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Research can help improve the health and wellness of guys into guys. It can inform policy, help service providers increase their ability to care for GBT2Q guys, and provide a way for our community to feel heard. 

The purpose of this webpage is to direct community members to projects that may be of interest to them. This page is updated frequently, so check back often. 

Disclaimer: This page is for informational purposes only. The external research projects listed have been approved by each institutions' respective ethics boards. Any questions or concerns should be directed to the project lead that is listed for each study. 

 

La recherche peut contribuer à améliorer la santé et le bien-être des gars qui aiment les gars. Elle peut éclairer les politiques, aider les prestataires de services à accroître leur capacité à prendre soin des gars GBT2Q et à fournir à notre communauté un moyen de se faire entendre. 

L'objectif de cette page web est d'orienter les membres de la communauté vers des projets susceptibles de les intéresser. Cette page est mise à jour fréquemment, alors consultez-la souvent. 

Clause de non-responsabilité : Cette page est uniquement destinée à des fins d'information. Les projets de recherche externes énumérés ont été approuvés par les comités d'éthique respectifs de chaque institution. Toute question ou préoccupation doit être adressée au responsable du projet qui est indiqué pour chaque étude.  

Les informations sur les recherches seront partagées dans la langue dans laquelle elles sont menées. 

Tu es un homme (cis ou trans) qui a des relations sexuelles avec d’autres hommes et il t’arrive de faire du chemsex ou du PnP? Ton expérience et ton point de vue pourront nous aider à mieux comprendre comment les hommes gais, bisexuels et queer vivent leur sexualité et adaptent leurs comportements sexuels et de consommation durant la crise de la COVID-19. Ces informations seront recueillies de façon confidentielle et serviront à soutenir les interventions des organismes communautaires. Chercheur principal Oliver Ferlatte, professeur de l’École de santé public (ESPUM) etude.chemsex@gmail.com
Tu es un homme (cis ou trans) qui a des relations sexuelles avec d’autres hommes et il t’arrive de faire du chemsex ou du PnP? Ton expérience et ton point de vue pourront nous aider à mieux comprendre comment les hommes gais, bisexuels et queer vivent leur sexualité et adaptent leurs comportements sexuels et de consommation durant la crise de la COVID-19. Ces informations seront recueillies de façon confidentielle et serviront à soutenir les interventions des organismes communautaires.

Chercheur principal

Oliver Ferlatte, professeur de l’École de santé public (ESPUM) etude.chemsex@gmail.com.

The Investigaytors is a queer guys' health research program based out of CRUISElab (at UofT's Faculty of Social Work), and is supported by the OHTN and Universities Without Walls. Normally we're focused in Toronto, but this year we're going online and Ontario-wide. One of the major goals of the program is to develop research skills in young queer guys through hands-on experience. For example, last year, with the guidance of the mentorship team, participants formed research questions related to their interests, and analyzed and presented data from the Sex Now Survey. However, no research experience is necessary to be a part of the Investigaytors! The program is open to gay, bi, 2-spirit, and queer guys in Ontario ages 18-29. We are interested in building a community of guys with different backgrounds and experiences, and we strongly welcome guys with disabilities, who are living with HIV, QTBIPOC folks, and queer guys across the spectrum and from all over the province. In par Also, if it would be of use, I have attached two Investigaytors promotional images, and here are some links to more information about the program: https://www.cruiselab.ca/the-investigaytors/ http://www.cruiselab.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Investigaytors-Description-2.pdf And the application form for the next cohort, starting Sept.15th: https://forms.gle/h86awZLYYjQR5LKPA or bit.ly/2MAlBh5 Applications close on Sept. 11th
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The Investigaytors is a queer guys' health research program based out of CRUISElab (at UofT's Faculty of Social Work), and is supported by the OHTN and Universities Without Walls. Normally we're focused in Toronto, but this year we're going online and Ontario-wide. One of the major goals of the program is to develop research skills in young queer guys through hands-on experience. For example, last year, with the guidance of the mentorship team, participants formed research questions related to their interests, and analyzed and presented data from the Sex Now Survey. However, no research experience is necessary to be a part of the Investigaytors!


The program is open to gay, bi, 2-spirit, and queer guys in Ontario ages 18-29. We are interested in building a community of guys with different backgrounds and experiences, and we strongly welcome guys with disabilities, who are living with HIV, QTBIPOC folks, and queer guys across the spectrum and from all over the province. In par

More information at: cruiselab.ca/the-investigaytors

Application form for the next cohort, starting Sept.15th:
https://forms.gle/h86awZLYYjQR5LKPA or bit.ly/2MAlBh5
Applications close on Sept. 11th.

PrEP Community Knowledge Survey

Recruiting participants to complete an online survey!
Are you a guy who is 19 or older and:

  • Currently, lives in BC or Ontario?
  • Is having sex with other guys?
  • Has used any service at a sexual health clinic in BC or Ontario?
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If you said yes to all of the questions above, PRIMP really want to hear from you!  Complete a one-time 10-15 minute survey.  You will receive a $10 e-gift card in compensation for your time. Questions can be directed to Karla Fisher at Karla.Fisher@uhn.ca.

Primp Study information

The PRIMP study is looking for HIV-negative guys who have sex with guys living in Ontario to do interviews about #PrEP! Participants will get an honorarium for each interview they complete!

Find out more at: https://primpstudy.weebly.com/prep-interview-series.html. 

Those who are interested can also email mark.gaspar@utoronto.ca