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View article: Navigating Equitable Access to Cancer and Mental Health Services During Pandemics: Stakeholder Perspectives on COVID-19 Challenges and Community-Based Solutions for Immigrants and Refugees—Proceedings from Think Tank Sessions
Navigating Equitable Access to Cancer and Mental Health Services During Pandemics: Stakeholder Perspectives on COVID-19 Challenges and Community-Based Solutions for Immigrants and Refugees—Proceedings from Think Tank Sessions Open
Background: Increasing evidence shows that the COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately impacted certain populations, particularly those facing structural marginalization, such as immigrants and refugees. Additionally, research highlights …
View article: Navigating Equitable Access to Cancer and Mental Health Services During Pandemics: Stakeholder Perspectives on COVID-19 Challenges and Community-Based Solutions for Immigrants and Refugees – Proceedings from Think Tank Sessions
Navigating Equitable Access to Cancer and Mental Health Services During Pandemics: Stakeholder Perspectives on COVID-19 Challenges and Community-Based Solutions for Immigrants and Refugees – Proceedings from Think Tank Sessions Open
Background: Increasing evidence shows that the COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately impacted certain populations, particularly those facing structural marginalization, such as immigrants and refugees. Additionally, research highlights …
View article: Perceptions of cervical screening uptake amongst South Asian women in Ontario, Canada: a concept mapping study
Perceptions of cervical screening uptake amongst South Asian women in Ontario, Canada: a concept mapping study Open
Background Regular cervical screening can significantly reduce the onset and prevalence of cervical cancer. In Ontario, Canada, South Asian women have the lowest rates of cervical cancer screening among major ethnic groups in the province.…
View article: Perceptions of cervical screening uptake amongst South Asian women: A concept mapping study
Perceptions of cervical screening uptake amongst South Asian women: A concept mapping study Open
Background: Regular cervical screening can significantly reduce the onset and prevalence of cervical cancer. In Ontario, Canada, South Asian women have the lowest rates of cervical cancer screening among major ethnic groups in the province…
View article: Addressing Underscreening for Cervical Cancer among South Asian Women: Using Concept Mapping to Compare Service Provider and Service User Perspectives of Cervical Screening in Ontario, Canada
Addressing Underscreening for Cervical Cancer among South Asian Women: Using Concept Mapping to Compare Service Provider and Service User Perspectives of Cervical Screening in Ontario, Canada Open
Cervical cancer is largely preventable through screening and treatment of cervical lesions. In the province of Ontario, South Asian women have some of the lowest rates of screening. The roles of service providers—those in healthcare and co…
View article: Peer-Coaching for Family Physicians to Close the Intention-to-Action Gap
Peer-Coaching for Family Physicians to Close the Intention-to-Action Gap Open
Peer coaching is a feasible approach to supporting family physicians' use of data for learning and practice improvement. More research is needed to understand the impact on practice outcomes and physician wellness.
View article: Important and Feasible Actions to Address Cervical Screening Participation amongst South Asian Women in Ontario: A Concept Mapping Study with Service Users and Service Providers
Important and Feasible Actions to Address Cervical Screening Participation amongst South Asian Women in Ontario: A Concept Mapping Study with Service Users and Service Providers Open
Regular cervical screening can largely prevent the development of cervical cancer and innovative methods are needed to better engage people in screening. In Ontario, Canada, South Asian women have some of the lowest rates of screening in t…
View article: Implementation of a Cervical Cancer Screening Intervention for Under- or Never-Screened Women in Ontario, Canada: Understanding the Acceptability of HPV Self-Sampling
Implementation of a Cervical Cancer Screening Intervention for Under- or Never-Screened Women in Ontario, Canada: Understanding the Acceptability of HPV Self-Sampling Open
With appropriate screening, cervical cancer can be prevented. In Ontario, Canada, some groups of women have low screening rates. South Asian, Middle Eastern and North African women are particularly at risk of under-screening. Currently, cy…
View article: The potential benefits of “community champions” in the healthcare system
The potential benefits of “community champions” in the healthcare system Open
In a study to understand acceptability and uptake of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) self-sampling, we engaged community champions to lead recruitment and other study activities. This article describes qualitative findings relevant to the role…
View article: Reach and effectiveness of an HPV self-sampling intervention for cervical screening amongst under- or never-screened women in Toronto, Ontario Canada
