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Development of Empirical Models to Predict Deposition of Aerosols in the Extrathoracic Airways of Children
DownloadSpring 2012
The experimental studies described in this thesis were performed with the goal of measuring deposition of aerosols, inhaled either nasally or orally, in the extrathoracic airways of children in different age groups. We pursued in vitro methods and characterized the deposition of aerosols in the...
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Fall 2010
Diabetes is a growing public health issue in Canada, and this concern is now extending to children and adolescents. Our goal was to conduct research projects aimed at pediatric diabetes surveillance in Alberta, Canada. To identify diabetes cases, we applied the National Diabetes Surveillance...
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Diet Diversity and Health Value in Children with Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Prader- Willi Syndrome: Association with Cardio-metabolic Risk
DownloadSpring 2019
In Canada, the obesity prevalence rate in children and adolescents has increased significantly during the last four decades resulting in increased incidence of obesity- related health conditions, lower quality of life and greater health care cost. Patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease...
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Spring 2017
Mounting evidence indicates that early childhood experiences have lifetime consequences for adult functioning and therefore the wellbeing of societies. Early childhood life is also considered the most effective and cost-efficient time for preventing inequalities in human life. Despite the large...
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Early moral conscience development: The contributions of fathers’ authoritative parenting style and father–child mutually responsive orientations including the moderating effects of child temperament
DownloadSpring 2021
The current study examined the extent that fathers’ authoritative parenting style (APS) and father–child mutually responsive orientation (MRO) explained children’s moral conscience. Two dimensions of child temperament, fearfulness and effortful control, were investigated for moderating effects of...
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Spring 2021
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a highly prevalent, disabling, and costly disease that affects 1 in 8 (13%) Canadians. In all stages of knee OA, identifying and addressing modifiable risk factors is essential in managing OA, including the recovery trajectory following total knee arthroplasty (TKA)....
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Fall 2017
Background: Physical activity in children is an important part of a healthy lifestyle and contributes to the prevention of childhood overweight and obesity. However, Canadian children are not physically active enough. Weather conditions may limit physical activity levels, but little is known...
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Epidemiology of Neurodevelopmental Disorders among Indigenous Children: from Global to Métis-specific Contexts
DownloadFall 2022
Neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) have been found to be more prevalent among Indigenous children. However, it is unclear whether this extends to all Indigenous children from countries with similar colonial histories. In this thesis, we conducted a systematic review to assess the evidence on the...
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Evaluating the Implementation of Child Nutritional Policies: A Case Study of the Community-Based Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM) in Ghana
DownloadSpring 2020
Abstract Malnutrition is a global issue with major public health implications. Close to half of all child deaths in developing countries are attributed to malnutrition. Under-five mortality rate is persistently high in Ghana where mortality rates stand at 47.9 per 1000 live births. Malnutrition...
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Fall 2019
Postpartum weight retention (PPWR) is an important risk factor for long-term obesity. Accurate assessment and understanding of energy expenditure and other metabolic characteristics of postpartum women may improve weight management following childbirth. The overall aims of this research were to...