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102. The Role of Chance in Canada's Victory in the 1972 Summit Series.
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Brimberg, Jack and Hurley, W. J.
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STATISTICS education ,PROBABILITY theory ,SPORTS officiating - Abstract
Many (mostly Canadians) have attributed Canada's win in the 1972 Summit Series with Russia to Canadian determination and heart. Another explanation is that the Canadians were lucky. In this paper, we examine that role of chance in the Canadians winning Game 8. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2012
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103. Animals on the Move.
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Cully, Christine French
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ARCTIC fox ,BLACK bear - Abstract
This article, titled "Animals on the Move," recounts the author's encounter with a black bear during a hike in a forest. The bear crossed their path without paying them any attention, highlighting the fact that they were in its territory. The author then reflects on a story they read about an arctic fox that traveled over 2,700 miles from Spitsbergen to northern Canada. The article concludes by inviting readers to share their preferences for other animals they would like to read about. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
104. MarketLine Industry Profile: Wireless Telecommunication Services in Canada.
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TELECOMMUNICATION ,MARKET value ,COMPETITION in the telecommunications industry ,BUSINESS forecasting - Abstract
An industry report for the wireless telecommunication industry in Canada is presented from publisher Marketline, with topics including market value, competition, and business forecasts for the industry.
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- 2023
105. Concealing Contrails A Canadian Photographic Reconnaissance Pilot's War.
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Simmonds, Tim
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AIR warfare ,MILITARY air pilots - Published
- 2024
106. Retail pricing format and rigidity of regular prices.
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Ray, Sourav, Snir, Avichai, and Levy, Daniel
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PRICES ,RETAIL industry ,PRICE cutting ,REFERENCE pricing - Abstract
We study the rigidity of regular and sale prices, and how it is affected by pricing formats (i.e. pricing strategies). We use data from three large Canadian stores with different pricing formats (Every‐Day‐Low‐Price, Hi‐Lo and Hybrid) that are located within a 1 km radius of each other. Our data contain both the actual transaction prices and actual regular prices as displayed on the store shelves. We combine these data with two 'generated' regular price series (filtered prices and reference prices) and study their rigidity. Regular price rigidity varies with store formats because different format stores treat sale prices differently, and consequently define regular prices differently. Correspondingly, the meanings of price cuts and sale prices vary across store formats. To interpret the findings, we consider the store pricing format distribution across the USA and Canada. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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107. "Who has been here that looks like me?": A narrative inquiry into Black, Indigenous, and People of Color graduate nursing students' experiences of white academic spaces.
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Hamzavi, Neda and Brown, Helen
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RACISM ,GRADUATE nursing education ,PEOPLE of color ,NURSING schools ,BLACK people ,THEORY of knowledge ,CRITICAL theory ,COLLEGE teacher attitudes ,EXPERIENCE ,QUALITATIVE research ,PROFESSIONAL identity ,ABORIGINAL Canadians ,RESEARCH funding ,STUDENT attitudes ,EUROCENTRISM ,CORPORATE culture - Abstract
Canadian Schools of Nursing rest upon white, colonial legacies that have shaped and defined what is valued as nursing knowledge and pedagogy. The diversity that exists in clinical nursing and is emerging within the graduate student population is not currently reflected within nursing faculty and academic leadership. Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) nurse leaders, historically and presently, are repeatedly left unacknowledged as knowers and keepers of nursing knowledge. This lack of diversity persists across nursing knowledge generation, research, and healthcare practices that ultimately aim to serve the increasingly diverse Canadian population. This narrative inquiry study examined the experiences of eight BIPOC graduate nursing students as they navigated white academic nursing spaces. The findings are presented to reflect their experiences of entrenched in whiteness, erasure of identity, and navigating belonging. These study findings highlight the importance of surfacing academic nursing history shaped by colonialism and racism, the need to diversify nursing faculty and the graduate nursing student population, and implementing nursing curricular and syllabi audits to ensure that they reflect the multitude of ways of knowing to expand dominant Eurocentric and Western knowledge in nursing education. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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108. Staggered Inclusion: Between Temporary and Permanent Immigration Status in Quebec, Canada.
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Bélanger, Danièle, Ouellet, Myriam, Coustere, Capucine, and Fleury, Charles
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IMMIGRATION status ,IMMIGRATION policy ,GREEN cards ,EMIGRATION & immigration ,BUREAUCRACY - Abstract
Pathways to permanent residency among immigrants in Canada have become more often preceded by a phase of temporariness. Research on these processes indicates that a two-step immigration regime is gaining momentum. However, we know little about those who qualify for permanent residency and experience a transition to permanent status inland. This article examines such experience of encountering federal and provincial administrative borders from within Canada. The analysis is based on 43 in-depth qualitative interviews conducted in the province of Quebec between 2016 and 2020 with temporary migrants in the process of transitioning to permanent residency or having recently acquired it. The article argues that migrants find themselves in spaces of ambiguity and in-betweenness regarding their transition process, access to rights and life perspectives over a period during which their status, as a lived experienced rather than strictly an administrative category, is neither temporary nor permanent. It sheds light on how bureaucratic processes that throw people into precariousness produces different shades of inclusion, not only based on the type of residency permit, but on the staggered transition process resulting from Canada's immigration multi-governance itself. Furthermore, it calls for a rethinking of the permanent-temporary resident binary that structures Canada's immigration policies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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109. A qualitative study of experiences of institutional objection to medical assistance in dying in Canada: ongoing challenges and catalysts for change.
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Close, Eliana, Jeanneret, Ruthie, Downie, Jocelyn, Willmott, Lindy, and White, Ben P
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ASSISTED suicide ,MEDICAL assistance ,MEDICAL personnel ,CAREGIVERS ,OBJECTIONS (Evidence) ,HEALTH facilities - Abstract
Background: In June 2016, Canada legalized medical assistance in dying (MAiD). From the outset, some healthcare institutions (including faith-based and non-faith-based hospitals, hospices, and residential aged care facilities) have refused to allow aspects of MAiD onsite, resulting in patient transfers for MAiD assessments and provision. There have been media reports highlighting the negative consequences of these "institutional objections", however, very little research has examined their nature and impact. Methods: This study reports on findings from 48 semi-structured qualitative interviews conducted with MAiD assessors and providers, MAiD team members (working to coordinate care and lead MAiD programs in institutions and health authorities), and family caregivers on their experiences with institutional objection. Participants were recruited from the Canadian provinces of British Columbia, Ontario, and Nova Scotia. Data were analyzed using inductive thematic analysis. Results: Themes identified were: (1) basis for institutional objection (with objections commonly rooted in religious values and a particular philosophy of palliative care); (2) scope of objection (demonstrating a wide range of practices objected to); (3) lack of transparency regarding institutional position; (4) impacts on patients; (5) impacts on health practitioners; and (6) catalysts for change. Participants reported that many institutions' objections had softened over time, lessening barriers to MAiD access and adverse impacts on patients and health practitioners. Participants attributed this positive change to a range of catalysts including advocacy by health practitioners and family members, policymaking by local health authorities, education, and relationship building. Nevertheless, some institutions, particularly faith-based ones, retained strong objections to MAiD, resulting in forced transfers and negative emotional and psychological impacts on patients, family members, and health practitioners. Conclusions: This paper adds to the limited evidence base about the impacts of institutional objection and can inform practical and regulatory solutions in Canada and abroad. Reform is needed to minimize the negative impacts on patients, their caregivers, and health practitioners involved in MAiD practice. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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110. An Australian Response to No Better Home? Jews, Canada, and the Sense of Belonging.