Reach and effectiveness of an HPV self-sampling intervention for cervical screening amongst under- or never-screened women in Toronto, Ontario Canada Open
Background Cervical cancer is almost entirely preventable with appropriate and timely screening. In Ontario, Canada, South Asian, Middle Eastern and North African women have some of the lowest rates of screening and a suggested higher burd…
View article: Snakes and ladders: A qualitative study understanding the active ingredients of social interaction around the use of audit and feedback
Snakes and ladders: A qualitative study understanding the active ingredients of social interaction around the use of audit and feedback Open
Explore characteristics of the facilitator, group, and interaction that influence whether a group discussion about data leads to the identification of a clearly specified action plan. Peer-facilitated group discussions among primary care p…
View article: Understanding the Acceptability and Uptake of HPV Self-Sampling Amongst Women Under- or Never-Screened for Cervical Cancer in Toronto (Ontario, Canada): An Intervention Study Protocol
Understanding the Acceptability and Uptake of HPV Self-Sampling Amongst Women Under- or Never-Screened for Cervical Cancer in Toronto (Ontario, Canada): An Intervention Study Protocol Open
Cervical cancer remains a global public health concern, even though scientific advancements have made the disease almost entirely preventable. With the link between human papillomavirus (HPV) and cervical cancer, and the subsequent improve…
View article: Unpacking the intention to action gap: a qualitative study understanding how physicians engage with audit and feedback
Unpacking the intention to action gap: a qualitative study understanding how physicians engage with audit and feedback Open
Background Audit and feedback (A&F) often successfully enhances health professionals’ intentions to improve quality of care but does not consistently lead to practice changes. Recipients often cite data credibility and limited resources as…
View article: Awareness and Use of Community Services among Primary Care Physicians
Awareness and Use of Community Services among Primary Care Physicians Open
Primary care physicians play an important role in care coordination, including initiating referrals to community resources. Yet, it is unclear how awareness and use of community resources vary between physicians practising with and without…
View article: Patient and caregiver experience in the transition from hospital to home — brainstorming results from group concept mapping: a patient-oriented study
Patient and caregiver experience in the transition from hospital to home — brainstorming results from group concept mapping: a patient-oriented study Open
Patients and caregivers from across Ontario noted a range of issues affecting their experience transitioning from hospital to home, particularly the quality and sufficiency of publicly funded home care. Our findings will be used to inform …
View article: Routine collection of sexual orientation and gender identity data: a mixed-methods study
Routine collection of sexual orientation and gender identity data: a mixed-methods study Open
We found a high response rate to questions about sexual orientation and gender identity. Fitting with other research, we suggest using a 2-part question to explore gender identity. Future research should evaluate the acceptability and feas…
View article: Preparing Interviewers and Research Participants for a Safe Interview
Preparing Interviewers and Research Participants for a Safe Interview Open
Planning and implementing safety protocols increases the likelihood of having a safe and positive research experience for both the research team and the participants. It is important to tailor protocols to the population, topic and methods…
View article: Qualitative Methods for Testing and Evaluating Survey Questionnaires
Qualitative Methods for Testing and Evaluating Survey Questionnaires Open
Testing survey questionnaires before data collection is a necessary step for data quality. There are several methods available to test and evaluate survey questionnaires. Qualitative methods do not require large sample sizes and tend to pr…
View article: Enriching qualitative research by engaging peer interviewers: a case study
Enriching qualitative research by engaging peer interviewers: a case study Open
Engaging peer-interviewers in qualitative inquiry is becoming more popular. Yet, there are differing opinions as to whether this practice improves the research process or is prohibitively challenging. Benefits noted in the literature are i…
View article: Shrinking the language accessibility gap: a mixed methods evaluation of telephone interpretation services in a large, diverse urban health care system
Shrinking the language accessibility gap: a mixed methods evaluation of telephone interpretation services in a large, diverse urban health care system Open
View article: Coding Qualitative Data: Working with a Team of Coders
Coding Qualitative Data: Working with a Team of Coders Open
Methodology Bits is a series of flyers produced by the CRICH Survey Research Unit. It’s intended to be a helpful resource for researchers and students who want to refresh or update their knowledge about research methodology and operations.