N Letourneau
Biographic Data
| ID | 333138 |
|---|---|
| NAME | N Letourneau |
| GIVEN NAMES | N |
| FAMILY NAME | Letourneau |
| SIGNATURE | LETOURNEAU N |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Calgary |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-7468-915X |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 28 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 51 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 28 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2007 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 4 |
Violência Contra a Mulher Em Vitória, Espírito Santo
Objetivo: Estimar a prevalência e os fatores associados às violências psicológica, física e sexual nas mulheres vítimas de violência perpetrada pelo parceiro íntimo residentes do município de Vitória, Espírito Santo. Método: Estudo transversal, de base populacional, realizado no município de Vitória, no Espírito Santo, de janeiro a maio de 2022, onde foram entrevistadas 1086 mulheres de 18 anos e mais. Para o rastreio dos desfechos foi utilizado …
Violence Agaisnt Women in Vitória, Espírito Santo
Objective: To estimate the prevalence and factors associated with psychological, physical, and sexual violence among women victims of violence perpetrated by their intimate partners residing in the municipality of Vitória, Espírito Santo. Method: This cross-sectional, population-based study was conducted in the municipality of Vitória, Espírito Santo, from January to May 2022, where 1086 women aged 18 and over were interviewed. The World Health O…
A Comparison of Methods for Testing and Implementing Community Health Interventions in Childhood
Background: Innovative methods to test healthcare interventions have recently emerged to help provide more targeted, effective, and scalable interventions. Given the importance of the early years for children's development, improved interventions for vulnerable children and families have become public health imperatives. Traditional randomized control trials (RCTs), considered the gold standards, have serious limitations due to high costs, time d…
Are Children’s Externalizing and Internalizing Behaviours at 5 Years Predicted by Maternal Perinatal Depression Trajectory Profiles
Background/Objectives: Mothers' depressive symptoms are associated with their children's internalizing and externalizing behavioural problems. Because mothers' depressive symptoms can vary across the prenatal and postnatal periods, considering their trajectories is important when predicting children's behavioural problems. The purposes of this study were to: (1) identify profiles of mothers characterized by their prenatal and postnatal (up to 3 y…
Listening to the Voices of Mothers Who Participated in a Video Feedback Intervention for Postpartum Depression
Postpartum depression (PPD) symptoms can negatively influence mother-infant interactions. Video-Feedback Interaction Guidance for Improving Interactions Between Depressed Mothers and their Infants (VID-KIDS) is a parenting intervention that allows mothers experiencing PPD symptoms to observe and improve their interactions with their infants. VID-KIDS has also positively influenced infants' stress (cortisol) patterns. There is limited research on …
Perinatal Predictors and Mediators of Attachment Patterns in Preschool Children
Insecure and disorganized attachment patterns in children are linked to poor health outcomes over the lifespan. Attachment patterns may be predicted by variables that influence the quality of children's interactions with their primary caregivers/parents (usually mothers) such as prenatal and postnatal exposures and the children's own behaviours in interactions. The purposes of this exploratory study were to examine: (1) prenatal predictors of chi…
Childhood Adversities and the ATTACHTM Program’s Influence on Immune Cell Gene Expression
Maternal ACEs could exert an intergenerational impact on child inflammatory activity, and this association could be moderated by participating in the ATTACHTM parenting intervention
Mothers’ and Children’s Mental Distress and Family Strain during the Covid-19 Pandemic
Mothers' mental distress, but not children's, was associated with family strain during the pandemic. More distressed individuals experienced greater family strain over time, suggesting that this association may become a chronic problem
Maternal Pre-Pregnancy BMI and Gestational Weight Gain Are Associated with Preschool Children’s Neuropsychological Outcomes in the APrON Cohort
This study examined the associations between maternal pre-pregnancy BMI and gestational weight gain (GWG) and children's neuropsychological outcomes at 3 to 5 years of age. A total of 379 women and their children from the Alberta Pregnancy Outcomes and Nutrition (APrON) study participated. Covariate-adjusted robust regressions examined associations between maternal pre-pregnancy BMI, GWG class, interaction terms, and child outcomes. Each unit inc…
Impacts of the Attachment and Child Health (ATTACHTM) Parenting Program on Mothers and Their Children at Risk of Maltreatment
Early adversity (e.g., family violence, parental depression, low income) places children at risk for maltreatment and negatively impacts developmental outcomes. Optimal parental reflective function (RF), defined as the parent’s ability to think about and identify thoughts, feelings, and mental states in themselves and in their children, is linked to secure attachment and may protect against suboptimal outcomes. We present the results of Phase 2 r…
Analysis of reported cases of sexual violence in Espírito Santo, southeastern Brazil, 2011–2018
the notification of sexual violence in Espírito Santo was high and evidenced the vulnerability of some groups, as well as the profile of the perpetrators. It is necessary to work on training professionals in the areas of health and education in relation to the identification of cases of sexual violence, mainly due to the significant involvement of children and adolescents
