Message from the Director
Here at MyVoice, we are singularly focused on how to be better, and do better, for young people across the United States. And we take seriously our mission to ensure that youth and decision makers at every level – from policy makers and public agencies to community organizations – have access to the insights and perspectives that are most important to the young people we represent.
This year was no exception.
I am especially proud of our researchers, an exceptional group that includes many high school and university students, for their relentless work to disseminate MyVoice results to a broad audience. This year, MyVoice work has informed local and national policies, was highlighted in high profile U.S. news outlets, and was published in a range of top-ranked medical journals. Their accomplishments speak volumes of their commitment, diligence, and dedication towards their roles in advancing the field of youth-engaged research.
We are deeply grateful for your continued support and look forward to the coming year. We are confident that our collective efforts can continue to make a substantial difference in the lives of young people.
Highlights
MyVoice research on the impact of social media on youth wellbeing featured on NPR
MyVoice research on social media use cited in JAMA news article
Findings from Three Nationwide Text Message Surveys of Young People’s Opinions on Adolescent Health
Understanding Adolescent Perspectives on Abortion Restrictions: Insights from a MyVoice Project
Publications
Adolescent Awareness of the Changing Legal Landscape of Abortion in the United States and Its Implications
Allison B, Vear K, Hoopes A J, Maslowky J. Adolescent Awareness of the Changing Legal Landscape of Abortion in the United States and Its Implications. Aug 2023. J of Adolescent Health.
Youth Insight About Social Media Effects on Well/Ill-Being and Self-Modulating Efforts
Harness J, Fitzgerald K, Sullivan H, Selkie E. Youth Insight About Social Media Effects on Well/Ill-Being and Self-Modulating Efforts. Sept 2022. J of Adolescent Health.
Policies and Resources Identified by Youth as Being Important to Prepare for Caregiving Responsibilities
M. Raj, S. Feldman, T. Chang. Policies and Resources Identified by Youth as Being Important to Prepare for Caregiving Responsibilities. Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine (formerly Journal of the American Board of Family Practice), July 2022.
Perceptions of COVID-19 vaccine incentives among adolescents and young adults
Hogan C, Waselewski M, Szachta P, Wolff C, Amaro X, Chang T. Perceptions of COVID-19 vaccine incentives among adolescents and young adults. JAMA Network Open. 2022 June 8; 5(6):e2216628.
Perspectives of US Youths on Participation of Transgender Individuals in Competitive Sports: A Qualitative Study
Waselewski A, Waselewski M, Waselewski E, Kruger L, Chang T. Perspectives of US Youths on Participation of Transgender Individuals in Competitive Sports: A Qualitative Study. Feb 2023. JAMA Netw Open.
Content analysis of the impact of COVID-19 on weight and shape control behaviors and social media content of U.S. adolescents and young adults
J Schmid, K Rose, N Hadler, X Amaro, A Frank, E Wilkie, T Chang, K Sonneville. Content analysis of the impact of COVID-19 on weight and shape control behaviors and social media content of U.S. adolescents and young adults.
A Qualitative Assessment of the Experiences with Eye Health and Barriers to Eyeglasses among US Youth
Killeen OJ, Cho J, Raven SA, Wang GM, Mubeen A, Kim L, Claus A, Woodward MA, Newman-Casey PA, Chang T. A Qualitative Assessment of the Experiences with Eye Health and Barriers to Eyeglasses among US Youth. Optometry and Vision Science. 2023 Apr 1;100(4):255-60.
Adolescent and emerging adult perceptions of eating disorder severity and stigma
Rose KL, Negrete CE, Sellinger G, Chang T, Sonneville KR. Adolescent and emerging adult perceptions of eating disorder severity and stigma. International Journal of Eating Disorders, in press.
Perspectives on dental health and oral hygiene practice from US adolescents and young adults during the COVID-19 pandemic
Zhang L, Waselewski M, Nawrocki J, Williams I, Fontana M, Chang T. Perspectives on dental health and oral hygiene practice from US adolescents and young adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. Jan 2023. PLoS ONE 18(1): e0280533.
