Organization: 
Women's Health in Women's Hands CHC, University of Toronto, and the Black Health Lab
Details
Opportunity Deadline: 
Friday, July 31, 2026
Participant Profile: 
Women aged 16+ from the African, Caribbean, or Black (ACB) community living in Toronto/GTA
Opportunity Type: 
Other (see description)
Survey
What's Involved: 
Questionnaire + Vaginal Sample Collection
Compensation
Compensation Available: 
Yes
Compensation: 
$50
More info
Link: 
Eligibility form

Recruitment flyer. INformation is repeated in this post.

# Help Shape the Future of Vaginal Health Research for Black Women

Women’s Health in Women’s Hands, the Black Health Equity Lab and the University of Toronto are conducting a study to help shape the future of vaginal health care for Black women. We’re inviting Black women in Toronto and the GTA to take part in a study about vaginal health. Your input will help shape future research that reflects the needs and priorities of our communities.  Participants will receive a $50 compensation for completing an in-person questionnaire and a self-collected vaginal sample. If you're 16 or older and identify as a woman from the African, Caribbean, or Black (ACB) community, we want to hear from you! If you are interested in participating, please complete this eligibility form: Understanding Concepts of Vaginal Health in Black Women  – Fill out form

Note: The form includes an option to participate in focus groups; however, these have already concluded. If you are interested in participating, please disregard the focus group option and select “Questionnaire + Vaginal Sample Collection” only, and please skip Question #3 on the form.

If you have questions about the research study please contact the Research Coordinator, Sierrah Laurent, at vaginalhealthstudy@whiwh.com.