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Exploring experiences of mental health in second generation South Asian Canadians
(2017-08-01)
Although many studies have focused on the conceptualization of mental health, the literature only sparsely describes this phenomenon within the South Asian Canadian immigrant population. Furthermore, despite experiencing ...
Breast cancer incidence and stage at diagnosis in Ontarians with and without intellectual disabilities
(2017-06-01)
This thesis examines breast cancer incidence and stage at diagnosis in Ontarians with and without intellectual disabilities. The objectives were 1) To describe and compare the incidence of breast cancer in women with and ...
The effects of a visco-elastic polymer glove on hand-arm vibration, muscle activity, and comfort during simulated power tool use
(2017-07-01)
Prolonged exposure to hand-transmitted vibration (HTV) as a result of power tools can lead to hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS). The effectiveness of anti-vibration (AV) gloves for the reduction of hand arm vibration ...
Development of a new integrated sustainability assessment model for energy systems
(2017-07-01)
This thesis presents a novel and comprehensive sustainability assessment model for energy systems. The model features an integrated approach and encompasses various multi-disciplinary areas of study, which influence energy ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Patient and physician views of self-testing: blood glucose monitoring
(2017-01-01)
Medical laboratories deliver an invaluable healthcare service by providing laboratory results to aid in the diagnosis and monitoring of disease states. Point-of-care testing (POCT), a sub-sector of medical laboratory ...