Author(s): Brodeur M; Fortier MÈ; Carrier N; Audette-Chapdelaine S; Auger AM; Savard AC; Kairouz S;

Objectives: This article presents the quantitative phase of a two-phase mixed methods study. The main objective of this article is to examine how the COVID-19 pandemic affected adult gamblers' gambling behaviours and mental health in Quebec. Design: A cross-sectional online survey was used to collect data. Setting: Quebec (Canada). Participants: A ...

Article GUID: 41887629

Author(s): Fortin M; Rosenstein B; Bertrand C; Vaillancourt N; Wright A; Montpetit C; Macedo L; Elliott J; Cook CE; Tousignant-Laflamme Y; Ma J; Pagé MG; Dover G; Dang-Vu TT; Weber MH;

Introduction: Exercise therapy is the most recommended treatment for chronic low back pain (LBP), with evidence supporting modest effects, likely due to the heterogeneity of patient presentations. Evidence suggests that matching individuals to the most appropriate exercise type could improve outc ...

Article GUID: 41876162

Author(s): Coupal J; Shabanova D; Gagnon I; Grilli L; Beaulieu C; Teel E;

Context: Current graded exertion tests (GXTs) for concussion management require specialized equipment and in-person supervision. The Montreal Virtual Exertion (MOVE) protocol is a telehealth-compatible GXT but has been tested only in pseudo-virtual conditions. Objective: To determine the safety and feasibility of the MOVE protocol when administered remot ...

Article GUID: 41816309

Author(s): Cheyroux P; Morin AJS; O' Connor RM; Colombat P; Vancappel A; Eltanoukhi R; Gillet N;

This study aims to contribute to an improved dynamic person-centred comprehension of the distinct trajectories of alcohol-related problems observed among first-year nursing students. Data was collected from 2963 first-year nursing students on four occasions over the course of their first semester ...

Article GUID: 41797206

Author(s): Kwok C; Sacco S; Lister NB; Alberga AS; Baur LA; Booij L; Carrière K; Garnett SP; Jebeile H;

Background: Pediatric obesity is associated with co-occurring psychosocial conditions, which may be impacted by obesity treatment. Past systematic reviews have shown positive effects for specific psychosocial outcomes following behavioral interventions. This review aimed to extend these findings ...

Article GUID: 41736559

Author(s): Hanlon M; McGuire BE; MacGilchrist C; Kirwan E; Neachtain DN; Dhatariya K; Blanchette V; Durand H; Dragomir A; McIntosh C;

Objectives: To explore the emotional consequences of diabetes-related foot ulcers (DFUs) and examine the psychosocial factors that influence their progression, management and self care behaviours. Methods: A systematic scoping review was conducted following Arksey and O'Malley's six-stag ...

Article GUID: 41721498

Author(s): Mc Mahon A; Merchant H; Alkhatib S; Khanyari S; Alami T; Sader E; Nachabe J; El-Khoury J; Jabr S;

Longstanding armed conflicts generate distinctive psychological wounds, transforming collective bonds and reconfiguring individuals' perceptions of identity, security, and trust, enduring. The occupied Palestinian territories exemplify this violence, as prolonged occupation has produced deep, ...

Article GUID: 41681124

Author(s): Léger C; Boucher VG; Deslauriers F; Gupta S; Dialufuma M; Vallis M; Bacon SL; Lavoie KL; iCARE Study Team OBOT;

Objectives: To determine the prevalence and correlates of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among Canadian healthcare workers (HCWs) and identify motivators for COVID-19 vaccination, compared to the general population (GPop). Methods: As part of the iCARE study, four cross-sectional age, sex, and provi ...

Article GUID: 41608973

Author(s): Quilico EL; Driver SJ;

Objective: To update the status of physical activity research after moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injury (msTBI) by systematically reviewing empirical studies across health-related fields with the behavioral epidemiological framework to identify evidence-based interventions and inform future recommendations. The last review of physical activity resea ...

Article GUID: 41606762

Author(s): Sacco S; Booij L; Kwok C; Carrière K; Hall K; Baluyot TC; Forouhar V; Côté M; Pietrasik M; Jebeile H; Ball GDC; Johnston BC; Alberga AS;

Background: Many children and adolescents with overweight or obesity experience negative psychosocial health consequences. Systematic reviews show that behavioral interventions can help improve specific psychosocial outcomes. This scoping review aims to identify and map the different types of psy ...

Article GUID: 41601261

Author(s): Seralini GE; Jungers G; Andersen A; Antoniou M; Aschner M; Bacon MH; Bertrand M; Bohn T; Bonfleur ML; Bücking E; Defarge N; Djemil R; Domingo JL; Douzelet J; Fagan J; Fournier T; Garcia JLY; Gil S; Hervé-Gruyer P; Hilbeck A; Hilty L; Hub ...

We propose a new paradigm, as toxicology currently lacks the proper perspective. From the 1950s to the 1970s, at least one-third of all toxicological testing in the United States, including for chemicals and drugs, was misleading scientists, and this worldwide issue persists today. Moreover, petr ...

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