News topic: Surveys, studies and clinical trials
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Study on how women with physical disabilities in Ontario experience the perinatal period and early motherhood October 2
My name is Lesley Tarasoff and I am a PhD Candidate at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto. I am currently in the final stages of revising my doctoral dissertation based on my qualitative study exploring… Read more of Study on how women with physical disabilities in Ontario experience the perinatal period and early motherhood
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Are you a woman going through menopause? December 15
Study Title: "Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Menopausal Symptoms: A Randomized Controlled Trial." The menopausal transition is a time when women experience significant hormonal changes which can lead to many physical and psychological symptoms that can be quite distressing. These symptoms… Read more of Are you a woman going through menopause?
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HEARTPA♀N is looking for women to inform the development of a mobile app October 21
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is increasing in women less than 55 years of age due to rising obesity and diabetes rates. Women with CAD have cardiac pain that differs from that of men. Our overall goal is to develop and… Read more of HEARTPA♀N is looking for women to inform the development of a mobile app
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MENTAL HEALTH and PREGNANCY: Women’s Experiences in Canada October 21
The purpose of the study is to better understand women’s mental health experiences during perinatal period. St Mary Research Centre is looking for women 18 years or older, currently pregnant or having delivered within the last 4 years, who have… Read more of MENTAL HEALTH and PREGNANCY: Women’s Experiences in Canada
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Looking for women to inform the development of HEARTPA♀N a mobile app September 29
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is increasing in women less than 55 years of age due to rising obesity and diabetes rates. Women with CAD have cardiac pain that differs from that of men. Our overall goal is to develop and… Read more of Looking for women to inform the development of HEARTPA♀N a mobile app
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Call for Research Participants: PMS Study, Hamilton, ON September 12
The Mood Disorders Program at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton is looking for participants for a research study involving mood and premenstrual symptoms: Females between the ages of 18 – 45 Regular menstrual cycles Diagnosis of major depressive disorder (MDD) or… Read more of Call for Research Participants: PMS Study, Hamilton, ON
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Research to Determine Prevalence of Violence Related to Women with Disabilities and Deaf women on Campuses June 3
NEADS and DAWN Canada conducting research to determine prevalence ofviolence related to women with disabilities and Deaf women on campuses May 26, 2016 (Montreal) The DisAbled Women’s Network (DAWN) Canada and the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) are… Read more of Research to Determine Prevalence of Violence Related to Women with Disabilities and Deaf women on Campuses
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Seeking Research Participants for Study of LGBTQ Youth who were in Care December 3
Information from School of Social Work, Ryerson University: The goal of this project is to increase public awareness of the issues faced by LGBTQ youth in care and help child welfare and youth justice facilities better serve this group. If… Read more of Seeking Research Participants for Study of LGBTQ Youth who were in Care
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Gender Wage Gap Steering Committee to host consultations October 22
Ontario is seeking public input to develop a strategy which will help close the wage gap between men and women. This fall, the Gender Wage Gap Steering Committee will host consultations sessions with diverse groups across the province to: Examine… Read more of Gender Wage Gap Steering Committee to host consultations
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Provincial Council for Maternal and Child Health (PCMCH) survey on needs of maternal-child healthcare system October 22
I am contacting you on behalf of the Provincial Council for Maternal and Child Health (PCMCH) – a provincial body that aims to generate information to support the evolving needs of the maternal-child health care system in Ontario (www.pcmch.on.ca). We… Read more of Provincial Council for Maternal and Child Health (PCMCH) survey on needs of maternal-child healthcare system