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Investigating the potential mitigating role of public health on adolescent health in Ontario during the COVI9-19 pandemic

  • Funded by Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
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Grant number: 202107UIP

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Key facts

  • Disease

    COVID-19

  • Start & end year

    2021
    2022

  • Known Financial Commitments (USD)

    $118,500

  • Funder

    Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)

  • Principal Investigator

    N/A

  • Research Location

    Canada

  • Lead Research Institution

    University of Alberta

  • Research Priority Alignment

    N/A

  • Research Category

    Secondary impacts of disease, response & control measures

  • Research Subcategory

    Indirect health impacts

  • Special Interest Tags

    N/A

  • Study Type

    Non-Clinical

  • Clinical Trial Details

    N/A

  • Broad Policy Alignment

    Pending

  • Age Group

    Adolescent (13 years to 17 years)

  • Vulnerable Population

    Unspecified

  • Occupations of Interest

    Unspecified

Abstract

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, mental and sexual health conditions among Canadian youth have been a concern to both public health researchers and school administrators. High proportions of depression and anxiety, as well as increasing chlamydia and gonorrhea rates have raised the alarm. During the pandemic, public health restrictions, such as school closures, social distancing, and stay at home orders may worsen these mental and sexual health issues, particularly during this important stage during their development. The goal is to estimate the extent to which disruptions to public health services during the COVID0-19 pandemic has impacted mental and sexual health among Ontario youth. We will also determine whether disruptions disproportionately affected youth across different gender and racial groups.