Congratulations to researchers funded through the 2022 Healthy Youth Catalyst Grants competition!
The 2022 Healthy Youth Catalyst Grants funding opportunity is part of the Healthy Youth Initiative led by the CIHR Institute of Human Development, Child and Youth Health (IHDCYH). It aims to help identify and develop emerging research foci relevant to Canada's Youth Policy, foster networking and collaboration, and build capacity for youth engagement in health research. These 12 teams were funded by IHDCYH in partnership with the CIHR Institute of Gender and Health (IGH), the CIHR Institute of Indigenous Peoples' Health (IIPH), the CIHR Institute of Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis (IMHA) and Indigenous Services Canada – First Nations and Inuit Health Branch (ISC-FNIHB). We are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2022 Healthy Youth Catalyst Grants below. Congratulations to the funded teams!
2SLGBTQI+ Pool
- Dr. Drew B.A. Clark, University of British Columbia, Addressing youth gender health information needs via participatory action research: Developing a research agenda and identifying knowledge mobilization priorities with Two-Spirit, transgender, and non-binary youth in Canada
- Nathan J. Lachowsky, University of Victoria (British Columbia), A Community-Based Mixed Methods Study on the Health Benefits and Barriers for Participation in 2SLGBTQI-Specific Recreational Sports for 2SLGBTQI+ Youth in Canada
Sex and Reproductive Health Pool
- Alene Toulany, Hospital for Sick Children, Effects of screen use on sexual health attitudes, behaviours, and risks in Canadian youth: A youth-led participatory action research cohort study
Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and/or Urban Indigenous) Youth Health Pool
- Brittany L. Bingham, University of British Columbia, Wellness, Health, and Youth: A Research Network By and For Indigenous Young People
- Darren E. Warburton, University of British Columbia, Empowering Indigenous Youth with KIJIKATIG Carving to Strengthen Wholistic Health and Wellness ("KIJIKATIG")
- The Métis Nation of Ontario, The Health Priorities of Metis Youth in Ontario: A Health Research Engagement Following the Paths of Our Ancestors
Physical Health of Youth Pool
- Ivan V. Litvinov, Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre, Studying sun protection practices and promoting sun awareness in Canadian youth in order to decrease incidence of melanoma and other skin cancers in the adulthood
General Pool
- Karen Okrainec, University Health Network (Toronto), Recognizing, Identifying and Supporting the Engagement of Youth Providing Care (RISE Up): A National Survey and Co-design Project
- Sarah E. Munce, University Health Network (Toronto), Mixed methods pilot feasibility study of an online peer navigation intervention for youth with childhood-onset disabilities
- Leia Minaker, University of Waterloo (Ontario), Healthy Youth in High-Rises
- Hasina Samji, Simon Fraser University (Burnaby, B.C.), The Youth Development Instrument (YDI) Ambassador Project: A youth participatory action research initiative
- Roberta L. Woodgate, University of Manitoba, Partnering for Youth Mental Health and Well-Being: Co-Designing Policy Recommendations and Research Priorities for Manitoba Youth Hubs
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