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Showing 1 to 9 of 9 for “"Rural Saskatchewan"”.
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Distance to specialist medical care and diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea in rural Saskatchewan
… common sleep-disordered breathing condition. Rural populations in Canada may be particularly at risk due to high reported levels of obesity, physical inactivity and other related risk factors. Patients with OSA symptoms are often not diagnosed clinically, which is a concern given the health …
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Revealing the Information-Seeking Experiences and Needs of Older Adults in a Rural Saskatchewan Community
… under 15. A quarter of these seniors live in rural settings where communities struggle to provide the supports and services needed to age in place. Access to information and awareness of available resources is essential for successful aging in place. Despite living in an era where information …
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Exploring experiences of mental health and well-being with post-secondary students in rural Saskatchewan
… experiences of post-secondary students in rural Saskatchewan as there is limited research pertaining to this population. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with three participants from different rural locations in Saskatchewan who were currently attending a regional college and …
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PREVALENCE AND INCIDENCE OF HORMONAL-RELATED CANCERS (HRCs) IN RURAL SASKATCHEWAN: THE SASKATCHEWAN RURAL HEALTH STUDY
A significant number of rural Canadians dwellers are affected by hormone-related cancers (HRCs) like breast and prostate cancer. Little is known about the rates of occurrence and contextual factors that are associated with the development of breast and prostate cancers in rural residents. This …
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Cultural Resurgence and Positive Self-rated Mental Health among on-Reserve Cree Adults in Rural Saskatchewan
… health (SRMH) among on-reserve Cree adults in rural Saskatchewan, with attention to gender differences in these relationships. Data were drawn from a cross-sectional survey of 832 Cree adults (55% women), conducted during the initial phase of a multifaceted research project in collaboration …
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Farming activities and respiratory health in school age children
… ages 6-13 from an agricultural community in rural Saskatchewan. Parents on behalf of children completed a questionnaire of respiratory health and environmental exposures. Asthma was defined as doctor diagnosis of asthma. Respiratory symptoms were determined by report of cough, wheeze, phlegm. …
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EVALUATING THE EFFECT OF AGE AND SEX ON UPPER LIMB KINEMATICS AMONG SASKATCHEWAN FARMERS DURING FARM TASKS.
… particularly affected, with 75% of farmers in Saskatchewan reporting musculoskeletal complaints in these body parts. The purpose of this study is to better understand the typical movement strategies used by farmers without upper limb disorders and to evaluate the effect of age and sex on …
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Satisfaction of Individuals Living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Gastroenterology Care Providers with Telephone Care
… could be challenging for individuals living in rural areas and those who have limited access to specialized care. Telephone care (TC) could improve health care by increasing access to specialized care and decreasing the strain of travel and time to see a consultant. The coronavirus disease 2019 …
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New Truck Loading Model For Rural Bridges In Saskatchewan
ABSTRACT In rural municipalities in Saskatchewan, there are approximately 1700 bridges, many of which were constructed in the 1950s to 1960s and are therefore nearing the end of their expected service life. Evaluations for those bridges are therefore needed to make cost-effective decisions on …