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Rutland, Suzanne D.
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AMERICAN Jews ,JEWS ,ANTISEMITISM ,JEWISH refugees ,GOVERNMENT policy ,AUSTRALIAN history ,YOUNG adults - Abstract
This article, "An Australian Response to No Better Home? Jews, Canada, and the Sense of Belonging," examines the suitability of Canada as a destination for Jewish migration. The author, Suzanne D. Rutland, shares her family's migration experience to Australia after the Holocaust and discusses the advantages and disadvantages of Australia as a place for Jewish survivors. The article also compares the experiences of Jewish survivors in Australia and Canada, highlighting the role of American aid in their successful integration into Australian society. Various sources related to the Holocaust and its survivors are cited, including books such as "The Voyage of Their Life" by Diane Armstrong and "The Gift of Life" by the Australian Association of Holocaust Survivors. The article also references an article by Ruth Panofsky titled "The 'Nu World' of Toronto in Bernice Eisenstein's I Was a Child of Holocaust Survivors," which explores themes of identity and memory. Other books mentioned include "The Fiftieth Gate" by Mark Raphael Baker and "The Silence" by Ruth Waynryb. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2023
111. An institutional ethnography analysis on skilled Chinese immigrant mothers' experiences in Canada.
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Wang, Chen J.
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MOTHERS ,ETHNOLOGY ,WOMEN immigrants ,SOCIAL structure ,CHILDREN of immigrants ,GRANDPARENTS ,WORKING mothers - Abstract
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- 2023
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112. The intentional pursuit of everyday life while dying: A longitudinal qualitative study of working-aged adults living with advanced cancer.
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Brose, Julie M, Willis, Eileen, and Morgan, Deidre D
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CANCER patient psychology ,MODEL of Human Occupation ,FUNCTIONAL status ,RESEARCH methodology ,ACTIVITIES of daily living ,INTERVIEWING ,EXPERIENCE ,QUALITATIVE research ,PHENOMENOLOGY ,ATTITUDES toward illness ,OCCUPATIONAL therapy ,QUALITY of life ,RESEARCH funding ,THEMATIC analysis ,JUDGMENT sampling ,LONGITUDINAL method ,PALLIATIVE treatment ,CANCER patient rehabilitation ,ADULTS - Abstract
Background: People living with advanced cancer experience functional decline and increasing difficulty participating in activities of daily living over their final year of life, consequently reducing quality of life. Palliative rehabilitation may serve to mitigate some of these challenges by optimising function. However, limited research and theory explore the rehabilitative process of adaptation amid increasing dependency, often experienced by people living with advanced cancer. Aim: To explore the lived experience of everyday life for working-aged adults living with advanced cancer, and how this changes over time. Design: A longitudinal hermeneutic phenomenological approach was employed, using in-depth semi-structured interviews. Data was analysed using inductive thematic analysis, and findings mapped against the Model of Human Occupation and illness experience literature. Setting/participants: Purposively sampled working-aged adults (40–64 years) with advanced cancer were recruited by a rural home care team in Western Canada. Results: Thirty-three in-depth interviews were conducted over 19 months with eight adults living with advanced cancer. Advanced cancer and other losses have a disruptive impact on daily life. Despite experiencing progressive functional decline, these adults intentionally sought to participate in valued everyday activities. Adaptation to ongoing deterioration occurred through engagement in daily life. Conclusions: Despite experiencing disruption to routines and daily life, people living with advanced cancer seek to continue doing what is important to them, albeit in a modified form. Adaptation to functional decline is an active, ongoing process and occurs through continued engagement in activities. Palliative rehabilitation can facilitate participation in everyday life. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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113. Kitchen Table Politics: Bannock and Métis Common Sense in an Era of Nascent Recognition Politics.
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ALLARD, DANE
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METIS ,COMMON sense ,LABOR movement ,ACTIVISM ,ORAL history ,INTERVENTION (Federal government) ,CANADIAN history - Abstract
Bannock, a simple bread made of water, flour, and lard--fried or baked--is a staple of Indigenous diets across what is now called Canada. A pan-Indigenous symbol, bannock is a historically dynamic food grounded in both European and Indigenous origins. On both counts, it presents a paradox to the settler imagination, which clings to fixed definitions of Indigenous Peoplehood essentialized in precontact traditions. For Métis, however, bannock is no paradox. Neither its European origins nor its diverse forms and composition across time and place cause confusion. Rather, in oral history interviews Métis positioned bannock as a critical component that sustained a Métis identity through the twentieth century. Bannock offers important lessons for understanding the place of Métis within Canadian history and reveals how Métis mediated state interventions into Indigeneity in the 1980s. Tracing this historical trajectory, I suggest a useful inversion of Mark Rifkin's concept of settler common sense to focus on what I call a Métis common sense; that is, those aspects of a Métis livedness that were obvious for Métis. I follow other Métis writers who have proposed the kitchen table as a site of Métis identity survivance that functions as an alternative to public, androcentric expressions of Métis-ness legible to Canadian recognition politics. Métis interviewees negotiated with, and simultaneously rejected, essentialist assumptions of their Indigeneity. Interviewees understood bannock as a key marker of kinship sustained through female labor and activism within a matrilocal Métis Peoplehood. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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114. Unpacking racism during COVID-19: narratives from racialized Canadian gay, bisexual, and queer men.
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Grey, Cornel, Tian, Ian Liujia, Skakoon-Sparling, Shayna, Daroya, Emerich, Klassen, Ben, Lessard, David, Gaspar, Mark, Sinno, Jad, Sang, Jordan M., Perez-Brumer, Amaya, Lachowsky, Nathan J., Moore, David M., Jollimore, Jody, Hart, Trevor A., Cox, Joseph, and Grace, Daniel
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RACISM ,BISEXUALITY ,COVID-19 ,MINORITIES ,RESEARCH methodology ,BLACK people ,SOCIAL stigma ,CRITICAL theory ,LGBTQ+ people ,SEXUAL minorities ,RESEARCH funding ,THEMATIC analysis ,DATA analysis ,GAY men - Abstract
Objective: Epidemics impact individuals unevenly across race, gender, and sexuality. In addition to being more vulnerable to COVID-19 infection, evidence suggests racialized gender and sexual minorities experienced disproportionate levels of discrimination and stigma during the COVID-19 epidemic. Drawing on Critical Race Theory (CRT), we examined the experiences of gay, bisexual, queer, and other men who have sex with men (GBQM) of colour facing discrimination during COVID-19. Design: Engage-COVID-19 is a mixed methods study examining the impact of COVID-19 on GBQM living in Vancouver, Toronto, and Montréal, Canada. We conducted two rounds of qualitative interviews (November 2020 to February 2021, and June to October 2021) with 93 GBQM to explore the evolving impact of COVID-19 on their lives. Transcripts were coded using inductive thematic analysis. Data analysis was conducted using Nvivo software. Results: Fifty-nine participants identified as Black, Indigenous, and/or a Person of Colour (BIPOC). These GBQM of colour described multiple experiences of discrimination during COVID-19. Although participants did not report experiences of discrimination based on their sexual identity during COVID-19, we found that experiences of racism affected how they were treated within their sexual networks. Experiences of racism were most often reported by East Asian and Black GBQM. These participants faced racism in public and online spaces, primarily in the form of verbal harassment. Several participants were also harassed because they wore face masks. Verbal abuse against GBQM of colour was largely prompted by racist discourses related to COVID-19. Conclusion: Racism remains a pernicious threat to the well-being of GBQM of colour. CRT highlights the importance of assessing how sexualized and gendered discourses about race shape the experiences of GBQM of colour navigating multiple epidemics like COVID-19 and HIV. These pervasive discourses unevenly affect racial and sexual minorities across multiple epidemics, and negatively impact health outcomes for these populations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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115. Online Learning is a Rollercoaster: Postsecondary Students With Learning Disabilities Navigate the COVID-19 Pandemic.