The Evaluation of a Domestic Abuse Response Team Program in an Emergency Department
Announcing the Alliance against Violence and Adversity (AVA)
Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Canadian Social Connections
Background On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a worldwide pandemic. Responses to the pandemic response disrupted Canadian social connections in complex ways; because social connections are determinants of health and well-being, their disruption could adversely affect health and well-being. Moreover, understanding how pandemics and public health responses affect social connections could inform pandemic recovery stra…
Associations among Caesarean Section Birth, Post-Traumatic Stress, and Postpartum Depression Symptoms
Caesarean section (C-section) deliveries account for nearly 30% of births annually with emergency C-sections accounting for 7-9% of all births. Studies have linked C-sections to postpartum depression (PPD). PPD is linked to reduced quality of parent-child interaction, and adverse effects on maternal and child health. New mothers' perceptions of more negative childbirth experiences, such as unplanned/emergency C-sections, are linked to post-trauma…
Effect of Attachment and Child Health (ATTACHTM) Parenting Program on Parent-Infant Attachment, Parental Reflective Function, and Parental Depression
High-risk families exposed to toxic stressors such as family violence, depression, addiction, and poverty, have shown greater difficulty in parenting young children. In this study, we examined the effectiveness of ATTACHTM, a 10−12 session manualized one-on-one parental Reflective Function (RF)-based parenting program designed for high-risk families. Outcomes of parent-child attachment and parental RF were assessed via the Strange Situation Proce…
Sexual Violence against Adolescents in the State of Espírito Santo, Brazil
Our findings show the high frequency of reporting of sexual violence and the characteristics of the victim, the aggression, and the aggressor as factors associated with its occurrence in both sexes. The importance of health information systems for disseminating data and the need for measures to prevent and treat the violence among adolescents is urgent
Cross-Sectional Study Protocol for the Covid-19 Impact Survey of Mothers and Their 7–11 Year Old Children in Alberta, Canada
Objectives: Our aim is to understand the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on families who have been followed longitudinally in two cohorts studied in Alberta, Canada. We will examine household infections during the COVID-19 pandemic, financial impact, domestic violence, substance use, child school and daily life and relationships in the home. We will identify risk and protective factors for maternal mental health outcomes using longitudinal data t…
Comorbid Anxiety and Depression among Pregnant Pakistani Women
Anxiety and depression commonly co-occur during pregnancy and may increase risk of poor birth outcomes including preterm birth and low birth weight. Our understanding of rates, patterns, and predictors of comorbid anxiety and depression is hindered given the dearth of literature, particularly in low- and middle-income (LMI) countries. The aim of this study is (1) to explore the prevalence and patterns of comorbid antenatal anxiety and depressive …
Adverse Childhood Experiences and Changing Levels of Psychosocial Distress Scores across Pregnancy in Kenyan Women
Higher total ACEs were positively associated with depressive symptoms and perceived stress during pregnancy, suggesting that mental disorders may have an impact on pregnancy outcomes and ought to be addressed. Further validation of the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) tool in local settings is required
Improving maternal postpartum mental health screening guidelines requires assessment of post-traumatic stress disorder
Prenatal Maternal Anxiety in South Asia
Background: Most research efforts toward prenatal maternal anxiety has been situated in high-income countries. In contrast, research from low- and middle-income countries has focused on maternal depression and prenatal maternal anxiety in low- and middle-income countries remains poorly understood. Objectives: To examine whether dimensions and attributes of current maternal anxiety assessment tools appropriately capture South Asia women's experien…
On shifting ground
We examined first-time fathers' and mothers' perspectives about their ideal world of support in the context of dominant social ideology, ethno-cultural ideals, and the pragmatics of their everyday family, workplace, and socioeconomic circumstances during their first 18 months as parents. Twelve Canadian-born and six Chinese immigrant couples participated in individual in-depth interviews. We conducted a three-part analysis: fathers' perspectives,…
Fathers’ Perspectives Regarding Their Children’s Exposure to Intimate Partner Violence
Children exposed to intimate partner violence are at high risk for mental health and behavioral problems. Numerous studies have examined mothers’ perceptions about the influence of exposure to violence on their children; few studies have examined the views of violent fathers. This study sought to identify how fathers, participating in batterer intervention programs (BIP), perceive consequences of their violence on their children and how they prot…
Predictors of Postpartum Depression in Partnered Mothers and Fathers from a Longitudinal Cohort
Mothering and Domestic Violence
On shifting ground
