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Association between Social Determinants of Health and Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes in Adolescent Mothers
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The association between adolescent childbearing and adverse pregnancy outcomes has been well documented in the literature. The association of social determinants of health (SDOH) and adverse adolescent pregnancy outcomes remains controversial. The overall aim of this thesis was to explore the...
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Development of Conversation Cards for Adolescents©: A patient-centered communication and behavior change tool for adolescents with obesity and health care providers
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Background. Given adolescents’ increasing desire for independence and autonomy, there is a need for research to examine their lived experiences, including concerns, preferences, and priorities. In the context of lifestyle modification for weight management, most adolescents with obesity exhibit...
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Health Impacts of Climate Change and Air Pollution Exposures on Immigrant, Non- Immigrant, Adolescent and Older Adult Populations in Alberta
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Climate change and air pollution are two critical threats to human health. Various factors can impact a person's vulnerability to these exposures, including low income and a lack of access to high-quality health care. Immigrants have a higher likelihood of experiencing these factors when compared...
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Motivation and Readiness in Managing Adolescent Obesity: Treatment Fidelity, Lived Experiences, and Readiness to Change Ruler
DownloadFall 2024
Background. One in three Canadian children and adolescents are living with obesity, so evidence-based, effective interventions for managing adolescent obesity are critically important. Motivation (i.e., desire and drive for change) and readiness to change (i.e., capability for change) are...
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Neural Differences between Healthy Adolescents and Those At Risk for Psychological Disorders: An Analysis of P100 and P300 ERPs Using an Emotional Oddball Paradigm
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Anxiety, and Conduct Disorder are Axis 1 Psychological Disorders that can affect adolescents' attention and emotion regulation. In this study, we aimed to compare attentional skills and emotional regulation between at-risk and healthy...
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Perceptions and Experiences of Pakistani-Descent Female Adolescents on Developing Sexuality and its Relation to Psychological Wellbeing
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Background: The sexual health needs of female immigrant adolescents in Canada have been largely unmet and have increased in magnitude over the last few years. For immigrant female adolescents of Pakistani descent, who are also considered racialized youth in Canada, the silence around issues of...
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Reliability and Effect of Arm Positions Used During Imaging on Spinal Alignment Parameters in Healthy and Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Populations
DownloadSpring 2024
Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is a 3D spine disorder with lateral curvature, vertebral rotation, and sagittal changes. AIS affects 2-3% of the adolescent population. Adolescents with progressive idiopathic scoliosis receive numerous x-rays throughout their treatment, exposing them to...
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Sustainability of the Health Benefits of the APPLE Schools Comprehensive School Health Program
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The global epidemic of chronic noncommunicable diseases has been largely associated with unhealthy environmental influences which impact on lifestyles. Whole school approaches to health promotion provide opportunity to build health promoting environments to support healthy lifestyles among young...