Surviving the Added Pressures of the Pandemic: Sexual and Gender Diverse Communities Prioritize Social Connection to Decrease Mental Health Burden During the Covid-19 Pandemic

IALH Research Fellow and past Acting Director Nathan J. Lachowsky has co-authored a new research article entitled Surviving the Added Pressures of the Pandemic: Sexual and Gender Diverse Communities Prioritize Social Connection to Decrease Mental Health Burden During the Covid-19 Pandemic. Collaborating authors include Nicole Pal, Kayla Huggard, Kiffer G. Card, Carolien Aantjes, Ben Klassen, …

How the COVID-19 pandemic shaped Canadians’ preferences for setting of dying: Comparison of two panel surveys

IALH Research Fellow Kelli I. Stajduhar has co-authored a new research article entitled How the COVID-19 pandemic shaped Canadians’ preferences for setting of dying: Comparison of two panel surveys. Collaborating authors include Laura M. Funk, Corey S. Mackenzie, Li-Elle Rapaport, Maria Cherba, S. Robin Cohen, Marian Krawczyk, and Andrea Rounce. The article was published in Healthcare …

Why Collect and Use Race/Ethnicity Data? A Qualitative Case Study on the Perspectives of Mental Health Providers and Patients During COVID-19

IALH Research Fellow Nancy Clark has co-authored a new case study entitled Why Collect and Use Race/Ethnicity Data? A Qualitative Case Study on the Perspectives of Mental Health Providers and Patients During COVID-19. Collaborating authors include Cindy Quan, Heba Elgharbawy, Anita David, Michael E. Li, Christopher Mah, Jill K. Murphy, Catherine L. Costigan, Soma Ganesan, …

Increasing Physical Activity Among Adults Affected by COVID-19 Social Distancing Restrictions: A Feasibility Trial of an Online Intervention

IALH Research Fellow Ryan Rhodes and IALH Student Affiliate Heather Hollman have co-authored a new research article entitled Increasing Physical Activity Among Adults Affected by COVID-19 Social Distancing Restrictions: A Feasibility Trial of an Online Intervention. Collaborating authors include Wuyou Sui and  Emily Magel. The article was published in Journal of Behavioral Medicine. Abstract: In …

Unpacking Racism During COVID-19: Narratives from Racialized Canadian Gay, Bisexual, and Queer Men

IALH Research Fellow Nathan Lachowsky has co-authored a new research article entitled Unpacking racism during COVID-19: narratives from racialized Canadian gay, bisexual, and queer men. Collaborating authors include Cornel Grey, Ian Liujia Tian, Shayna Skakoon-Sparling, Emerich Daroya, Ben Klassen, David Lessard, Mark Gaspar, Jad Sinno, Jordan M. Sang, Amaya Perez-Brumer, David M. Moore, Jody Jollimore, …

Prevalence, Correlates, and Drivers of COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Among Canadians

IALH Research Fellows Brianna Turner and Theone Paterson have co-authored a new research article entitled Prevalence, correlates, and drivers of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among Canadians. Collaborating authors include Nicole K. Legg, Andrew C. Switzer, Zachary Senay, Jennifer T. H. Reeves, Peter Phiri and Shanaya Rathod. The article was published in Canadian Journal of Behavioural Science. …

Loneliness and the Sexual Behavior of Sexual Minority Men in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic

IALH Research Fellow Nathan Lachowsky has co-authored a new research article entitled Loneliness and the sexual behavior of sexual minority men in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Collaborating authors include Shayna Skakoon-Sparling, Paolo A. Palma, Adhm Zahran, Trevor A. Hart, David M. Moore, Joseph Cox, Milada Dvorakova, Emerich Daroya, and Daniel Grace. The article …

‘It’s not as good as the face-to-face contact’: A Sociomaterialist Analysis of the Use of Virtual Care Among Canadian Gay, Bisexual and Queer Men During the COVID-19 Pandemic

IALH Research Fellow Nathan Lachowsky has co-authored a new research article entitled ‘It’s not as good as the face-to-face contact’: A sociomaterialist analysis of the use of virtual care among Canadian gay, bisexual and queer men during the COVID-19 pandemic. Collaborating authors include Emerich Daroya, Cornel Grey, Ben Klassen, David Lessard, Shayna Skakoon-Sparling, Amaya Perez-Brumer, …

A Human-Centered Physician Journey

IALH Research Fellow Andre Kushniruk has co-authored a new research article entitled A Human-Centered Physician Journey. Collaborating authors include Amanda L. Joseph, Lisa M. Shah, and Yuri Quintana. The article was published in Studies in health technology and informatics. Abstract:  The COVID-19 pandemic has placed unprecedented strain on global health systems, and the ability to …

Humanizing Big Data and Detailing Social Determinants of Health via Information Visualizations

IALH Research Fellows Helen Monkman and Simon Minshall, and IALH Student Affiliate Amanda Joseph have co-authored a new research article with Yuri Quintana entitled Humanizing Big Data and Detailing Social Determinants of Health via Information Visualizations. The article was published in Studies in Health Technology and Informatics. Abstract: The pandemic has had devastating impacts on …

Navigating Infection Control Processes in a COVID-19 Only Safety-Net Hospital at the Height of the Pandemic

IALH Research Fellows Andre Kushniruk, Elizabeth Borycki and Simon Minshall are co-authors on a new research article entitled Navigating Infection Control Processes in a COVID-19 Only Safety-Net Hospital at the Height of the Pandemic. Collaborating authors include David R. Kaufman, Yalini Senathirajah, Kenrick Cato, Patricia Roblin, and Pia Daniel. The article was published in Studies …

Resilience Among Older Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Photovoice Study

