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Examining the Hospital Elder Life Program in a rehabilitation setting: a pilot feasibility study
(BioMed Central, 2016-07-18)Background: The Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP) has been shown to effectively prevent delirium and functional decline in older patients in acute care, but has not been examined in a rehabilitation setting. This pilot ... -
Examining the Impact of a Nutrition Labelling Program on Menus in a Cafeteria Setting
(University of Waterloo, 2016-04-26)BACKGROUND Diet is an important risk factor for chronic disease and obesity. The growing proportion of dietary intake from food consumed at restaurants and fast food outlets is an important contributing factor to the overall ... -
Examining the impact of a restrictive retail food environment intervention on pharmacy sales over time in Baddeck, Nova Scotia
(University of Waterloo, 2017-12-21)Introduction: Sugar-sweetened beverages are a significant source of dietary sugar intake for both adults and children in Canada and around the world. Consumption of excessive amounts of sugar is a risk factor for a variety ... -
Examining the impact of timing of alcohol use initiation on changes to body weight and weight status among students in the COMPASS study
(Elsevier, 2019-12)Obesity rates among Canadian youth continue to be a concern, as weight issues during adolescence can transfer into adulthood, leading to long-term health problems. Current evidence lacks a consistent relationship between ... -
Examining the relationship between social position, spatial learning, and memory in adult male and female rats.
(University of Waterloo, 2023-09-05)Decades of neuroscience research has established the modulating role of stress in cognitive function, such as learning and memory, namely from severe stressors that invoke fear or physical stress. The effect on cognition ... -
Examining the relationship of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) with wasting and stunting status among children experiencing poverty in the Philippines: a cross-sectional study
(University of Waterloo, 2022-08-24)Background: In the Philippines, poverty is one of the main risk factors driving acute (wasting) and chronic (stunting) undernutrition among children. Previous research has pointed to the potential of social protection and ... -
Examining the Role of the School Food Environment in Moderating Sugar-sweetened Beverage Consumption Among Adolescents in Alberta and Ontario, Canada: Cross-sectional and Longitudinal Evidence from the COMPASS Study
(University of Waterloo, 2018-04-27)Adolescents represent the greatest consumers of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) in Canada, which is concerning, given the numerous adverse health outcomes associated with frequent SSB intake. Provincial school nutrition ... -
Examining trends, predictors, and mediators of e-cigarette use and smoking among Canadian youth: Findings from the COMPASS study
(University of Waterloo, 2021-04-19)Abstract The objectives of this dissertation were to (1) examine trends and predictors of youth e-cigarette use and cigarette smoking, (2) explore potential mediators of the association between initial e-cigarette use ... -
Examining Worsening Positive Symptoms During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Older Adult Home Care Clients in Ontario
(University of Waterloo, 2023-09-26)Background: In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, lockdown restrictions were implemented to minimize the spread of infection. Older adults over the age of 60 account for majority of COVID-19-related deaths, hospitalizations, ... -
Experiences of Food Insecurity Among Undergraduate Students: “You Can’t Starve Yourself Through School”
(Canadian Society for the Study of Higher Education, 2019-03)Canadian post-secondary students are vulnerable to food insecurity, yet lack of examination of this issue has prevented identification of policy and program solutions. This mixed-methods study aimed to characterize the ... -
An Exploration of Context, Food and Diet among Indigenous Youth Across Canada
(University of Waterloo, 2021-03-01)INTRODUCTION: Adolescence is a critical stage in the life course and inadequate cognitive, physical and social development during this time can have long-term, adverse effects on individuals, groups, and societies. The ... -
An exploratory analysis of the cost-effectiveness of a multi-cancer early detection blood test in Ontario, Canada
(University of Waterloo, 2023-06-08)Background: Cancer is one of the main causes of death globally and early detection of tumors through screening is key to preventing morbidity and mortality. However, screening tools only exist for a few types of cancers, ... -
Exploring Physical Activity and Physical Literacy in Canadian Children: Bringing the Build Our Kids' Success (BOKS) Program to Canada
(University of Waterloo, 2017-04-25)In an effort to confront low levels of physical activity (PA) among children, the Build Our Kids’ Success (BOKS) program was brought to Canada following its debut in the United States. The BOKS program is different from ... -
Exploring reluctancy towards help-seeking at school among youth in the COMPASS study
(University of Waterloo, 2020-07-06)Background: Despite the high prevalence of mental health problems that emerge during adolescence, it has been observed that young people are among the least likely to seek help. Considering that many adolescents spend most ... -
Exploring Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients' Needs in Shared Decision Making: A Qualitative User Needs Study
(University of Waterloo, 2019-11-29)Background: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory debilitating joint condition with individualized symptom severity. Access to multiple medication choices allow consideration of patient preferences and fit ... -
Exploring Socio-Economic and Built-Environment Determinants of Alcohol Expenditure for the City of Toronto: A Spatial Analysis Approach
(University of Waterloo, 2016-08-18)Alcohol expenditures can provide a different perspective on alcohol use by providing an understanding of the consumer demand for alcohol, the effect of alcohol sales on the economy and the impact on the household budget. ... -
Exploring the association between cannabis use, depression, anxiety and flourishing in youth: a cross-sectional analysis from year 5 of the COMPASS Mental Health pilot data
(University of Waterloo, 2018-04-30)Cannabis use and mental health problems are highly prevalent among Canadian youth. While repercussions associated with cannabis are ubiquitous throughout the population, youth are at an increased risk as the brain is ... -
Exploring the association between religiosity, spirituality and cancer screening behavior: a longitudinal analysis of Alberta’s Tomorrow Project
(University of Waterloo, 2020-05-19)Background: This thesis examined the effect of religiosity/spirituality (R/S) on breast, prostate, and colorectal cancer screening behaviour. Over two-thirds of Canadians identify with some form of religion or spirituality. ... -
Exploring the Drivers of, and Potential Interventions to Reduce, Antimicrobial Resistance in the European Food System Context
(University of Waterloo, 2022-08-02)Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing One Health problem that has become one of the leading causes of death worldwide. AMR emerges from a complex system characterized by multiple interacting factors across the ... -
Exploring the factors influencing access to and utilization of sexual health services by South Asian men in Ontario
(University of Waterloo, 2022-01-19)Introduction: South Asian communities comprise one of the fastest-growing populations in Canada. However, the sexual health of South Asian immigrant men, in particular, remains vastly understudied in high-income economy ...