Youth Advisory Group on Health and Research Engagement (YAGHRE) has been a collaborative initiative between school students and Mahidol Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Unit (MORU) staff in Siem Pang, Cambodia since 2021. Members provide input on health and research activities conducted by MORU.

objectiveThe main objective of this study was to explore key stakeholders' perspectives on the YAGHRE.

methodsA total of 35 respondents participated in this study, including YAGHRE members (

resultsYAGHRE members were viewed as a link between MORU and the community for health promotion and engagement with research. Participation in YAGHRE seemed to foster members' confidence, communication, and digital literacy. Parents and teachers also reported improvements in members' leadership and youth-led engagement activities. The knowledge and skills acquired were shared with families, peers, and community members, potentially enhancing awareness of health and hygiene. The participatory nature of YAGHRE, where members planned activities with MORU staff seemed to have cultivated a sense of ownership. YAGHRE was perceived as a transformative platform for youth skill-building and health education, strengthening community-research partnerships and local health and research capacity in rural Cambodia.

conclusionsOur engagement model suggests how community-based research and engagement can simultaneously advance scientific goals, build local capacity, and strengthen public trust through participatory approaches.

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Community ParticipationHealth PromotionRural PopulationAdolescentCambodiaFemaleFocus GroupsHumansMaleQualitative ResearchCambodiacapacity buildingcommunity engagementResearchyouth engagement

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PMID42290295
PMCPMC13270867

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