Culturally Responsive Sexual Health and Wellbeing Programming for Transgender Middle Eastern and North African Newcomer Young Adults in Ontario: Community-Based Participatory Research through Arts-Based Approach

Aim: This study uses community-based participatory research methodology to examine barriers and facilitators in achieving positive sexual and mental health among trans, non-binary and gender-nonconforming MENA newcomers in Ontario and develop culturally responsive services that address the sexual and mental health needs for trans MENA newcomers and strengthen capacity for knowledge mobilization. 

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Principal investigator(s): Kteily-Hawa, Roula N; Anand, Praney; Flicker, Sarah; Hart, Trevor A

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Co-investigator(s): Abdallah, Nona L; Ezzeddine, Ahmad; Sabu, Srutika; Hui, Christian

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Funded by CIHR