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View article: Promoting resilience and mental well-being among immigrants in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, during the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative study
Promoting resilience and mental well-being among immigrants in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, during the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative study Open
The interactive virtual discussion sessions helped maintain social connectedness, provided support and a sense of community for immigrants, enhancing resilience, and positively impacting mental wellness. Language-assisted virtual discussio…
View article: Promoting Resilience and mental well-being among Immigrants in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A qualitative study
Promoting Resilience and mental well-being among Immigrants in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A qualitative study Open
Introduction : The COVID-19 pandemic had significant impacts on the lives and mental health of individuals across the globe. Due to language barriers and social, economic, and cultural factors, these challenges were amplified for immigrant…
View article: Healthcare provider perspectives on the facilitators, barriers and unexplored opportunities to support the recovery of clients on medications for opioid use disorder in Kenya
Healthcare provider perspectives on the facilitators, barriers and unexplored opportunities to support the recovery of clients on medications for opioid use disorder in Kenya Open
Introduction Opioid use is associated with significant burden of disease. Medications for opioid use disorder such as methadone are effective treatments. This study aimed to identify the healthcare provider perspectives on facilitators, ba…
View article: Family-based Interventions of Preventing Substance Use Among Immigrant Youth: A Scoping Review
Family-based Interventions of Preventing Substance Use Among Immigrant Youth: A Scoping Review Open
Introduction: Immigrant youth face heightened risks of substance use due to the stress associated with immigration and acculturation. While parental intervention can have a preventative impact on substance use, parents need to be well-info…
View article: Sexual and Reproductive Health Experiences of International Students Studying in Universities of Western Countries
Sexual and Reproductive Health Experiences of International Students Studying in Universities of Western Countries Open
Engaging in sexual relationships is part of adulthood, but doing so in a foreign country can be risky because unsafe sexual experiences can have severe consequences for international students. This review explored sexual and reproductive h…
View article: Process and Outcome of Community Engagement Event on Substance Use and Addiction Risks Facing Their Immigrant Communities in Regina, Saskatchewan
Process and Outcome of Community Engagement Event on Substance Use and Addiction Risks Facing Their Immigrant Communities in Regina, Saskatchewan Open
Canada is a significant destination for immigrants who are drawn from different ethnic and cultural backgrounds some of whom have a hidden risk for substance use disorders due to acculturation stress and are not screened for risks of subst…
View article: Exploring the experiences of clients receiving opioid use disorder treatment at a methadone clinic in Kenya: a qualitative study
Exploring the experiences of clients receiving opioid use disorder treatment at a methadone clinic in Kenya: a qualitative study Open
View article: Exploring arts-based interventions for youth substance use prevention: a scoping review of literature
Exploring arts-based interventions for youth substance use prevention: a scoping review of literature Open
View article: Food insecurity among postsecondary international students: a scoping review protocol
Food insecurity among postsecondary international students: a scoping review protocol Open
Introduction International students make significant contributions to their host institutions and countries. Yet research shows that not all international students have the financial means to fend for themselves and meet their financial ob…
View article: Engaging Community Partners to Understand and Respond to Substance Use and Addiction Crisis Facing Families in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan
Engaging Community Partners to Understand and Respond to Substance Use and Addiction Crisis Facing Families in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan Open
Substance use is a persisting health care crisis that has led to residents’ addiction to diverse substances in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. This public health issue affects not only those with a substance use disorder but also those within…
View article: Plausibility of patient-centred care in high-intensity methadone treatment: reflections of providers and patients
Plausibility of patient-centred care in high-intensity methadone treatment: reflections of providers and patients Open
View article: Exploring family based immigrant youth substance use prevention programmes: a scoping review protocol
Exploring family based immigrant youth substance use prevention programmes: a scoping review protocol Open
Introduction Canada has one of the highest rates of problematic opiate and alcohol use in the world. Globally, Canada was the second country that legalized marijuana for non-medical use. As Canada is an immigrant-receiving country, newcome…
View article: Impacts of English Language Proficiency on Healthcare Access, use, and Outcomes among Immigrants: A Qualitative Study
Impacts of English Language Proficiency on Healthcare Access, use, and Outcomes among Immigrants: A Qualitative Study Open
Background: Immigrants from culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse countries face many challenges during the resettlement phase, which influences their access to healthcare services and health outcomes. Healthy immigrant effect…
View article: “I can’t live like that”: the experience of caregiver stress of caring for a relative with substance use disorder
“I can’t live like that”: the experience of caregiver stress of caring for a relative with substance use disorder Open
Background The impact of addiction extends beyond the individual using a substance. Caring for an individual with addiction creates persistent stressful circumstances that cause worry, anger, depression, shame, guilt, anxiety, and behavior…
View article: "I can't live like that": The experience of caregiver stress of caring for a relative with substance use disorder
"I can't live like that": The experience of caregiver stress of caring for a relative with substance use disorder Open
