Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Joy Hutchinson, Valerie Tarasuk
Summary: This study examines the relationship between the dietary quality of Canadian children and adults and household food insecurity status. The findings reveal that as the severity of food insecurity increases, the consumption of ultra-processed foods also increases, leading to lower diet quality among both adults and children.
PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION
(2022)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Chuan Way Lye, Sheamini Sivasampu, Trias Mahmudiono, Hazreen Abdul Majid
Summary: This systematic review explores the association between household food insecurity (HFIS) and undernutrition in children under 5 years old, highlighting the need for policymakers to consider key factors in tackling childhood undernutrition and HFIS. The review found a significant association between HFIS and undernutrition, particularly stunting and underweight, across all national income levels. Therefore, sustainable and inclusive economic growth should be a key policy goal in addressing food insecurity and childhood undernutrition, and multisectoral interventions are needed.
JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jane Y. Polsky, Didier Garriguet
Summary: In fall 2020, 9.6% of Canadians reported experiencing some level of food insecurity in their households in the previous 12 months, which was lower than the 12.6% estimate from 2017/2018. Overall estimates in fall 2020 were also lower, particularly within levels of household food insecurity (i.e., marginal, moderate, or severe). Among vulnerable groups such as renters and individuals with lower education levels, the percentage of Canadians reporting household food insecurity remained either unchanged or lower compared to 2017/2018.
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Mallory Frayn, Claire Trainor, Mandy Lin, Alexandra Pitts, Sarah A. Drexler, Anna Gabrielle G. Patarinski, Adrienne Juarascio
Summary: This study found that food insecurity may exacerbate binge-eating disorder symptoms and present food insecurity may interfere with treatment. Assessment and consideration of food insecurity are needed when treating individuals with B-EDs.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EATING DISORDERS
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
C. Giacoman, M. S. Herrera, P. Ayala Arancibia
Summary: During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, food insecurity levels in Chile significantly increased, especially in households with economically dependent persons. Household vulnerability indicators showed a significant relationship with food insecurity.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Michelle M. Litton, Alyssa W. Beavers
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has changed food shopping behaviors and led to increased food insecurity due to economic recession. Food-insecure individuals consume fewer fruits and vegetables, facing negative health impacts related to poor diet during the pandemic.
Editorial Material
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Janet Rossant
Summary: The 2022 Canada Gairdner awards demonstrate the importance of fundamental science in improving human health and well-being, ranging from mRNA vaccines to community interventions in global child health.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Wasiuddin Najam, Temitope Ibiyemi, Sajia Aziz, Rafiuddin Najam, Wanjiku N. Gichohi-Wainaina, Wilna Oldewage-Theron
Summary: Despite limited knowledge about factors contributing to household food insecurity (HFI) under the Taliban regime, this study examined the social determinants of severe HFI in rural Afghanistan. The findings revealed that female-headed households, low levels of education among household heads, absence of agricultural activities, larger household size, and lower income were associated with higher odds of severe HFI. Interventions to alleviate HFI among rural households should prioritize income-generating opportunities and skills targeting households with these risk factors.
Article
Business
Hossein Shabanali Fami, Lusine H. Aramyan, Siet J. Sijtsema, Amir Alambaigi
Summary: The study found that 64.2% of households in Tehran are food secure, with food waste having a negative impact on food security in households. Marital status, family income, food storage, education, and housing asset were identified as factors positively affecting food security in households.
INDUSTRIAL MARKETING MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Mojtaba Shafiee, Hassan Vatanparast, Bonnie Janzen, Sara Serahati, Pardis Keshavarz, Parisa Jandaghi, Punam Pahwa
Summary: The study examined the association between depressive symptoms and household food security status in the Canadian adult population. It found that household food insecurity was a significant predictor of mild-to-severe depressive symptoms, even after adjusting for other known risk factors. In addition to food insecurity, factors such as multimorbidity, lower household income, a history of illicit drug use, smoking, marital status, obesity, and non-drinking were also significantly associated with depressive symptoms.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Elizabeth C. Koller, Leonard E. Egede, Emma Garacci, Joni S. Williams
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate gender differences in the relationship between food insecurity and BMI. Hierarchical models were analyzed, stratified by gender and covariates were entered sequentially in blocks. The results showed that food insecure women had significantly higher BMI compared to food secure women, while no significant association was found in men.