We examined first-time fathers' and mothers' perspectives about their ideal world of support in the context of dominant social ideology, ethno-cultural ideals, and the pragmatics of their everyday family, workplace, and socioeconomic circumstances during their first 18 months as parents. Twelve Canadian-born and six Chinese immigrant couples participated in individual in-depth interviews. We conducted a three-part analysis: fathers' perspectives,…
Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Canadian Social Connections
Background On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a worldwide pandemic. Responses to the pandemic response disrupted Canadian social connections in complex ways; because social connections are determinants of health and well-being, their disruption could adversely affect health and well-being. Moreover, understanding how pandemics and public health responses affect social connections could inform pandemic recovery stra…
Predictors of Postpartum Depression in Partnered Mothers and Fathers from a Longitudinal Cohort
Improving maternal postpartum mental health screening guidelines requires assessment of post-traumatic stress disorder
Fathers’ Perspectives Regarding Their Children’s Exposure to Intimate Partner Violence
Children exposed to intimate partner violence are at high risk for mental health and behavioral problems. Numerous studies have examined mothers’ perceptions about the influence of exposure to violence on their children; few studies have examined the views of violent fathers. This study sought to identify how fathers, participating in batterer intervention programs (BIP), perceive consequences of their violence on their children and how they prot…
Mothering and Domestic Violence
Participatory pilot interventions for vulnerable populations
Where There Is Smoke, There is Stress
Efforts to assist low-income women with tobacco reduction and cessation have typically not been informed by assessment of their needs and wishes. This multi-site qualitative study focused on assessing 64 low-income women's support needs and intervention preferences. These women were interested in smoking cessation, but identified many barriers and needed appropriate supports. However, available smoking cessation programs did not address underlyin…
Fathers’ Perspectives Regarding Their Children’s Exposure to Intimate Partner Violence
Children exposed to intimate partner violence are at high risk for mental health and behavioral problems. Numerous studies have examined mothers’ perceptions about the influence of exposure to violence on their children; few studies have examined the views of violent fathers. This study sought to identify how fathers, participating in batterer intervention programs (BIP), perceive consequences of their violence on their children and how they prot…
Predictors of Postpartum Depression in Partnered Mothers and Fathers from a Longitudinal Cohort
On shifting ground
We examined first-time fathers' and mothers' perspectives about their ideal world of support in the context of dominant social ideology, ethno-cultural ideals, and the pragmatics of their everyday family, workplace, and socioeconomic circumstances during their first 18 months as parents. Twelve Canadian-born and six Chinese immigrant couples participated in individual in-depth interviews. We conducted a three-part analysis: fathers' perspectives,…
Prenatal Maternal Anxiety in South Asia
Background: Most research efforts toward prenatal maternal anxiety has been situated in high-income countries. In contrast, research from low- and middle-income countries has focused on maternal depression and prenatal maternal anxiety in low- and middle-income countries remains poorly understood. Objectives: To examine whether dimensions and attributes of current maternal anxiety assessment tools appropriately capture South Asia women's experien…
Comorbid Anxiety and Depression among Pregnant Pakistani Women
Anxiety and depression commonly co-occur during pregnancy and may increase risk of poor birth outcomes including preterm birth and low birth weight. Our understanding of rates, patterns, and predictors of comorbid anxiety and depression is hindered given the dearth of literature, particularly in low- and middle-income (LMI) countries. The aim of this study is (1) to explore the prevalence and patterns of comorbid antenatal anxiety and depressive …
Adverse Childhood Experiences and Changing Levels of Psychosocial Distress Scores across Pregnancy in Kenyan Women
Higher total ACEs were positively associated with depressive symptoms and perceived stress during pregnancy, suggesting that mental disorders may have an impact on pregnancy outcomes and ought to be addressed. Further validation of the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) tool in local settings is required
Improving maternal postpartum mental health screening guidelines requires assessment of post-traumatic stress disorder
Cross-Sectional Study Protocol for the Covid-19 Impact Survey of Mothers and Their 7–11 Year Old Children in Alberta, Canada
Objectives: Our aim is to understand the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on families who have been followed longitudinally in two cohorts studied in Alberta, Canada. We will examine household infections during the COVID-19 pandemic, financial impact, domestic violence, substance use, child school and daily life and relationships in the home. We will identify risk and protective factors for maternal mental health outcomes using longitudinal data t…
Associations among Caesarean Section Birth, Post-Traumatic Stress, and Postpartum Depression Symptoms
Caesarean section (C-section) deliveries account for nearly 30% of births annually with emergency C-sections accounting for 7-9% of all births. Studies have linked C-sections to postpartum depression (PPD). PPD is linked to reduced quality of parent-child interaction, and adverse effects on maternal and child health. New mothers' perceptions of more negative childbirth experiences, such as unplanned/emergency C-sections, are linked to post-trauma…
