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:Butler Walker, Jody Licensed Year(s):2016
2015
Summary:
The objectives of this research are to encourage and support Northerners in Yukon and Northwest Territories’ communities to follow healthier lifestyles and to facilitate organizations, government departments and businesses in Yukon and NWT work to in partnership together to foster healthier lifestyles in communities.
The project will aim to engage organizations involved in healthy eating, activ...
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:Corriveau, André Licensed Year(s):
2014
Summary:
The goals of this project are:
1. to improve First Nations, Inuit and Métis cancer patient transition experiences from the time of diagnosis, through treatment of care and upon discharge to a variety of community-based and primary care services;
2. to develop sustainable working relationships amongst First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities and primary and oncology care providers;
3. to i...
Principal Investigator:Cooper, Megan E Licensed Year(s):
2014
Summary:
The objective of the present research is to provide reliable, objective, scientific data that describes the short-term impact of the new Northern Studies 10 course in terms of: promoting a healthier relationship between Northern families and the school; and, the promotion of a healthy personal and collective identity for the student.
To meet the research goals, the focus will be on answering t...
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:Moffitt, Pertice M Licensed Year(s):
2004
Summary:
This study will explore the health and health promotion practices of pregnant Tlicho (Dogrib) Dene women from Rae-Edzo. Ten to fifteen pregnant Tlicho (Dogrib) women volunteers will be approached by publicly displayed posters and through the Band Prenata...
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....