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Frequency and predictors of tonsil surgery
(2018-01-01)
This thesis assesses the frequency of tonsil surgery and examines its predictors. Tonsil surgery is a common procedure which carries both advantages and disadvantages. The study begins with a systematic literature review ...
A whole new world: the experiences of adolescents with beta-thalassemia major as they transition to adult care
(2018-04-01)
Beta-thalassemia Major (b-TM) is a chronic medical condition. Effective illness management requires adherence to arduous medical treatment to ensure a life free of life-threatening complications. This qualitative study ...
Changes in corticomotor plasticity induced by cardiovascular exercise and strength training in sedentary young adults
(2014-08-01)
Recent studies have further elucidated the properties of cardiovascular and strength training-induced changes in motor cortex (M1) plasticity (i.e. the strengthening and reorganization of neural connections). However, the ...
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 ...
Prevalence and patterns of alcohol consumption among persons with dementia in Canada
(2018-07-01)
Aim: To identify the prevalence of alcohol consumption and its impact on chronic disease, injury and hospital stays in persons with dementia (PWD).
Methods: Multivariate analysis was conducted using data collected from a ...
Quilting stories and embracing culture: an arts-informed narrative inquiry exploring the experiences of an older Chinese Canadian immigrant with depression
(2016-07-01)
Chinese immigrants tend to underutilize mental health services. Cultural and
linguistic barriers may discourage Chinese immigrants from accessing these services.
Yet, a paucity of qualitative research that explores the ...
Effects of physical activity and exercise on physical and mental health outcomes in female older adults with arthritis
(2017-01-01)
Background: Arthritis is a chronic, degenerative disease, which affects two million older Canadians, of which the majority are older females (65+ years). With no cure, methods to improve arthritic symptoms are essential ...
Examining complex diabetes and patient illness experiences: utilizing syndemic and health capabilities approach
(2016-08-01)
Health complications often accompany complex diabetes. Compared to the biomedical model, this study uses a syndemic and health capabilities approach. The purpose of this study was to explore how social factors shape the ...
Factors affecting the impact of general elective courses which include physical activity on post-secondary student mental health
(2017-05-01)
Post-secondary students are vulnerable to depression, anxiety and stress when faced with academic pressures. Physical activity can be beneficial in alleviating mental health symptoms, therefore, physical activity was built ...
Investigating the effectiveness of a gymnastics intervention on motor skills and balance of children ages 5-9 with autism spectrum disorder
(2017-04-01)
Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) usually display motor skills and balance that are delayed and less proficient compared to their peers with typical development (TD). However, very little research has focused ...