Strategies to support the mental health and well-being of migrant LGBTQIA+ college and university students: a scoping review protocol

IALH Research Fellow Nancy Clark has co-authored a new scoping review protocol entitled Strategies to support the mental health and well-being of migrant LGBTQIA+ college and university students: a scoping review protocol. Collaborating authors include Roya Haghiri-Vijeh, Christine Huel, Ilo-Katryn Maimets, Janet Montague, Nigel Mantou Lou, and Edward Ou Jin Lee. This protocol was published …

Adolescents’ Daily Lives (ADL) project: an intensive longitudinal design study protocol examining the associations between physical literacy, movement behaviours, emotion regulation and mental health

IALH Research Fellows Ryan Rhodes, Mauricio Garcia-Barrera, Sam Liu, Jonathan Rush, E Jean Buckler and Megan Ames and IALH Student Affiliate C. Emmett Sihoe have co-authored a new design study entitled Adolescents’ Daily Lives (ADL) project: an intensive longitudinal design study protocol examining the associations between physical literacy, movement behaviours, emotion regulation and mental health. …

Predictors of Resistance Training Behavior among Glucagon-like Peptide 1 Medication Users

IALH Research Fellow Ryan E. Rhodes has co-authored a new research article entitled Predictors of Resistance Training Behavior among Glucagon-like Peptide 1 Medication Users. The collaborating author is Justin M. Kompf. This article was published in Translational Journal of the American College of Sports Medicine. Abstract:  Introduction: Obesity is a chronic condition affecting around 650 …

Design Process of ‘Shredded Lives’: An Illustrated Exploration

IALH Research Fellow Charles Perin has co-authored a new design process entitled Design Process of ‘Shredded Lives’: An Illustrated Exploration. Collaborating authors include Foroozan Daneshzand and Sheelagh Carpendale. This design process was published in 2024 IEEE VIS Arts Program (VISAP). Abstract: This pictorial illustrates an autoethnographic exploration of the first author’s design practice for the …

Improving prevalence estimates of mental health and well-being indicators among Sexual Minority Men: A Propensity Weighting Approach

IALH Research Fellow and past Acting Director Nathan J. Lachowsky has co-authored a new research article entitled Improving prevalence estimates of mental health and well-being indicators among sexual minority men: a propensity-weighting approach. Collaborating authors include Christoffer Dharma, Peter M Smith, Michael Escobar, Travis Salway, Victoria Landsman, Ben Klassen, and Dionne Gesink. This article was …

Where are all the Services: Mapping Community-Based Services for Canadian Autistic Youth with Co-occurring Mental Health Conditions

IALH Research Fellow Megan Ames has co-authored a new research article entitled Where are all the Services: Mapping Community-Based Services for Canadian Autistic Youth with Co-occurring Mental Health Conditions. Collaborating authors include Stephanie Andreasen, Jennifer Kuntz, E.C. Coombs, and Carly McMorris. This article was published in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. Abstract: Purpose: Autistic youth …

Resettlement, Employment, and Mental Health Among Syrian Refugee Men in Canada: An Intersectional Study Using Photovoice

IALH Research Fellow Nancy Clark has co-authored a new study entitled Resettlement, Employment, and Mental Health Among Syrian Refugee Men in Canada: An Intersectional Study Using Photovoice. Collaborating authors include Gökce Yurdakul,Carla Hilario, Heba Elgharbawy, Nedal Izzden, Elias Moses and Muna Zaidalkilani. This study was published in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.  Abstract: …

Promoting trans patient autonomy in surgical preparation for phalloplasty and metoidioplasty: results from a community-based cross-sectional survey and implications for preoperative assessments

IALH Research Fellow and past Acting Director Nathan J. Lachowsky and IALH Student Affiliate Leo L. Rutherford have co-authored a new research article entitled Promoting trans patient autonomy in surgical preparation for phalloplasty and metoidioplasty: results from a community-based cross-sectional survey and implications for preoperative assessments. Other collaborating authors include Elijah R. Castle, Noah Adams, …

Disparities in healthcare, STI testing, and PrEP access among newcomer sexual minority men in Canada’s three largest urban centers

