The researchers found that serious vision and learning problems make it difficult to find employm... more The researchers found that serious vision and learning problems make it difficult to find employment and secure housing. According to the interviews, feelings of being different come from income level, rather than race, religion, age or gender. Social class was the most frequent issue in terms of diversity that increases the risk of homelessness. More families and children are becoming homeless. Families feel that services for the homeless are not helpful. The current care system does not meet children’s health and education needs. They also found that many of the challenges that individuals in the study faced are caused by having to live in temporary homes, family disruption and disconnections.
The Canadian journal of nursing research = Revue canadienne de recherche en sciences infirmières, 2010
The study examined rural housing and homelessness issues and looked at similarities and differenc... more The study examined rural housing and homelessness issues and looked at similarities and differences between rural and urban areas. It involved a secondary analysis of focus group data collected in a 2001-06 Community University Research Alliance study of mental health and housing. The findings highlight concerns regarding the lack of services, which can precipitate a move from a rural to an urban community. Inadequate transportation services often posed a challenge to rural residents attempting to access services. Many participants preferred rural living but felt they had to choose between residing where they wanted to and having access to essential services. In some cases entire families were uprooted in pursuit of services. Once in an urban environment, rural participants had ongoing difficulty obtaining employment, housing, and services, which in turn led to disappointment in their new environment. The primary reason given for entering the shelter system was lack of alternatives ...
Drawing upon the principles of employee assistance programs, a
congregational assistance program... more Drawing upon the principles of employee assistance programs, a
congregational assistance program was piloted in two churches:
one urban and one rural in Ontario, Canada. The developmental
processes of a faith-inclusive, external counseling service with
no direct-cost user fees is discussed highlighting the distinct issues
addressed by each congregation. Despite uncertainties, the use of
the program for a range of personal issues exceeded utilization
expectations with the program’s ease of access, confidentiality and
lack of fees cited as significant factors.
This qualitative study explored experiences of psychiatric consumer-survivors related to housing.... more This qualitative study explored experiences of psychiatric consumer-survivors related to housing. Nine focus groups involving 90 people were conducted in urban and rural areas in South-Western Ontario. A set of open-ended questions was used. Many participants ...
This study documented the prevalence and factors related to workplace health programs in Canada, ... more This study documented the prevalence and factors related to workplace health programs in Canada, including Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs), drug testing programs, and Health Promotion Programs (HPPs). A representative sample of 565 Human Resources Managers at worksites with 100 or more employees across Canada completed a questionnaire on the worksite characteristics and the types of programs at their workplace (response rate = 79.8%). EAPs were established in 67.8% of sampled worksites (95% CI: 63.9%-71.7%). The proportion of worksites with EAPs varied significantly across work sectors (p<0.001) but not across regions of Canada. Worksites with EAPs had significantly (p<0.001) fewer visible minorities and had more unionized employees (p<0.001) than worksites without EAPs. For drug-testing programs, about 10.3% of Canadian worksites have them (95% CI: 7.8%-12.8%). Significant differences were noted across regions (p<0.001) with Alberta most likely to have such programs...
It takes upwards of 2 years for a child protection worker to fully develop the necessary knowledg... more It takes upwards of 2 years for a child protection worker to fully develop the necessary knowledge, skills, abilities, and dispositions to work independently. Previous studies have shown child protection workers have high levels of stress, and it is common for turnover rates to be high in child welfare. One factor that has been purported to mediate workplace stress is
Background Globally, up to 80% of patients enrolled for addiction care are lost to follow-up with... more Background Globally, up to 80% of patients enrolled for addiction care are lost to follow-up within the first three months of treatment. This review synthesizes evidence on extrinsic factors that influence motivation for engaging in addiction recovery and corresponding empirical definitions. Methods A systematic search for peer-reviewed articles was conducted through electronic databases, including Ovid MEDLINE, PsychINFO, CINHAL, and scanning references. The included articles were published in English or French between 1946 and 2018. Results The identified sixteen articles indicated that extrinsic factors for the person’s engagement and retention in the addiction recovery process included: motivation-enhancing healthcare structures, therapeutic relationships, and supportive social networks. Results also indicated that empirical definitions of motivation for engagement and retention in the addiction recovery process varied across studies. Conclusion Extrinsic factors can influence t...
International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction
This study sought to examine the extent to which age at first substance use contributes to later ... more This study sought to examine the extent to which age at first substance use contributes to later addiction severity and how PTSD affects their relationships. The study enrolled 315 patients from tertiary addiction services in Rwanda. The participants’ mean age at first substance use was 18.64 years (SD = 6.1) old. Age at first substance use had a significant effect (β = − 0.130, p = .013) on later addiction severity. PTSD showed significant association with later addiction severity (β = 0.363; p = < .001). The variance explained by age at first substance use and PTSD increased from R2 adjusted = .013 to 14.7; 14.7, and this was statistically significant with F(8637) = 28.054, p < .001. The study demonstrates that early age at first substance use coupled to PTSD significantly predict more later addiction severity. This suggests prevention and clinical practice that aimed at improving addiction care outcomes should consider addessing potential consequences of associations between PTSD and addiction issues among persons seeking addiction treatment services.
The researchers found that serious vision and learning problems make it difficult to find employm... more The researchers found that serious vision and learning problems make it difficult to find employment and secure housing. According to the interviews, feelings of being different come from income level, rather than race, religion, age or gender. Social class was the most frequent issue in terms of diversity that increases the risk of homelessness. More families and children are becoming homeless. Families feel that services for the homeless are not helpful. The current care system does not meet children’s health and education needs. They also found that many of the challenges that individuals in the study faced are caused by having to live in temporary homes, family disruption and disconnections.
