Principal Investigator:Singleton, Anna Licensed Year(s):
2024
20232022 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...
Principal Investigator:Pickett, William Licensed Year(s):
2018
20052002 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...
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...
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...
Principal Investigator:Dutton, Jessica N Licensed Year(s):20152014
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...
Principal Investigator:Lys, Candice L Licensed Year(s):201620152014
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...
Principal Investigator:Palacios, Carolina Licensed Year(s):
1993
199219911990 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....
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....