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BG Klinikum Bergmannstrost Halle
2023-2025
Cornell University
2025
University of Alberta
2015-2024
Universität Hamburg
2013-2024
University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf
2013-2024
Medizinische Hochschule Brandenburg Theodor Fontane
2018-2024
Anhalt University of Applied Sciences
2017-2024
Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg
2023
University of Toronto
1998-2022
Centre Hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal
2022
The purpose of this study was to provide initial construct validity evidence for scores derived from the Psychological Need Satisfaction in Exercise (PNSE) scale, a multidimensional instrument designed measure perceived psychological need satisfaction line with Deci and Ryanʼs (1985, 2002) self-determination theory (SDT). Participants two studies ( n 1 = 426; 2 581) completed PNSE along proxy measures satisfaction. results an exploratory factor analysis Study supported retention 3-factor...
[See related article at [www.cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cmaj.180209][2]][2] KEY POINTS Opioid use disorder is one of the most challenging forms addiction facing Canadian health care system, and a major contributor to marked rises in opioid-related morbidity death that Canada has been
Many studies have used retrospective reports to assess the long-term consequences of early life stress. However, current individual characteristics and experiences may bias recall these reports. In particular, depressed mood increase likelihood negative experiences. The aim study was whether specific factors are associated with consistency in reporting childhood adverse experiences.The sample comprised 7466 adults from Canada's National Population Health Survey who had reported on seven...
The aim of this study was to describe barriers accessing and accepting highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) by HIV-positive mothers in the Ugandan Kabarole District's Programme for Prevention Mother Child Transmission-Plus (PMTCT-Plus).Our a qualitative descriptive exploratory using thematic analysis. Individual in-depth interviews (n = 45) were conducted with randomly selected who attended programme, who: (a) never enrolled HAART 17); (b) but did not come back receive 2); (c)...
OBJECTIVES: Continuity of care is considered to be essential the effective treatment persons with severe mental illness, yet evidence support association between continuity and outcomes sparse because a lack longitudinal studies comprehensive measures. The purpose this study was examine relationship outcomes. METHODS: A new multilevel measure service continuity, Alberta Services Scale for Mental Health (ACSS-MH), used in 17-month follow-up 486 adults illness three health regions Alberta,...
The authors examined correlates of trait absorption to understand when and how pronounced engagement with attentional objects occurs. In Study 1 (N = 321), openness experience were positively correlated (r =.64), these involvement constructs differentiated from Eysenck's Big 3 (Extraversion, Neuroticism, Psychoticism; H. J. Eysenck & M. W. Eysenck, 1985). 2 68), was participation in the arts, effects art on mood, ratings importance daily life (ps <.05). Absorption negatively speed...
ABSTRACT Objective Misuse of alcohol imposes a major public health cost, yet few problem drinkers are willing to access in‐person services for abuse. The development brief, easily accessible ways help who unwilling or unable seek traditional treatment could therefore have significant benefit. objective this project is conduct randomized controlled evaluation the internet‐based Check Your Drinking (CYD) screener ( http://www.CheckYourDrinking.net ). Method Participants n = 185) recruited...
We examined (a) whether motivational orientation can spread from teachers to students during two consecutive teaching-learning sessions and (b) mechanisms underlying this phenomenon in a special physical education session delivered high school students.Participants who were taught sport activity by an allegedly paid instructor reported lower interest learning exhibited less persistence free choice period than supposedly volunteer instructor, despite receiving the same standardized lesson...
Objective: Population health surveys around the world have studied epidemiology of comorbid substance use disorders (SUDs) and other mental as part larger efforts to assess needs direct integrated planning delivery services. This study presents first national assessment in Canada prevalence co-occurring SUDs disorders, with attention differences by problem severity, sex, age, region. Methods: work is a secondary analysis data from 2002 Canadian Community Health Survey: Mental Well-Being. The...
Background and aims The of this study were (a) to describe the prevalence single versus multiple addiction problems in a large representative sample (b) identify distinct subgroups people experiencing substance-related behavioral problems. Methods A random 6,000 respondents from Alberta, Canada, completed survey items assessing self-attributed experienced past year with four substances (alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, cocaine) six behaviors (gambling, eating, shopping, sex, video gaming, work)....
Objective: Extensive exposure to prescription-type opioids has resulted in major harm worldwide, calling for better-adapted approaches opioid agonist therapy. The authors aimed determine whether flexible take-home buprenorphine/naloxone is as effective supervised methadone reducing use consumers with disorder. Methods: This seven-site, pan-Canadian, 24-week, pragmatic, open-label, noninferiority, two-arm parallel randomized controlled trial involved treatment-seeking adults Participants were...
This study of 93 men and 117 women smokers during an ongoing quit attempt examined the roles gender social network influences on quitting. For men, appeared to positively affect their ability reduce smoking but were less effective for women. Specifically, increased reports a spouse or partner's influence, family friends' associated with greater reductions in men's 2 days 4 months post date, respectively. In contrast, women, partner influence smaller smoking. Sex differences control...
In Canada, funding, administration, and delivery of health services-including those targeting people who use drugs-are primarily the responsibility provinces territories. Access to harm reduction services varies across jurisdictions, possibly reflecting differences in provincial territorial policy commitments. We examined quality current policies relative how well official documents reflect internationally recognized principles attributes a approach.We employed an iterative search screening...
In Study 1, participants who read about an extrinsically motivated target expected that task engagement would be less enjoyable and associated with positive affect there poorer quality of interpersonal relations, compared reading intrinsically target. These effects were reversed when additional information disconfirmed initial perceptions the target's motivation. 2, taught a skill by (paid) reported lower interest in learning enjoyment than those (volunteer) target, despite receiving...
This study contributes to knowledge of the processes underlying help seeking by those with mental and substance use disorders examining relationships among need, service use, satisfaction health care in a population-based sample.Secondary data analyses were performed on responses 2002 Canadian Community Health Survey (N=36,984). Diagnostic algorithms classified respondents past-year diagnostic status, including dependence selected mood anxiety disorders. Logistic regressions examined...