Publications by authors named "Saliha Ziam"

Context Anxiety disorders are among the most prevalent psychopathologies for children and adolescents in Quebec. The prevalence of anxiety disorders is very high and has been affecting a growing number of young people for the past 10 years. It is possible to observe an increased number of anxiety prevention programs for young people around the world.

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Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has required evidence to be made available more rapidly than usual, in order to meet the needs of decision makers in a timely manner. These exceptional circumstances have caused significant challenges for organizations and teams responsible for evidence synthesis. They had to adapt to provide rapid responses to support decision-making.

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Article Synopsis
  • The study aimed to analyze various theories, models, and frameworks (TMFs) that organizations use to evaluate knowledge mobilization (KMb) strategies, addressing the confusion arising from their multitude.
  • A scoping review was conducted, examining 88 articles out of 4,763 search results, primarily focusing on KMb strategies in health, published post-2010, with most originating from Canada, Australia, the U.S., and the U.K.
  • Findings revealed that process models and evaluation frameworks were the most frequently used TMFs for KMb evaluations, with a significant emphasis on training and educating stakeholders as key activities in the evaluation process.
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Background: Refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants without status experience precarious living and working conditions that disproportionately expose them to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). In the two most populous Canadian provinces (Quebec and Ontario), to reduce the vulnerability factors experienced by the most marginalized migrants, the public and community sectors engage in joint coordination efforts called intersectoral collaboration. This collaboration ensures holistic care provisioning, inclusive of psychosocial support, assistance to address food security, and educational and employment assistance.

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The incidence of musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) in the healthcare professional population is concerning. In particular, the high incidence of back injuries is an issue for nurses. Although many MSD prevention initiatives are being implemented, these practices are not succeeding in reducing MSDs.

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Background: Several studies conducted since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic have shown its harmful effects on young people's mental health. In Québec and Canada, few studies have focussed on adolescents, and even fewer of these studies have examined this subject using a methodology that involved comparisons of data obtained before and during the pandemic, which is the purpose of this study.

Objective: The objective of this study is to determine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the anxiety of secondary 1 and 2 students in Québec, using data obtained before and during the pandemic.

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Asthma and cough are two common chronic conditions whose incidence could be reduced with appropriate prevention and treatment measures. Practice tools can be effective in helping to translate emerging research evidence into clinical practice. This study assesses the extent to which two asthma and cough practice tools are used in primary care.

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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Saliha Ziam"

  • - Saliha Ziam's recent research predominantly focuses on mental health issues, particularly anxiety among children and adolescents, and the development of targeted programs to promote mental well-being, such as the HORS-PISTE program in Quebec.
  • - The author has also explored the challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic related to rapid evidence synthesis, emphasizing the need for timely information to support decision-makers in health-related contexts.
  • - Ziam's studies further encompass various public health topics including knowledge mobilization strategies, the impacts of refugee status on health during the pandemic, and musculoskeletal disorder prevention among healthcare workers, highlighting the importance of intersectoral collaboration in addressing these challenges.