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Evaluation of the co-design and implementation of a tExt Message intervention to suPpOrt Women’s health aftER cancer treatment in the Northwest Territories (EMPOWER-NWT)
Principal Investigator: Singleton, Anna
Licensed Year(s): 2024 2023 2022
Summary: This licence has been issued for the scientific research application No. 5802. The overall aim of this present study is to evaluate the co-design (stage 1) and implementation (stage 2; uptake, sense of support, behaviour change, satisfaction) of a health support program for women recovering from breast, ovarian, cervical or colorectal cancer treatment in NWT. Specific objectives: 1. Co-des...


HBSC - Health Behaviour in School-aged Children
Principal Investigator: Pickett, William
Licensed Year(s): 2018 2005 2002
Summary: The study titled, Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC), is a cross-national research project conducted by the Social Program Evaluation Group (SPEG) at Queen’s University in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO Europe) and the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC). The HBSC study aims to gain insight into, and increase understanding of, the health behaviours and attitud...


Lifestyle Prescriptions and Supports to Reduce the Risk of Diabetes in Rural and Remote Communities
Principal Investigator: Petrella, Robert J.
Licensed Year(s): 2016 2015
Summary: The objectives of this research project are: 1) to improve the health of participants (weight, BMI, fitness score, step counts, exercise frequency and duration, consumption of a healthy diet (fruits and vegetables, water, healthy breakfast), and health-related quality of life) through an evidence-based individualized lifestyle prescription, goal setting, and in-person/technology-supported coachin...


Evaluating a mandated in-school physical activity intervention for northern youth
Principal Investigator: Dutton, Jessica N
Licensed Year(s): 2014
Summary: To explore the impacts of Paul William Kaeser (PWK) high school’s new health intervention has on students. Specifically to: 1. Determine whether participation in the intervention impacts level of fitness. 2. Determine whether participation in the intervention impacts attitudes towards health and physical activity. 3. Determine whether participation in the intervention impacts attendance an...


Telling the story of diabetes care in Aboriginal communities: A proposal for a community-based participatory research project in Fort Smith, NWT
Principal Investigator: Dutton, Jessica N
Licensed Year(s): 2015 2014 2013
Summary: Research Objectives: 1. To explore the third space that exists between western medical diabetes treatments and traditional Aboriginal healing to resolve the false dichotomy presented in the literature on diabetes treatment in Aboriginal communities. 2. To develop a community-based, participatory program of research that will provide opportunities for community members with diabetes to engage in...


Gettin’ F.O.X.Y: Exploring the Development of Self-efficacy among Young Women in the Northwest Territories
Principal Investigator: Lys, Candice L
Licensed Year(s): 2016 2015 2014 2013
Summary: The objective of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of the Fostering Open eXpression among Youth (F.O.X.Y.) intervention for empowering young NWT women and facilitating dialogue about sexual health issues in the North. The principal investigator intends to offer the 8-hour workshops to participants in junior high/high schools and youth centers across the NWT. The researcher will collec...


Northwest Territories Injury Research and Prevention Project
Principal Investigator: Palacios, Carolina
Licensed Year(s): 1993 1992 1991 1990
Summary: In its final year of research, information will be collected concerning how, where and why injuries happen in the N.W.T.. This research will aid the present health system in targeting specific concerns and improving intervention programs....


Assessment of Comprehensive School Health in the Northwest Territories
Principal Investigator: Yazdanmehr, Susan
Licensed Year(s): 1990
Summary: A survey of teachers, education administrators, community health and social service personnel, selected personnel in the Territorial departments of Education, Health and Social Services will be conducted. The information is to be used to develop further implementation strategies for comprehensive school health in the N.W.T....


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