A5033526677- Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
- LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
- Employment and Welfare Studies
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Intimate Partner and Family Violence
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Sex work and related issues
- Sexual Assault and Victimization Studies
- Racial and Ethnic Identity Research
- Prenatal Substance Exposure Effects
- Reproductive Health and Technologies
- Workplace Health and Well-being
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Urban Transport and Accessibility
- Physical Activity and Health
- African Sexualities and LGBTQ+ Issues
- Work-Family Balance Challenges
- Environmental Sustainability in Business
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Retirement, Disability, and Employment
- Technology and Data Analysis
- Medication Adherence and Compliance
York University
2022-2025
Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences
2023
St. Michael's Hospital
2023
Health Solutions (Sweden)
2022-2023
Women's College Hospital
2023
University of Toronto
2022-2023
Brock University
2021-2022
Gachon University
2015-2022
McMaster University
2017-2018
Seoul National University
2015
The authors used a population-representative sample and health administrative data to quantify suicide-related behavior leading acute care or deaths across self-identified heterosexual, gay/lesbian, bisexual individuals.Data from population-based survey (N=123,995) were linked (2002-2019), differences in time events sexual orientations examined using Cox proportional hazards regression.The crude incidence rates of per 100,000 person-years 224.7 for heterosexuals, 664.7 gay/lesbian...
Legalization of recreational cannabis in Ontario included the legalization flower and herbs (Phase 1, October 2018), was followed by deregulation retailers sales edibles 2, February 2020). Research on impact acute care utilization is nascet; no research has investigated potential age, gender, geographically vulnerable subgroup effects. Residents living Northern not only have higher levels substance use problems, but also inadequate access to primary healthcare. Our study Ontario's policy...
Although waged workers' working conditions have notably diversified in South Korea, there is little research addressing this issue. This study explores the relationship between and engagement leisure-time physical activities (LTPA) among workers Korea.Data from 19- to 64-year-old (men=2,562, women=1,627) 11th wave of Korean Income Labor Panel Study were included study. Multiple logistic regression analyses conducted assess association LTPA by gender.More than 75% employed persons did not...
Background Poverty is associated with intimate partner violence (IPV), but whether exogenous increases in wage could reduce IPV among low-income women still unclear. We examined the 2018 minimum hike led to a reduction risk women. Methods Using 2015–2019 Korean Welfare Panel Study, we employed difference-in-differences (DID) approach assess effect of on IPV. The analysis focused married aged 19 or older. categorised participants into target group (likely affected by increase) and comparison...
Abstract South Korea's 2018 minimum wage hike was examined for its impact on potential alcohol use disorders among affected individuals, using data from the Korea Welfare Panel Study (2015-2019). The study sample restricted to workers aged 19-64 employed over years. treatment group identified as those below wages, and control earning more than wages in 2016-2017 (n=3,117 control, n=578 treatment). Using outcomes derived Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test, our results...
Although a growing body of literature has indicated that unemployment positive association with suicide, the dynamic aspects unstable employment have not yet been considered in suicidology. This study explored between stability and completed suicide among people aged 25–34 years 20 OECD (Organization for Economic Cooperation Development) countries time-series data (1994–2010). In order to consider different employment, we tested impacts protection legislation indicators as another proxy job...
Background There have been no studies examining how neighbourhood deprivation modifies the effects of sexual minority status on suicide-related behaviours (SRB). Sexual individuals in deprived areas may face unique challenges and stressors that exacerbate their risk SRB. This study aims to investigate association between clinical SRB, examine whether effect differs across orientation. Methods A population-representative survey sample (169,090 respondents weighted represent 8,778,120...
Background As governments around the world implement austerity measures to reduce national deficits, there is an urgent need investigate potential health impacts of specific avoid unintended consequences. In 2013, UK government implemented underoccupancy penalty (ie, bedroom tax) housing benefits bill, by cutting social subsidies for households deemed have excess rooms. We investigated impact tax on self-reported psychological distress. Methods Using data from Household Longitudinal Study...
This study aimed to investigate the sociodemographic and clinical factors associated with receiving follow-up mental healthcare within 7 days 30 after hospitalization for suicide-related behaviors (SRB) among older adults in South Korea. Data from Korean National Health Information Database were used, including information on variables utilization. The cohort consisted of individuals born 1950 or before a prior record suicide attempts probable attempts. Logistic regression analysis was...
Abstract Background Employment conditions may affect individuals’ leisure-time physical activity (LTPA). We aimed to examine the relationship between changes in working and employment LTPA among working-age populations South Korea from 2009 2019. Methods A cohort of 6,553 men 5,124 women aged 19–64 years was analyzed using linear individual-level fixed-effects regressions with LTPA. Results Reduced hours, labor union membership, part-time work were associated increased for both sexes. Manual...
Recreational cannabis policies are being considered in many jurisdictions internationally. Given that use is more prevalent among people with depression, legalisation may lead to adverse events this population. Cannabis Canada included the of flower and herbs (phase 1) October 2018, deregulation edibles one year later 2). This study investigated disparities cannabis-related emergency department (ED) visits depressed non-depressed individuals each phase.Using administrative data, we...
The purpose of this study is to examine differences in the perceptions corporate social responsibility (CSR) between multinational chain hotel employees Korea and those China. Data collection was conducted June 2013, 350 respondents from hotels China were included study. Several statistical methods (factor analysis, importance performance independent T-test) employed. empirical results show that Chinese perceive CSR be more important well performed than do their counterparts Korea. These...
Abstract Purpose Suicide rates among older adults in South Korea are one of the highest world. Although prior research found that poverty is associated with suicide mortality Korea, it unknown whether being a recipient social assistance may reduce risk living poverty. We examined impact public program on suicide-related behaviour (SRB). Methods Data from nationwide cohort Korean National Health Insurance Database, including demographic and medical treatment information, linked to vital...
The UK legalised same-sex marriage in 2014. We examine whether legalisation (SSML), an exogenous policy change, affected the health outcomes among ethnic minority lesbian, gay, bisexual and other (LGB+) individuals.
Background: National lockdown in the UK during COVID-19 pandemic severely restricted mobility of residents and increased time spent their residential neighbourhoods. This is a unique opportunity to understand how an exogenous factor that reduces may influence association between neighbourhood social environment mental health. study investigates whether modify effect disorder on psychological distress. Methods: We tracked changes distress, using household longitudinal survey across pre-COVID...
Recent research has focused on the effects of legalization cannabis-related emergency department visits, but considerable healthcare costs hospitalizations merit attention. We will examine association between recreational cannabis and hospitalizations.