A5091810193- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Family Support in Illness
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Bipolar Disorder and Treatment
- Reproductive System and Pregnancy
- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- HIV Research and Treatment
- Diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis
- Traffic and Road Safety
- Injury Epidemiology and Prevention
- Schizophrenia research and treatment
- Immune Cell Function and Interaction
- Creativity in Education and Neuroscience
- Gun Ownership and Violence Research
- Iron Metabolism and Disorders
- Pregnancy and Medication Impact
- Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units
- Family Caregiving in Mental Illness
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Cancer survivorship and care
- Research in Social Sciences
- Literature Analysis and Criticism
University of Calgary
2022-2024
British Columbia Children's Hospital
2022-2024
University of British Columbia
2023-2024
University of Washington
2020-2021
University of Guelph
2015-2020
Pregnancy is a risk factor for progression from latent tuberculosis infection to symptomatic tuberculosis. However, how pregnancy influences T-cell responses Mycobacterium unknown.
The individually delivered Supervising for Home Safety (SHS) program improves caregivers' injury-related beliefs and supervision practices. current randomized controlled trial used a group delivery in community setting assessed impact, feasibility, acceptance.Caregivers of 2-5-year-olds were to receive either the SHS or an attention-matched control program.In only, there increases from baseline postintervention following: about children's vulnerability injury, caregiver preventability...
Adolescent and young adult (AYA; 13 to 39 years) survivors of childhood cancer may be especially vulnerable physical health mental concerns during the pandemic. We investigated impact COVID-19 on status AYA (Aim 1) shared tailored, evidence-based health-related information 2). Between May June 2020, participants completed a cross-sectional online survey assessing their history, current status, needs. Ninety-four (78 females, males, 2 non-binary) with mean age 26.9 years (SD = 6.2) were...
A greater understanding of how young people cope with a cancer diagnosis is needed in order to inform age-appropriate supportive care. This paper describes the coping strategies used and explores relationships between personal, medical, psychological variables among adults (YAs) diagnosed cancer. YAs (n = 547, mean age 34.05 ± 6.00 years) completed an online survey, including Brief COPE measures functioning. Descriptive statistics bivariate correlations were computed. Acceptance,...
The psychosocial outcomes of adolescents and young adults (AYAs) diagnosed with cancer are poorer compared to their peers without cancer. However, AYAs from diverse racial ethnic groups have been under-represented in research, which contributes an incomplete understanding the all This paper evaluated representation research on using observational, cross-sectional data large Young Adults Cancer Their Prime (YACPRIME) study. purpose was better understand for those groups. A total 622...
We recently reported that the risk of sexually acquired HIV-1 infection is increased significantly by variants in gene encoding CD101, a protein thought to modify inflammatory responses. Using blood samples from individuals with and without these variants, we demonstrate CD101 prevalence circulating cell types show are associated proinflammatory cytokine production T cells. One category reduced capacity regulatory cells suppress production, resulting reduction baseline level immune...
(1) Background: The COVID-19 global pandemic has impacted people worldwide with unique implications for vulnerable groups. In this cross-sectional study, we examined the impact of early on children undergoing active cancer treatment and their parents. (2) Methods: May 2020, 30 parents completed an online survey regarding child's care, perceived utility telemedicine, child parent mental health status. (3) Results: Most participants (87%) reported that they did not experience any changes to...
There is a growing focus on describing both negative and positive outcomes in the wake of childhood cancer. The purpose this study was to describe explore relationships between posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) growth (PTG) among children living beyond cancer one their parents. As part larger online survey, 113 (Mage at time = 15.82 (SD 4.81); Mage diagnosis 5.86 4.66)) parents completed questionnaires assessing PTSS PTG. Descriptive statistics were used sample levels Data z-transformed...
Abstract Purpose Geographic location plays a significant role in the health and wellbeing of those with cancer. This project explored impact rurality social support on distress quality life young adults (YAs) cancer Canada. Methods The current research analyzed data from Young Adults Cancer Their Prime (YACPRIME) study. Participants completed measures emotional (10‐item Kessler Psychological Distress Scale), (12‐item Short‐form Health Survey), (Medical Outcomes Study—Social Support Survey)....
Quality of life (QoL) is considered a key treatment outcome in bipolar disorder (BD) across research, clinical, and self-management contexts. Web-based assessment patient-reported outcomes offer numerous pragmatic benefits but require validation to ensure measurement equivalency. A web-based version the Life Bipolar Disorder (QoL.BD) questionnaire was developed (QoL Tool).This study aimed evaluate psychometric properties QoL self-report for BD Tool). Key aims were (1) characterize sample...
Aims were to: (1) compare social status among AYAs diagnosed with cancer to a community population; (2) describe AYAs' change in employment/education status; and (3) examine predictors of status.Social (i.e., education, employment, relationship status, living arrangement) was captured from young adults recruited via media through community-based organization across Canada randomly matched sample by sex, age, province residence, total household income race/ethnicity at ratio 1:3.AYAs (N =...
Abstract Background Children with sickle cell disease (SCD) are at risk for physical, psychological, and social adjustment challenges. This study sought to investigate related factors in children living SCD. Methods Data from 32 (50% male, mean age = 10.32 years, SD 3.27) were retrospectively collected a neuropsychology clinic tertiary care pediatric hospital. Social was measured using the Behavior Assessment System (BASC‐3) parent‐proxy, withdrawal subscale, Pediatric Quality of Life...
Delphi consensus consultation methods and community-based participatory research (CBPR) are distinct approaches that have traditionally been employed separately. This paper explores the integration of with CBPR in a project sought to identify effective self-management strategies for bipolar disorder (BD). We introduce our Canadian-based network which specializes BD, outline key principles approaches. described we present five phases project, conducted within framework. Examples how each...