Canada /globalhealth/taxonomy/term/278/all en Canadian Coalition for Global Health Research (CCGHR) ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Chapter /globalhealth/article/global-health-night-2020-canada-americas-student-initiatives/canadian-coalition-global-health-research-ccghr-mcgill-chapter <h2>Abstract</h2> <p>CCGHR is an organization that promotes equity in health by providing a platform for students and professionals to engage in topics related to global health research. CCGHR promotes the distribution and production of knowledge by coordinating its student chapters, advocating for change in policy, facilitating country partnerships, and providing many other programs.</p> Fri, 06 Nov 2020 21:01:28 +0000 Zoe Atsaidis 2688 at /globalhealth Building A Community of Practice through Online Knowledge Translation: Lessons from the Listening to One Another to Grow Strong (LTOA) Program /globalhealth/article/global-health-night-2020-canada-americas-indigenous-health-global-health-programs-award-recipients/building-community-practice-through-online-knowledge-translation-lessons <h2>Abstract</h2> Fri, 06 Nov 2020 20:54:12 +0000 Leah Birch 2687 at /globalhealth The ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Journal of Global Health /globalhealth/article/global-health-night-2020-canada-americas-student-initiatives-global-health-programs-award-recipients/mcgill-journal-global-health <h2>Abstract</h2> <div> <p>The ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Journal of Global Health is a peer-reviewed, student-run publication that seeks to amplify global health issues, topics at the intersection of social, biomedical, environmental, global, and local perspectives on health, and the interdisciplinary health research being done by ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ students. Past issues can also be found online.</p> </div> <div> <p>Our goals are to provide a platform for students to express their work and views, and a forum for our writers and editors to develop their skills.</p></div> Fri, 06 Nov 2020 20:29:18 +0000 Leslie Brown 2684 at /globalhealth Stories of Pediatric Practitioners with/in Indigenous Communities: A Guide to Becoming Culturally Safer /globalhealth/article/global-health-night-2020-canada-americas-indigenous-health-global-health-programs-award-recipients/stories-pediatric-practitioners-within-indigenous-communities-guide <h2>Abstract</h2> <p><span style="text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline">In this presentation we will discuss cultural safety practices in remote Indigenous communities and how we as practitioners can be culturally safer when working with these communities. We will explore the journey of several practitioners who work with Indigenous communities across Canada and New Zealand. </span></p> Fri, 06 Nov 2020 14:23:14 +0000 Naomie Gamondele 2676 at /globalhealth The Girlfesto Virtual Exhibition: Female-led Policy Making to Combat Sexual and Gender-Based Violence in South African and Canadian contexts /globalhealth/article/global-health-night-2020-canada-africa-americas-global-health-programs-award-recipients/girlfesto-virtual-exhibition-female-led-policy-making-combat-sexual-and-gender-based <h2>Abstract</h2> <h3><span><span><span style="text-decoration:underline">CONTENT WARNING:</span> </span></span></h3> <p><span><span>This project discusses sexual and gender-based violence, rape, racism, and colonization. </span><br /> <br /> Please view the virtual exhibition of the Girlfesto via this link: <a href="https://pcleducation.wixsite.com/girlfesto" target="_blank">bit.ly/Girlfesto</a></span></p> Fri, 06 Nov 2020 13:22:08 +0000 Sabrina Gill (She/Her) 2675 at /globalhealth The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on The Provision of Maternal Health Services in Nunavik, Quebec /globalhealth/article/global-health-night-2020-canada-americas-covid-19-indigenous-health-global-health-programs-award/impact-covid-19-pandemic-provision-maternal-health-services-nunavik-quebec <h2>Abstract</h2> Fri, 06 Nov 2020 13:20:22 +0000 Miriam Gladstone 2674 at /globalhealth Migrant youth and wellbeing: Assessing young people’s participation in a community-based welcome program during the COVID-19 pandemic /globalhealth/article/global-health-night-2020-canada-americas-covid-19/migrant-youth-and-wellbeing-assessing-young-peoples-participation-community-based-welcome-program <h2>Abstract</h2> <h3>Background.