Greaves L. Missing in Action: Sex and Gender in Substance Use Research. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2020; 17(7):2352. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17072352 Abstract: Substance use and misuse is a significant global health issue that requires a sex- and gender-based analysis. Substance use patterns and trends … [Read more...] about Missing in Action: Sex and Gender in Substance Use Research
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Talking About Substance Use During Pregnancy: Collaborative Approaches for Health Care Providers
Asking questions about the type, frequency, and amount of substance use is often a routine part of prenatal care for physicians, midwives, nurses, pregnancy outreach workers and other prenatal care providers. Here are some ideas for open, supportive, and effective conversations with women and individuals during pregnancy. Download … [Read more...] about Talking About Substance Use During Pregnancy: Collaborative Approaches for Health Care Providers
Preconceptional paternal alcohol consumption and the risk of child behavioral problems: a prospective cohort study
Luan, M., Zhang, X., Fang, G. et al. Preconceptional paternal alcohol consumption and the risk of child behavioral problems: a prospective cohort study. Sci Rep 12, 1508 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-05611-2 Abstract Animal studies demonstrated that paternal alcohol exposure before conception increases the risk of adverse … [Read more...] about Preconceptional paternal alcohol consumption and the risk of child behavioral problems: a prospective cohort study
Sober, safer, and selfless: How AU learner Kira Dunlop created community in sobriety
Kira Dunlop on overcoming barriers, facing addiction, and creating safer spaces for others to do the same It took Athabasca University (AU) learner Kira Dunlop nine years, four different schools, and getting sober to work towards earning her Bachelor of Commerce degree. Now she’s nearing the finish line but the road to get there was anything but … [Read more...] about Sober, safer, and selfless: How AU learner Kira Dunlop created community in sobriety
High-Risk Health Behaviours of Pregnancy-Planning Women and Men: Is there a Need for Preconception Care?
Cindy-Lee Dennis, Sarah Brennenstuhl, Hilary Brown, Rhonda C. Bell, Flavia Marini, Catherine Birken, High-Risk Health Behaviours of Pregnancy-Planning Women and Men: Is there a Need for Preconception Care?, Midwifery, 2022,103244, ISSN … [Read more...] about High-Risk Health Behaviours of Pregnancy-Planning Women and Men: Is there a Need for Preconception Care?
How interagency and cross-sectoral partnerships are contributing to prevention of FASD
Over the past three years, the Co-Creating Evidence study (CCE) has been exploring best practices in the delivery of community-based wraparound programs that support pregnant and parenting women with substance use concerns in Canada. The CCE team recently published an article about how the partnerships fostered and maintained by community-based … [Read more...] about How interagency and cross-sectoral partnerships are contributing to prevention of FASD