Search Results - "Woodhall‐Melnik, Julia"

Commentary on Vandenberg et al.: The next step of developing and testing evidence‐based interventions for older adults who experience problem gambling and homelessness by Woodhall‐Melnik, Julia, Matheson, Flora I.

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Females and Housing First: An analysis of 18‐month outcomes in a randomized controlled trial by Isaak, Corinne A., Nelson, Geoffrey, Roebuck, Maryann, Aubry, Tim, Macnaughton, Eric, Kirst, Maritt, O'Campo, Patricia, Woodhall‐Melnik, Julia, Agha, Ayda, Faruquzzaman, Oeishi, Purcell, Sarah

“…The main objective of this research was to qualitatively examine the impacts of Housing First (HF) specifically on those participants who identified themselves…”
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A systematic review of outcomes associated with participation in Housing First programs by Woodhall-Melnik, Julia R., Dunn, James R.

“…Housing First (HF) models have gained popularity among many politicians, policy-makers, and social service providers. Proponents of this model argue for its…”
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Associations of resilience with quality of life levels in adults experiencing homelessness and mental illness: a longitudinal study by Mejia-Lancheros, Cilia, Woodhall-Melnik, Julia, Wang, Ri, Hwang, Stephen W, Stergiopoulos, Vicky, Durbin, Anna

“…Homelessness constitutes a traumatic period that adversely impacts health and quality of life outcomes. The potential mitigating effects of resilience on…”
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Social Support, Depression and Self-Reported Physical Health in Persons Waiting for Access to Subsidized Housing by Woodhall-Melnik, Julia, Lamont, Allyson, Nombro, Emily, Dunn, James R., Dutton, Daniel D. J.

“…Housing is a pervasive determinant of physical and mental health. Studies indicate the importance of social support to the mental and physical health of…”
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The Impact of a 24 Month Housing First Intervention on Participants' Body Mass Index and Waist Circumference: Results from the At Home / Chez Soi Toronto Site Randomized Controlled Trial by Woodhall-Melnik, Julia, Misir, Vachan, Kaufman-Shriqui, Vered, O'Campo, Patricia, Stergiopoulos, Vicky, Hwang, Stephen

“…Research suggests that individuals experiencing homelessness have high rates of overweight and obesity. Unhealthy weights and homelessness are both associated…”
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Perceptions of Mental Health and Wellbeing Following Residential Displacement and Damage from the 2018 St. John River Flood by Woodhall-Melnik, Julia, Grogan, Caitlin

“…Climate change has spurred an increase in the prevalence and severity of natural disasters. Damage from natural disasters can lead to residential instability,…”
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Publicly subsidized housing and physical health: a literature review by Dweik, Imad, Watson, Barry, Woodhall-Melnik, Julia

“…This study is among the first to review current evidence on the association between public subsidized housing and physical health (i.e. health outcomes, health…”
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A systematic review of the relationship between publicly subsidised housing, depression, and anxiety among low-Income households by Dweik, Imad, Woodhall-Melnik, Julia

“…Housing affordability is one of the most pervasive social determinants of physical and mental health in many parts of the world. To date, some housing scholars…”
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Living with disaster: exploring complex decisions to stay in or leave flood prone areas by Woodhall-Melnik, Julia, Weissman, Eric P.

“…As natural disasters increase in frequency and severity, policy makers question the safety and sustainability of housing in flood zones. Areas along the St…”
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Longitudinal interrelationships of mental health discrimination and stigma with housing and well-being outcomes in adults with mental illness and recent experience of homelessness by Mejia-Lancheros, Cilia, Lachaud, James, Woodhall-Melnik, Julia, O'Campo, Patricia, Hwang, Stephen W., Stergiopoulos, Vicky

“…Stigma and discrimination are negatively associated with social and health status. People who are homeless often experience systemic stigma and discrimination…”
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New Roles Amidst Crisis: Comparing Municipal Affordable Housing Strategies in New Brunswick by Haley, Tobin LeBlanc, Woodhall-Melnik, Julia, Pin, Laura, Durelle, Sarah

“…Affordable Housing in New Brunswick is desperately needed. New Brunswickers have faced major challenges since the start of the 2019 Coronavirus (COVID-19)…”
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More than convenience: the role of habitus in understanding the food choices of fast food workers by Woodhall-Melnik, Julia, Matheson, Flora I

“…This article explores the consumption practices of fast food workers through the lens of Bourdieu, specifically his notion of habitus. The authors address a…”
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Men’s experiences of early life trauma and pathways into long-term homelessness by Woodhall-Melnik, Julia, Dunn, James R., Svenson, Stephen, Patterson, Caroline, Matheson, Flora I.

“…Previous studies that have explored the association between childhood trauma and homelessness indicate that traumatic events can lead to survivor distrust of…”
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Evidence-based Gambling Interventions for People Experiencing Homelessness: A call to Action by Matheson, Flora I., Hahmann, Tara, McLuhan, Arthur, Woodhall-Melnik, Julia, Zafar, Shahroze

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The NB Housing Summit: Solutions to Promote Housing Affordability in the Mid-sized City of Saint John, New Brunswick by Woodhall-Melnik, Julia, LeBlanc Haley, Tobin, Reiser, Chloe, Nombro, Emily, Collins, Damian, Monette, Cassandra

“…Canada is in the midst of a national housing crisis that renders households vulnerable to unstable and unaffordable housing, and various forms of homelessness…”
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Strategizing Safety: Theoretical Frameworks to Understand Women’s Decision Making in the Face of Partner Violence and Social Inequities by Velonis, Alisa J., Daoud, Nihaya, Matheson, Flora, Woodhall-Melnik, Julia, Hamilton-Wright, Sarah, O’Campo, Patricia

“…Women in physically and psychologically abusive relationships face numerous decisions related to their safety: decisions that historically have been viewed by…”
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Persisting Barriers to Employment for Recently Housed Adults with Mental Illness Who Were Homeless by Poremski, Daniel, Woodhall-Melnik, Julia, Lemieux, Ashley J., Stergiopoulos, Vicky

“…Adults with mental illness who are homeless experience multiple barriers to employment, contributing to difficulties securing and maintaining housing. Housing…”
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Enriching qualitative research by engaging peer interviewers: a case study by Devotta, Kimberly, Woodhall-Melnik, Julia, Pedersen, Cheryl, Wendaferew, Aklilu, Dowbor, Tatiana P, Guilcher, Sara JT, Hamilton-Wright, Sarah, Ferentzy, Peter, Hwang, Stephen W, Matheson, Flora I

“…Engaging peer-interviewers in qualitative inquiry is becoming more popular. Yet, there are differing opinions as to whether this practice improves the research…”
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Prevalence of Problem Gambling Among Women Using Shelter and Drop-in Services by Matheson, Flora I., Dastoori, Parisa, Hahmann, Tara, Woodhall-Melnik, Julia, Guilcher, Sara J. T., Hamilton-Wright, Sarah

“…People experiencing poverty/homelessness have higher rates of problematic gambling than the general population. Yet, research on gambling among this population…”
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