Browsing by Author "Gorman-Asal, Madeleine"

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    Planning for community resiliency in recovery from COVID-19: October 2, 2020
    (New Brunswick Institute for Research, Data and Training, 2020-10-02) Magalhaes, Sandra; Gorman-Asal, Madeleine; Singh, Paramdeep; Somayaji, Chandy
    Population-based risk indicators can support decision-making in planning for future waves of, and recovery from, COVID-19. They can inform efforts to limit spread and exacerbation of infection in those most at risk and help identify at-risk groups likely impacted by measures to limit spread. As part of our research, we are deriving risk indicators using population-level data that can help identify vulnerable populations who may be at higher risk of consequences related to COVID-19 infection or public health restrictions, including - poor health outcomes associated with infection, - greater risk of infection in collective dwellings, - mental health impacts associated with distancing measures, - poor educational outcomes due to school closures, and - financial vulnerability associated with employment interruptions. - While stay-at-home measures aim to reduce community spread of infection and protect those vulnerable to poor health outcomes, they increase proximity among those living in collective dwellings. In the absence of complete lockdown, the opportunity for infection to enter the home exists. Those living in residential facilities (e.g. special care homes) and apartments have greater risk of infection. As measures relax, schools re-open, which further increases opportunity for transmission across households. Public health measures to control spread of COVID-19 may also have unintended consequences for individuals residing alone, low-income families, individuals with uncertain employment, children with special needs, individuals susceptible to mental health challenges, and those with chronic conditions unable to manage them effectively. The goal of our research is to develop an analytical framework to generate community level indicators that are relevant to COVID-19 pandemic planning and recovery efforts in New Brunswick.
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    Projected outcomes of an expanded role for pharmacy professionals in the provision of publicly funded immunization services in New Brunswick
    (New Brunswick Institute for Research, Data and Training, 2021-10) Folkins, Chris; Gorman-Asal, Madeleine; Magalhaes, Sandra; Brewster, Clark; Gulliver, Adrienne; Singh, Paramdeep; Foster, Rebecca; Miah, Pablo; Thomson, Emily; McDonald, Ted
    New Brunswick (NB) legislation permits pharmacy professionals (pharmacists, and as of 2021, registered pharmacy technicians) to administer a wide range of immunizations to their patients. Many vaccines in New Brunswick are publicly funded and available at no charge to patients when administered by a physician or nurse practitioner; however, the majority of these vaccines are not publicly funded when administered by pharmacy professionals, even though legislation permits their administration. Currently, only vaccines against influenza and COVID-19 are publicly funded when administered by pharmacy professionals in NB. This creates a scenario in which patients wishing to take advantage of the convenience and accessibility offered by pharmacy-based vaccination services must pay for most vaccinations (including drug costs and service administration fees) out of pocket – even when, in the case of publicly funded vaccines, these same vaccinations are available through a physician at no cost to the patient. This situation represents a barrier to accessible health services, particularly for NB residents who do not have access to a primary care provider, and a missed opportunity to take advantage of the full scope of practice of NB’s pharmacy professionals. By expanding the repertoire of publicly funded vaccinations that can be administered by pharmacy professionals, it is hypothesized that cost savings, improved health outcomes, and improved access to care could be realized in New Brunswick. The main objective of this study is to understand how expanding the number of publicly funded vaccines pharmacy professionals can administer would impact provincial spending, access to care, and health outcomes in New Brunswick.
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    Résultats du sondage sur les effets de la COVID-19 sur la santé mentale au Nouveau-Brunswick
    (l’Institut de recherche, de données et de formation du Nouveau-Brunswick, 2021-03-01) Magalhaes, Sandra; Gorman-Asal, Madeleine; Somayaji, Chandy
    La présente recherche décrit les effets de certains facteurs physiques, sociaux et économiques sur la santé mentale de l’ensemble des Néo-Brunswickois et de certains sous-groupes de nos collectivités. En août 2020, Pollara Strategic Insights et Recherche en santé mentale Canada ont mené un sondage en ligne pour connaître les effets de différents facteurs sur la santé mentale des Néo-Brunswickois. Dans le cadre de notre recherche, nous avons analysé les réponses à différentes questions portant sur les facteurs sociaux et économiques et sur les activités récréatives. Nous avons aussi examiné les questions portant sur le changement de la fréquence des comportements négatifs des répondants, comme la consommation de cannabis, la consommation d’alcool et les conflits à la maison, ainsi que celles portant sur la confiance des répondants en leur capacité de se relever des défis posés par la pandémie.
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    Student transition to post-secondary education in New Brunswick: 2014-2019 high school graduates
    (New Brunswick Institute for Research, Data and Training, 2022-05) Gorman-Asal, Madeleine; McDonald, Ted; Miah, Pablo; Mokhtar, Rawia
    This study examines the transition of NB high school graduates to post-secondary education (PSE) in New Brunswick from 2014-2017, drawing on enrolment and graduation data from the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (EECD) and seven public post-secondary institutions. The study considers both students who enter post-secondary education shortly after high school graduation and those who delay entry. It also estimates high school graduation rates and the retention rate of non-pursuers in the province. Understanding the transition decisions of NB high school graduates can help identify where barriers to higher education exist in the province so that investments in PSE can support reducing barriers to educational attainment for New Brunswickers.
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    Survey results on mental health impacts of COVID-19 in New Brunswick
    (New Brunswick Institute for Research, Data and Training, 2021-03-01) Magalhaes, Sandra; Gorman-Asal, Madeleine; Somayaji, Chandy
    This research seeks to describe the impacts that specific physical, social, or economic factors are having on the mental health of New Brunswickers overall, as well as for specific subgroups in our communities. In August 2020, Pollara Strategic Insights and Mental Health Research Canada carried out an online survey asking New Brunswickers to indicate the impact a particular factor had on their mental health. Our research analyzes responses to questions regarding social and economic factors and recreational activities. We also examine survey questions on changes in the frequency of respondents’ negative behaviours, such as cannabis use, alcohol use, and household conflict, as well as on perceptions of confidence in their ability to recover from the challenges of the pandemic.