Public attitudes towards persons with intellectual disabilities (IDs) have a significant effect on potential community integration. A better understanding of these can help target service provision and public awareness programmes.The objective the present study is threefold: (1) describe ID along affective, cognitive behavioural dimensions; (2) compare contrast according to sex, age, education income, as well frequency quality contacts ID; (3) ascertain whether level functioning has an...

L’Échelle de provisions sociales-10 items (ÉPS-10) est une version abrégée l’Échelle sociales ( Social Provisions Scale) (Cutrona et Russell, 1987) validée en langue française sur population québécoise (Caron, 1996) qui permet mesurer la disponibilité du soutien social. L’ÉPS-10 conserve cinq des six sous-échelles l’ÉPS (l’attachement ; l’intégration sociale confirmation sa valeur l’aide matérielle l’orientation), le besoin se sentir utile nécessaire ayant été exclu, ne garde que les...

Cet article présente les résultats de la validation québécoise du Social Provisions Scale (Cutrona et Russel, 1989). L'Échelle provisions sociales a été administrée à 790 personnes au cours deux études. La première comporte 387 étudiants universitaires premier cycle seconde, 266 population générale, 79 bénéficiaires d'aide sociale 58 ayant reçu un diagnostic relatif psychose. Les montrent que l'échelle une bonne cohérence interne stabilité temporelie satisfaisante, assurant ainsi fidélité...

To explore the impact of disease-modifying osteoarthritis drug (DMOAD) treatment on biomarker levels and their correlation with cartilage volume loss disease symptoms in a 2-year phase III clinical trial patients knee OA.161 OA (according-to-protocol population) were selected from DMOAD studying effect licofelone (200 mg twice daily) versus naproxen (500 daily). Clinical evaluation was carried out using Western Ontario McMaster Universities (WOMAC) questionnaire. Biomarker measurements...

This descriptive study compares rates of high psychological distress and mental disorders between low-income non-low-income populations in Canada.Data were collected through the Canadian Community Health Survey - Mental Well-being (CCHS 1.2), which surveyed 36 984 Canadians aged 15 or over; 17.9% (n = 6620) was classified within population using Low Income Measure. The K-10 used to measure CIDI for assessing disorders.One out 5 reported distress, 1 10 at least one five substance abuse....

This study was designed to identify: (1) predictors of 12-month healthcare service utilization for mental health reasons, framed by the Andersen model, among a population cohort in an epidemiological catchment area; and (2) correlates associated with reasons individuals without disorders respectively. Analyses comprised univariate, bivariate, multiple regression analyses. Being male, having poor quality life, possessing better self-perception physical health, suffering from major depressive...

This report presents the initial results of first Epidemiological Catchment Area Study in mental health Canada. Five neighbourhoods South-West sector Montreal, with a population 258,000, were under study. The objectives research program were: 1) to assess prevalence and incidence psychological distress, disorders, substance abuse, parasuicide, risky behaviour quality life; 2) examine links interactions between individual determinants, neighbourhood ecology each neighbourhood; 3) identify...

Abstract Background Individuals with an intellectual disability (ID) continue to experience major obstacles towards social, educational and vocational integration. Negative attitudes toward persons ID has remained relevant over time led discrimination stigma. Objective The present study describes the development of a new questionnaire for tapping into general population's individuals addresses its psychometric properties. Methods Adopting multidimensional perspective, Attitudes Toward...

Since the end of 20th century, quality life has become a key outcome indicator in planning and evaluation health services. From sample 297 users with severe mental disorders from Montreal (Canada), this study aimed to identify predictors subjective (SQOL). Users were recruited interviewed December 2008 September 2010 re-interviewed approximately 18 months later. A comprehensive framework including socio-demographic data, clinical, needs functionality variables, negative events, social...

Collective efficacy has been associated with many health benefits at the neighborhood level. Therefore, understanding why some communities have greater collective than others is important from a public perspective. This study examined relationship between gentrification and efficacy, in Montreal Canada. A index was created using tract level median household income, proportion of population bachelor's degree, average rent, low aged 30–44. Multilevel linear regression analyses were conducted...

Objective: The severity of symptoms anxiety and depression was evaluated in 102 parents children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) correlated the their child's behavioral symptoms. Design: An observational, cross-sectional study. Methods: Portuguese versions Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale Aberrant Behavior Checklist were used to assess children. Main outcomes results: present 26.7% 33.7%. Severe child increased likelihood severe by a factor 35. If had father lived family home, 95.2%...

This study sought to identify factors associated with health service utilisation by individuals mental disorders in a Canadian catchment area. To be included the study, participants had aged between 15 and 65 reside location. Data was collected randomly from June December 2009 specially trained interviewers. A comprehensive set of variables (including geospatial factors) studied using Andersen's behavioural model. Univariate, bivariate, multivariate analyses were carried out. Among 406...

Few studies have examined the effect of risk factor modifications on depression incidence. This study was to explore psychosocial factors for and quantify incidence in a large-scale, longitudinal population-based study.Data were from Montreal Longitudinal Catchment Area (N=2433). Multivariate modified Poisson regression used estimate relative (RR). Population attributable fractions also potential impact incidence.The cumulative rate major depressive disorder at 2-year follow-up 4.8%, 6.6%...

Trauma exposure is a precursor to diagnosis of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). A dearth empirical evidence exists on the impact different measurement practices estimates trauma and PTSD within representative epidemiological samples. In present study, we examined differences in reported rates using single, open-ended question versus list-based assessments general community sample. Using data from third wave Montreal catchment area study (N = 1029), participants were interviewed person...

Early-life stressful circumstances (i.e. childhood maltreatment) coupled with events later in life increase the likelihood of subsequent depression. However, very few studies have been conducted to examine specific and cumulative effects these stressors development There is also a paucity research that simultaneously considers role biological factors combined psychosocial aetiology Guided by biopsychosocial model proposed Engel, present study aims what extent experience across lifespan...

Introduction: Few studies have dealt with the potential correlation between anxiety, depression, and cognitive impairment in community-dwelling older adults. Method: This longitudinal study was conducted city of Montreal, Canada, 352 adults aged 55 years or more. The participants were interviewed at baseline again 2 later. Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) score estimated compared time points, Composite International Diagnostic Interview (CIDI) used to assess major depression K10 measured...

Objective: To examine variations between immigrants and nonimmigrants in 1) prevalence of common mental disorders other health variables; 2) service utilisation for emotional problems, disorders, addictions, 3) satisfaction. Methods: This article is based on a longitudinal cohort study conducted from May 2007 to the present: Epidemiological Catchment Area Study Montreal South-West (ZEPSOM). Participants were followed up at 4 time points (T1, n = 2433; T4, 1095). Core exposure variables...