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View article: Eyeing ID: Access to Identification as a Barrier to Banking and Other Social Determinants of Health
Eyeing ID: Access to Identification as a Barrier to Banking and Other Social Determinants of Health Open
Personal identification (ID) is a prerequisite to many financial and social services; however, many vulnerable residents do not have ID and lack the resources to acquire it. To assess the impact of ID inaccessibility in a local context, a …
View article: Drug decriminalization: The importance of policy change for the health and wellbeing of children and youth in Canada
Drug decriminalization: The importance of policy change for the health and wellbeing of children and youth in Canada Open
The criminalization of drug use and possession has demonstrable harms on the health of children and youth, with disproportionate effects on Black people, Indigenous people, people from other racially oppressed communities, and people livin…
View article: The impact of COVID-19 on children's lives in the United States: Amplified inequities and a just path to recovery
The impact of COVID-19 on children's lives in the United States: Amplified inequities and a just path to recovery Open
View article: Caregiver's Perspectives on the Healthcare Experiences of Children With Behaviour-Related Disorders
Caregiver's Perspectives on the Healthcare Experiences of Children With Behaviour-Related Disorders Open
Findings suggested that caregivers valued pediatricians who spend time to make a human connection with their patients. Barriers included physician turnover, long wait times for referrals, and a lack of knowledge of available services. Care…
View article: 139 Understanding the Psychosocial Impact of the Novel Coronavirus Pandemic – A Focus on Children and Families
139 Understanding the Psychosocial Impact of the Novel Coronavirus Pandemic – A Focus on Children and Families Open
Primary Subject area Social Paediatrics Background The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is a major global threat that emerged in 2020. Many countries have enacted policies such as mandatory school closures, business closures, and self…
View article: An Evaluation of Hepatitis C Screening in Infants and Children Born to Seropositive Mothers in Saint John, New Brunswick
An Evaluation of Hepatitis C Screening in Infants and Children Born to Seropositive Mothers in Saint John, New Brunswick Open
View article: Perspectives on the Pediatric Syndemic
Perspectives on the Pediatric Syndemic Open
View article: Supporting children and youth during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond: A rights-centred approach
Supporting children and youth during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond: A rights-centred approach Open
The COVID-19 pandemic is an unprecedented global crisis, affecting millions globally and in Canada. While efforts to limit the spread of the infection and ‘flatten the curve’ may buffer children and youth from acute illness, these public h…
View article: 118 Innovating Pediatric Behavioural Assessments and Care Pathways: Community Consultation Phase
118 Innovating Pediatric Behavioural Assessments and Care Pathways: Community Consultation Phase Open
Background It is well-documented that children facing social disparities, trauma and toxic stress will experience a disproportionate number of negative physical and mental health outcomes across their lifespan. A common manifestation of th…
View article: 119 Disrupting the cycle of adverse childhood experiences by supporting mothers with addiction
119 Disrupting the cycle of adverse childhood experiences by supporting mothers with addiction Open
Introduction/Background Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), including exposure to neglect, abuse and household dysfunction, have been linked to a higher risk of addiction and mental illness. As these children grow up and start families o…
View article: A Comparison of Prenatal Exposures in Children with and Without a Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder
A Comparison of Prenatal Exposures in Children with and Without a Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder Open
View article: 154 A demographic look at Adverse Childhood Experiences in Behavioural Referrals to Consultant Pediatrics
154 A demographic look at Adverse Childhood Experiences in Behavioural Referrals to Consultant Pediatrics Open
BACKGROUND: Consultant pediatricians are commonly asked to see children regarding behavior and the potential of a diagnosis of ADHD. If left untreated and children unsupported over the long-term, the overall prognosis is poor, especially i…
View article: Examining the Importance of Family History in Pediatric Behavioural Referrals
Examining the Importance of Family History in Pediatric Behavioural Referrals Open
View article: Case management in primary care for frequent users of healthcare services with chronic diseases and complex care needs: an implementation and realist evaluation protocol
Case management in primary care for frequent users of healthcare services with chronic diseases and complex care needs: an implementation and realist evaluation protocol Open
Introduction Significant evidence in the literature supports case management (CM) as an effective intervention to improve care for patients with complex healthcare needs. However, there is still little evidence about the facilitators and b…
View article: Regarding Co-Payments
Regarding Co-Payments Open
View article: Poor concordance between reason for consultation and parental expectations in behavioral referrals
Poor concordance between reason for consultation and parental expectations in behavioral referrals Open
BACKGROUND Behavioural conditions such as Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are present in up to 5% of children across the world. This is a common reason for referral from primary care to paediatricians. When a primary care p…
View article: Examining access to Psychoeducational Assessments by Socioeconomic factors for children with behavioral referrals
Examining access to Psychoeducational Assessments by Socioeconomic factors for children with behavioral referrals Open
BACKGROUND The psycho-educational assessment (PEA) is often recommended in behavioural presentations in children. The PEA assesses cognitive ability and detects any learning disabilities which may be the direct cause, or comorbidity, of a …
View article: A337 RESULTS OF PILOT HEPATITIS C SCREENING PROGRAM IN INFANTS BORN TO HIGH RISK MOTHERS
A337 RESULTS OF PILOT HEPATITIS C SCREENING PROGRAM IN INFANTS BORN TO HIGH RISK MOTHERS Open
BACKGROUND: Hepatitis C (HCV) is a global health concern with an estimated 2–3 % of the general population infected. It is estimated that the vertical transmission rate of mother-to-child is 5.8%. Due to the placental transfer of maternal …
View article: Case 4: Vulvitis in a nonsexually active adolescent girl
Case 4: Vulvitis in a nonsexually active adolescent girl Open