22 dossier(s) trouvé(s) portant l’étiquette "health promotion" (les projets pluriannuels sont regroupés):
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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)
chercheur principal: Singleton, Anna
Année(s) de permis: 2024 2023 2022
Résumé: 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...


APPLE Schools Evaluation
chercheur principal: Veugelers, Paulus
Année(s) de permis: 2019 2018
Résumé: In September 2018, APPLE Schools is expanding to two schools in the NWT. The research team will conduct a baseline evaluation that will provide information about students attending these expansion schools, parents and school principals. Data obtained will be used by the schools and assigned School Health Facilitator (SHF) to help inform the development of school specific action plans. The research...


HBSC - Health Behaviour in School-aged Children
chercheur principal: Pickett, William
Année(s) de permis: 2018 2005 2002
Résumé: 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...


Improving the utilization of cancer screening services in northern Indigenous communities
chercheur principal: Sharma, Sangita
Année(s) de permis: 2018 2017
Résumé: Cancer screening involves different tests to detect many types of cancer at earlier stages, and can increase successful treatment and decrease the burden on patients. Screening can also increase survival rates and prevent early deaths due to cancer. Three screening programs have been established in Canada for early detection of breast, colorectal, and cervical cancers. The team will work with comm...


Culturally Safe Falls Prevention Programs for Inuvialuit Elders
chercheur principal: Frigault, Julia S
Année(s) de permis: 2016
Résumé: This project seeks to understand the influence Inuit social determinants of health have on the likelihood of Inuvialuit Elders experiencing fall-related injuries and fatalities. It also seeks to understand the ways in which these programs can be made to be culturally safe (i.e., when a researcher or program provider ensures that participants’ experiences, as well as their influence on participants...


Policy Options to Support Healthy Eating and Active Living
chercheur principal: Fournier, Bonnie
Année(s) de permis: 2016 2015
Résumé: The study will help to build knowledge, capacity, resources and skills of decision makers and practitioners/managers to develop and implement policy activities to create healthier environments including food security. In-depth interviews of approximately 1 hour in length will be conducted in person or on the telephone to examine the views of decision makers and practitioners/managers about hea...


Working Together to Achieve Healthier Lifestyles in Yukon and Northwest Territories' Communities
chercheur principal: Butler Walker, Jody
Année(s) de permis: 2016 2015
Résumé: 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...


Attitudes Towards Cancer in Indigenous Communities & Examining Uptake of Screening Services: The ACCESS Project
chercheur principal: Sharma, Sangita
Année(s) de permis: 2016 2015 2014
Résumé: Cancer is the leading cause of death in the Northwest Territories. Cancer screening is a test to detect cancer at earlier stages, and can increase successful treatment. Screening can also increase survival rates and prevent up to 35% of premature deaths due to cancer. Three screening programs have been established in Canada for early detection of breast, colorectal, and cervical cancers. However, ...


Lifestyle Prescriptions and Supports to Reduce the Risk of Diabetes in Rural and Remote Communities
chercheur principal: Petrella, Robert J.
Année(s) de permis: 2016 2015
Résumé: 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...


Dialogue and Storywork in Support of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Cancer Patients throughout Oncology and Primary Care Transition Experiences
chercheur principal: Corriveau, André
Année(s) de permis: 2014
Résumé: 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...


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