Perceptions Related to Death in Adolescents and Their Parents During the Management of Type 1 Diabetes: A Thematic Analysis.

Background: Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is associated with an increased risk of premature death compared to those without T1D, yet perceptions of dying have not been well studied. The purpose of this secondary analysis of existing data was to explore the fears of adolescents with T1D and their parents related to the possibility of death due to T1D.

Method: A reflexive thematic analysis was used to examine data from interviews conducted with adolescents with T1D and their parents who participated in a primary grounded theory study of interdependence in T1D management.

Housing inadequacy in rural Saskatchewan First Nation communities.

Housing and house conditions on First Nation communities in Canada are important determinants of health for community members. Little is known about rural First Nation housing in the Canadian Prairies. The aim was to survey houses in two rural First Nation communities in Saskatchewan, Canada to understand housing conditions, prevalence of mold/mildew and dampness, and sources, locations and frequency of mold and dampness.

STOP-Bang Score and Prediction of Severity of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in a First Nation Community in Saskatchewan, Canada.

The STOP-Bang questionnaire is an easy-to-administer scoring model to screen and identify patients at high risk of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). However, its diagnostic utility has never been tested with First Nation peoples. The objective was to determine the predictive parameters and the utility of the STOP-Bang questionnaire as an OSA screening tool in a First Nation community in Saskatchewan.

Type 1 diabetes management responsibilities between adolescents with T1D and their parents: An integrative review.

Purpose: Diabetes self-management for adolescents with type 1 diabetes (T1D) is a complex and multifaceted process that requires careful consideration of a supportive or shared approach to care. The purpose of this review was to synthesize the qualitative and quantitative evidence regarding the nature of adolescent-parent interactions and relationships in the context of T1D management. Of particular interest was the role of interdependence in this relationship.

Managing the unmanageable through interdependence in adolescents living with type 1 diabetes and their parents: A constructivist grounded theory.

Background: Management of T1D is complex and requires continuous care and monitoring that place many demands on adolescents with T1D and their parents. The purpose of this study was to explore the nature of interdependence with T1D management with adolescents and their parents.

Methods: Using a constructivist grounded theory methodology, 32 open-ended interviews were conducted, transcribed, and analyzed from 11 adolescents aged 10-18 years with T1D and eight parents.

Obesity, Sex, Snoring and Severity of OSA in a First Nation Community in Saskatchewan, Canada.

Sleep disorders have been related to body weight, social conditions, and a number of comorbidities. These include high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes, both of which are prevalent in the First Nations communities. We explored relationships between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and risk factors including social, environmental, and individual circumstances.

A scoping review of asthma and machine learning.

Objective: The objective of this study was to determine the extent of machine learning (ML) application in asthma research and to identify research gaps while mapping the existing literature.

Data Sources: We conducted a scoping review. PubMed, ProQuest, and Embase Scopus databases were searched with an end date of September 18, 2020.

Duration and quality of sleep in 2 rural Cree First Nation communities in Saskatchewan, Canada.

Study Objectives: Estimates of sleep duration and quality are lacking for Canadian First Nations peoples. This study examines the prevalence of and risk factors for short/normal/long sleep duration and sleep quality.

Methods: Five hundred eighty-eight adults participated in the baseline survey of the First Nations Sleep Health Project conducted in 2018-2019 in Saskatchewan, Canada.

Atopy risk among school-aged children in relation to early exposures to a farm environment: A systematic review.

Background And Objectives: Childhood atopy is a complex condition with both a genetic and an environmental component. This systematic review will explore the current understanding of the importance of early life exposures to a farm in the development of atopy measured by objective markers of skin prick testing, and specific IgE measurements in school age children.

Methods: A systematic review was performed.

Effects of tumor necrosis factor (TNF) gene polymorphisms on the association between smoking and lung function among workers in swine operations.

Workers in swine operations may be at increased risk of developing respiratory problems. These respiratory conditions are more prevalent among workers who are smokers. Tumor necrosis factor () genes play an important role in human immune responses to various respiratory hazards.

Association between Co-Morbidities and the Prevalence of Excessive Daytime Sleepiness over a Four-Year Period.

Excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) is a common problem in general the Canadian population. It can effect day-to-day activities and is also associated with several health issues. This study aimed to investigate the association between co-morbidities and the prevalence of EDS over a four-year period in adults living in two First Nation communities.

The course of asthma: A population-based 10-year study examining asthma remission in children diagnosed with asthma in preschool.

Background: The natural course of asthma may differ depending on the age of onset.

Objective: To investigate predictors of asthma remission with a focus on the age of asthma onset.

Methods: The study was a retrospective birth cohort of children with asthma in Saskatchewan, Canada.

Domestic Risk Factors for Atopic and non-Atopic Asthma in First Nations Children Living in Saskatchewan, Canada.

Both allergic and non-allergic asthma phenotypes are thought to vary by specific housing and other indoor environmental conditions. This study evaluated risk factors for allergic asthma phenotypes in First Nation children, an understudied Canadian population with recognized increased respiratory morbidity. We conducted a cross-sectional survey with a clinical component to assess the respiratory health of 351 school-age children living on two rural reserve communities.

Depression and binge drinking in farm and non-farm rural adults in Saskatchewan, Canada.

Introduction: Despite some attention paid to farm stress in the popular press, recent Canadian research examining the mental wellbeing of farming populations relative to other rural dwellers is sparse. International research on the topic has shown inconsistent findings and has mainly focused on men. The objective of the present study was to examine the correlates of mental health among rural Saskatchewan women and men, positioning farm/non-farm residence as a main explanatory variable, and depression and binge drinking as measures of mental health.

Personal and early life factors associated with new-onset asthma, remission, and persistence of asthma in a 2-year follow-up of schoolchildren.

Objective: The natural course of childhood asthma, after its onset, is characterized by periods of persistence, relapse and remission. To investigate personal and early life factors associated with new-onset asthma, persistence and remission among children.

Methods: The study was conducted in the province of Saskatchewan, Canada.

Are Dietary Factors Associated with Lung Function in Canadian Adults?

The purpose of this study was to explore the impact of dietary factors and biomarkers on lung function among Canadian adults (18-79 years). Our data source was the Canadian Health Measures Survey Cycle-3, which included 3397 adults. The household and clinic questionnaires and physical measures were used to assess individual dietary factors, modified Mediterranean Diet Scores, and biomarkers.

Risk Factors for Snoring in Two Canadian First Nations Communities.

Snoring may be an important predictor of sleep-disordered breathing. Factors related to snoring among First Nations people are not well understood in a population with high rates of smoking and excess body weight. An interviewer-administered survey was conducted among 874 individual participants from 406 households in 2012 and 2013 in two Canadian First Nations communities.