Effect of Attachment and Child Health (ATTACHTM) Parenting Program on Parent-Infant Attachment, Parental Reflective Function, and Parental Depression
High-risk families exposed to toxic stressors such as family violence, depression, addiction, and poverty, have shown greater difficulty in parenting young children. In this study, we examined the effectiveness of ATTACHTM, a 10−12 session manualized one-on-one parental Reflective Function (RF)-based parenting program designed for high-risk families. Outcomes of parent-child attachment and parental RF were assessed via the Strange Situation Proce…
Sexual Violence against Adolescents in the State of Espírito Santo, Brazil
Our findings show the high frequency of reporting of sexual violence and the characteristics of the victim, the aggression, and the aggressor as factors associated with its occurrence in both sexes. The importance of health information systems for disseminating data and the need for measures to prevent and treat the violence among adolescents is urgent
Mothers’ and Children’s Mental Distress and Family Strain during the Covid-19 Pandemic
Mothers' mental distress, but not children's, was associated with family strain during the pandemic. More distressed individuals experienced greater family strain over time, suggesting that this association may become a chronic problem
Maternal Pre-Pregnancy BMI and Gestational Weight Gain Are Associated with Preschool Children’s Neuropsychological Outcomes in the APrON Cohort
This study examined the associations between maternal pre-pregnancy BMI and gestational weight gain (GWG) and children's neuropsychological outcomes at 3 to 5 years of age. A total of 379 women and their children from the Alberta Pregnancy Outcomes and Nutrition (APrON) study participated. Covariate-adjusted robust regressions examined associations between maternal pre-pregnancy BMI, GWG class, interaction terms, and child outcomes. Each unit inc…
Impacts of the Attachment and Child Health (ATTACHTM) Parenting Program on Mothers and Their Children at Risk of Maltreatment
Early adversity (e.g., family violence, parental depression, low income) places children at risk for maltreatment and negatively impacts developmental outcomes. Optimal parental reflective function (RF), defined as the parent’s ability to think about and identify thoughts, feelings, and mental states in themselves and in their children, is linked to secure attachment and may protect against suboptimal outcomes. We present the results of Phase 2 r…
Analysis of reported cases of sexual violence in Espírito Santo, southeastern Brazil, 2011–2018
the notification of sexual violence in Espírito Santo was high and evidenced the vulnerability of some groups, as well as the profile of the perpetrators. It is necessary to work on training professionals in the areas of health and education in relation to the identification of cases of sexual violence, mainly due to the significant involvement of children and adolescents
The Evaluation of a Domestic Abuse Response Team Program in an Emergency Department
Announcing the Alliance against Violence and Adversity (AVA)
Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Canadian Social Connections
Background On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a worldwide pandemic. Responses to the pandemic response disrupted Canadian social connections in complex ways; because social connections are determinants of health and well-being, their disruption could adversely affect health and well-being. Moreover, understanding how pandemics and public health responses affect social connections could inform pandemic recovery stra…
Listening to the Voices of Mothers Who Participated in a Video Feedback Intervention for Postpartum Depression
Postpartum depression (PPD) symptoms can negatively influence mother-infant interactions. Video-Feedback Interaction Guidance for Improving Interactions Between Depressed Mothers and their Infants (VID-KIDS) is a parenting intervention that allows mothers experiencing PPD symptoms to observe and improve their interactions with their infants. VID-KIDS has also positively influenced infants' stress (cortisol) patterns. There is limited research on …
Perinatal Predictors and Mediators of Attachment Patterns in Preschool Children
Insecure and disorganized attachment patterns in children are linked to poor health outcomes over the lifespan. Attachment patterns may be predicted by variables that influence the quality of children's interactions with their primary caregivers/parents (usually mothers) such as prenatal and postnatal exposures and the children's own behaviours in interactions. The purposes of this exploratory study were to examine: (1) prenatal predictors of chi…
Childhood Adversities and the ATTACHTM Program’s Influence on Immune Cell Gene Expression
Maternal ACEs could exert an intergenerational impact on child inflammatory activity, and this association could be moderated by participating in the ATTACHTM parenting intervention
A Comparison of Methods for Testing and Implementing Community Health Interventions in Childhood
Background: Innovative methods to test healthcare interventions have recently emerged to help provide more targeted, effective, and scalable interventions. Given the importance of the early years for children's development, improved interventions for vulnerable children and families have become public health imperatives. Traditional randomized control trials (RCTs), considered the gold standards, have serious limitations due to high costs, time d…
Medicine (21 works) · Psychology (18 works) · Psychiatry (17 works) · Clinical Psychology (14 works) · Clinical Psychology (14 works) · Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum (13 works) · Pregnancy (8 works) · Anxiety (7 works) · Child Abuse and Trauma (7 works) · Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development (7 works)