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Chasing the rainbow: lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer youth and pride semiotics

Abstract While the pride rainbow has been part of political and social intervention for decades, few have researched how lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer young people perceive and use the symbol. How do lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer youth who experience greater feelings of isolation and discrimination than heterosexual youth recognise and deploy […]

Being Safe, Being Me: Results of the Canadian Trans Youth Health Survey

Being Safe, Being Me: Results of the Canadian Trans Youth Health Survey

A  national study by SARAVYC showed that while Canada’s transgender youth face significant physical and mental health issues, strong family, school and community connections help many of them navigate these challenges. The study, funded by the Canadian Institute for Health Research and completed in collaboration with universities and health researchers across Canada, was the first […]

Canadian Trans Youth Health Survey Infographics

Canadian Trans Youth Health Survey Infographics

Two infographics from the 2014 Canadian Trans Youth Health Survey. One infographic outlines the key findings from the survey while the other outlines the recommendations.

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Living for the moment: Men consider risk practices following the death of a friend

Abstract The primary cause of death for men under the age of 30 is unintentional injury and, despite health‐promotion efforts and programme interventions, male injury and death rates have not decreased in recent years. Drawing on 22 interviews from a study of men, risk and grief, we describe how a risk‐related tragedy shaped the participants’ […]

We all have a role: Building social capital among youth in care

We all have a role: Building social capital among youth in care

Research has shown the value of social capital in relation to an individual’s health, happiness, and improved life expectancy, as well as the benefits to a community of having social networks that can come together to support the community and make positive change happen. Using data from the 2013 BC Adolescent Health Survey which was […]

Sexual Health of Youth in BC

Sexual Health of Youth in BC

Adolescence is an important time in sexual development. It includes physical changes of puberty as well as changes in emotions and cognitive abilities. During this time, most youth develop romantic and sexual attractions, begin to understand their sexuality, and some enter their first romantic relationships. Some young people will also have sexual relationships. Legally the […]

From Hastings Street to Haida Gwaii: Provincial results of the 2013 BC Adolescent Health Survey

From Hastings Street to Haida Gwaii: Provincial results of the 2013 BC Adolescent Health Survey

The 2013 BC Adolescent Health Survey was administered to almost 30,000 public school students across the province. It provides a comprehensive look at the health of youth aged 12–19. This is the fifth time students have been asked to complete the survey since 1992, and the regional coverage was the highest yet. Fifty-six of the […]

Best Practices for Asking Questions about Sexual Orientation on Surveys

Best Practices for Asking Questions about Sexual Orientation on Surveys

In 2003 the Ford Foundation began funding a multi-year project that sought to increase the quantity and quality of data on gay, lesbian, and bisexual people, and, by extension, on heterosexual people. Over a five-year period, many researchers participated in the expert panel funded by the grant, thus contributing to the knowledge embodied in this […]

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