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Goegan, Lauren D., Le, Lily, and Daniels, Lia M.
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ONLINE education ,INTERVIEWING ,UNDERGRADUATES ,EXPERIENCE ,PHENOMENOLOGY ,LEARNING disabilities ,PSYCHOLOGY of high school students ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,RESEARCH funding ,THEMATIC analysis ,COVID-19 pandemic ,PSYCHOLOGICAL resilience - Abstract
Most of what researchers know about the challenges students with learning disabilities (LDs) experience during postsecondary education is based on experiences during face-to-face learning on campus. Less is known about challenges students with LD face during learning online—the mode of instruction students had to navigate during the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, the purpose of our research was to examine the lived experience of undergraduate students with LD during their first full semester of online instruction as a result of the pandemic. We interviewed six students in Western Canada and used a phenomenological approach to analyze their experiences. Overall, we extracted six main themes from their interviews. Two of these themes, (a) the broad impact of having LD and (b) accommodations during COVID-19, were specific to being a student with LD. The remaining four themes were more generally related to their overall student experience: (c) online learning is different, (d) the role of others, (e) emotional impact, and (f) resilience and perseverance. We discuss these results in terms of recommendations for future research and teaching in online learning environments. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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116. Governing Risk Through Forced Confinement: Clawback of Pre-Pandemic Reforms.
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Evans, Jessica and Mussell, Linda
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TORTURE ,COVID-19 pandemic ,GREY literature ,DISCOURSE analysis ,REFORMS ,PRISONS - Abstract
Copyright of Canadian Journal of Law & Society/Revue Canadienne Droit et Societe (Cambridge University Press) is the property of Cambridge University Press and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
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- 2023
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117. Factors influencing surgeon well-being: qualitatively exploring the joy of surgery.
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Hughes, Dorothy, Hanson, Melissa N., Alseidi, Adnan, Romanelli, John, Vassiliou, Melina, Feldman, Liane S., and Asbun, Horacio
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WELL-being ,OPERATING rooms ,SURGEONS ,JOY ,SATISFACTION ,FINANCIAL stress - Abstract
Background: There has been considerable research into burnout but much less into how surgeons thrive and find joy. This study, conducted by the SAGES Reimagining the Practice of Surgery Task Force, explored factors influencing surgeon well-being, the eventual goal being translating findings into tangible changes to help restore the joy in surgery. Methods: This was a qualitative, descriptive study. Purposive sampling ensured representation across ages, genders, ethnicities, practice types, and geographies. Semi-structured interviews were recorded and transcribed. We coded inductively, finalized the codebook by consensus, and then constructed a thematic network. Global themes formed our conclusions; organizing themes gave additional detail. Analysis was facilitated by NVivo. Results: We interviewed 17 surgeons from the US and Canada. Total interview time was 15 hours. Our global and organizing themes were: Stressors (Work–life Integration, Administration-related Concerns, Time and Productivity Pressures, Operating Room Factors, and Lack of Respect). Satisfaction (Service, Challenge, Autonomy, Leadership, and Respect and Recognition). Support (Team, Personal Life, Leaders, and Institutions). Values (Professional and Personal). Suggestions (Individual, Practice, and System level). Values, stressors, and satisfaction influenced perspectives on support. Experiences of support shaped suggestions. All participants reported stressors and satisfiers. Surgeons at all stages enjoyed operating and being of service. Supports and suggestions included compensation and infrastructure, but human resources were most critical. To experience joy, surgeons needed high-functioning clinical teams, good leaders/mentors, and supportive family/social networks. Conclusions: Our results indicated organizations could (1) better understand surgeons' values, like autonomy; (2) provide more time for satisfiers, like patient relationship building; (3) minimize stressors, like time and financial pressures; and (4) at all levels focus on (4a) building teams and leaders and (4b) giving surgeons time and space for healthy family/social lives. Next steps include developing an assessment tool for individual institutions to build "joy improvement plans" and to inform surgical associations' advocacy efforts. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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118. Kicking Bonusing Dependence.
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Berosh, Craig
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AWARDS ,CARD games ,CASINOS ,GAMBLING industry - Abstract
The article offers information on the Lucky Player Jackpot bonusing system of DEQ Systems Corp. in Canada. It states that powered by the firm's G3 platform, the said bonusing system randomly selects the winning cards and positions. It says that prizes are not dependent on any specific game so the system can be deployed across all table games. Furthermore, Lucky Player Jackpot allows players to bet multiply credits with prizes multiplied by the number of credits wagered.
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- 2009
119. New Indie Film RK/RKAY By Rajat Kapoor To Make U.S. And Canada Premiere.
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MOTION picture premieres ,INDEPENDENT films - Published
- 2021
120. MarketLine Industry Profile: Tobacco & Tobacco Products in Canada.
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TOBACCO industry ,MARKET value ,MARKET segmentation ,ECONOMIC competition - Abstract
An industry report for the tobacco & tobacco products industry in Canada is presented from publisher Marketline, with topics including market value, market segmentation, and competition in the industry.
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- 2023
121. 2012 Grant Thornton Executive Roundtable.
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FOOD industry ,BEVERAGE industry ,BRAND image ,CONFERENCES & conventions - Abstract
Information about the 2012 annual industry roundtable of Grant Thornton LLP is presented. Topics include the increasing price and cost pressures from retailers and suppliers, growth for Canadian food and beverage companies and the company's ability to communicate its brand image as key to unlock growth opportunities. The roundtable featured several executives including Peter Singer of Thomas, Large & Singer, Lucky Lankage of Grace Kennedy and Daniele Bertrand of Dufflet Pastries.
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- 2012
122. A split-second decision to hand a baby over barbed wire; a decades-long injustice.
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ASSISTED emigration ,AFGHANS ,DISENGAGEMENT (Military science) ,AFGHAN War, 2001-2021 ,GOVERNMENT policy ,EMIGRATION & immigration - Abstract
The author reflects on the alleged failure by the Canadian government to fulfill its promise to support Afghans who assisted the Canadian military in Afghanistan during its 13-year mission in the country. Topics include the decision by the U.S. to withdraw its troops in Afghanistan in August 2021, the campaign announcement by Canadian Liberals that Canada will accept 40,000 Afghans, and the resettlement program for Afghans announced by Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino.
