Young People Discussed Their Own Health

Four separate events titled “Young People Talk About Their Own Health” were held on October 24, 2025, November 26, 2025, March 27, 2026, and April 20, 2026, in collaboration with the Department of Nursing at the Faculty of Health Sciences of Izmir University of Economics, the Department of Health Affairs of Izmir Metropolitan Municipality, and the Women's Studies and Gender Research and Application Center (EKOKAM) of Izmir University of Economics.

The events, attended by two different groups of nursing students, aimed to increase young people's knowledge and awareness of sexual and reproductive health, support the development of healthy communication skills, and enhance their sensitivity to gender-related issues.

The program covered topics including sexually transmitted infections, social roles, power dynamics, safe sexual practices, and healthy sexual communication. During the interactive sessions, students had the opportunity to share their opinions, explore different perspectives, and reflect on situations they might encounter in everyday life through group activities and discussions. At the end of each event, students participated in a “Collaborative Creation Workshop,” where they developed awareness-raising messages and proposed solutions related to the topics discussed. This approach encouraged young people not only to acquire knowledge but also to actively participate and have a voice in matters concerning their own health.

The sessions were facilitated by Expert Sociologist Duygu Erişkin and Prof. Dr. Gönül Dinç Horasan, while the events were coordinated by Asst. Prof. Ebru Dığrak, a faculty member of the Department of Nursing.

Organized through collaboration between the university and local government, these events aimed not only to enhance nursing students' personal health awareness but also to contribute to their future roles in health education, counseling, and health promotion within the community.