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Perceived Stress, Physiological Stress, and Mental Health in Parents and Children
(University of Waterloo, 2021-09-23)Background: Elevated stress levels have been linked to a variety of health concerns, including mental disorders, making stress an important topic of research and clinical assessment. The human stress response involves the ... -
Perceived Susceptibility to Developing Cancer and Cancer Screening Behaviour: A Longitudinal Analysis of Alberta’s Tomorrow Project
(University of Waterloo, 2017-10-25)Background: Screening for cancer is a secondary prevention strategy that relies on early detection of disease. Screening is given to asymptomatic individuals who are at risk of developing cancer to identify and halt the ... -
Perceived timing of active head movement at different speeds
(Elsevier, 2018-11-20)The central nervous system must determine which sensory events occur at the same time. Actively moving the head corresponds with large changes in the relationship between the observer and the environment, sensorimotor ... -
Perceived Timing of Active Head Movements at Different Speeds
(University of Waterloo, 2018-06-11)The central nervous system must determine which sensory events occur at the same time. Actively moving the head corresponds with large changes in the relationship between the observer and the environment, sensorimotor ... -
Perceived Timing of Auditory and Inertial Cues During a Postural Perturbation In Younger and Older Adults
(University of Waterloo, 2015-10-05)How the perceived timing of sensory events changes during a fall is relatively unknown. Common anecdotal reports suggest that people often report distortions in their perception of time with very little recollection of ... -
The perceived unmet need for home care and impact on frailty related health outcomes among community-dwelling middle-aged and older adults in Canada
(University of Waterloo, 2020-04-22)With the aging population, there is an increased need for the development of interventions and prevention programs to mitigate the impact of frailty on the health and well-being of older Canadians. The association between ... -
The percentage of DHA in erythrocytes can detect non-adherence to advice to increase EPA and DHA intakes
(Cambridge University Press, 2014-01-28)Characterisation of long-term adherence to EPA and DHA intakes through biomarkers and dietary assessments has implications for interpreting the findings of long-term intervention studies. Adherence to dietary advice targeting ... -
The perception of mental health amongst medical students and instructors in Libya: A qualitative study
(University of Waterloo, 2023-09-14)Background: Medical students that reside in high-conflict areas are at risk for developing mental health challenges. Moreover, the stigmatization of mental disorders in Libya have reduced the collection and reporting of ... -
Perceptions of Risk at Meetings and Conferences: An Event Planner's Perspective
(University of Waterloo, 2009-07-15)Events are a part of every culture and community (Allen, et al., 2002; Getz, 1997; Getz, 2007; Rogers, 2003). They may differ in their purpose (celebration, education, marketing), but at the core they are a gathering ... -
Perceptions of text and pictorial health warning labels for smokeless tobacco packages in Navi Mumbai, India, and Dhaka, Bangladesh: Findings from an experimental study
(University of Waterloo, 2016-03-10)Background: Globally, smokeless tobacco use is disproportionately concentrated in low-and-middle income countries like India and Bangladesh. Despite the growing evidence base linking smokeless tobacco use with adverse ... -
Perceptions of the Caregiving Role Among Young-Onset Dementia Adult Child Caregivers
(University of Waterloo, 2021-09-03)Background: Persons who receive a dementia diagnosis before the age of 65, are considered to have young-onset dementia. For many persons living with young-onset dementia, adult children take on caregiving roles. Evidence ... -
THE PERFECT STORM: THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY OF IN-PATIENT MENTAL HEALTH RECOVERY (TRAUMA AND SUBSTANCE-USE): A NARRATIVE EXPLORATION
(University of Waterloo, 2018-09-21)Given the marginalizing effects of a mental health diagnosis, individuals with a mental health diagnosis, more specifically those in early recovery of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and substance-use disorders (SUDs), ... -
Performance of a two-foot vertical jump: What is more important hip or knee dominance?
(University of Waterloo, 2010-12-22)Vertical jumping ability is an important fundamental skill for many athletic activities. The present work is focused on developing an understanding of the role of various movement strategies on vertical jump performance. ... -
Peripheral Quantitative Computed Tomography: Review of Evidence and Recommendations for Image Acquisition, Analysis, and Reporting, Among Individuals With Neurological Impairment
(Elsevier, 2018-10)In 2015, the International Society for Clinical Densitometry (ISCD) position statement regarding peripheral quantitative computed tomography (pQCT) did not recommend routine use of pQCT, in clinical settings until consistency ... -
The persistent effects of sports-related concussion during adolescence on sensorimotor integration
(University of Waterloo, 2022-08-26)A history of concussion increases the risk of subsequent musculoskeletal injury. However, the exact mechanism of the increased risk of injury remains unknown. Persistent alterations in sensorimotor control during periods ... -
Persistent perceptual delay for head movement onset relative to sound onset with and without vision
(University of Waterloo, 2017-02-15)Knowing when the head moves is crucial information for the central nervous system in order to maintain a veridical representation of the self in the world for perception and action. Our head is constantly in motion during ... -
A phenomenological investigation of spirituality in outdoor recreation experiences
(University of Waterloo, 2020-05-22)There exists a rich history of people describing meaningful moments during outdoor recreation as spiritual experiences. These involve connecting to something bigger than yourself, and recognizing your place in a larger ... -
Phenotypic Characterization of the Male Tafazzin-Knockout Mouse Model of Barth Syndrome at 3-, 6-, and 12-Months of Age
(University of Waterloo, 2022-05-18)Barth Syndrome (BTHS) is a devastating disorder caused by mutations in the gene encoding for Tafazzin (TAZ), a key enzyme involved in the biosynthesis of the phospholipid cardiolipin, which is vital for maintaining the ... -
Phenotyping Risk Profiles of Substance Use and Exploring the Dynamic Transitions in Use Patterns: Machine Learning Models using the COMPASS Data
(University of Waterloo, 2021-10-01)Background Polysubstance use is on the rise among Canadian youth. Examining risk profiles and understanding how the transition occurs in use patterns can inform the design and implementation of polysubstance risk reduction ... -
Phosphate toxicity and tumorigenesis
(Elsevier, 2018-04-01)In this article, we briefly summarized evidence that cellular phosphate burden from phosphate toxicity is a pathophysiological determinant of cancer cell growth. Tumor cells express more phosphate cotransporters and store ...