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- 2021
123. WHEN B.C. GETS HIT.
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MacQueen, Ken, Treble, Patricia, Floyd, Meg, and Macqueen, Ken
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EARTHQUAKES ,EARTH movements ,NATURAL disasters ,DISASTERS - Abstract
This article focuses on what could happen in the case of an earthquake or other natural disaster in Canada. The inevitable hits British Columbia, expect a final, fleeting moment of denial. If you are lucky, and this is Vancouver, you will eventually stumble outside when the shaking finally stops, to a city changed beyond recognition. People will band together. Some will do stupid things, clustering sheeplike at the bases of downtown office towers, waiting to be shredded by showers of glass at the first aftershock. But unlikely leaders will emerge and there will be extraordinary acts of bravery, as there always are. If you live on the west coast of Vancouver Island, and this is indeed the Big One -- a subduction quake of about magnitude nine, about as bad as they get -- your troubles have only started. The 1,000-km fault running offshore from B.C. to northern California has ruptured as it does every 500 years or so. It generates a tsunami as powerful as the killer that devastated the coasts of the Indian Ocean last Dec. 26. One in 10: those are the odds, most experts say, that a Big One will hit B.C. and the U.S. West Coast in the next 50 years, releasing in one horrific shuddering event as much energy as the U.S. consumes in a month. The west coast of Vancouver Island should protect B.C.'s major cities from the brunt of a tsunami. But leaving aside the Big One they are vulnerable to a potentially deadlier kind of quake: land-based "crustal" quakes, with the potential for serious structural damage. Moderate to large quakes can be devastating, even in cities with high seismic construction standards. The most thorough assessment of Vancouver's earthquake vulnerability has never been fully made public.
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- 2005
124. full frontal assault.
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Pifer, John
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PLASTIC surgery ,PLASTIC surgeons ,COSMETICS ,PERSONAL beauty - Abstract
Scanning the considerable list of cosmetic and plastic surgery options in the Super Pages, the author settle on the False Creek Surgical Centre, piqued by its involvement in the inaugural $50,000 Vancouver Extraordinary Makeover Event in which one lucky entrant this summer will receive all the nips and tucks imaginable. The contest is Vancouver, British Columbia's contribution to the current craze for plastic surgery, cosmetic makeovers and other image-enhancing procedures which has seen surgeries for men and women increase threefold over the past four years.
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- 2004
125. The Know-It-All Neighbour.
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Gatehouse, Jonathon
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INTERNATIONAL relations ,SOCIAL conflict ,PUBLIC opinion - Abstract
This article discusses the relationship between Canada and the United States. With the relationship between Canada and the United States plunging toward a historic nadir, the Prime Minister will be lucky to walk away with a nice photo and a souvenir pen. No matter how the election-bound Liberals try to spin it, things have gone sour between old allies, and it has happened during their watch. Sixty-eight per cent of Canadians say the U.S.'s global reputation has worsened over the last decade, while 38 per cent of us say we feel more negatively about America since Sept. 11 (the biggest reasons cited--the Iraq war and George W. Bush). A Maclean's poll published this winter detailing Canadian antipathy towards George W. Bush ("Hope you lose, eh," Feb. 9, 2004) elicited several thousand responses from U.S. residents, mostly outraged that their neighbours would even dare to have an opinion of the President, especially such a negative one. Yes, the population is split over Bush and the war in Iraq, says Sands, but it's largely a debate about tactics in the war on terror, not intent. INSET: Taking the Pulse.
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- 2004
126. The Stagnant 70s.
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Mollins, Carl
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NINETEEN seventies ,AMERICANIZATION ,PRICE inflation ,REGIONALISM ,POPULAR culture ,WORKWEEK - Abstract
The article discusses the 1970s in Canada. Stagflation. Separation. Americanization. It was a tough time for Canada. By at least one yardstick--the growth of personal income--it is possible to see the 1970s as a prosperous time in Canada. By almost any other measure, the country was lucky to get out of the sickly '70s more or less intact. The prosperity case is made by historians Jack Granatstein and Robert Bothwell in their 2000 book Our Century: "Canadians in the 1970s were better off than they ever had been before--matching Americans in terms of average incomes for the only time in Canadian history." Sadly, however, inflation played counteractive havoc with their cited 55% growth of average incomes through the 10 years to 1975. Adding to the pressures on workaday Canada were the ripping of the social and political fabric. Next came the October Crisis of 1970--the kidnapping of British trade commissioner James Cross and the murder of Quebec labor and immigration minister Pierre Laporte, which prompted Ottawa to suspend civil rights and call out the army.
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- 2003
127. Patient perspectives on the role of nurses in HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis care (PrEP-RN).
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Orser, Lauren, O'Byrne, Patrick, and Holmes, Dave
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HIV ,NURSES' attitudes ,PATIENTS' attitudes ,PRE-exposure prophylaxis ,NURSES as patients ,HIV prevention - Abstract
Introduction: In response to ongoing new HIV diagnoses among gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (gbMSM) and limited access points for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) care, we established Canada's first nurse-led HIV prevention service in Ottawa, Canada—PrEP-RN. As part of this service, registered nurses became the primary provider in PrEP delivery and monitoring. Objectives: To (1) gather patients' sentiments and experiences related to nurse-led PrEP and (2) identify the implications for nurses working in sexual healthcare. Methodology: Qualitative interviews were conducted with 14 gbMSM participants who had received, or were presently enrolled in, HIV prevention care from nurses in the PrEP-RN clinic. Interview transcripts were reviewed and analyzed using thematic analysis. Results: Our analysis revealed two major themes of: The Sexual Health Nurse as the Expert and Patients Reliance on Nurses. The first theme discussed patients' positive attitudes toward nurses, in terms of the knowledge nurses possessed and the kind and efficient services they. The accommodating nature of nurses, however, led patients to become dependent on their care, which was the focus of the second theme. This reliance on nurses created challenges when patients transitioned from PrEP-RN to alternate providers for ongoing care. Conclusion: These findings were examined to understand the effect of patients' perceptions of nurses on nursing practice. Despite patients' confidence in nurses' ability to provide PrEP care, the expectations they placed onto nurses to address the totality of their needs created competing demands for nurses to be both a leader in HIV prevention care—and fulfill the image of the caring, healthcare 'hero', which created feelings of moral distress among nurses. As increasing initiatives focus on task-shifting of healthcare roles to nurses, understanding the patients' perspective is essential in maintaining effective nurse-patient relationships. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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128. A qualitative exploration of allied health providers' perspectives on cultural humility in palliative and end-of-life care.
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Singh, Hardeep, Haghayegh, Arta Taghavi, Shah, Riya, Cheung, Lovisa, Wijekoon, Sachindri, Reel, Kevin, and Sangrar, Ruheena
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TERMINAL care ,SPEECH therapy ,ATTITUDES of medical personnel ,RESEARCH methodology ,PHYSICAL therapy ,INTERVIEWING ,QUALITATIVE research ,OCCUPATIONAL therapy ,CULTURAL competence ,RESEARCH funding ,PATIENT-professional relations ,THEMATIC analysis ,ALLIED health personnel ,PALLIATIVE treatment ,DIETETICS - Abstract
Background: Cultural factors, including religious or cultural beliefs, shape patients' death and dying experiences, including palliative and end-of-life (EOL) care preferences. Allied health providers must understand their patients' cultural preferences to support them in palliative and EOL care effectively. Cultural humility is a practice which requires allied health providers to evaluate their own values, biases, and assumptions and be open to learning from others, which may enhance cross-cultural interactions by allowing providers to understand patients' perceptions of and preferences for their health, illness, and dying. However, there is limited knowledge of how allied health providers apply cultural humility in palliative and EOL care within a Canadian context. Thus, this study describes Canadian allied health providers' perspectives of cultural humility practice in palliative and EOL care settings, including how they understand the concept and practice of cultural humility, and navigate relationships with patients who are palliative or at EOL and from diverse cultural backgrounds. Methods: In this qualitative interpretive description study, remote interviews were conducted with allied health providers who currently or recently practiced in a Canadian palliative or EOL care setting. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed, and analyzed using interpretive descriptive analysis techniques. Results: Eleven allied health providers from the following disciplines participated: speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, and dietetics. Three themes were identified: (1) Interpreting and understanding of cultural humility in palliative and EOL care (i.e., recognizing positionality, biases and preconceived notions and learning from patients); (2) Values, conflicts, and ethical uncertainties when practicing cultural humility at EOL between provider and patient and family, and within the team and constraints/biases within the system preventing culturally humble practices; (3) The 'how to' of cultural humility in palliative and EOL care (i.e., ethical decision-making in palliative and EOL care, complexities within the care team, and conflicts and challenges due to contextual/system-level factors). Conclusions: Allied health providers used various strategies to manage relationships with patients and practice cultural humility, including intra- and inter-personal strategies, and contextual/health systems enablers. Conflicts and challenges they encountered related to cultural humility practices may be addressed through relational or health system strategies, including professional development and decision-making support. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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129. Occupational Stress, Correctional Officers, and Training for the Job: Probing Sources of Stress During the Correctional Service of Canada's Correctional Training Program.
