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View article: An evaluation of the association between changes to job protection during illness leave and illness absence behaviour
An evaluation of the association between changes to job protection during illness leave and illness absence behaviour Open
Background Despite a growing body of research on sick leave policies, there remains a significant gap in research concerning job protections during illness leaves, which is critical in Canada since several provinces are considering or pass…
View article: Child health and its effect on adult social capital accumulation
Child health and its effect on adult social capital accumulation Open
Although studies have demonstrated important effects of poor health in childhood on stocks of human and health capital, little research has tested economic theories to investigate the effect of child health on social capital in adulthood. …
View article: Screening and Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Wildfire Evacuees: A Cost-Utility Analysis
Screening and Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Wildfire Evacuees: A Cost-Utility Analysis Open
Background. Global climate change is resulting in dramatic increases in wildfires. Individuals exposed to wildfires experience a high burden of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and the cost-effectiveness of the treatment options to ad…
View article: SARS-CoV-2 vaccination prevalence by mental health diagnosis: a population-based cross-sectional study in Ontario, Canada
SARS-CoV-2 vaccination prevalence by mental health diagnosis: a population-based cross-sectional study in Ontario, Canada Open
Our study found that psychotic disorders and substance use disorders were associated with an increased prevalence of being less than fully vaccinated. Efforts to ensure such individuals have access to vaccinations, while challenging, are c…
View article: COVID-19 Pandemic, Physical Distancing Policies, and the Non-Profit Sector Volunteer Force
COVID-19 Pandemic, Physical Distancing Policies, and the Non-Profit Sector Volunteer Force Open
Although COVID-19-related physical distancing has had large economic consequences, the impact on volunteerism is unclear. Using volunteer position postings data from Canada’s largest volunteer center (Volunteer Toronto) from February 3, 20…
View article: A168 COSTS OF MISSED WORK AMONG PEOPLE WITH INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE: A CROSS-SECTIONAL POPULATION-REPRESENTATIVE STUDY
A168 COSTS OF MISSED WORK AMONG PEOPLE WITH INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE: A CROSS-SECTIONAL POPULATION-REPRESENTATIVE STUDY Open
Background The relapsing and remitting symptoms experienced by people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including abdominal pain and diarrhea, may impact their employability and workplace productivity. Purpose Report the impact of IBD…
View article: The Association Between Prior Mental Health Service Utilization and Risk of Recidivism among Incarcerated Ontario Residents
The Association Between Prior Mental Health Service Utilization and Risk of Recidivism among Incarcerated Ontario Residents Open
Background There is mixed evidence on the link between mental health and addiction (MHA) history and recidivism. Few studies have examined post-release MHA care. Our objective was to examine the association between prior (pre-incarceration…
View article: Costs of missed work among employed people with inflammatory bowel disease: a cross-sectional population-representative study.
Costs of missed work among employed people with inflammatory bowel disease: a cross-sectional population-representative study. Open
ObjectivesInflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic inflammatory disease primarily affecting the gastrointestinal tract. Periods of relapsing and remitting abdominal pain and diarrhea result in decreased quality of life. We report the …
View article: Association of source country gender inequality with experiencing assault and poor mental health among young female immigrants to Ontario, Canada
Association of source country gender inequality with experiencing assault and poor mental health among young female immigrants to Ontario, Canada Open
Background Gender inequality varies across countries and is associated with poor outcomes including violence against women and depression. Little is known about the relationship of source county gender inequality and poor health outcomes i…
View article: Physician-based availability of psychotherapy in Ontario: a population-based retrospective cohort study
Physician-based availability of psychotherapy in Ontario: a population-based retrospective cohort study Open
Physicians who provide publicly funded psychotherapy in Ontario see a small number of patients, and they see few of those with urgent need for mental health services. Our findings suggest that improving access to psychotherapy will require…
View article: Risk of involuntary admission among first-generation ethnic minority groups with early psychosis: a retrospective cohort study using health administrative data
Risk of involuntary admission among first-generation ethnic minority groups with early psychosis: a retrospective cohort study using health administrative data Open
Aims Ethnic minority groups often have more complex and aversive pathways to mental health care. However, large population-based studies are lacking, particularly regarding involuntary hospitalisation. We sought to examine the risk of invo…
View article: Epidemiology of Interpersonal Trauma among Women and Men Psychiatric Inpatients: A Population-Based Study
Epidemiology of Interpersonal Trauma among Women and Men Psychiatric Inpatients: A Population-Based Study Open
Objective: Small clinical samples suggest that psychiatric inpatients report a lifetime history of interpersonal trauma. Since past experiences of trauma may complicate prognosis and treatment trajectories, population-level knowledge is ne…
View article: Suicide and Self-Harm in Recent Immigrants in Ontario, Canada: A Population-Based Study
Suicide and Self-Harm in Recent Immigrants in Ontario, Canada: A Population-Based Study Open
Objective: To estimate the rates of suicide and self-harm among recent immigrants and to determine which immigrant-specific risk factors are associated with these outcomes. Methods: Population-based cohort study using linked health adminis…