Youth Perspectives on Their Medical Team's Role in Screening for and Addressing Social Determinants of Health
Chang C, Ceci C, Uberoi M, Waselewski M, Chang T. Youth Perspectives on Their Medical Team’s Role in Screening for and Addressing Social Determinants of Health. Journal of Adolescent Health. 2022 Jun 1;70(6):928-33.
Increasing representation and diversity in health research: A protocol of the MYHealth Research Training Program for high school students
Chuisano S, Rafferty J, Allen A, Chang T, Diemer M, Harris K, Vaughn LM, Watkins DC, DeJonckheere M. Increasing representation and diversity in health research: A protocol of the MYHealth Research Training Program for high school students. medRxiv. 2023:2023-02.
Oral Presentations
Findings from Three Nationwide Text Message Surveys of Young People’s Opinions on Adolescent Health
A. Ahmed, A. Mirza, A. Alashawal, J. Anyanwu, L. Almawri, M. Alwah, M. Mesed, N. Ceasar, S. Alatrach, P. Patel, STJ. Jayakumar, Z. Ahmed, Z. Salim, A. Ajrouche, B. Barraza, H. Knoll, L. Vaughn, M. Diemer, M. DeJonckheere, S. Chuisano. Findings from three youth-led, nationwide text message surveys of perspectives on adolescent health. Oral Presentation at: Conference on Adolescent Health. May 12, 2023. Virtual.
Youths’ Perceptions and Behaviors on COVID-19 Testing
Abenes, C. Arthur. Youths’ Perceptions and Behaviors on COVID-19 Testing. Oral presentation at: 2023 Michigan Family Medicine Research Day. 2023 May 25. Awarded Best Clinical Research Presentation.
Adolescent and young adult opinions on transgender athletes in sports
A. Waselewski, L. Kruger, E. Waselewski, M.Waselewski, T. Chang. Adolescent and young adult opinions on transgender athletes in sports. Invited oral presentation at: Michigan Medicine Department of Pediatrics Grand Rounds. 2022 May 31. Virtual.
Poster Presentations
Gathering National Youth Opinions on Abortion through Text Message Surveys
Padley E., Vear K, Allison B, Hoopes A, Maslowsky J, Chang T. Gathering National Youth Opinions on Abortion through Text Message Surveys. Presented at Hawken School.
MYHealth: Training the Next Generation of Researchers
Chuisano S, Vaughn LM, Watkins DC, Diemer MA, Chang T, Allen A, Harris K, Bass K, Rafferty J, DeJonckheere M. (06/2022). MYHealth: Training the Next Generation of Health Researchers. Poster at NIH SciEd Annual Meeting, June 1-3, 2022. Washington D.C.
Our year by the numbers
Participants
Unique Zip Codes
text messages received
text messages from respondents in All Phases
Demographics
Locations
Age
Gender
Hispanic
Race
Free or Reduced Lunch
Researchers
High School Students
Abby Frank
ChiChi Amanze
Elena Padley
Undergraduate Students
Clara Wolf
Jack Nawrocki
Laila Mascarena
Park Szachta
Ruben Furst
Victoria Guzman
Xochitl Amaro
Graduate Students
Jordan Thaler
Megha Uberoi
Medical Students
Claire Chang
Jasneet Aulakh
Kinsey Vear
Sarosh Irani
Residents and Fellows
Alex Waselewski, MD
Caleb Arthur, MD
Caroline Hogan, MD
Eric Waselewski, MD
Kathleen Abenes, MD
Laura Kruger, MD
Olivia Kileen, MD
Reuby Staviss, MS, RD, LDN
Faculty and Staff
Katie Grode
Kendrin Sonneville, ScD, RD
Marika Waselewski, MPH
Melissa Dejonckheere, PhD
Missy Plegue, MS
Sam Chuisano, MPH, CLC
Tammy Chang, MD, MPH, MS
Timothy Guetterman, PhD
Bettina Senga, MPA V.G. Vinod Vydiswaran, PhD
V.G. Vinod Vydiswaran, PhD
Collaborators
Bianca Allison, MD, MPH
Emily Naiser, PhD, MPH
Jane Harness, DO
Julie Maslowsky, PhD
Okeoma Mmeje, MD MPH
Subrasri Narasimhan, PhD
Collaborators