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Spencer, Dale, Ricciardelli, Rose, Cassiano, Marcella Siqueira, and Zehtab-Jadid, Ayla
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CORRECTIONAL personnel ,JOB stress ,CORRECTIONS (Criminal justice administration) ,MENTAL illness ,OCCUPATIONAL training ,LITERARY sources - Abstract
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130. Engagement as Communication Practice: Discontinuity and Sustainability of Public Participation and Inclusion in A Crisis Situation.
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IVANOV, Ivan, ROBICHAUD, Daniel, CORDELIER, Benoit, and DURBAU, William
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PARTICIPATION ,TRANSPARENCY in government ,CRISES ,SUSTAINABILITY ,SUDDEN death ,ORGANIZATIONAL communication - Abstract
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131. Participant Experiences in Student Recovery Programs in Canada: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis.
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Park, Mack, Fudjack, Sara, Soucie, Kendall, and LaBelle, Onawa
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WELL-being ,SUBSTANCE abuse ,EVALUATION of human services programs ,CONVALESCENCE ,ATTITUDE (Psychology) ,PEER counseling ,SOCIAL stigma ,INTERVIEWING ,GROUP identity ,QUALITATIVE research ,EXPERIENCE ,PHENOMENOLOGY ,RESEARCH funding ,UNIVERSITIES & colleges ,STUDENT attitudes ,NEEDS assessment - Abstract
Student recovery programs are an emerging trend across university campuses in Canada, yet little is known about the experiences of students who utilize these programs. Canada's first student recovery program launched in 2019, with six additional launching shortly thereafter. The current study offers a first look at the student experience in recovery programs at the first Canadian institutions to offer recovery support on campus. We used qualitative methods to examine individual recovery trajectories, program participation, stigma, barriers to recovery on campus, and the impact of a campus-based recovery program on various areas of their lives. Our findings highlight three main themes: (i) inclusivity and diversity of the programs, (ii) increasing recovery capital and dimensions of well-being, and (iii) reducing barriers to recovery on campus. The results inform how Canadian student recovery programs meet the needs of their students and identify areas for improvement using a recovery-informed lens to center the lived experiences of students in recovery. Findings from this initial study may drive the development of future student recovery programs at Canadian institutions and inform new initiatives by existing programs outside of Canada. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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132. Kinship Care: Evaluating Policy and Practice.
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Burke, Susan, Bouey, Jane, Madsen, Carol, Costello, Louise, Schmidt, Glen, Barkaskas, Patricia, White, Nicole, Alder, Caitlin, and Murium, Rabiah
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RESEARCH ,LENGTH of stay in hospitals ,FOCUS groups ,CAREGIVERS ,RESEARCH methodology ,FAMILIES ,INTERVIEWING ,SURVEYS ,QUALITATIVE research ,GOVERNMENT policy ,RESEARCH funding ,CHILD welfare ,MENTAL depression ,DATA analysis software ,THEMATIC analysis ,MENTAL illness - Abstract
This study explores the state of kinship care in British C olumbia (BC), Canada 10 years after the implementation of major policy reform designed by the provincial government to improve services to kinship caregivers. It arises from a community-based research project that included Parent Support Services (PSS), a charitable nonprofit organization that supports kinship caregivers in BC, and the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC). Two hundred participants were involved, including kinship caregivers and key informants. Data collection used surveys, focus groups, and interviews. The key recommendation from this article is that there should be ongoing evaluation of the experiences of kinship caregivers, particularly after policy changes, to ensure that kinship care programs meet the needs of those for whom they were created. Based on what was shared by the caregivers, secondary recommendations around the provision of supports and services are also provided. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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133. Connecting Canadian and Australian Midwifery Students Through a Global Peer-to-Peer Program: A Pilot Project.
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Johnston, Bronte K., Gum, Lyn, Hilsenteger, Elizabeth, and Murray-Davis, Beth
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CONVERSATION ,HUMAN services programs ,MIDWIVES ,HEALTH occupations students ,AFFINITY groups ,PILOT projects ,MIDWIFERY education ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,SURVEYS ,PROFESSIONAL employee training ,DATA analysis software - Abstract
Copyright of Canadian Journal of Midwifery Research & Practice is the property of Canadian Association of Midwives and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
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134. Enacting primary healthcare interprofessional collaboration: a multisite ethnography of nurse practitioner integration in Ontario, Canada.
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Rioux-Dubois, Annie and Perron, Amélie
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RESEARCH ,RESEARCH methodology ,INTERVIEWING ,MENTORING ,PRIMARY health care ,ETHNOLOGY research ,INTERPROFESSIONAL relations ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,RESEARCH funding - Abstract
Interprofessional collaboration (IPC) is known to enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction. In primary healthcare (PHC), IPC aims to transform care provision and team functioning, but its implementation is challenging and has yielded mixed results. We aimed to describe the enactment of IPC in PHC settings, particularly as it relates to nurse practitioner (NP) integration. A multisite ethnography involving 6 Canadian PHC clinics was carried out. We conducted 330 hours of direct observation, 23 semi-structured interviews with PHC NPs, informal interviews with key PHC partners, and document analysis. IPC in PHC was found to rest on human and non-human actors that interact in complex ways. Organizational mandates and remuneration models, physical spaces and schedules played a decisive role in the enactment of IPC. Power structures embedded in certain designations (i.e., most responsible provider) or NPs' commitments to physicians' practices stood in contrast with the principles of IPC. NPs enacted various role to develop, enhance, and maintain IPC. Despite shifts in PHC provision, IPC remains poorly defined and precariously sustained. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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135. The Sensory Experience of Waiting for Parents of Children Awaiting Transplant: A Narrative Ethnography.
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Smith, Kristina A., Widger, Kimberley, Arbour-Nicitopoulos, Kelly P., and Gibson, Barbara E.
