Browsing Faculty of Health Sciences by Title
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Investigating the effectiveness of an exercise intervention on sleep behaviour and problem behaviour in children ages 6-10 with Autism Spectrum Disorder
(2020-08-01)Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) often experience problematic sleep behaviour and demonstrate low levels of participation in physical activity (PA) and exercise. There is a bidirectional relationship between ... -
Investigating the effectiveness of infant feeding school-based education on the breastfeeding knowledge and attitudes of adolescent female students
(2018-01-01)Objective: To design and pilot test a school-based educational breastfeeding intervention on the breastfeeding knowledge, attitudes and future infant feeding intentions of secondary school adolescent females. Design: A ... -
Investigating the effectiveness of posture coaching and feedback during patient handling activities in a student nursing population
(2017-04-01)The daily routine of nurses and other caregivers is physically demanding and in turn, the profession is at a high risk of developing musculoskeletal injuries and/or disorders (MSDs). This thesis has two sections. The purpose ... -
Investigating the relationship between modifiable environmental risk factors and incidence of colorectal cancer: a community based study
(2012-06-01)Colorectal cancer is the third most diagnosed cancer and second leading cause of cancer related deaths in Canada. As Ontario has the largest population in Canada, it also has great disparities in colorectal cancer incidence. ... -
Investigation into the role of binding loop E on the function of the nematode cys-loop GABA receptor.
(2014-12-01)Haemonchus contortus is a parasitic nematode that infects the abomasum of ruminants. While several classes of anthelmintic drugs exist to control nematode infections, H. contortus is resistant to all of them. Therefore, ... -
Is implementing a provincial e-cigarette tax associated with a lower likelihood of e-cigarette initiation among high school students? Evaluating the experience in British Columbia using data from the COMPASS study, 2018-2021
(2023-04-01)Background: This study evaluated the impact of an e-cigarette tax in British Columbia (BC) on youth e-cigarette use. Methods: This study used repeat cross-sectional and longitudinal samples of students attending high ... -
Is measuring best? Evaluating report derived body mass index in Special Olympics participants
(2015-04-01)To determine the proportion of overweight/obesity, studies save time and money by using reported height and weight for the calculation of body mass index (BMI). However, no studies have reported the validity of self and ... -
Is multimodal care effective for the management of patients with soft tissue injuries of the shoulder? A systematic review of the literature
(2015-06-01)Shoulder injuries are common and cause significant pain and disability. Individuals who consult clinicians for shoulder pain are typically treated with multimodal care. However, little is known about the effectiveness of ... -
Is non-medical use of prescription sedatives and sleeping pills associated with symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress in undergraduate university students
(2019-07-01)Introduction: Mental health is a public health concern on university campuses. However, little is understood about the etiology of mental health in this population. Purposes: To measure the association between the non-medical ... -
Is Yang style Tai Chi a “one size fits all” fall prevention exercise program for older adults?
(2011-08-01)Falls among Canadian older adults is a growing problem, not only in terms of incident rates and its impacts, but most importantly, the vast scope of preventable morbidity and mortality. A decline in age-related physical ... -
Laterality effects in sub-clinical neck pain examined in goal-directed upper limb aiming movements
(2020-09-01)Subclinical neck pain (SCNP) is defined as recurrent pain and stiffness in the neck for which individuals have not yet sought treatment. Prior studies have shown that individuals with SCNP have altered cerebellar processing. ... -
Life with HIV in a suburban community: an exploration of experiences pertaining to health and social care service access
(2017-03-01)Literature examines HIV within urban or rural contexts; the suburban gradient is not sufficiently described, despite how an overwhelming proportion of Canadians live in this form of community. This inquiry investigated how ... -
A longitudinal analysis of the chiropractic profession from 1996 to 2007
(2018-01-01)Aim: To explore the relative attractiveness of chiropractic in Ontario, Canada from 1996-2007. Methods: We conducted a longitudinal cohort study using administrative registration data from 1996-2007. Stickiness and Inflow ... -
Measuring the effects of subclinical neck pain on sensorimotor integration using electroencephalography event related potentials and source localization
(2017-11-01)Subclinical neck pain (SCNP) is recurrent neck pain that has not yet been treated. This thesis investigated whether acute pain affects motor learning acquisition in SCNP vs. healthy individuals. 10 healthy and 10 SCNP ... -
Mechanisms by which exercise promotes hippocampal function in both depressed and non-depressed individuals: A feasibility study
(2012-08-01)Depression is one of the top ten health problems in the world, affecting millions of Canadians. Research indicates that exercise is an effective treatment for depression but it is not clear on exactly how and why it works. ... -
Modeling process and information systems: leveraging technology to improve service operations
(2017-04-01)This thesis considers the relationship between service quality, operational flow and technological integration through process modeling methodologies. Mixed methods research is presented in a series of process improvement ... -
Modified constraint-induced movement therapy in a day camp for children with spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy: intervention effects and consideration of personal factors
(2013-04-01)Constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT) has been demonstrated to yield functional improvements for children with spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy (CP); however, many studies have reported inconsistent findings with ... -
Modulation of corticospinal excitability during arm cycling in humans
(2013-08-01)Animal studies have shown that the basic pattern for locomotor activities are generated via neural networks found in the spinal cord, referred to as central pattern generators (CPGs) (Grillner, 1981). In humans, accumulating ... -
The mother-child relationship between motor skills and physical activity
(2017-04-01)Physical activity (PA) can promote health benefits for both children and adults. Important factors that encourage PA levels include fundamental motor skills (FMS), and parental PA patterns. Children who are more proficient ... -
Motor training and cervical spine manipulation: effects on sensorimotor integration
(2012-07-01)Altered afferent input resulting from neck joint dysfunction has become a growing area of study. Cervical spine manipulation, specifically in individuals with subclinical neck pain (SNCP); induces neurological changes, ...