Four categories emerged: Perceived value and usefulness of Consulta Joven, Barriers to implementation, Key elements for programme development, and Proposals for improvement. Participants described Consulta Joven as an effective strategy to reach adolescents, promote healthy behaviours, and identify health problems before they seek medical care. Trust and confidentiality are highlighted as essential for its success, along with intersectoral collaboration with community stakeholders. Conclusions, Professionals perceive Consulta Joven as a useful intervention to adolescent health promotion. Strengthening institutional support and collaboration between the health and education sectors, and introducing the programme at earlier educational stages, may enhance its preventive impact.
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