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SENSES ,BONE marrow transplantation ,PARENTS of children with disabilities ,RESEARCH methodology ,INTERVIEWING ,BURDEN of care ,PATIENTS ,EXPERIENCE ,ETHNOLOGY research ,PSYCHOSOCIAL factors ,HEMATOPOIETIC stem cell transplantation ,TRANSPLANTATION of organs, tissues, etc. - Abstract
Despite the senses being a valuable source of knowledge, little research has explored the sensory process of medical experiences. This narrative ethnographic study investigated how the senses shaped parents' experiences of waiting for their child to receive a solid organ, stem cell, or bone marrow transplant. Six parents from four different families primarily participated in sensory interviews as well as observations that explored the question: How do parents experience waiting using the five senses? Our narrative analysis suggested that parents' bodies stored sense memories, and they re-experienced stories of waiting through the senses and 'felt realities'. In addition, the senses transported families back to the emotional experience of waiting, which highlighted the longevity of waiting after receiving a transplant. We discuss how the senses provide important information about the body, waiting experiences, and the environmental contexts that mediate waiting. Findings contribute to theoretical and methodological work exploring how bodies are implicated in producing narratives. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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136. UNLOCKING INDIGENOUS ENERGY CANADA'S FIRST NATIONS MAJOR PROJECTS COALITION FOCUSES ON CLEAN ENERGY PROJECTS THAT OPERATE USING INDIGENOUS VALUES.
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Trahant, Mark
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FIRST Nations of Canada ,CLEAN energy ,COALITIONS ,NATURAL resources ,SOLAR panels - Published
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137. Youth cannabis use in Canada post-legalization: service providers' perceptions, practices, and recommendations.
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Kourgiantakis, Toula, Lee, Eunjung, Kosar, A. Kumsal Tekirdag, Tait, Christine, Lau, Carrie K.Y., McNeil, Sandra, Craig, Shelley, Ashcroft, Rachelle, Williams, Charmaine C., Goldstein, Abby L., Chandrasekera, Uppala, Sur, Deepy, and Henderson, J. L.
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MENTAL health services ,PUBLIC health ,YOUTH health ,FOCUS groups ,THEMATIC analysis ,MENTAL health - Abstract
Background: In 2018, Canada legalized recreational cannabis use with the purpose of protecting youth and restricting access. However, concerns have been raised that this objective has not been met as rates of cannabis use among youth aged 16–24 have not declined. Youth cannabis use is associated with various adverse effects including psychosis, anxiety, depression, suicidality, respiratory distress, cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome, and intoxications. Service providers play a crucial role in addressing youth cannabis use. This study aimed to understand Ontario service providers' perceptions, practices, and recommendations on youth cannabis use. Methods: This mixed method study included a survey and two focus groups. The survey was distributed to mental health service providers serving youth aged 16–24 across Ontario who were given the option to participate in a focus group. The survey included closed and open-ended questions regarding perceptions, practices, and recommendations, while the focus groups explored these categories in greater depth. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze close-ended questions and interpretative content analysis was applied for open-ended questions. Focus group data were analyzed using thematic analysis. Results: The survey was completed by 160 service providers and 12 participated in two focus groups. Regarding perceptions, 60% of survey participants agreed with legalization, 26% had a strong understanding of medical versus recreational cannabis, 84% believed that cannabis has physical and mental health risks, and 49% perceived stigmatization. Less than half of the survey participants reported screening or assessing cannabis use, 16% stated they are highly familiar with treating cannabis use, and 67% reported that they rarely work with families. Subthemes identified in the focus groups under perceptions included normalization and stigmatization, harms for youth, and stigma, racism, and discrimination. Subthemes under practice included cannabis not being the primary focus, challenges with screening, assessment, and intervention, and referral to specialized services. Both the survey and focus group participants recommended increasing public education, enhancing service provider training, improving regulation and policies, reducing stigma and minimization, improving service access, and providing more culturally responsive services. Conclusion: Youth cannabis use in Canada remains a significant public health concern, necessitating a more comprehensive plan to protect Ontario youth and reduce associated harms. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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138. Identifying factors that shape whether digital food marketing appeals to children.
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Valderrama, Camilo E, Olstad, Dana Lee, Lee, Yun Yun, and Lee, Joon
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FOOD marketing ,INTERNET marketing ,CHILD consumers ,JUNK food ,TELEVISION series ,MACHINE learning ,SOFT drinks - Abstract
Objective: Children are frequently exposed to unhealthy food marketing on digital media. This marketing contains features that often appeal to children, such as cartoons or bold colours. Additional factors can also shape whether marketing appeals to children. In this study, in order to assess the most important predictors of child appeal in digital food marketing, we used machine learning to examine how marketing techniques and children's socio-demographic characteristics, weight, height, BMI, frequency of screen use and dietary intake influence whether marketing instances appeal to children. Design: We conducted a pilot study with thirty-nine children. Children were divided into thirteen groups, in which they evaluated whether food marketing instances appealed to them. Children's agreement was measured using Fleiss' kappa and the S score. Text, labels, objects and logos extracted from the ads were combined with children's variables to build four machine-learning models to identify the most important predictors of child appeal. Setting: Households in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Participants: 39 children aged 6–12 years. Results: Agreement between children was low. The models indicated that the most important predictors of child appeal were the text and logos embedded in the food marketing instances. Other important predictors included children's consumption of vegetables and soda, sex and weekly hours of television. Conclusions: Text and logos embedded in the food marketing instances were the most important predictors of child appeal. The low agreement among children shows that the extent to which different marketing strategies appeal to children varies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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139. Examining the experiences of pediatric mental health care providers during the early stage of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Bright, Katherine, Cullen, Emma, Conlon, Olivia, Zulla, Rosslynn T., Nicholas, David B., and Dimitropoulos, Gina
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MENTAL health services ,MEDICAL personnel ,COVID-19 pandemic ,QUALITY of work life ,TELECOMMUTING ,PSYCHOLOGICAL stress ,PSYCHOLOGICAL burnout - Abstract
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic fundamentally impacted the way that mental health services were provided. In order to prevent the spread of infection, many new public health precautions, including mandated use of masks, quarantine and isolation, and closures of many in-person activities, were implemented. Public health mandates made it necessary for mental health services to immediately shift their mode of delivery, creating increased confusion and stress for mental health providers. The objective of this study is to understand the impact of pandemics on the clinical and personal lives of mental health providers working with children during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, March -June 2020. Methods: Mental health providers (n = 98) were recruited using purposive sampling from a public health service in Canada. Using qualitative methods, semi-structured focus groups were conducted to understand the experiences of mental health service providers during the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Results: Data from the focus groups were analysed and three main themes emerged: (1) shift to virtual delivery and working from home; (2) concerns about working in person; (3) exhaustion and stress from working through the pandemic. Discussion: This study gave voice to mental health providers as they provided continuity of care throughout the uncertain early months of the pandemic. The results provide insight into the impact times of crisis have on mental health providers, as well as provide practical considerations for the future in terms of supervision and feedback mechanisms to validate experiences. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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140. "We're Looking for Support from Allah": A Qualitative Study on the Experiences of Trauma and Religious Coping among Afghan Refugees in Canada Following the August 2021 Withdrawal.