IALH Research Fellow and past Acting Director Nathan J. Lachowsky has co-authored a new research article entitled Disparities in healthcare, STI testing, and PrEP access among newcomer sexual minority men in Canada’s three largest urban centers. Collaborating authors include Paolo A. Palma, Shayna Skakoon-Sparling, Jessie Dawson, Reza Zandi, Terri Zhang, Evan Campbell, Darrell H. S. …

Defining and characterizing the role of the liaison in supporting 2SLGBTQIA+ people to navigate health-service settings: a scoping review protocol

IALH Research Fellows Allie Slemon and Ingrid Handlovsky and IALH Student Affiliate Jaymelyn Hubert have co-authored a new scoping review entitled Defining and characterizing the role of the liaison in supporting 2SLGBTQIA+ people to navigate health-service settings: a scoping review protocol. Other collaborating authors include Bernadette Zakher, Jessica Mussell, Jess Crawford, Dara Gan, and Sage …

Considerations for adapting digital competencies and training approaches to the public health workforce: an interpretive description of practitioners’ perspectives in Canada

IALH Research Fellow André Kushniruk has co-authored a new research article entitled Considerations for adapting digital competencies and training approaches to the public health workforce: an interpretive description of practitioners’ perspectives in Canada. Collaborating authors include Ihoghosa Iyamu, Swathi Ramachandran, Hsiu-Ju Chang, Francisco Ibáñez-Carrasco, Catherine Worthington, Hugh Davies, Geoffrey R. McKee, Adalsteinn Brown, and Mark …

Visualizations on Smart Watches while Running: It Actually Helps!

IALH Research Fellow Charles Perin has published a new research article entitled Visualizations on Smart Watches while Running: It Actually Helps!  Collaborating authors include Sarina Kashanj and Xiyao Wang. This article was published in 2024 IEEE Visualization and Visual Analytics (VIS). Abstract: Millions of runners rely on smart watches that display running-related metrics such as …

Precision Stealth Nanofibers via PET‐RAFT Polymerisation: Synthesis, Crystallization‐Driven Self‐Assembly and Cellular Uptake Studies

IALH Research Fellow Stephanie M. Willerth has co-authored a new research article entitled Precision Stealth Nanofibers via PET‐RAFT Polymerisation: Synthesis, Crystallization‐Driven Self‐Assembly and Cellular Uptake Studies. Collaborating authors include Steven T. G. Street, Ekaterina Shteinberg, Juan Diego Garcia Hernandez, Hayley C. Parkin, Robert L. Harniman, and Ian Manners. This article was published in Chemistry – A …

Prevalence, Determinants, and Trends in the Experience and Perpetration of Intimate Partner Violence Among a Cohort of Gay, Bisexual, and Other Men Who Have Sex with Men in Montréal, Toronto, and Vancouver, Canada (2017–2022)

IALH Research Fellow and past Acting Director Nathan J. Lachowsky has co-authored a new research article entitled Prevalence, Determinants, and Trends in the Experience and Perpetration of Intimate Partner Violence Among a Cohort of Gay, Bisexual, and Other Men Who Have Sex with Men in Montréal, Toronto, and Vancouver, Canada (2017–2022). Collaborating authors include Stephen …

A Mixed Method Study of Nursing Students’ Experiences of Discrimination Within Their Programs

IALH Research Fellows Allie Slemon and Ingrid Handlovsky have co-authored a new mixed method study entitled A Mixed Method Study of Nursing Students’ Experiences of Discrimination Within Their Programs. Shivinder Dhari is the other collaborating author. This study was published in Journal of Advanced Nursing. Abstract:  Aim: This research aimed to explore nursing students’ experiences and …

Daily Path Areas and Location Use During and After Cardiac Rehabilitation

IALH Research Fellow Ryan E. Rhodes has co-authored a new research article entitled Daily Path Areas and Location Use During and After Cardiac Rehabilitation. Collaborating authors include Jodi Langley, Nerissa Campbell, Darren Warburton, Shane Sweet, Nicholas Giacomantonio, Daniel Rainham, Shaelyn Strachan, Travis Saunders, and Chris Blanchard. This article was published in the Journal of Cardiopulmonary …

