Charlie Guiang
A5079919362- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Reproductive tract infections research
- Birth, Development, and Health
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Syphilis Diagnosis and Treatment
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
- Sexual function and dysfunction studies
- Clostridium difficile and Clostridium perfringens research
- Delphi Technique in Research
- Child Development and Digital Technology
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
- Iron Metabolism and Disorders
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Cardiovascular Health and Risk Factors
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Research
- Gestational Diabetes Research and Management
- Emotional Labor in Professions
- Optimism, Hope, and Well-being
- Vitamin D Research Studies
- Diphtheria, Corynebacterium, and Tetanus
University of Toronto
2012-2023
Ontario HIV Treatment Network
2021-2023
Target (United States)
2022
Hassle Free Clinic
2019-2021
Unity Health Toronto
2021
St Michael’s Hospital
2009-2020
St. Michael's Hospital
2013-2019
St Michaels Hospital
2015-2017
Centre for Global Health Research
2016
Hospital for Sick Children
2016
Inadequate and excessive gestational weight gain (GWG) defined by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) has been associated with preterm birth. However, studies demonstrate inconsistent associations. We examined associations between categorical continuous total GWG moderate to late birth (32-<37 weeks), evaluated differences in these pre-pregnancy BMI. analyzed cross-sectional data from children participating TARGet Kids! Toronto, Canada. Parents < 6 years age recalled weight, end-of-pregnancy...
The objective of this study was to evaluate the association vitamin D intake and serum levels with fracture risk in children under 6 years age.A case-control conducted Toronto, Ontario, Canada.Cases were recruited from clinic at Hospital for Sick Children, matched controls obtained TARGet Kids! primary-care research network.Controls cases on age, sex, height, season.Fracture estimated conditional logistic regression, adjustment skin type, history, waist circumference, outdoor free play,...
Abstract Objective The primary objective was to determine the association between public health preventive measures and children’s outdoor time, sleep duration, screen time during COVID-19. Methods A cohort study using repeated of exposures outcomes conducted in healthy children (0 10 years) through Applied Research Group for Kids (TARGet Kids!) COVID-19 Study Children Families Toronto, Canada, April 14 July 15, 2020. Parents were asked complete questionnaires about adherence behaviours....
As people living with HIV/AIDS (PHAs) achieve more stable health, many have taken on active peer support and professional roles within AIDS service organizations. Although the increased engagement has been associated improved health outcomes, emerging program research evidence identified new challenges such transition. This paper reports results of a qualitative interpretive study that explored effect this role transition PHA providers' access to mental self care. A total 27 providers...
Summary Outbreaks of skin and soft tissue infections mediated by community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) are being reported with increasing frequency among men who have sex (MSM). However, the potential role asymptomatic colonization this organism in perpetuating these is unclear. The purpose cross-sectional study was to determine prevalence CA-MRSA a cohort 500 MSM recruited from two inner city clinics Toronto, Canada. Following provision informed consent,...
HIV-positive and HIV-negative (gay, bisexual, other) men who have sex with (MSM) experienced a dramatic increase in bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STIs)-syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia. STI testing treatment mitigate adverse health outcomes substantially reduce transmission; yet, rates remain below recommended levels. Innovation is needed to produce the required increases levels, frequency, use of appropriate technologies ways that are engaging, nonstigmatizing, acceptable men.The...
Importance Few interventions are proven to reduce total health care costs, and addressing cost-related nonadherence has the potential do so. Objective To determine effect of eliminating out-of-pocket medication fees on costs. Design, Setting, Participants This secondary analysis a multicenter randomized clinical trial using prespecified outcome took place across 9 primary sites in Ontario, Canada (6 Toronto 3 rural areas), where services generally publicly funded. Adult patients (≥18 years...
Evidence suggests that accelerated postnatal growth in children is detrimental for adult cardiovascular health. It unclear whether born late preterm (34-36 weeks) compared to full term (≥ 39 weeks), have different trajectories. Our objective was evaluate the association between gestational age groups and trajectories of 2006-2014 followed 2021 Ontario, Canada.We conducted a retrospective cohort study from singleton births TARGet Kids! primary care network with repeated measures weight...
Sexuality is an important component of overall health and quality life, yet evidence suggests many aging adults are not discussing sexual with their physician. The objective this study was to understand practices primary care physicians in patients. An electronic survey distributed family medicine residents at urban academic hospital Ontario, Canada. captured the self-reported prevalence discussions patients aged 50 above as well patient, physician contextual factors influencing likelihood...
Several studies have suggested an association between vitamin D in childhood and autism spectrum disorder. No prospective evaluated whether lower levels precede ASD diagnoses – a necessary condition for causality. The objective of this study was to prospectively evaluate serum early associated with incident physician diagnosed ASD. A cohort conducted using data from preschool-aged children the TARGet Kids! practice-based research network Toronto, Canada, June 2008 July 2015....
Rates of bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STIs) continue to rise among gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with (GBMSM) globally. Testing treatment can prevent morbidity transmission. However, testing rates remain suboptimal.In 2018, we conducted an online cross-sectional survey explore STI ordering practices, 14 potential barriers for 11 possible ways improve from the perspective health care providers in Toronto, Ontario. An estimated 172 were invited primary sexual clinic...
Background: Adolescents with obesity have lower academic performance, but little is known about the association between body weight in early childhood and school readiness. The objective was to examine age- sex-standardized mass index (zBMI) status readiness young children. Methods: A prospective cohort study Toronto, Canada, conducted children enrolled TARGet Kids!. Children's height were measured before start of kindergarten. by Early Development Instrument (EDI), a validated...
Canadian clinical guidelines recommend at least annual and up to quarterly bacterial sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing among active gay, bisexual, other men who have sex with (GBM). However, rates are suboptimal. Innovative solutions needed close the gap because there is currently limited knowledge on how best approach this issue.
Among the roles of competent physician is that a professional, according to Canadian Medical Education Directives for Specialists (CanMEDS) framework, which describes abilities physicians require effectively meet health care needs people they serve. Through examination preceptor field notes on resident performance, authors identified aspects this role with family medicine residents struggle.The used structured thematic analysis in qualitative study explore written feedback postgraduate...
Both HIV infection and antiretroviral therapy (ART) are associated with significant decreases in bone mineral density (BMD) increased fracture rates. To prepare for a randomized controlled trial of prophylactic antiresorptive during ART initiation, we assessed the acceptability this strategy, health knowledge, risk among HIV-infected adults.HIV-infected adults no history osteoporosis were recruited from one tertiary primary care clinic. Participants completed questionnaire underwent chart...
Few studies have examined the association between underweight in first 2 years and growth later childhood high-income countries.To evaluate associations of life with body mass index (calculated as weight kilograms divided by height meters squared) z score (zBMI), weight-for-age (WAZ), height-for-age (HAZ) from ages to 10 years.This prospective cohort study was conducted February 2008 September 2020 The Applied Research Group for Kids! practice-based research network Toronto, Canada....