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Gokani, Ravi, Wiebe, Stephanie, Sherzad, Hakmatullah, and Akesson, Bree
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AFGHAN refugees ,RELIGIOUS experience ,QUALITATIVE research ,POST-traumatic stress ,DEATH threats ,GOD in Islam - Abstract
In August 2021, the United States withdrew from Afghanistan after 20 years. The fall of the Afghan government to the Taliban resulted in the displacement of some Afghans. Canada committed to welcoming thousands of refugees. Research suggests that refugees tend to have higher rates of post-traumatic stress, and Afghan refugees, in particular, have among the highest rates. Another body of literature suggests that religious coping has positive effects. This paper presents qualitative data from interviews with 11 Afghan refugees who arrived in Ontario after August 2021 with the intent to combine these two findings. In so doing, we sought to understand how Afghan refugees described their experiences of displacement and the extent to which those experiences were traumatic, but also how they relied on Islam to cope with the traumatic effects of displacement. The interviews we conducted suggested that our participants experienced exposure to death, exposure to threat of death and/or injury, and described some of symptoms of the criteria for PTSD. The interviews also suggested that the participants coped using Islamic concepts, beliefs, and rituals. The qualitative data we present provide rich descriptions of the experiences of trauma in the face of displacement and religious coping. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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141. "Everybody Thinks Public Libraries Have Only Books": Public Library Usage and Settlement of Bangladeshi Immigrants in Canada.
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Shuva, Nafiz Zaman
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LIBRARY outreach programs ,PUBLIC libraries ,LIBRARY public services ,RELIGIOUS communities ,MIXED methods research - Abstract
Many public libraries in Canada offer services and programs for immigrants, including employment assistance to assist newcomers with their settlement in Canada. Using a mixed method research design, this study explores the use of public libraries by Bangladeshi immigrants in Canada including their use of public library settlement services, along with their pre-migration access to public library services. The study finds immigrants' use of public libraries declines over time. However, it is also evident in this study that public libraries played a positive role in newcomers' settlement into Canadian society. The findings related to the lack of familiarity with public libraries in a pre-arrival context highlight the importance of having a strong public library outreach program for immigrant populations. The author urges public libraries offering services to immigrants to make meaningful partnerships with pre-and post-arrival settlement agencies, local ethnic community and religious organizations, and ethnic media to spread the word about public library programs and services for immigrants. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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142. Factors influencing physical activity among individuals with lower limb amputations: a qualitative study.
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Lee, Leanna S., Hitzig, Sander L., Mayo, Amanda, Devlin, Michael, Dilkas, Steven, and MacKay, Crystal
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REHABILITATION centers ,HUMAN research subjects ,HEALTH services accessibility ,PAIN ,ATTITUDES of medical personnel ,RESEARCH methodology ,MOTIVATION (Psychology) ,MEDICAL care ,INTERVIEWING ,FEAR ,AMPUTEES ,PHYSICAL activity ,LEG ,QUALITATIVE research ,INFORMED consent (Medical law) ,CONCEPTUAL structures ,QUESTIONNAIRES ,ACCIDENTAL falls ,RESEARCH funding ,LEG amputation ,JUDGMENT sampling ,STATISTICAL sampling ,THEMATIC analysis - Abstract
The purpose of this study was to explore the barriers and facilitators to physical activity from multiple stakeholder perspectives including individuals with LLA and health professionals. A qualitative descriptive study situated within an interpretive research paradigm was conducted. Semi-structured interviews were held with individuals with LLA recruited from rehabilitation hospitals in a metropolitan city in Canada. Health professionals with experience in amputation care were recruited from across Canada. Data were analysed using codebook thematic analysis. Thirty-three individuals with LLA and eighteen health professionals participated. Six themes were generated which represent the perceived barriers and facilitators to physical activity. Themes including Informal and Formal Supports, Availability of and Access to Community Resources, and Fit and Function of the Prosthesis were perceived by many individuals as facilitators, while acting as a barrier for others depending on an individual's circumstances. These findings provide us with a basis of understanding from which we can begin addressing barriers to physical activity for individuals with LLA, in support of developing patient-centred interventions and physical activity programs for this population. Irrespective of amputation etiology, individuals who have lower limb amputation experience several barriers to engaging in physical activity. Many system-level barriers to physical activity exist for people with lower limb amputation, which include lack of availability and access to community resources and specialised prostheses conducive to physical activity participation. A participatory approach engaging both patients and rehabilitation professionals can address the patient-provider discordance with respect to a patient's motivation and attitude towards physical activity participation by creating a supportive environment conducive to behaviour change. The development of future, patient-centered interventions, and physical activity programs for individuals with lower limb amputation must consider fear of falling as a prominent barrier to physical activity and devise potential strategies to address this barrier, by setting realistic and actionable goals. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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143. Understanding Education Workers' Stressors after Lockdowns in Ontario, Canada: A Qualitative Study.
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Serrano, Frances, Saragosa, Marianne, Nowrouzi-Kia, Behdin, Woodford, Lynn, Casole, Jennifer, and Gohar, Basem
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EMPLOYEE education ,COVID-19 pandemic ,PROTOCOL analysis (Cognition) ,QUALITATIVE research ,SCHOOL closings ,SCHOOL administration ,ONLINE education - Abstract
Understanding the experiences and stressors of education workers is critical for making improvements and planning for future emergency situations. Province-specific studies offer valuable information to understand the stressors of returning to the workplace. This study aims to identify the stressors education workers experienced when returning to work after months of school closures. This qualitative data is part of a larger study. Individuals completed a survey including a questionnaire and some open-ended questions in English and French. A total of 2349 respondents completed the qualitative portion of the survey, of which most were women (81%), approximately 44 years of age, and working as teachers (83.9%). The open-ended questions were analyzed using thematic analysis. Seven themes emerged from our analysis: (1) challenges with service provision and using technology; (2) disruption in work–life balance; (3) lack of clear communication and direction from the government and school administration; (4) fear of contracting the virus due to insufficient health/COVID-19 protocols; (5) increase in work demands; (6) various coping strategies to deal with the stressors of working during the COVID-19 pandemic; (7) lessons to be learned from working amid a global pandemic. Education workers have faced many challenges since returning to work. These findings demonstrate the need for improvements such as greater flexibility, training opportunities, support, and communication. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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144. Pathways From Prosocial Behaviour to Emotional Health and Academic Achievement in Early Adolescence.
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Oberle, Eva, Ji, Xuejun Ryan, and Molyneux, Tonje Mari
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PREVENTION of mental depression ,ACADEMIC achievement evaluation ,AFFINITY groups ,ADOLESCENT development ,MENTAL health ,INTERPERSONAL relations ,RESEARCH funding ,PSYCHOLOGY of school children ,SOCIAL skills ,EMOTIONS ,PATH analysis (Statistics) ,OPTIMISM ,ADOLESCENCE - Abstract
This study examined pathways from prosocial behaviour in the beginning of the school year to emotional health and academic achievement in the end of the year, taking into account the mediating role of peer acceptance. Participants were 734 grade 4 to 7 students in public elementary schools (51% female) in Western Canada. As expected, pathway analyses taking into account the clustered structure of the data indicated that self-reported prosocial behaviour in the beginning of the school year was significantly related higher levels of self-reported optimism, lower levels of depressive symptoms, and better grades in the end of the year; the association was mediated by peer-reported peer acceptance in the classroom. Findings support the role of peer acceptance as an underlying mechanism involved in the association between prosocial behaviour and positive developmental health outcomes in early adolescence. Findings are also practically relevant as they inform school-based social-emotional competence promotion through interventions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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145. COVID-Related Perceptions of the Future and Purpose in Life Among Older Canadian Women.