JOURNAL OF GENERAL INTERNAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Patrick J. Brady, Natoshia M. Askelson, Sato Ashida, Faryle Nothwehr, Brandi Janssen, David Frisvold
Summary: Food insecurity negatively impacts the health of older adults due to vulnerabilities in the social exclusion framework, including political, economic, social, and cultural aspects. Factors such as assets, income, social support, and discrimination are significantly associated with food insecurity. More research is needed to define and measure the dimensions of vulnerability in this framework. Intervention and policy efforts to prevent food insecurity should address these vulnerabilities.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Akbar Akbar, Rahim Darma, Imam Mujahidin Fahmid, Andi Irawan
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has affected food security in Indonesian households. This study aimed to identify the socio-economic characteristics associated with food security, analyze the factors influencing household food security during the pandemic, and provide recommendations for improving food security programs. The study was conducted in eight provinces using data collected from April to July 2020. Results showed that 50.63% of households surveyed were food insecure. Factors such as gender, age, education, occupation, income, and food expenditure significantly influenced household food security status.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Robert Gajda, Marzena Jezewska-Zychowicz
Summary: This study examines the relationship between food insecurity and nutritional risk in the aging population, taking into account characteristics of the study group and factors describing nutritional risk. Two main clusters were identified: low food security and high nutritional risk, and high food security and low nutritional risk. The study found that individuals with unfavorable economic situations, poor family relationships, living alone or with family, poorer health, overweight and obesity, metabolic disease, or impaired mobility were most significantly affected by high nutritional risk.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Rosemary H. Jenkins, Shirin Aliabadi, Eszter P. Vamos, David Taylor-Robinson, Sophie Wickham, Christopher Millett, Anthony A. Laverty
Summary: Austerity policies in the UK were consistently associated with increased food insecurity and foodbank use, particularly in relation to welfare reform measures. Sanctions involving delays to benefits as a response to claimant behavior may exacerbate food insecurity. Policy makers are advised to consider the impacts of austerity on food insecurity when making budgetary decisions.
Article
Psychiatry
Monica Martinez-Cengotitabengoa, Maria Jose Diaz-Gutierrez, Ariadna Besga, Cristina Bermudez-Ampudia, Purificacion Lopez, Marta B. Rondon, Donna E. Stewart, Patricia Perez, Miguel Gutierrez, Ana Gonzalez-Pinto
REVISTA DE PSIQUIATRIA Y SALUD MENTAL
(2018)
Article
Psychiatry
Donna E. Stewart, Gary Rodin, Madeline Li
GENERAL HOSPITAL PSYCHIATRY
(2018)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Lucy Church Barker, Donna E. Stewart, Simone N. Vigod
JOURNAL OF WOMENS HEALTH
(2019)
Review
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Donna E. Stewart, Simone N. Vigod
ANNUAL REVIEW OF MEDICINE, VOL 70
(2019)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Anna R. Gagliardi, Sheila Dunn, Angel Foster, Sherry L. Grace, Courtney R. Green, Nazilla Khanlou, Fiona A. Miller, Donna E. Stewart, Simone Vigod, Frances C. Wright
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Bryanna B. Nyhof, Bismah Jameel, Sheila Dunn, Sherry L. Grace, Nazilla Khanlou, Donna E. Stewart, Anna R. Gagliardi
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2020)
Editorial Material
Medicine, General & Internal
Harriet L. MacMillan, Melissa Kimber, Donna E. Stewart
JAMA-JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
(2020)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Donna E. Stewart, Pierre Viens, Oviya Muralidharan, Patti Kastanias, Justine Dembo, Ekaterina Riazantseva
Summary: The survey revealed high concern about potential changes to future MAiD eligibility, as well as stressors like extra clinical load and patient-family conflicts. Twenty percent of respondents contemplated ceasing MAiD work. Protective factors such as compassionate care, relief of suffering, patient autonomy, and feelings of honor and professional satisfaction were highly valued.
