Publications by authors named "D J Simard"

Cooking at home is associated with health benefits, and 10- and 11-year-old children are capable of participating in meal preparation. However, opportunities for children to cook at home have declined. This study aimed to identify determinants of the frequency and the intention to cook at home in fifth graders using the Theory of Planned Behavior as a framework with quantitative methodology.

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Introduction: Psychosocial impacts of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, including those on mental health, are now recognized. However, the experience of the COVID-19 pandemic differs from one individual, group or context to another and solutions to cope with it must be adapted and contextualized.

Aim Of The Study: This study aims to identify factors of psychosocial vulnerability in rural populations in Quebec (Canada).

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Article Synopsis
  • Anaphylaxis requires observation after symptoms resolve to catch any rare but serious delayed complications, and this review aims to determine which patients might need longer observation times.
  • The study analyzed 2443 citations and focused on 49 articles, identifying that biphasic anaphylaxis is the main reason for prolonged observation, with key risk factors including time to first epinephrine, past anaphylaxis, and symptom severity.
  • Ultimately, observation time should rely on healthcare providers’ judgment of biphasic anaphylaxis risk, with the findings potentially helping to create a tool for assessing discharge readiness.
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Objective: To identify correlates and underlying beliefs regarding the adolescents' intention to abstain from consuming sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) and the consumption of ≤1 daily portion of SSB.

Design: Correlational study.

Setting: Region of Chaudière-Appalaches in the province of Quebec, Canada.

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Seasonal influenza vaccines represent a positive intervention to limit the spread of the virus and protect public health. Yet continual influenza evolution and its ability to evade immunity pose a constant threat. For these reasons, vaccines with improved potency and breadth of protection remain an important need.

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