Table 2.

Answers to the evaluation questionnaire about the usefulness of the online AYA community among 30 members

Answers given about usefulness about the community	AYA community members, n (%)
I feel listened to	9 (33%)
I get recognition/acknowledgment	15 (56%)
I find recognition in the stories of peers	21 (78%)
I do not feel lonely any more	13 (48%)
I have good contact with peers	17 (63%)
My questions are being answered	9 (33%)
I feel more self-confident	7 (26%)
I get advice about coping with problems	12 (44%)
I make new friends	12 (44%)
I feel reassured	4 (15%)
I feel safe	7 (26%)
I feel supported	17 (63%)
Other	• It gives me the opportunity to share knowledge andto help others. It appears valuable to do something in a hopeless situation • I can support others • It is good to notice thatI am not the only person with problems

Abbreviation: AYA, adolescent and young adult.