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View article: Three infections, one fight: an implementation study to map needle prevalence and evaluate HIV, syphilis and hepatitis C prevention interventions in Regina, Saskatchewan – a protocol
Three infections, one fight: an implementation study to map needle prevalence and evaluate HIV, syphilis and hepatitis C prevention interventions in Regina, Saskatchewan – a protocol Open
Introduction Saskatchewan is facing a public health crisis driven by high rates of HIV, syphilis and hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections, particularly among people who use drugs. Injection drug use is a major contributor to these syndemic i…
View article: LGBTQ + Affirmative CBT: a hierarchical linear model of longitudinal outcomes and mechanisms of change
LGBTQ + Affirmative CBT: a hierarchical linear model of longitudinal outcomes and mechanisms of change Open
Background Sexual and gender diverse adolescents and young adults (SGDAYA) experience mental health disparities, yet few empirical investigations into the long-term impact of affirmative treatments on their well-being exist. Methods This s…
View article: Three infections, one fight: Protocol for an implementation study to map needle prevalence and implement HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis C prevention interventions in Regina, Saskatchewan
Three infections, one fight: Protocol for an implementation study to map needle prevalence and implement HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis C prevention interventions in Regina, Saskatchewan Open
Introduction: Saskatchewan is facing a public health crisis driven by high rates of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis C (HCV) infections, particularly among people who use drugs (PWUD). Injection drug use is a major contributor to these syndemi…
View article: Three infections, one fight: Protocol for an implementation study to map needle prevalence and implement HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis C prevention interventions in Regina, Saskatchewan
Three infections, one fight: Protocol for an implementation study to map needle prevalence and implement HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis C prevention interventions in Regina, Saskatchewan Open
Introduction: Saskatchewan is facing a public health crisis driven by high rates of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis C (HCV) infections, particularly among people who use drugs (PWUD). Injection drug use is a major contributor to these syndemi…
View article: Identity Development, Attraction, and Behavior of Heterosexual-Identified Men Who Have Sex with Men: A Scoping Review
Identity Development, Attraction, and Behavior of Heterosexual-Identified Men Who Have Sex with Men: A Scoping Review Open
Introduction Heterosexual-identified men who have sex with men (H-MSM) experience sexual identity and behavior discordance. H-MSM may comprise 0.5–3.5% of adult heterosexual men. Understanding and accepting H-MSM as they self-identify may …
View article: Sociodemographic and Mental Health Predictors of Mental Health Service Use Across Provider Types
Sociodemographic and Mental Health Predictors of Mental Health Service Use Across Provider Types Open
Objective To examine trends in mental health service use across four provider types (family doctors, psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers) and identify sociodemographic predictors of provider-specific access in Canada Methods T…
View article: Mapping needles, reducing harm: Findings from a geospatial, community-based needle collection and naloxone training initiative in Saskatchewan, Canada
Mapping needles, reducing harm: Findings from a geospatial, community-based needle collection and naloxone training initiative in Saskatchewan, Canada Open
Background The opioid crisis is a major public health issue in Canada, with prairie provinces such as Saskatchewan experiencing particularly high rates of opioid-related harms. Factors contributing to this crisis include an unstable drug s…
View article: Cognitive concerns and uncertainty among people aging with HIV: Implications for gerontology
Cognitive concerns and uncertainty among people aging with HIV: Implications for gerontology Open
Background and Objectives:Cognitive concerns are common among people aging with HIV (PAHIV) and can be a significant source of uncertainty. Age-related uncertainties are heightened by HIV-based stigma, isolation, and concerns about healthc…
View article: Adverse Childhood Experiences and Police Contact in Canada
Adverse Childhood Experiences and Police Contact in Canada Open
A growing body of research has demonstrated that adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are a risk factor for criminal justice system contact. However, much of this research is limited by (1) being conducted in the United States and (2) a la…
View article: Describing use of muscle-building supplements among adolescents and young adults in Canada
Describing use of muscle-building supplements among adolescents and young adults in Canada Open
Given the high prevalence of use of muscle-building supplements, such as whey protein and creatine monohydrate, there remains a need for more research to understand use among adolescents and young adults. This study aimed to describe the i…
View article: Service Utilisation of an Innovative Mental Health Counselling Clinic
Service Utilisation of an Innovative Mental Health Counselling Clinic Open
Responding to the increasing challenges to mental health equity, Talk It Out Counseling Clinic (the Clinic), an innovative, public-facing counselling service, was established at the University of Toronto during the pandemic. Operating on t…
View article: Screen time, social media use, and weight-related bullying victimization: Findings from an international sample of adolescents
Screen time, social media use, and weight-related bullying victimization: Findings from an international sample of adolescents Open
Screen time, social media, and weight-related bullying are ubiquitous among adolescents. However, little research has been conducted among international samples. Therefore, the aim of this study was to determine the association between scr…