JOURNAL OF PALLIATIVE MEDICINE
(2021)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Anna R. Gagliardi, Cindy Y. Y. Yip, Jonathan Irish, Frances C. Wright, Barry Rubin, Heather Ross, Robin Green, Susan Abbey, Mary Pat McAndrews, Donna E. Stewart
Summary: Research indicates that prolonged waiting for procedures can have negative effects on the mental health of patients and caregivers, particularly in the context of COVID-19. Educational strategies can help patients develop coping skills, but patients also desire acknowledgment of concerns, peer support, and regular communication.
HEALTH EXPECTATIONS
(2021)
Article
Medical Informatics
Neesha Hussain-Shamsy, Sarah Somerton, Donna E. Stewart, Sophie Grigoriadis, Kelly Metcalfe, Tim F. Oberlander, Carrie Schram, Valerie H. Taylor, Cindy-Lee Dennis, Simone N. Vigod
Summary: The objective of this study was to develop an evidence-based patient decision aid (PDA) for antidepressant use in pregnancy using internationally recognized guidelines. A web-based PDA was developed, focusing exclusively on the treatment of depression during pregnancy with Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors and Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors. The PDA has the potential to enhance quality of care and patient experience, pending further study.
BMC MEDICAL INFORMATICS AND DECISION MAKING
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Megan Laupacis, Anita Acai, Harriet L. MacMillan, Meredith Vanstone, Donna Stewart, Gina Dimitropoulos, Melissa Kimber
Summary: Resident physicians have varying levels of understanding about the impacts of child maltreatment, with a need for more education and training on recognizing and responding to it. They believe that educational content should be responsive to various factors and that there are challenges in responding to concerns of child maltreatment.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Kathleen A. Sheehan, Christian Schulz-Quach, Lesley A. Ruttan, Lindsey MacGillivray, Martha S. McKay, Alison Seto, Adrienne Li, Donna E. Stewart, Susan E. Abbey, Suze G. Berkhout
Summary: This paper describes the implementation and evaluation of a program to support the mental health of healthcare workers at Canada's largest healthcare network. The program, which includes online resources, psychoeducation, group support, and individual care, has been effective in addressing the mental health needs of healthcare workers and has received positive feedback.
CANADIAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY-REVUE CANADIENNE DE PSYCHIATRIE
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Misha Dhuper, Lesley Ruttan, Lindsey MacGillvray, Martha McKay, Adrienne Li, Donna Stewart, Susan Abbey, Suze Berkhout, Kathleen Sheehan, Christian Schulz-Quach
Summary: This study aimed to explore the experiences of mental healthcare providers caring for healthcare worker colleagues during the COVID-19 pandemic and provide insights on facilitators, areas for improvement, and barriers to program sustainability. The findings suggest that key components for a successful support program include flexible scheduling, confidential health record storage, comprehensive administrative support, availability of resources, and adaptive quality improvement approaches.
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Melissa Kimber, Meredith Vanstone, Gina Dimitropoulos, Delphine Collin-Vezina, Donna Stewart
Summary: This research aims to help health and social service providers recognize and respond to family violence by providing educational interventions. Through a mixed method research approach, the feasibility and acceptability of VEGA, an educational intervention for family violence, will be determined. This study provides important information on implementation strategies for family violence education and the evaluation of VEGA's effectiveness in primary care settings.
PILOT AND FEASIBILITY STUDIES
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Donna Eileen Stewart, Simone Natalie Vigod
PSYCHIATRIC CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA
(2017)