The Canadian journal of nursing research = Revue canadienne de recherche en sciences infirmières, 2010
The study examined rural housing and homelessness issues and looked at similarities and differenc... more The study examined rural housing and homelessness issues and looked at similarities and differences between rural and urban areas. It involved a secondary analysis of focus group data collected in a 2001-06 Community University Research Alliance study of mental health and housing. The findings highlight concerns regarding the lack of services, which can precipitate a move from a rural to an urban community. Inadequate transportation services often posed a challenge to rural residents attempting to access services. Many participants preferred rural living but felt they had to choose between residing where they wanted to and having access to essential services. In some cases entire families were uprooted in pursuit of services. Once in an urban environment, rural participants had ongoing difficulty obtaining employment, housing, and services, which in turn led to disappointment in their new environment. The primary reason given for entering the shelter system was lack of alternatives ...
Drawing upon the principles of employee assistance programs, a
congregational assistance program... more Drawing upon the principles of employee assistance programs, a
congregational assistance program was piloted in two churches:
one urban and one rural in Ontario, Canada. The developmental
processes of a faith-inclusive, external counseling service with
no direct-cost user fees is discussed highlighting the distinct issues
addressed by each congregation. Despite uncertainties, the use of
the program for a range of personal issues exceeded utilization
expectations with the program’s ease of access, confidentiality and
lack of fees cited as significant factors.
This qualitative study explored experiences of psychiatric consumer-survivors related to housing.... more This qualitative study explored experiences of psychiatric consumer-survivors related to housing. Nine focus groups involving 90 people were conducted in urban and rural areas in South-Western Ontario. A set of open-ended questions was used. Many participants ...
This study documented the prevalence and factors related to workplace health programs in Canada, ... more This study documented the prevalence and factors related to workplace health programs in Canada, including Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs), drug testing programs, and Health Promotion Programs (HPPs). A representative sample of 565 Human Resources Managers at worksites with 100 or more employees across Canada completed a questionnaire on the worksite characteristics and the types of programs at their workplace (response rate = 79.8%). EAPs were established in 67.8% of sampled worksites (95% CI: 63.9%-71.7%). The proportion of worksites with EAPs varied significantly across work sectors (p<0.001) but not across regions of Canada. Worksites with EAPs had significantly (p<0.001) fewer visible minorities and had more unionized employees (p<0.001) than worksites without EAPs. For drug-testing programs, about 10.3% of Canadian worksites have them (95% CI: 7.8%-12.8%). Significant differences were noted across regions (p<0.001) with Alberta most likely to have such programs...
It takes upwards of 2 years for a child protection worker to fully develop the necessary knowledg... more It takes upwards of 2 years for a child protection worker to fully develop the necessary knowledge, skills, abilities, and dispositions to work independently. Previous studies have shown child protection workers have high levels of stress, and it is common for turnover rates to be high in child welfare. One factor that has been purported to mediate workplace stress is
Background Globally, up to 80% of patients enrolled for addiction care are lost to follow-up with... more Background Globally, up to 80% of patients enrolled for addiction care are lost to follow-up within the first three months of treatment. This review synthesizes evidence on extrinsic factors that influence motivation for engaging in addiction recovery and corresponding empirical definitions. Methods A systematic search for peer-reviewed articles was conducted through electronic databases, including Ovid MEDLINE, PsychINFO, CINHAL, and scanning references. The included articles were published in English or French between 1946 and 2018. Results The identified sixteen articles indicated that extrinsic factors for the person’s engagement and retention in the addiction recovery process included: motivation-enhancing healthcare structures, therapeutic relationships, and supportive social networks. Results also indicated that empirical definitions of motivation for engagement and retention in the addiction recovery process varied across studies. Conclusion Extrinsic factors can influence t...
International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction
This study sought to examine the extent to which age at first substance use contributes to later ... more This study sought to examine the extent to which age at first substance use contributes to later addiction severity and how PTSD affects their relationships. The study enrolled 315 patients from tertiary addiction services in Rwanda. The participants’ mean age at first substance use was 18.64 years (SD = 6.1) old. Age at first substance use had a significant effect (β = − 0.130, p = .013) on later addiction severity. PTSD showed significant association with later addiction severity (β = 0.363; p = < .001). The variance explained by age at first substance use and PTSD increased from R2 adjusted = .013 to 14.7; 14.7, and this was statistically significant with F(8637) = 28.054, p < .001. The study demonstrates that early age at first substance use coupled to PTSD significantly predict more later addiction severity. This suggests prevention and clinical practice that aimed at improving addiction care outcomes should consider addessing potential consequences of associations between PTSD and addiction issues among persons seeking addiction treatment services.
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congregational assistance program was piloted in two churches:
one urban and one rural in Ontario, Canada. The developmental
processes of a faith-inclusive, external counseling service with
no direct-cost user fees is discussed highlighting the distinct issues
addressed by each congregation. Despite uncertainties, the use of
the program for a range of personal issues exceeded utilization
expectations with the program’s ease of access, confidentiality and
lack of fees cited as significant factors.
congregational assistance program was piloted in two churches:
one urban and one rural in Ontario, Canada. The developmental
processes of a faith-inclusive, external counseling service with
no direct-cost user fees is discussed highlighting the distinct issues
addressed by each congregation. Despite uncertainties, the use of
the program for a range of personal issues exceeded utilization
expectations with the program’s ease of access, confidentiality and
lack of fees cited as significant factors.