Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Staying safe and healthy at schoolies

Researcher: Alison Hutton

Schoolies festivals are events that give young people the opportunity to celebrate the end of their school life. These festivals provide a ‘safe zone’ in designated alcohol‐ free areas for dance and live music. Festivals such as the Adelaide Schoolies Festival are a common phenomenon in today’s society and provide the opportunity to investigate the health protective behaviors of young people who attend mass gatherings. This pilot study provides baseline data about young people’s health safety concerns and improves the preparedness of health professionals at ass gatherings.

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