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Hair cortisol concentration as a predictor of quality of life among children with mental disorder
(University of Waterloo, 2019-04-08)Children living with mental disorder are at risk for lower health-related quality of life (HRQoL) than their healthy peers. Although hair cortisol concentration (HCC) is found to be elevated among individuals subjected to ... -
Hand preference after stroke: The development and initial evaluation of a new performance-based measure
(University of Waterloo, 2011-04-21)Functional recovery of the upper limb after stroke is influenced by many factors, one being amount of affected arm and hand use following stroke. In the healthy population, amount of hand use is influenced by degree of ... -
Hand-mapped stories of ‘Canadian’ Blackness, Failed Multiculturalism, and Black Humanity in a Predominantly White Mid-Sized City in South-Western Ontario
(University of Waterloo, 2022-05-13)The happy, upbeat narratives of multiculturalism in Canada misrepresent lived experiences of individuals who embody Canada’s narrative of multiculturalism and cultural diversity (Berry, 2013; Walcott & Abdillahi, 2019). ... -
Harnessing opportunities for good governance of health impacts of mining projects in Mongolia: results of a global partnership
(Springer, 2017-06)The Sustainable Development Goals call for the effective governance of shared natural resources in ways that support inclusive growth, safeguard the integrity of the natural and physical environment, and promote health and ... -
Health warnings, cannabis marketing and perceptions among youth and young adults in Canada.
(University of Waterloo, 2019-04-22)Background An increasing number of jurisdictions are legalizing nonmedical cannabis, including Canada in October 2018. One of the primary goals under the Cannabis Act is to adequately inform Canadians about nonmedical ... -
Health, Health Service Use and Informal Caregiver Distress among Older Korean Home Care Clients in Canada and Korea
(University of Waterloo, 2016-04-29)Background: Immigration results in many different changes to life: diet, culture, lifestyle, and language (Hynie et al., 2011; Kim, 2006; Lee Kim, 2001). Immigration later in life is a stressful process for older adults ... -
Health-Related Quality of Life in Premature Acute Coronary Syndrome: Does Patient Sex or Gender Really Matter?
(Wiley, 2014-08-01)Background-Limited data exist as to the relative contribution of sex and gender on health-related quality of life (HRQL) among patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS). This study aims to evaluate the effect of sex and ... -
Healthcare Experiences of South Asian Older Adults in Canada: Aging well, Engagement, and Access
(University of Waterloo, 2023-09-01)Background: Racial and ethnic disparities in healthcare have negative consequences for the health and quality of life of immigrants, while the lack of clarity in healthcare systems on how to best provide social and health ... -
Heart Failure in Older Persons: Considerations For The Primary Care Physician
(Canadian Geriatrics Society, 2012-04-18)Heart failure (HF) affects over 500,000 Canadians, with 50,000 new patients diagnosed each year. While mortality from cardiovascular diseases has progressively declined in Canada, the burden of HF is expected to continue ... -
Hello Muddah, Hello Faddah, Get me Ouddah Here: The Role of Attachment in Developmental Outcomes at Summer Camp
(University of Waterloo, 2021-02-02)From a psychosocial perspective this work examines the role of attachment (Bowlby, 1973; 1988) in the nature of developmental outcomes related to participation in residential summer camp in Canada. Attachment theory posits ... -
Hemodynamic effects of intermittent compression as a countermeasure to orthostatic stress
(University of Waterloo, 2017-09-05)Upright posture can be associated with symptoms of dizziness, light-headedness and blurred vision, which are fundamentally caused by impaired cerebral hemodynamics. As gravity acts along the body’s longitudinal axis, pooling ... -
High-Risk Medication Use, Frailty and Hospitalization among Older Assisted Living Residents
(University of Waterloo, 2015-09-11)Background: With substantial comorbidity, high levels of medication use and age-related physiological changes, older adults are at an increased risk of drug-related errors and adverse events. Of particular concern are (i) ... -
Higher intake of fish and fat is associated with lower plasma s-adenosylhomocysteine: a cross-sectional study
(Elsevier, 2017-10-02)Several B-vitamins act as co-factors in one-carbon metabolism, a pathway that plays a central role in several chronic diseases. However, there is a lack of knowledge of how diet affects markers in one-carbon metabolism. ... -
Hip & Spine Mechanics - Understanding the linkage from several perspectives of injury mechanisms to rehabilitation using biomechanical modelling
(University of Waterloo, 2020-01-08)One recent megatrend in medicine is that of “precision medicine” whereby a precise diagnosis leads to a precise intervention for superior results. This thesis was undertaken to enhance the understanding of spine and hip ... -
History-Dependent Changes to the Structure, Properties, and Function of the Cartilaginous Endplate
(University of Waterloo, 2023-04-12)The performance of manual lifting is associated with 33-51% of incidental low back injuries in work, leisure, and sport/exercise contexts. To effectively prevent low back injuries and evaluate the risk of occurrence, ... -
Home, work and health in the Airbnb system
(University of Waterloo, 2018-10-30)Background and Objectives: With Airbnb accommodation-sharing, a new form of entrepreneurial work is emerging and is disrupting traditional business practices. As a self-employed worker, the host lacks the protections under ... -
The homing of the home: Exploring gendered work, leisure, social construction, and loss through women’s family memory keeping
(University of Waterloo, 2012-10-18)Using a feminist, autoethnographic methodology and in depth interviews with twenty-three participants, I sought to better understand the meaning of family memory keeping for women and their families through this research, ... -
Hosting Regional Sport Events: Insights from Emerging Sport Tourism Destinations
(University of Waterloo, 2015-10-07)The aim of this exploratory study was to investigate and gain stakeholder insights into the nature of hosting sport tourism events and using them as a regional development strategy in two emerging sport tourism markets ... -
Household Food Insecurity in Canada Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Findings from the International Food Policy Study 2018-2020
(University of Waterloo, 2022-05-13)Background: Food insecurity refers to constrained food access due to inadequate financial resources. Those living in food-insecure households are at risk for compromised nutrition, including inadequate nutrient intakes. ... -
How awareness, motivations, constraints, and organizational facilitators influence participation in campus recreation
(University of Waterloo, 2020-04-08)Participation in campus recreation provides an opportunity for students to improve their health and well-being, develop connections with other students and the university, engage in enjoyable and personally meaningful ...