Background: The impact of addiction extends beyond the individual using a substance. Caring for an individual with addiction creates persistent stressful circumstances that cause worry, anger, depression, shame, guilt, anxiety, and behavio…
View article: Acceptability and effectiveness of Ujiplus®- a school meal fortified with a natural anthelminthic agent for control of Schistosoma mansoni
Acceptability and effectiveness of Ujiplus®- a school meal fortified with a natural anthelminthic agent for control of Schistosoma mansoni Open
Background: Mass chemotherapy is currently the recommended approach for control of schistosomiasis. However, there is concern that this might not be financially sustainable over extended periods and the increasing drug pressure is likely t…
View article: Implementation and evaluation of a culturally grounded group-based HIV prevention programme for men who have sex with men in Ghana
Implementation and evaluation of a culturally grounded group-based HIV prevention programme for men who have sex with men in Ghana Open
This study examined the feasibility and acceptability of an evidence-based HIV prevention programme for men who have sex with men (MSM) in Ghana through a participatory approach. The programme involved 57 self-identified adult cisgender MS…
View article: A scoping review of school-based indigenous substance use prevention in preteens (7–13 years)
A scoping review of school-based indigenous substance use prevention in preteens (7–13 years) Open
Background Early-onset substance use is a risk factor for continued use, dependency, and poor long-term health outcomes. Indigenous youth are more likely to engage in early-onset substance use than their non-Indigenous counterparts. In Can…
View article: “I can’t live like that”: Reflections of caregiver distress from caring for an individual with problematic substance use
“I can’t live like that”: Reflections of caregiver distress from caring for an individual with problematic substance use Open
Background: The impact of addiction extends beyond the individual using a substance. Caring for an individual with addiction creates persistent stressful circumstances that cause worry, anger, depression, shame, guilt, anxiety, and behavio…
View article: School-based interventions for preventing substance use in indigenous children ages 7–13: a scoping review protocol
School-based interventions for preventing substance use in indigenous children ages 7–13: a scoping review protocol Open
Introduction Throughout the world, indigenous peoples share traumatic colonial experiences that have caused gross inequalities for them and continue to impact every aspect of their lives. The effect of intergenerational trauma and other he…
View article: Translating clinical experience into action: Developing an educational protocol to improve intimate partner violence screening by Emergency Department nurses
Translating clinical experience into action: Developing an educational protocol to improve intimate partner violence screening by Emergency Department nurses Open
This article provides the reader with a thoughtful example of an emergency nurse-led intervention to improve emergency department patient screening for domestic violence. Background information is provided along with the development of edu…
View article: Mettre son expérience clinique à profit : Développer un outil éducatif pour améliorer le dépistage de la violence entre partenaires intimes par les infirmières des services d’urgence
Mettre son expérience clinique à profit : Développer un outil éducatif pour améliorer le dépistage de la violence entre partenaires intimes par les infirmières des services d’urgence Open
Review 12 Translating clinical experience into action: Developing an educational protocol to improve intimate partner violence screening by Emergency Department nurses 17 Mettre son expérience clinique à profit : Développer un outil éducat…
View article: Co-Developed Indigenous Educational Materials for Chronic Kidney Disease: A Scoping Review
Co-Developed Indigenous Educational Materials for Chronic Kidney Disease: A Scoping Review Open
Background: Canadian Indigenous populations experience significantly more chronic kidney disease (CKD) than the general population. Indigenous people who live in rural and remote areas may also have difficulty accessing both information an…
View article: Substance use disorders among African, Caribbean and Black (ACB) people in Canada: a scoping review protocol
Substance use disorders among African, Caribbean and Black (ACB) people in Canada: a scoping review protocol Open
Introduction Previous research demonstrated that substance use continues to be one of the most complex and prevalent problems among African, Caribbean and Black (ACB) people. A number of studies were conducted to characterise substance use…
View article: “But the moment they find out that you are MSM…”: a qualitative investigation of HIV prevention experiences among men who have sex with men (MSM) in Ghana’s health care system
“But the moment they find out that you are MSM…”: a qualitative investigation of HIV prevention experiences among men who have sex with men (MSM) in Ghana’s health care system Open
MSM in Ghana are exposed to negative health care climates. Health care spaces that are unsupportive of MSM's autonomy undermine the uptake of prevention measures such as condoms, HIV testing, and accurate sexual health education. These fin…
View article: Nurses Taking the Lead: A Community Engagement and Knowledge Exchange Forum on Substance Abuse and Addiction in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan
Nurses Taking the Lead: A Community Engagement and Knowledge Exchange Forum on Substance Abuse and Addiction in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan Open
Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, is experiencing a substance use and addiction crisis with devastating consequences. To engage local stakeholders on substance use and addiction issues, nurse researchers at the University of Saskatchewan, Princ…
View article: A systematic review of best practices in HIV care
A systematic review of best practices in HIV care Open
Best practices in HIV care have the potential to improve patient outcomes and inform practice. We conducted a systematic review of best practices in HIV care that were published from 2003 to 2013. Practices that demonstrated success in ach…
View article: Negotiating identities: A narrative inquiry into the experiences of people living with HIV in Kenya.
Negotiating identities: A narrative inquiry into the experiences of people living with HIV in Kenya. Open
This paper-based dissertation is a culmination of my personal journey of inquiring into the experiences of people living with HIV (PHAs), a curiosity that began as a Registered Nurse caring for dying clients who were HIV positive at a hosp…