Deformable Elliptical Particles for Predictive Mesh-Adaptive Crowds

IALH Research Fellow Brandon Haworth has published a new research article entitled Deformable Elliptical Particles for Predictive Mesh-Adaptive Crowds. Collaborating authors include Dominic Ferreira and Liam Shatzel. This article was published in MIG ’24: Proceedings of the 17th ACM SIGGRAPH Conference on Motion, Interaction, and Games. Abstract:  Crowd simulation is an essential tool in the …

Effect of recreational sport and physical activity participation on well-being during early parenthood: a randomized controlled trial

IALH Research Fellow Ryan E. Rhodes has co-authored a new randomized controlled trial entitled Effect of recreational sport and physical activity participation on well-being during early parenthood: a randomized controlled trial. Collaborating authors include Mark R. Beauchamp, Valerie Carson, Sandy Courtnall, Colin M. Wierts, and Chris M. Blanchard. This trial was published in Annals of Behavioral …

Work-related grief and bereavement experiences of social and community service workers working with people experiencing social disadvantage: a rapid scoping review

IALH Research Fellow Kelli I. Stajduhar and IALH Student Affiliate Ashley Mollison have co-authored a new rapid scoping review entitled Work-related grief and bereavement experiences of social and community service workers working with people experiencing social disadvantage: a rapid scoping review. Collaborating authors include Kara Whitlock, Zahra Premji, Carolina Posada, Mauricio Arias-Rojas, and Charlotte Futcher. …

Impact of interventions on mpox transmission during the 2022 outbreak in Canada: a mathematical modeling study of three different cities

IALH Research Fellow and past Acting Director Nathan Lachowksy has co-authored a new mathematical modeling study entitled Impact of interventions on mpox transmission during the 2022 outbreak in Canada: a mathematical modeling study of three different cities. Collaborating authors include Fanyu Xiu, Carla M. Doyle, Jorge Luis Flores Anato, Jesse Knight, Linwei Wang, Joseph Cox, …

Changes in identity and habit formation during 3 months of sport and physical activity participation among parents with young children

IALH Research Fellow Ryan E. Rhodes has co-authored a new randomized controlled trial entitled Changes in identity and habit formation during 3 months of sport and physical activity participation among parents with young children. Collaborating authors include Colin M. Wierts, Mark R. Beauchamp, Valerie Carson, Sandy Courtnall, and Chris M. Blanchard. This trial was published …

Advancing physical activity research methods using real-time and adaptive technology: A scoping review of “no-code” mobile health app research tools

IALH Research Fellows Jonathan Rush, Ryan E. Rhodes, and Sam Liu; IALH Student Affiliate Amanda Willms; and past IALH Director Scott Hofer have co-authored a new scoping review entitled Advancing physical activity research methods using real-time and adaptive technology: A scoping review of “no-code” mobile health app research tools. Abstract:  Mobile health applications (mHealth apps) …

Using Co-Design Methods to Develop a Theory and Evidence-Based Mother-Daughter mHealth Intervention Prototype Targeting Physical Activity in Pre-Teen Girls

IALH Research Fellow Ryan Rhodes has co-authored a new research article entitled Using Co-Design Methods to Develop a Theory and Evidence-Based Mother-Daughter mHealth Intervention Prototype Targeting Physical Activity in Pre-Teen Girls. Collaborating authors include James Matthews, Carol Brennan, Grainne O’Donoghue, and Alison Keogh. This article was published in European Journal of Public Health. Abstract:  Purpose: Pre-teen …

Recent developments in 3D bioprinting for neural tissue engineering

IALH Research Fellow Stephanie Willerth has published a new research article entitled Recent developments in 3D bioprinting for neural tissue engineering. Collaborating authors include Ruchi Sharma, Victor Allisson da Silva, and Maria Victoria Hangad. The article was published in Handbook of Neural Engineering. Abstract:  Neural tissue engineering research develops appropriate ways of studying and treating neurological …

The Role of Intention, Behavioral Regulation, and Physical Activity Behavior in the Prediction of Physical Activity Identity across Time

IALH Research Fellow Ryan E. Rhodes has co-authored a new research article entitled The Role of Intention, Behavioral Regulation, and Physical Activity Behavior in the Prediction of Physical Activity Identity across Time. Collaborating authors include Colin M. Wierts and Edward Kroc. The article was published in Behavioral Sciences. Abstract:  Physical activity identity represents an important determinant …