Guidebook: Youth Engagement in Health Research

WH&Y authors: Mia Cox, Professor Philippa Collin, Maia Giordano, Betty Nguyen, Grace McGowan, Emily Morrison, Gerard-Lachlan Abadines & Bethlehem Mekonnen

With the support of Professor Kate Steinbeck.

There is growing evidence that health research on issues affecting young people is better when young people are engaged across all research phases: from agenda-setting to translation into policy and service design and delivery. We have developed a suite of resources to guide and support researchers in engaging and collaborating with young people. Regardless of what phase of research you are in, these resources provide simple and practical steps which can help you engage with young people in ways that are respectful, meaningful and inclusive.

How to use these resources

Start by reading the Introduction in the Guidebook to understand why youth engagement in health research matters, and how supporting youth participation can benefit the research process and outcomes. From there, you can pick the different Guidebook sections relevant to your research. These are structured around a three-step implementation model: prepare, connect, and reflect. You will find within these sections further links to articles, background information, case studies, tools, templates, tips and checklists which will step you through practical considerations.

GUIDEBOOK SECTIONS


Download INTRODUCTION TO YOUTH ENGAGEMENT IN HEALTH RESEARCH	Download GETTING THE RIGHT TEAM


Download MECHANISMS FOR YOUTH ENGAGEMENT IN RESEARCH	Download SAFEGUARDING AND DUTY OF CARE


Download RECRUITING YOUNG PEOPLE TO PARTNER IN RESEARCH	Download CAPACITY-BUILDING


Download IMPLEMENTING AND SUSTAINING YOUTH ENGAGEMENT	Download REPORTING BACK AND REPORTING ON


Download PACKAGE OF THANKS, VALUE AND REMUNERATION	Download MONITORING AND EVALUATING ENGAGEMENT