Lynda G Balneaves
Biographic Data
| ID | 124146 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Lynda G Balneaves |
| GIVEN NAMES | Lynda G |
| FAMILY NAME | Balneaves |
| SIGNATURE | BALNEAVES L G |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of British Columbia |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-6535-2096 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 9 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 24 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 9 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1998 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Perceptions and Use of Cannabis Vaping Products Amongst Youth
Youth and Young Adults’ Knowledge and Perceptions of Risks and Benefits Regarding Cannabis Products
Canada legalized the use of non-medical cannabis in 2018. This study examines youth and young adults' knowledge and perceptions of harms, benefits, and education around cannabis use since legalization. An online survey was completed by a convenience sample of 1,759 individuals aged 12-25 years living in Manitoba, Canada. Most participants ( n = 1,525, 86.7%) reported receiving education on the potential effects/harms related to cannabis; the most…
High-Intensity Cannabis Use and Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy Among People Who Use Illicit Drugs in a Canadian Setting
Preserving the Self
Women who carry BRCA1 or BRCA2 (BRCA1/2) gene mutations have up to an 88% lifetime risk of breast cancer and up to a 65% lifetime risk of ovarian cancer. Strategies to address these risks include cancer screening and risk-reducing surgery (i.e., mastectomy and salpingo-oophorectomy). We conducted a grounded theory study with 22 BRCA1/2 mutation-carrier women to understand how women make decisions about these risk-reducing strategies. Preserving t…
Punjabi Immigrant Women’s Breast Cancer Stories
Family Support of Immigrant Punjabi Women With Breast Cancer
Women with breast cancer have been found to rely heavily on family members for providing support during their illness experiences. There has been limited research on ethnocultural families' experiences of illness and how these families respond to a diagnosis of breast cancer. This study examined the experiences and responses of family members of immigrant Punjabi women diagnosed with breast cancer. Through interviews with 19 Punjabi women diagnos…
The influence of significant others in complementary and alternative medicine decisions by cancer patients
Women’s Perceptions of Breast Cancer Risk
Beliefs related to breast health practices
Beliefs related to breast health practices
Women’s Perceptions of Breast Cancer Risk
The influence of significant others in complementary and alternative medicine decisions by cancer patients
Punjabi Immigrant Women’s Breast Cancer Stories
Family Support of Immigrant Punjabi Women With Breast Cancer
Women with breast cancer have been found to rely heavily on family members for providing support during their illness experiences. There has been limited research on ethnocultural families' experiences of illness and how these families respond to a diagnosis of breast cancer. This study examined the experiences and responses of family members of immigrant Punjabi women diagnosed with breast cancer. Through interviews with 19 Punjabi women diagnos…
Preserving the Self
Women who carry BRCA1 or BRCA2 (BRCA1/2) gene mutations have up to an 88% lifetime risk of breast cancer and up to a 65% lifetime risk of ovarian cancer. Strategies to address these risks include cancer screening and risk-reducing surgery (i.e., mastectomy and salpingo-oophorectomy). We conducted a grounded theory study with 22 BRCA1/2 mutation-carrier women to understand how women make decisions about these risk-reducing strategies. Preserving t…
High-Intensity Cannabis Use and Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy Among People Who Use Illicit Drugs in a Canadian Setting
Perceptions and Use of Cannabis Vaping Products Amongst Youth
Youth and Young Adults’ Knowledge and Perceptions of Risks and Benefits Regarding Cannabis Products
Canada legalized the use of non-medical cannabis in 2018. This study examines youth and young adults' knowledge and perceptions of harms, benefits, and education around cannabis use since legalization. An online survey was completed by a convenience sample of 1,759 individuals aged 12-25 years living in Manitoba, Canada. Most participants ( n = 1,525, 86.7%) reported receiving education on the potential effects/harms related to cannabis; the most…
Medicine (9 works) · Breast cancer (6 works) · Cancer (6 works) · Psychology (5 works) · Global Cancer Incidence and Screening (4 works) · Internal Medicine (4 works) · Public health (4 works) · Qualitative research (4 works) · Sociology (4 works) · Cannabis (3 works)