View article: Identifying 2SLGBTQ+ individuals experiencing homelessness using Point-in-Time counts: Evidence from the 2021 Toronto Street Needs Assessment survey
Identifying 2SLGBTQ+ individuals experiencing homelessness using Point-in-Time counts: Evidence from the 2021 Toronto Street Needs Assessment survey Open
Introduction The objective of this study was to utilize the data generated by the City of Toronto, Street Needs Assessment conducted in 2021 to explore the prevalence, causes, experiences, and characteristics of 2-spirit, lesbian, gay, bis…
View article: Investigating the mental health outcomes among LGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness in York Region, Ontario
Investigating the mental health outcomes among LGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness in York Region, Ontario Open
2SLGBTQ+ youth disproportionately represent the homeless youth population in North America and are at much greater risk than their heterosexual and cisgender counterparts to experience homelessness. There is limited research on suburban an…
View article: Muscle dysmorphia symptomatology is prospectively associated with suicidal thoughts, suicidal behaviors, and non‐suicidal self‐injury among a sample of Canadian adolescents and young adults
Muscle dysmorphia symptomatology is prospectively associated with suicidal thoughts, suicidal behaviors, and non‐suicidal self‐injury among a sample of Canadian adolescents and young adults Open
Introduction Limited, primarily cross‐sectional research has identified associations between muscle dysmorphia and suicidal thoughts suicidal behaviors, and non‐suicidal self‐injury (NSSI). This study aimed to investigate the associations …
View article: Food insecurity is associated with muscle dysmorphia symptomatology among a sample of Canadian adolescents and young adults
Food insecurity is associated with muscle dysmorphia symptomatology among a sample of Canadian adolescents and young adults Open
Prior research has documented the association between food insecurity and eating disorders, disordered eating behaviors, and body dissatisfaction. No known research has investigated whether food insecurity is associated with muscle dysmorp…
View article: Identity development, attraction, and behaviour of heterosexually-identified men who have sex with men: A scoping review
Identity development, attraction, and behaviour of heterosexually-identified men who have sex with men: A scoping review Open
Heterosexually identified men who have sex with men (H-MSM) experience discordance between their sexual identity and behaviours. Studies with large, mixed samples suggest that H-MSM may comprise 4–7% of the sexually active adult male popul…
View article: ReportNeedles.ca: A real-time needle collection tool to foster community health partnerships
ReportNeedles.ca: A real-time needle collection tool to foster community health partnerships Open
Technology-mediated interactions between the public, healthcare agencies, and researchers can be a facilitator of community health partnerships. The use of such novel technologies can lead to innovations in public health research to addres…
View article: A longitudinal investigation of the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on 2SLGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness
A longitudinal investigation of the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on 2SLGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness Open
Introduction The objective of this study was to examine the impacts of the coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on various dimensions of wellbeing among 2SLGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness over a 12-month period during the COVID-19 pa…
View article: Exploring Mediators of Mental Health Service Use Among Transgender Individuals in Ontario, Canada
Exploring Mediators of Mental Health Service Use Among Transgender Individuals in Ontario, Canada Open
Objectives To determine if and to what degree neighbourhood-level marginalization mediates mental health service use among transgender individuals. Methods This retrospective cohort study identified 2,085 transgender individuals through da…
View article: Assessing the Fidelity of an Affirmative Cognitive Behavioral Group Intervention
Assessing the Fidelity of an Affirmative Cognitive Behavioral Group Intervention Open
Purpose Support implementation fidelity in intervention research with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and sexual and gender diverse (LGBTQ+) populations, this study explores the systematic development of a fidelity process for …
View article: Examining COVID-19 vaccine uptake and attitudes among 2SLGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness
Examining COVID-19 vaccine uptake and attitudes among 2SLGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness Open
Objectives The COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately impacted 2SLGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness. Little is known about vaccine attitudes and uptake among this population. To address this, the objectives of this study were to expl…
View article: Investigating the impacts of COVID-19 among LGBTQ2S youth experiencing homelessness
Investigating the impacts of COVID-19 among LGBTQ2S youth experiencing homelessness Open
Background LGBTQ2S youth are overrepresented among youth experiencing homelessness and experience significantly higher rates of mental health issues compared to heterosexual and cisgender youth. COVID-19 related challenges for LGBTQ2S yout…
View article: AFFIRM Online: Utilising an Affirmative Cognitive–Behavioural Digital Intervention to Improve Mental Health, Access, and Engagement among LGBTQA+ Youth and Young Adults
AFFIRM Online: Utilising an Affirmative Cognitive–Behavioural Digital Intervention to Improve Mental Health, Access, and Engagement among LGBTQA+ Youth and Young Adults Open
Digital mental health interventions may enable access to care for LGBTQA+ youth and young adults that face significant threats to their wellbeing. This study describes the preliminary efficacy of AFFIRM Online, an eight-session manualised …