This project is a Priority Setting Partnership (PSP) focused on identifying the most important unanswered research questions in women+ health across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island. The study aims to address longstanding gaps in women+ health research by ensuring that future research priorities are grounded in the needs and experiences of those most affected.
This research is strongly patient-oriented. People with lived and living experience are actively engaged throughout the research process, including as patient partners on the research team and as participants contributing to the identification and prioritization of research questions. The study brings together patients, caregivers, healthcare providers, researchers, and policymakers to collaboratively determine the Top 10 research priorities in women+ health.
By centering the voices of women+ and those with lived experience, this project directly addresses research questions that matter most to patients and communities, with the goal of improving health outcomes, informing future research funding, and supporting more responsive and equitable health system planning in the Maritime provinces.
Eligibility
Individuals are eligible to participate if they:
- Are 18 years of age or older
- Currently live in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, or Prince Edward Island
- Have an interest in women+ health as a:
- Person with lived or living experience
- Caregiver or family member
- Member of the public
- Healthcare provider
- Researcher
- Policymaker
No specific skills, training, or prior research experience are required.
This study values a wide range of lived and living experiences related to women+ health. “Women+” includes cisgender women, transgender men, non-binary, Two-Spirit, and gender-diverse individuals who may experience health issues related to women’s health.
Time Commitment
Participation in this phase of the study involves completing a one-time online survey, which takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. The survey is currently open and will remain available for approximately six weeks (with a end date of May 20th, 2026).
Participants may also have the option to provide their email address if they are interested in receiving updates about the study or participating in future phases (e.g., a follow-up prioritization survey).