New findings from ICES Western follow earlier research on disproportionate impact of pandemic.
Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing
New online tool provides support for Canadian women experiencing intimate partner violence
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2nA-dANuL8 Intimate partner violence (IPV) affects 1 in 3 Canadian women and is linked to increased risk of injury, physical and mental health problems, including depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder, that are often...
Inclusive primary care improves people’s health, finds UBC-Western study
Respectful, inclusive practices in primary care clinics can significantly improve the health of low-income, marginalized people who may have previously experienced trauma or discrimination in society, says a new study from the University of British Columbia and...
Severe breastfeeding pain experienced by new mothers can impact infant health
Breastfeeding pain is not often recognized as a problem, but a majority of first-time mothers experience this type of pain, which may lead some to stop breastfeeding altogether. A new study from Western University has discovered that the pain experienced is often...