A5006294226- Intimate Partner and Family Violence
- Sexual Assault and Victimization Studies
- Elder Abuse and Neglect
- Child Abuse and Trauma
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction
- Sex work and related issues
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Restraint-Related Deaths
- Simulation-Based Education in Healthcare
- Innovations in Medical Education
- Injury Epidemiology and Prevention
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Homicide, Infanticide, and Child Abuse
- Criminal Justice and Corrections Analysis
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Gun Ownership and Violence Research
- Genital Health and Disease
- Clinical Reasoning and Diagnostic Skills
- Public Health Policies and Education
- Health Sciences Research and Education
- Prenatal Substance Exposure Effects
- Pancreatic function and diabetes
Ottawa Hospital
2015-2025
University of Ottawa
2017-2024
Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
2017-2024
Algonquin College
2019
Emergency Nurses Association
2009
Konica Minolta (United States)
2009
Philadelphia University
2009
Hy-Line (United States)
2009
Queen's University
2008
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.
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...
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...
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...
Introduction Sexual assault is disturbingly common, yet little known about those occurring at mass gatherings, defined as a group of people congregated for common purpose. Our objectives were to examine patterns variation in sexual associated with gatherings and determine factors assaults gatherings. Methods We performed case series analysis from January December, 2013. included all patients >16 years presenting within 30 days their the Ottawa Hospital Assault Partner Abuse Care Program...
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....
Emergency departments are a common access point for survivors of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), but very little is known about where live the neighborhoods they return to. The objectives this study were to describe patient population that present or partner-based assault explore geographic distribution cases across Ottawa-Gatineau area. Data extracted from Sexual Assault Partner Abuse Care Program (SAPACP) case registry (January 1 December 31, 2015) at Ottawa Hospital. Spatial...
Nonoccupational postexposure prophylaxis (nPEP) programs offer antiretroviral therapy to prevent HIV following at-risk exposures like sexual assault. We investigated the levels of elective nPEP uptake among assault cases presenting for emergency medical care.Retrospective analysis.The analysis included over 3 years (1 January 2015 30 September 2018) clinic information from Sexual Assault and Partner Abuse Care Program (SAPACP) at The Ottawa Hospital, regional department care point...
Pregnancy is a vulnerable time where the physical and social stress of COVID-19 pandemic affects psychological health, including postpartum depression (PPD). This study designed to estimate prevalence correlates PPD risk suicidality among individuals who gave birth during pandemic.We surveyed at The Ottawa Hospital were ≥ 20 days postpartum, between March 17 June 16, 2020. A screen consisted score 13 using Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale. 1, 2, or 3 on item 10 ("The thought harming...
Background This study was designed to investigate patterns and risk factors for substance use among obstetrical patients who gave birth during the early period of pandemic, their partners.Methods Cross-sectional survey between March 17th June 16th, 2020, at The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, Canada. Substance a composite measure any alcohol, tobacco, or cannabis since COVID-19 began. Four outcomes included: participant increase in use, partner use. Adjusted ratios (ARR) 95% confidence intervals...
Importance Lockdown measures and the stress of COVID-19 pandemic are factors associated with increased risk violence, yet there is limited information on trends in emergency department (ED) encounters for sexual assault. Objective To compare changes ED assault during vs prepandemic estimates. Design, Setting, Participants This retrospective, population-based cohort study used linked health administrative data from 197 EDs across Ontario, Canada, representing more than 15 million residents....