“…The inclusion of voices and opinions of children and adolescents in the development of public policy has been advocated globally as an important strategy for health practices and research guidelines (Patton et al, 2016). This inclusive approach is particularly relevant for addressing ongoing inequities, emerging issues, and controversial topics that impact the current generation of youth and children (Alves et al, 2017; Ybarra et al, 2016; Zulu, 2018). Current debates are also aligned with emerging epistemologies that challenge hegemonic and non-inclusive traditions of research (Santos and Meneses, 2010).…”