View article: Trends in obesity and multimorbidity in Canada
Trends in obesity and multimorbidity in Canada Open
Very few studies have examined trends in multimorbidity over time and even fewer have examined trends over time across different body mass index (BMI) groups. Given a general decline in death rates but increased cardiovascular risk factors…
View article: Trends in mental health service utilisation in immigrant youth in Ontario, Canada, 1996–2012: a population-based longitudinal cohort study
Trends in mental health service utilisation in immigrant youth in Ontario, Canada, 1996–2012: a population-based longitudinal cohort study Open
Objective To describe trends in mental health service use of youth by immigration status and characteristics. Design Population-based longitudinal cohort study from 1996 to 2012 using linked health and administrative datasets. Setting Onta…
View article: Evaluating the Process and Outcomes of a Knowledge Translation Approach to Supporting Use of the Diabetes Population Risk Tool (DPoRT) in Public Health Practice
Evaluating the Process and Outcomes of a Knowledge Translation Approach to Supporting Use of the Diabetes Population Risk Tool (DPoRT) in Public Health Practice Open
To support the use of the Diabetes Population Risk Tool (DPoRT) in public health settings, a knowledge brokering (KB) team used and evaluated the Population Health Planning Knowledge-to-Action model. Participants (n = 24) were from four he…
View article: Prevalence and predictors of involuntary psychiatric hospital admissions in Ontario, Canada: a population-based linked administrative database study
Prevalence and predictors of involuntary psychiatric hospital admissions in Ontario, Canada: a population-based linked administrative database study Open
Background Involuntary admissions to psychiatric hospitals are common; however, research examining the trends in prevalence over time and predictors is limited. Aims To examine trends in prevalence and risk factors for involuntary admissio…
View article: Development and validation of a population based risk algorithm for obesity: The Obesity Population Risk Tool (OPoRT)
Development and validation of a population based risk algorithm for obesity: The Obesity Population Risk Tool (OPoRT) Open
OPoRT is a valid and reliable algorithm that can be applied to routinely collected survey data to estimate the risk of obesity and identify groups at increased risk of obesity. These results can guide prevention efforts aimed at reducing t…
View article: Postdischarge service utilisation and outcomes among Chinese and South Asian psychiatric inpatients in Ontario, Canada: a population-based cohort study
Postdischarge service utilisation and outcomes among Chinese and South Asian psychiatric inpatients in Ontario, Canada: a population-based cohort study Open
Objective We sought to examine the short-term and long-term impacts of psychiatric hospitalisations among patients of Chinese and South Asian origin. Design Retrospective population-based cohort study using linked health administrative dat…
View article: The direct healthcare costs associated with psychological distress and major depression: A population-based cohort study in Ontario, Canada
The direct healthcare costs associated with psychological distress and major depression: A population-based cohort study in Ontario, Canada Open
The objective of our study was to estimate direct healthcare costs incurred by a population-based sample of people with psychological distress or depression. We used the 2002 Canadian Community Health Survey on Mental Health and Well Being…
View article: Suicide and self-harm trends in recent immigrant youth in Ontario, 1996-2012: a population-based longitudinal cohort study
Suicide and self-harm trends in recent immigrant youth in Ontario, 1996-2012: a population-based longitudinal cohort study Open
Objective To describe the trends in suicide and emergency department (ED) visits for self-harm in youth by immigration status and immigrant characteristics. Design Population-based longitudinal cohort study from 1996 to 2012 using linked h…
View article: Describing the Linkages of the Citizenship and Immigration Canada Permanent Resident Data and Vital Statistics—Death Registry to Ontario’s Administrative Health Database
Describing the Linkages of the Citizenship and Immigration Canada Permanent Resident Data and Vital Statistics—Death Registry to Ontario’s Administrative Health Database Open
Objectives Ontario, the most populous province in Canada, has a universal healthcare system that routinely collects health administrative data on its 13 million legal residents that is used for health research. Record linkage has become a …
View article: The influence of socioeconomic status on future risk for developing Type 2 diabetes in the Canadian population between 2011 and 2022: differential associations by sex
The influence of socioeconomic status on future risk for developing Type 2 diabetes in the Canadian population between 2011 and 2022: differential associations by sex Open
This study characterized socio-contextual predictors for future diabetes risk, showing sex-specific effects. Diabetes prevention must consider factors beyond individual-level behavioral lifestyle change and actively take steps to mitigate …
View article: Impact of diabetes on healthcare costs in a population‐based cohort: a cost analysis
Impact of diabetes on healthcare costs in a population‐based cohort: a cost analysis Open
Aims To estimate the healthcare costs attributable to diabetes in Ontario, Canada using a propensity‐matched control design and health administrative data from the perspective of a single‐payer healthcare system. Methods Incident diabetes …
View article: Neighborhood walkability: Differential associations with self-reported transport walking and leisure-time physical activity in Canadian towns and cities of all sizes
Neighborhood walkability: Differential associations with self-reported transport walking and leisure-time physical activity in Canadian towns and cities of all sizes Open
Walkability is associated with transport walking in all age groups and towns and cities of all sizes. Walkability's inverse associations with leisure physical activity among young adults and in large population centers may offset energy ex…