A5082368067- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Intimate Partner and Family Violence
- Sex work and related issues
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Sexual Assault and Victimization Studies
- Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction
- Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare
- Gestational Diabetes Research and Management
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Elder Abuse and Neglect
- Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- HIV-related health complications and treatments
- Pregnancy and Medication Impact
- Child Abuse and Trauma
- Gender, Security, and Conflict
- Antimicrobial Resistance in Staphylococcus
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Public Health Policies and Education
- Global Health and Surgery
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
Ottawa Hospital
2016-2025
Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
2016-2025
Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario
2024
University of Ottawa
2016-2024
End Violence Against Women
2022
University of Toronto
2022
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
2019
National Institutes of Health
2019
Algonquin College
2019
St. Paul's Hospital
2010-2017
There is little information on care-seeking patterns for sexual assault and domestic violence during the COVID-19 pandemic. The objective of this study was to examine changes in emergency department (ED) admissions since pandemic declared.
Abstract Objective Few studies have examined the link between health system strength and important public outcomes across nations. We association indicators mortality rates. Methods used mixed effects linear regression models to investigate of outcome explanatory variables, while accounting for geographic clustering countries. modelled infant rate (IMR), child (CMR), maternal (MMR) using 13 variables as outlined by World Health Organization. Results Significant protective determinants...
Objectives Intimate partner violence (IPV) is associated with increased risk of HIV among women globally. There limited evidence and understanding about IPV potential pathways sex workers (SWs). This study aims to longitudinally evaluate prevalence correlates street off-street SWs over two-years follow-up. Methods Longitudinal data were drawn from an open prospective cohort, AESHA (An Evaluation Sex Workers Health Access) in Metro Vancouver, Canada (2010–2012). Prevalence physical sexual was...
Background: Survivors of sexual assault and intimate partner violence often face many challenges in seeking/receiving healthcare are lost to follow up. Objectives: Our study objectives evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, satisfaction using telemedicine technology among patients who present a Canadian Emergency Department. Design: Qualitative research was conducted thematic approach. Methods: Patients were identified from case registry all cases seen between 1 April 2020 31 March 2022 an...
Sex workers in sub-Saharan Africa experience a high burden of HIV with paucity data on violence and links to risk among sex workers, even less within conflict-affected environments. Data are from cross-sectional survey female Gulu, northern Uganda (n = 400). Logistic regression was used determine the specific association between policing recent physical/sexual clients. A total 196 (49.0%) experienced by client. From those who client most common forms included physical assault (58.7%), rape...
Objective To develop and internally validate a deep-learning algorithm from fetal ultrasound images for the diagnosis of cystic hygromas in first trimester. Methods All trimester scans with hygroma between 11 14 weeks gestation at our tertiary care centre Ontario, Canada were studied. Ultrasound normal nuchal translucency used as controls. The dataset was partitioned 75% model training 25% validation. Images analyzed using DenseNet accuracy trained to correctly identify cases assessed by...
There is little information on the private lives of women engaged in sex work, particularly how power dynamics within intimate relationships may affect partner violence (IPV). Using baseline data workers enrolled a longitudinal cohort, "An Evaluation Sex Workers' Health Access" (AESHA), present study examined association between sexual relationship and IPV among non-commercial partnerships Vancouver, Canada. Pulweritz's Sexual Relationship Power Scale (SRPS) The World Organization (WHO)...
The objectives of this study were to: (1) document violent and controlling behaviours within intimate partnerships during the perinatal period; (2) determine individual, interpersonal household-level factors influencing risk partner violence (IPV).Cross-sectional survey.The Ottawa Hospital, Department Obstetrics Gynecology, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.Patients who gave birth at Hospital >20 days post partum between 17 March 16 June 2020.Perinatal IPV was defined as regular or act-based forms...
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Aboriginal representation in Canadian correctional institutions has increased rapidly over the past decade. We calculated "years of life lost to incarceration" for and non-Aboriginal Canadians. Incarceration data from provincial databases were used conjointly with demographic estimate rates incarceration years (BC) federal incarceration, by status. Sullivan method incarceration. males can expect spend approximately 3.6 months prison within BC an average 3.2 custody penal system. Canadians on...
Background The literature remains conflicted regarding the most effective way to screen for MRSA. This study was designed assess costs associated with universal versus risk factor-based screening reduction of nosocomial MRSA transmission. Methods conducted at Ottawa Hospital, a large multi-centre tertiary care facility approximately 47,000 admissions annually. From January 2006-December 2007, patients underwent on admission. 2008 August 2009 implemented. A comparison incurred during and...
Background Achieving just outcomes in sexual assault cases is one of the most serious and complex problems facing healthcare justice systems. This study was designed to determine prevalence correlates Sexual Assault Evidence Kit (SAEK) completion release police among presenting ED. Methods Data for this retrospective come from Partner Abuse Care Programme (SAPACP) case registry (1 January 31 December, 2015) at The Ottawa Hospital, a unique medical-forensic access point only facility offering...
Objectives We examined sexual decision making type among couples in HIV sero-discordant partnerships Uganda, and investigated how changed over time its effect on condom use. Methods Data were drawn from a longitudinal cohort of couples, recruited through the AIDS Support Organisation Jinja, Uganda. Sexual was measured using Relationship Power Scale, couples' individual self-report answers matched to assess agreement for Generalised linear mixed effects modelling used statistically...
Background We examined the real-world effectiveness of ART as an HIV prevention tool among serodiscordant couples in a programmatic setting low-income country. Methods enrolled individuals from aged ≥18 years age Jinja, Uganda June 2009 – 2011. In one group positive partner was receiving they met clinical eligibility criteria (a CD4 cell count ≤250 cells/ μL or WHO Stage III/IV disease). second infected not yet ART-eligible. measured incidence by testing uninfected every three months....
Reintegration programs are commonly offered to former combatants and abductees acquire civilian status support services reintegrate into post-conflict society. Among a group of young female in northern Uganda, this study examined access post-abduction reintegration programming tested for between differences mental health among women who had accessed compared those self-reintegrated. This cross-sectional analysed interviews from 129 previously been abducted by the Lords Resistance Army (LRA)....
OBJECTIVE To assess the clinical effectiveness of a universal screening program compared with risk factor–based in reducing rates nosocomial methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) among admitted patients at Ottawa Hospital. DESIGN Quasi-experimental study. SETTING Hospital, multicenter tertiary care facility 3 main campuses, approximately 47,000 admissions per year, and 1,200 beds. METHODS From January 1, 2006 through December 31, 2007 (24 months), underwent MRSA screening. 2008...
Objectives. To estimate the population-level frequencies and standardized rates of sexual assault cases in province Ontario, Canada.Methods. We conducted a 15-year retrospective analysis (2002-2016) by linking 5 provincial administrative health databases. defined an algorithm 23 International Classification Diseases, 10th Revision, physician billing codes. calculated age- sex-stratified per 100 000 census population, we used Poisson regressions to determine annual rate ratios.Results....
Abstract Background COVID-19 vaccines are recommended for pregnant and lactating individuals, there is substantial evidence their safety effectiveness. As the pandemic continues, information on worries beliefs surrounding perinatal vaccination remains important to inform efforts aimed at improving vaccine uptake. Our objectives were assess factors associated with among individuals; explore motivational willingness be vaccinated unvaccinated individuals. Methods This was a cross-sectional...