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Newton, Nicky J., Hua Huo, Hytman, Lauren, and Ryan, Cara
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CANADIAN women ,WELL-being ,PATIENTS' attitudes ,LIFE ,RESEARCH funding ,COVID-19 pandemic - Abstract
Global events that prime thoughts of proximity to death (e.g., the COVID-19 pandemic) can compress individuals' perceptions of future time horizons, and previous studies have found that compressed time horizons can be beneficial for older adults' wellbeing. However, findings from recent studies are mixed, and studies of well-being during the early months of COVID-19 show that older adults have fared comparatively well. The current study examines relationships between Future Time Perspective (FTP), COVID-19 impact, and purpose in life (PIL) among older Canadian women (N = 190; ages 59+). We expected that total FTP would be positively associated with PIL but that FTP subscales would be associated with PIL in different ways; COVID-19 impact would not be associated with PIL, but COVID-19 impact would moderate the FTP-PIL relationship. We found partial support for these hypotheses, as well as prevalence of social connection themes in open-ended question responses regarding COVID-19 impact. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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146. Impact of COVID-19 on social work field education: Perspectives of Canadian social work students.
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Au, Cara, L. Drolet, Julie, Kaushik, Vibha, Charles, Grant, Franco, Monica, Henton, Jesse, Hirning, Marina, McConnell, Sheri, Nicholas, David, Nickerson, Amanda, Ossais, Jessica, Shenton, Heather, Sussman, Tamara, Verdicchio, Gabriela, Walsh, Christine A., and Wickman, Jayden
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ONLINE education ,SOCIAL workers ,CROSS-sectional method ,MENTAL health ,FIELDWORK (Educational method) ,EXPERIENCE ,UNDERGRADUATES ,STUDENTS ,EDUCATIONAL technology ,SCALE analysis (Psychology) ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,RESEARCH funding ,SOCIAL work education ,STUDENT attitudes ,DATA analysis software ,COVID-19 pandemic - Abstract
Summary : Social work field education has experienced major disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, while also embracing new opportunities to grow. The Transforming the Field Education Landscape research partnership developed a cross-sectional web-based survey with closed- and open-ended questions to understand student perceptions of COVID-19's impacts on social work field education. The survey opened during the first wave of the pandemic from July 8 to 29, 2020 and was completed by 367 Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and Master of Social Work (MSW) students across Canada. Quantitative and qualitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and thematic analysis. Findings : Respondents experienced reduced practicum hours and placements terminating early or moving online. Students were concerned about gaining adequate experience for future job prospects. They were generally positive about academic institutional responses to COVID-19 but described financial challenges with tuition costs and a lack of paid practica. Respondents were mostly satisfied with practicum supervision. They experienced negative impacts of COVID-19 on mental health with isolation and remote learning and described a lack of institutional mental health support. Students were concerned with missing direct practice skills, while some students reported more flexible hours, access to online events beyond their region, and increased research experience. They expressed a need for practicum flexibility and accommodation. Applications : Recommendations include an increase in flexibility and accommodations for practicum students, exchanges of promising and wise field education practices, and accessible postsecondary mental health supports. Professional development opportunities should support graduates who missed learning opportunities in their practicum. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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147. Experiences of Intimate Partner Violence Victims With Police and the Justice System in Canada.
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Saxton, Michael D., Olszowy, Laura, MacGregor, Jennifer C. D., MacQuarrie, Barbara J., and Wathen, C. Nadine
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CRIMINAL justice system ,INTIMATE partner violence ,CONTENT analysis ,FAMILIES ,POLICE ,SURVEYS ,PSYCHOLOGY of crime victims ,QUALITATIVE research ,THEMATIC analysis ,DATA analysis software ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,PARENT-child separation ,LAW ,LEGISLATION - Abstract
Legal responses to intimate partner violence (IPV) can determine whether and how those exposed to IPV seek help. Understanding the victim's perspective is essential to developing policy and practice standards, as well as informing professionals working in policing and the justice system. In this survey study, we utilized a subset of 2,831 people who reported experiencing IPV to examine (a) rates of reporting to the police; (b) experiences with, and perceived helpfulness of, police; (c) rates of involvement with the criminal and family law systems, including protection orders; and (d) experiences with, and perceived helpfulness of, the justice system. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics for closed-ended survey questions and content analysis of text responses. More than 35% of victims reported a violent incident to the police, and perceptions of helpfulness were mixed. Fewer victims were involved with the criminal and family law systems, and their satisfaction also varied. Text responses provided insight into possible reasons for the variability found in experiences, for example, the proposed role of victim and system expectations, and respondents' perception that getting help depends on "being lucky" with the officials encountered. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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148. MarketLine Industry Profile: Broadcasting & Cable TV in Canada.
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BROADCASTING industry ,CABLE television industry - Abstract
An industry report for the broadcasting and cable television industry in Canada is presented from publisher MarketLine, with topics including market value, category segmentation, and business forecasts for the industry.
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149. Simultaneous multi-crop land suitability prediction from remote sensing data using semi-supervised learning.
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Bhullar, Amanjot, Nadeem, Khurram, and Ali, R. Ayesha
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SUPERVISED learning ,REMOTE sensing ,CANOLA ,COST benefit analysis ,WHEAT ,AGRICULTURE ,ARABLE land - Abstract
Land suitability models for Canada are currently based on single-crop inventories and expert opinion. We present a data-driven multi-layer perceptron that simultaneously predicts the land suitability of several crops in Canada, including barley, peas, spring wheat, canola, oats, and soy. Available crop yields from 2013–2020 are downscaled to the farm level by masking the district level crop yield data to focus only on areas where crops are cultivated and leveraging soil-climate-landscape variables obtained from Google Earth Engine for crop yield prediction. This new semi-supervised learning approach can accommodate data from different spatial resolutions and enables training with unlabelled data. The incorporation of a crop indicator function further allows for the training of a multi-crop model that can capture the interdependences and correlations between various crops, thereby leading to more accurate predictions. Through k-fold cross-validation, we show that compared to the single crop models, our multi-crop model could produce up to a 2.82 fold reduction in mean absolute error for any particular crop. We found that barley, oats, and mixed grains were more tolerant to soil-climate-landscape variations and could be grown in many regions of Canada, while non-grain crops were more sensitive to environmental factors. Predicted crop suitability was associated with a region's growing season length, which supports climate change projections that regions of northern Canada will become more suitable for agricultural use. The proposed multi-crop model could facilitate assessment of the suitability of northern lands for crop cultivation and be incorporated into cost-benefit analyses. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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150. Safer opioid supply: qualitative program evaluation.
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Haines, Marlene and O'Byrne, Patrick
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DRUG overdose ,DRUGS of abuse ,OPIOIDS ,COMMUNITIES ,URINARY diversion ,SUBSTANCE abuse - Abstract
Background: As the overdose crisis in Canada continues to escalate in severity, novel interventions and programs are required. Safer Supply programs offer pharmaceutical-grade medication to people who use drugs to replace and decrease harms related to the toxic illicit drug supply. Given the paucity of research surrounding these programs, we sought to better understand the experience of being part of a Safer Supply program from the perspective of current participants. Methods: We completed semi-structured interviews and surveys with Safer Supply participants in Ottawa, Canada. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed, and analyzed thematically. Descriptive statistics were used to report survey data. Results: Participants most commonly discussed Safer Supply benefits. This included programs offering a sense of community, connection, hope for the future, and increased autonomy. Participants also described program concerns, such as restrictive protocols, inadequate drugs, and diversion. Conclusions: Our research demonstrated that participants found Safer Supply to be effective and impactful for their substance use goals. While participants did discuss concerns about the program, overall, we found that this is an important harm reduction-based program for people who use drugs in the midst of the overdose crisis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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