Archives: Health

Tuesday, November 30, 2021

Developing Undergraduate Research Skills

by Tomoko McGaughey, MPH, MSc Student In the fall of 2021 I was assigned as a Teaching Assistant for an undergraduate class where the students are building their skills in research, including the developing a research proposal as a group project. It has been amazing to see how much interest and knowledge these students... More

Tuesday, October 12, 2021

PhD’s, mental health and belonging

As a PhD student with mental health challenges, I sometimes question whether my experience is the same as my peers. Did they look for a supervisor who understands mental health?  Do they see themselves reflected in resources about ‘caring for your mental health’ and ‘self-care for students’? Don’t get me wrong, entering a PhD... More

Wednesday, July 28, 2021

Report: Defining Rural

Asad Fatima, Nur Fozia, Morris Julia, & Bobiak Julia. (2021). “Report: Defining Rural.” Spatial Determinants of Health Lab, Carleton University: Ottawa ON. DOI:10.22215/sdhlab/2021.3 A full PDF of this report is also available. What does it mean to be rural? Rurality is perceived as being a social constructed phenomenon. The concept of... More

Wednesday, July 28, 2021

Report: Accessibility of Health Data in Rural Canada

Morris Julia, Bobiak Julia, Asad Fatima, & Fozia Nur. (2021) “Report: Accessibility of Health Data in Rural Canada.” Spatial Determinants of Health Lab, Carleton University: Ottawa ON. DOI: 10.22215/sdhlab/2020.4 A full PDF of this report is also available. Executive Summary  The accessibility of rural health data in Canada is constrained... More

Wednesday, July 28, 2021

Rapid Review: Rural Health Infrastructure in Ontario, Canada

Bobiak Julia, Morris Julia, Nur Fozia, & Asad Fatima. (2021). Rural Health Infrastructure in Ontario: A Rapid Review. Spatial Determinants of Health Lab, Carleton University: Ottawa, ON. DOI: 10.22215/sdhlab/2021.5 A full PDF of this rapid review is also available. Public Health Topic The objective of this rapid review is to understand what... More

Tuesday, June 29, 2021

Report: Service Provision for Children and Youth with Disabilities in Rural Canada and Australia

Rachpaul CC, Sendanyoye C, Mahling A, Sourial M, & Trto S. (2021). “Report: Service Provision for Children and Youth with Disabilities in Rural Canada and Australia.” Spatial Determinants of Health Lab, Carleton University: Ottawa ON. DOI: 10.22215/sdhlab/2021.2. A full PDF of this report is also available. BACKGROUND Children and youth... More

Thursday, June 17, 2021

Report: Potential for eHealth in rural and remote follow-up care

Hondonga T, Sendanyoye C, Mahling A, Sourial M, Trto S, & PA Peters. (2021). “Report: Potential for eHealth in rural and remote follow-up care.” Spatial Determinants of Health Lab, Carleton University: Ottawa ON. DOI: 10.22215/sdhlab/2021.1. A full PDF of this report is also available. Rural and remote communities in Canada and Australia... More

Tuesday, December 15, 2020

Rapid Review: Virtual Triage and Teletriage in Rural Canada and Australia

Barnabe J., Petrie S., & P. Peters. 2020. Virtual Triage and Teletriage in Rural Canada and Australia: A Rapid Review. Spatial Determinants of Health Lab Ottawa, ON. doi: 10.22215/sdhlab/2020.2. A complete PDF is also available for download. Public Health Topic Health care services and healthcare infrastructure in rural areas... More

Thursday, December 10, 2020

Report: Rural Resilience and Community Connections in Health

Mahling A, M LeBlanc, & PA Peters. (2020). "Rural Resilience and Community Connections in Health: Outcomes of a Community Workshop." Spatial Determinants of Health Lab, Carleton University: Ottawa ON. DOI: 10.22215/sdhlab/2020.1. Full PDF available. Canadians living in rural communities are diverse, with individual communities defined by... More

Thursday, July 9, 2020

Report – Rural Youth Health in Canada, Sweden, and Australia

Sinclair L, LeBlanc M, Sendanyoye C, & PA Peters. (2019). Rural Youth Health in Canada, Sweden, and Australia. Spatial Determinants of Health Lab, Carleton University: Ottawa, ON. DOI: 10.22215/sdhlab/2019.6 A high-quality PDF of this report with references is available for download. The small size coupled with remoteness of rural communities... More

Thursday, June 18, 2020

Infographic – Substance Use in Rural Youth

Priest L, Sinclair L, Waid C, Petrie S, Steven S, Carson DB, & PA Peters (2019). Infographic: Substance Use in Rural Youth. Spatial Determinants of Health Lab, Carleton University: Ottawa, ON. DOI:10.22215/sdhlab/kt/2019.7 A high-quality PDF of this infographic is available for download.... More

Wednesday, June 10, 2020

Statement on anti-racism

The Spatial Determinants of Health Lab at Carleton University, Canada, stands in solidarity with members of Black, Indigenous and other racialized minorities calling for justice against historic and ongoing state-sponsored violence. This anti-Black violence has again rose into the public view by horrific killings in the United States of George... More

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