  IALH Research Fellow Ingrid Handlovsky (Nursing) has co-authored a new research article entitled Resilience among older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic: A photovoice study. Collaborating authors include Julie Karmann, Sonia Lu, Gregory Moullec, Katherine L. Frohlich, and Olivier Ferlatte. The article was published in SSM – Qualitative Research in Health. Abstract:  Older adults faced …

Piloting the Virtual PLAYshop Program: A Parent-Focused Physical Literacy Intervention for Early Childhood

  IALH Research Fellows Sam Liu and Jean Buckler have co-authored a new research article entitled Piloting the Virtual PLAYshop Program: A Parent-Focused Physical Literacy Intervention for Early Childhood. Collaborating authors include Yeongho Hwang, Madison Boyd, Patti-Jean Naylor, Ryan E. Rhodes, Ramiah Moldenhauer, Joshua Li, Chris Wright, and Valerie Carson. The article was published in …

Motivational Profiles and Associations With Physical Activity Before, During, and After the COVID-19 Pandemic: Retrospective Study

IALH Research Fellow Sam Liu has co-authored a new research article entitled Motivational Profiles and Associations With Physical Activity Before, During, and After the COVID-19 Pandemic: Retrospective Study. Collaborating authors include K. Nuss, W. Sui, and Ryan Rhodes. The article was published in JMIR Formative Research. Abstract: Background: In March 2020, the World Health Organization …

Using Decision Trees as an Expert System for Clinical Decision Support for COVID-19

IALH Research Fellow Dillon Chrimes wrote a new research articled entitled Using Decision Trees as an Expert System for Clinical Decision Support for COVID-19. The article was published in Interactive Journal of Medical Research. Abstract: COVID-19 has impacted billions of people and health care systems globally. However, there is currently no publicly available chatbot for …

Autistic Characteristics and Mental Health Symptoms in Autistic Youth During the First COVID-19 Wave in Canada

IALH Research Fellow Megan Ames has co-authored a new research article entitled Autistic characteristics and mental health symptoms in autistic youth during the first COVID-19 wave in Canada. Collaborating authors include Kailyn M. Turner, Jonathan A. Weiss, Stephanie J. Howe, Hangsel Sanguino, Connor M. Kerns, and Carly A. McMorris. The article was published in Autism …

Between Two Pandemics: Older, Gay Men’s Experiences Across HIV/AIDS and COVID-19

IALH Research Fellow Ingrid Handlovsky and IALH Student Affiliate Anthony T. Amato have co-authored a new research article entitled Between two pandemics: Older, gay men’s experiences across HIV/AIDS and COVID-19. Collaborating authors include Tess Wonsiak, Michael Halpin, Olivier Ferlatte and Hannah Kia. The article was published in SSM – Qualitative Research in Health. Abstract: Pandemics …

The Impact of COVID-19 on the Cardiovascular Health of Emerging Adults Aged 18-25: Findings From a Scoping Review

Publication alert! IALH Postdoctoral Fellow Vidhi Thakkar has co-authored a new research article entitled The impact of COVID-19 on the cardiovascular health of emerging adults aged 18-25: findings from a scoping review. Collaborating authors include Zachary V.Rezler, Emma Ko, Elaine Jin, Misha Ishtiaq, Christina Papaioannou, Helena Kim, Kyobin Hwang, Yu-Hsin (Sophy)Lin, Jake Colautti and Karen M.Davison. …

Finding Positives Amidst the Negatives: A Thematic Analysis of the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Canadians 55+

Publication alert! IALH Research Fellow Robert Beringer has co-authored a new research article entitled Finding Positives Amidst the Negatives: A Thematic Analysis of the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Canadians 55+. Collaborating authors include Paneet Gill, Gloria Gutman and Brian de Vries. The article was published in OBM Geriatrics. Abstract: Disasters such as the …

‘I Did Not Have Sex Outside of Our Bubble’: Changes in Sexual Practices and Risk Reduction Strategies Among Sexual Minority Men in Canada During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Publication alert! IALH Research Fellow Nathan Lachowsky has co-authored a new research article entitled I did not have sex outside of our bubble’: changes in sexual practices and risk reduction strategies among sexual minority men in Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic. Collaborating authors include Emerich Daroya, Cornel Grey, David Lessard, Ben Klassen, Shayna Skakoon-Sparling, Mark …

Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Family-Based Virtual Childhood Obesity Management Program Delivered During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Canada: Prospective Study

  Publication alert! IALH Research Fellow Sam Liu has co-authored a new research article entitled Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Family-Based Virtual Childhood Obesity Management Program Delivered During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Canada: Prospective Study. Collaborating authors include Kayla Nuss, Rebecca Coulter, Bianca DeSilva, Jeann Buenafe, Ronak Sheikhi and Patti-Jean Naylor. The article was published …

Associations Between Physical Activity, Affect Regulation Difficulties, and Mental Health Among Canadian Adolescents at Two Different Points of the COVID-19 Pandemic

  Publication Alert! IALH Research Fellows Megan Ames, Brianna Turner, Mauricio Garcia-Barrera and Jonathan Rush have co-authored a new research article with Christina Robillard and Stephanie Craig entitled  Associations between physical activity, affect regulation difficulties, and mental health among Canadian adolescents at two different points of the COVID-19 pandemic. The article was published in Psychology …

Psychosocial Determinants of Hand Hygiene, Facemask Wearing, and Physical Distancing During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Publication alert! IALH Research Fellow Ryan Rhodes has co-authored a systematic review entitled Psychosocial Determinants of Hand Hygiene, Facemask Wearing, and Physical Distancing During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Other authors include Wei Liang, Yanping Duan, Feifei Li, Xiang Wang, Dehiwala Liyanage Ishanka Harshani Kusum Peiris, Lin Zhou, Borui Shang, Yide Yang, …