A5051660916- Health disparities and outcomes
- Indigenous Health, Education, and Rights
- Sleep and related disorders
- Indigenous Studies and Ecology
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Aging and Gerontology Research
- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Employment and Welfare Studies
- Neuroscience of respiration and sleep
- Sleep and Wakefulness Research
- Noise Effects and Management
- Injury Epidemiology and Prevention
- Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
- Community Health and Development
- Health, psychology, and well-being
- Sleep and Work-Related Fatigue
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Migration, Aging, and Tourism Studies
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
- Cardiovascular and Diving-Related Complications
- Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis
University of Saskatchewan
2016-2025
Saskatchewan Health
2012-2023
University of Regina
2021
Engage
2017
Annamalai University
2017
Canada Research Chairs
2013
Winston-Salem State University
2011
Queen's University
1991
To date, initiatives to support healthy aging in place have focused primarily on the views of policy makers, researchers, and health professionals. This article explored meanings, experiences, perceptions among rural older adults. Guided by a community-based participatory research approach, this study sheds light perspectives seniors themselves. Through semistructured interviews with 40 adults, found that adults' conceptualization consisted factors makers professionals would not necessarily...
<h2>Summary</h2><h3>Background</h3> Historical, colonial, and racist policies continue to influence the health of Indigenous people, they have higher rates chronic diseases reduced life expectancy compared with non-Indigenous people. We determined factors accounting for variations in cardiovascular risk among First Nations communities Canada. <h3>Methods</h3> Men women (n=1302) aged 18 years or older from eight participated a population-based study. Questionnaires, physical measures, blood...
PurposeTo examine the key determinants that support healthy aging in rural communities.SampleForty- two participants aged 65 and older were recruited from communities Saskatchewan, Canada.Methods Using an ethnographic methodological approach, data was collected through semi-structured interviews, field notes participant observation notes. Cantor's (1989) Social Care Model used as theoretical framework for exploring supports facilitate aging.Findings Healthy among seniors extends...
Epidemiological studies have only recently begun to address the consequences of unpaid family work (ie., housework and child rearing) for mental health. Although research is suggestive an association between division psychological health, especially women, additional required clarify conditions under which such a relationship holds. The purpose present study was examine more nuanced relationships distress by disaggregating construct according type (housework/child rearing), control over...
RÉSUMÉ La population autochtone au Canada, beaucoup plus jeune que la générale, a connu une tendance vieillissement depuis les dix dernières années. Utilisant données de l’Enquete auprès des peuples autochtones 2001 (EAPA) et l’Enquête sur santé dans collectivités canadiennes (ESCC) 2000/2001, cet article examine différences l’état déterminants l’utilisation soins entre 55 ans non-autochtone. Les résultats montrent âgée est malsaine non-autochtone parmi tous groupes d’âge; cependant, d’âge...
To date, determinants of respiratory health in First Nations people living on reserves and means addressing redressing those have not been well established. Hence the Saskatchewan Lung Health Project (FNLHP) is a new prospective cohort study aboriginal being conducted two to evaluate potential associated with outcomes. Using population framework (PHF) Canada, instruments designed communities, joint ownership data, based 4-phase concept Regional Longitudinal Survey, project aims individual...
Sleep is essential for maintaining both mental and physical well-being. It plays a critical role in the health development of children. This study investigates sleep patterns habits First Nations children, prevalence disturbances, excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS), along with factors associated EDS. Our 2024 Children Health Study assessed children aged 6 to 17 years living Nation Canada. Statistical analyses were performed using comparison tests logistic regression models. A total 78...
While it is established that Aboriginal peoples in the prairie provinces of Canada are disproportionately affected by tuberculosis (TB), little known about epidemiology TB either within or across provincial borders.Provincial reporting systems for TB, Statistics censuses and population estimates Registered Indians provided Affairs Northern Development were used to estimate overall (2004 2008) pulmonary (2007 rates provinces. The place residence at diagnosis cases 2007 2008 was also...
Background. Ear infections in children are a major health problem and may be associated with hearing impairment delayed language development. Objective. To determine the prevalence risk factors of ear 6–17 years old residing on two reserves rural areas province Saskatchewan. Methodology. Data were provided from cross-sectional studies. Outcome variable interest was presence/absence an infection. Logistic regression analysis conducted to examine relationship between infection other...
BackgroundFirst Nations people are experiencing increasing rates of obesity and type 2 diabetes but no anthropometric information exists from before the 1950s to provide context these epidemics.ObjectiveTo compare indices First children youth on first entering residential schools with historical contemporary reference groups.MethodsThis observational cross-sectional study used archival records Department Indian Affairs calculate body mass index (BMI), height for age (HA) weight (WA) all...
Research suggests that the perception of being pressed for time is increasing in many Western societies and such perceptions are linked with social mental well-being. The aim this study was to clarify family work-related characteristics associated perceived pressure a sample Canadian working mothers fathers. A telephone survey 1160 employed parents (674 women 486 men) conducted mid-size city 2005 provided data study. Results multiple linear regression analyses showed both role occupancy...
Inadequate housing, low family income, household smoking, personal smoking status, and poor schooling are some of the conditions that have been significantly associated with prevalence incidence chronic bronchitis. The aim current study was to determine bronchitis (CB) risk factors among First Nations people.An interviewer-administered survey conducted as part Lung Health Project in 2012 2013 874 individuals from 406 households two communities located province Saskatchewan, Canada....
This study examines the interventions that enable rural seniors to remain within their homes and communities as they age. Through semi-structured interviews with 40 seniors, findings reveal a number of actions facilitate aging. has important implications for range stakeholders from policy makers community leaders by identifying policy, community, kin-level support healthy aging in place. In seniors' needs, this provides fundamental basis better allocate resources, plan programs, develop...
Daily interprofessional rounds enhance collaboration among healthcare providers and improve hospital performance measures. However, it is unclear how providers' goals influence the processes outcomes of rounds. The purpose this case study was to explore attending in an internal medicine ward. second challenges encountered by while pursuing these goals. Three focus groups were held with diverse professional backgrounds. Focus group field notes transcripts analysed using thematic analysis....
Excessive daytime sleepiness may be determined by a number of factors including personal characteristics, co-morbidities and socio-economic conditions. In this study we identified associated with excessive in 2 First Nation communities rural Saskatchewan. Data for were from 2012–13 baseline assessment the Nations Lung Health Project, collaboration between two Cree reserve Saskatchewan researchers at University Community research assistants conducted assessments stages. first stage, brochures...
A disparity in the uptake of Human papillomavirus vaccine (HPVV) among immigrants and refugees leads to a social gradient health. Recognizing that may encounter unique barriers accessing prevention care, this study seeks determine facilitators HPVV these subgroups uncover high-resolution quality improvement targets investment for under-immunized pockets population. The undertook qualitative inquiry into understanding immigrant refugee parents' perspectives on HPV infection experience through...
Purpose: This article reveals MPT practicum participant perceptions of the impact that a community-based in Métis community had on their learning area cultural humility and safety. Method: The this intervention student education was explored using phenomenological descriptive methodology, with data gathered via exit interviews conducted completion practicum. Concepts safety from literature, along themes emerging interviews, informed analysis theme development. Results: Participants'...
Background: This is the first national indigenous cohort study in which a common, in-depth protocol with common set of objectives has been adopted by several communities across Canada.