Project 413108

Can tailored nutrition programs address the unmet health needs of gay, bisexual, and trans men?

413108

Can tailored nutrition programs address the unmet health needs of gay, bisexual, and trans men?

$165,000
Project Information
Study Type: Unclear
Research Theme: Social / Cultural / Environmental / Population Health
Institution & Funding
Principal Investigator(s): Joy, Phillip
Supervisor(s): Ferlatte, Olivier; Batal, Malek
Institution: Université de Montréal
CIHR Institute: Gender and Health
Program: CIHR Fellowship
Peer Review Committee: Allied Health Professionals - Fellowships
Competition Year: 2019
Term: 3 yrs 0 mth
Abstract Summary

The research will explore the how tailored nutrition programs using an art-based approach and that includes a focus on body image, mental health, and stigma can address the unmet nutritional health needs of gay, bisexual, and trans men. The project will explore the perceptions of dietetics in designing and implementing targeted nutritional programs for gay, bi, and trans; Identify opportunities and key considerations in the development of tailored nutritional programs for GBT men within health service centres for gay, bi, and trans men; Implement tailored nutritional programs to GBT men and assess the appeal of such programs to the clients of LGBTQ health service centres. The research views the health of gay, bi, and trans men as multi-dimensional and moves beyond the traditional focus on sexual health research for gay, bi, and trans, to provide a more holistic understanding on their health. The project will result in tailored nutritional programs that can improve the personal mental and emotional health and overall well-being of gay, bi, and trans men.

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Keywords
Arts-Based Methods Gay, Bi, Trans Men Masculinity Mental Health Nutrition