</h3> Fri, 06 Nov 2020 00:35:10 +0000 Emilia Gonzalez; Monica Ruiz-casares 2673 at /globalhealth ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Students Friends of Médecins sans Frontières: Providing Support to an International Humanitarian Organization at the University Level /globalhealth/article/global-health-night-2020-canada-americas-student-initiatives/mcgill-students-friends-medecins-sans-frontieres-providing-support-international-humanitarian <h2>Abstract</h2> Fri, 06 Nov 2020 00:10:41 +0000 Joy Hannam; Eliza Yadav; Hilliard Wolfe 2670 at /globalhealth The Utility of Mobile Technology in Medical Interpretation: A Literature Review of Current Practices /globalhealth/article/global-health-night-2020-canada-americas/utility-mobile-technology-medical-interpretation-literature-review-current-practices <h2>Abstract</h2> <h3>Objectives:</h3> <p>Language barriers limit healthcare access. However, professional interpretation usage is infrequent due to high cost and poor interpreter availability. Healthcare-oriented mobile applications are becoming more accepted and may help alleviate this burden. This literature review aims to better understand the utility of mobile technology in healthcare interpretation. Specifically, the objective of this review is to synthesize the feasibility, outcome, and challenges of implementing technological medical interpretation services.</p> Thu, 05 Nov 2020 23:51:22 +0000 Xinyu Ji; Ellen Chow 2668 at /globalhealth Optimization of Ultra-Fast Plasmonic RT-PCR for Detection of E. coli Water Contamination and Use in Point-of-Care Microbial Infection Diagnostics /globalhealth/article/global-health-night-2020-canada-americas-indigenous-health-global-health-programs-award-recipients/optimization-ultra-fast-plasmonic-rt-pcr-detection-e-coli-water <h2>Abstract</h2> Thu, 05 Nov 2020 23:02:55 +0000 Alexandra Maters 2661 at /globalhealth A Framework for Student-Led Interprofessional Global Health Education During COVID-19 /globalhealth/article/global-health-night-2020-canada-americas-covid-19-student-initiatives/framework-student-led-interprofessional-global-health-education-during-covid-19 <h2>Abstract</h2> <h3>Objective</h3> <p>This study aims to understand how interprofessional collaboration on GH themes supplements existing curricula while also recognizing how knowledge gained in the Interprofessional Global Health Course (IPGHC) was applied to the COVID-19 crisis.</p> Thu, 05 Nov 2020 22:54:32 +0000 Anne Nguyen; Lucille Xiang; Hailey Blanchard; Radhika Chhibber 2660 at /globalhealth The Community Health and Social Medicine Incubator (CHASM): Driving Student-Community Partnerships for Health /globalhealth/article/global-health-night-2020-canada-americas-student-initiatives/community-health-and-social-medicine-incubator-chasm-driving-student-community-partnerships-health <h2>Abstract</h2> <p>The Community Health and Social Medicine (CHASM) Incubator is an interdisciplinary social impact venture that improves the health outcomes of local, historically marginalized Montreal communities. CHASM encourages students to identify a concrete health need in an underprivileged population, and co-create a project in partnership with community organizations to address it. Student projects are given a framework to scale their ideas. This includes:</p> Thu, 05 Nov 2020 22:31:28 +0000 David-Dan Nguyen; Owen Luo; Anne-Xuan Nguyen; David Paterson; James Dixon; Kacper Niburski,; Julie DeMeulemeester; Anna Waal; Mathew Thomson; Brianna Cheng 2659 at /globalhealth Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on latent and active tuberculosis treatment registrations in Montreal, Canada: a retrospective study at the Montreal Chest Institute /globalhealth/article/global-health-night-2020-canada-americas-covid-19-global-health-programs-award-recipients/impact-covid-19-pandemic-latent-and-active-tuberculosis-treatment-registrations <h2>Abstract</h2> <h3><span>Background:</span><span> </span></h3> <p><span>We sought to assess the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on registrations for treatment of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) or active tuberculosis at the Montreal Chest Institute (MCI), a specialized referral center in Montreal, Quebec, the city with the highest number of COVID-19 cases and deaths in Canada. </span></p> Wed, 04 Nov 2020 22:44:41 +0000 Mariane Saroufim 2653 at /globalhealth Development and Cultural Adaptation of a Mental Health Toolkit for Indigenous Youth: A preliminary study /globalhealth/article/global-health-night-2020-canada-americas-indigenous-health-global-health-programs-award-recipients/development-and-cultural-adaptation-mental-health-toolkit-indigenous <h2>Abstract</h2> <h3>Background:</h3> Tue, 03 Nov 2020 21:07:49 +0000 Tristan Supino 2646 at /globalhealth Development of CRISPR/Cas9 edited Cryptosporidium parvum as a live attenuated vaccine candidate /globalhealth/article/global-health-night-2020-canada-americas/development-crisprcas9-edited-cryptosporidium-parvum-live-attenuated-vaccine-candidate <h2>Abstract</h2> Tue, 03 Nov 2020 20:25:10 +0000 Lily Yang; Dr. Karine Sonzogni-Desautels; Dr. Momar Ndao 2644 at /globalhealth