Browsing by Author "Dutton, Daniel J"

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    The association between amalgam dental surfaces and urinary mercury levels in a sample of Albertans, a prevalence study
    (BioMed Central, 2013-08-29) Dutton, Daniel J; Fyie, Ken; Faris, Peter; Brunel, Ludovic; Emery, JC Herbert
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    An overview of the statistical methods reported by studies using the Canadian community health survey
    (BioMed Central, 2014-01-24) Yergens, Dean W; Dutton, Daniel J; Patten, Scott B
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    Recognizing and responding to women experiencing homelessness with gendered and trauma-informed care
    (2020-03-26) Milaney, Katrina; Williams, Nicole; Lockerbie, Stacy L; Dutton, Daniel J; Hyshka, Elaine
    Abstract Background The purpose of this study is to highlight the experiences of women who are often hidden in what we know and understand about homelessness, and to make policy and practice recommendations for women-centred services including adaptations to current housing interventions. Methods Three hundred survey interviews were conducted with people experiencing homelessness in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The survey instrument measured socio-demographics, adverse childhood experiences, mental and physical health, and perceived accessibility to resources. Eighty-one women participants were identified as a subsample to be examined in greater depth. Descriptive statistics and logistic regressions were calculated to provide insight into women respondents’ characteristics and experiences of homelessness and how they differed from men’s experiences. Results Women’s experiences of homelessness are different from their male counterparts. Women have greater mental health concerns, higher rates of diagnosed mental health issues, suicidal thoughts and attempts, and adverse childhood trauma. The results should not be considered in isolation, as the literature suggests, because they are highly interconnected. Conclusion In order to ensure that women who are less visible in their experiences of homelessness are able to access appropriate services, it is important that service provision is both gender specific and trauma-informed. Current Housing First interventions should be adapted to ensure women’s safety is protected and their unique needs are addressed.
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    Using the ages and stages questionnaire in the general population as a measure for identifying children not at risk of a neurodevelopmental disorder
    (2018-04-03) Lamsal, Ramesh; Dutton, Daniel J; Zwicker, Jennifer D
    Abstract Background Early detection of neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) enables access to early interventions for children. We assess the Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ)’s ability to identify children with a NDD in population data. Method Children 4 to 5 years old in the National Longitudinal Survey of Children and Youth (NLSCY) from cycles 5 to 8 were included. The sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive values were calculated for the ASQ at 24, 27, 30, 33, 36 and 42 months. Fixed effects regression analyses assessed longitudinal associations between domain scores and child age. Results Specificity for the ASQ was high with 1SD or 2SD cutoffs, indicating good accuracy in detecting children who will not develop a NDD, however the sensitivity varied over time points and cut-offs. Sensitivity for the 1 SD cutoff at 24 months was above the recommended value of 70% for screening. Differences in ASQ domains scores between children with and without NDD increases with age. Conclusions The high specificity and negative predictive values of the ASQ support its use in identifying children who are not at the risk of developing a NDD. The capacity of the ASQ to identify children with a NDD in the general population is limited except for the ASQ-24 months with 1SD and can be used to identify children at risk of NDD.