Arminée Kazanjian
Biographic Data
| ID | 141186 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Arminée Kazanjian |
| GIVEN NAMES | Arminée |
| FAMILY NAME | Kazanjian |
| SIGNATURE | KAZANJIAN A |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of British Columbia |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-8702-1522 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 21 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 56 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 21 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1995 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| H-INDEX | 5 |
Cervical Cancer Screening Uptake and Experiences of Black African Immigrant Women in Canada
Cervical cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related death among African women. Unfortunately, in most sub-Saharan African nations, women are vulnerable if they are unaware that cervical cancer is preventable with frequent screening and early treatment. The aim of this study was to examine Black African immigrant women's perceptions and experiences of cervical screening in British Columbia, Canada. Twenty Black African immigrant women w…
Understanding Prostate Cancer Patients’ Support Needs
Survivorship concerns are common after prostate cancer with many survivors experiencing long-term and late effects of treatment. Patient navigation has been promoted to improve continuity of care. While many studies have examined the potential benefits of patient navigation by health-care professionals for the screening and diagnostic phase, few are focused on peer navigation for prostate cancer patients in the treatment and posttreatment survivo…
Physician Incentives and Sex/Gender Differences in Depression Care
Introduction: Physician incentives have been shown to reduce socioeconomic disparities in health care. The impact on sex/gender inequalities, however, has rarely been investigated. Using population-based data, this study investigated sex/gender differences in depression care and the impact of physician incentives. Methods: Deidentified health data from physician claims, hospitals, vital statistics, prescription database, and insurance plan regist…
Investing in human–animal bonds
If consumer spending is any indication of people’s devotion to their pets, then it should come as no surprise that pet care has evolved into a multi-billion-dollar industry. Cats and dogs are the most abundant pets in industrialized countries, and it is now commonplace to speak of pets as family members. The increased spending on pets has been attributed to the sheer number of pets owned by people and, perhaps more revealing, the depth and intens…
Is the Road to Mental Health Paved With Good Incentives? Estimating the Population Impact of Physician Incentives on Mental Health Care Using Linked Administrative Data
OBJECTIVES: The use of physician incentives to improve health care, in general, has been extensively studied but its value in mental health care has rarely been demonstrated. In this study the population-level impact of physician incentives on mental health care was estimated using indicators for receipt of counseling/psychotherapy (CP); antidepressant therapy (AT); minimally adequate counseling/psychotherapy; and minimally adequate antidepressan…
The Human–Canine Bond
Human beings attempt to find meaning in their everyday lives. The relational significance of the human-animal bond is no exception. This article draws upon a qualitative study examining the subjective experience of living with a companion dog. Dog owners (n = 27) were invited to participate in focus groups. Based on a thematic analysis, three themes are highlighted: (a) this is a sacred relationship; (b) all we have is today; and (c) I’m going to…
Orthodontic treatment need of adolescents in the island community of Haida Gwaii, Canada
The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of malocclusion and orthodontic treatment need according to the Index of Complexity, Outcome, and Need (ICON) among schoolchildren of the island community of Haida Gwaii in northwestern British Columbia, Canada. Two elementary and two high schools in Haida Gwaii were approached for census sampling. Out of 535 schoolchildren, 215 (90 boys and 125 girls) agreed to participate (40.2% response) in…
Access to Medical and Supportive Care for Rural and Remote Cancer Survivors in Northern British Columbia
BACKGROUND: Rural cancer survivors (RCS) potentially have unique medical and supportive care experiences when they return to their communities posttreatment because of the availability and accessibility of health services. However, there is a limited understanding of cancer survivorship in rural communities. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study is to describe RCS experiences accessing medical and supportive care postcancer treatment. METHODS: Inter…
Migration and Diabetes in British Columbia and Quebec
PSA testing
Although the value of the PSA (prostate-specific antigen) test as a cancer-screening instrument remains hotly contested, over the past two decades its usage has become commonplace. While most men diagnosed with prostate cancer will die with rather than of the disease, widespread PSA screening has led to an attendant increase in cancer diagnoses and the usage of aggressive treatments to ‘combat’ it. Despite the central (if controversial) role that…
Why do Chinese Canadians not Consult Mental Health Services
Data from the Canadian Community Health Survey Cycle 1.1 showed that Chinese immigrants to Canada and Chinese individuals born in Canada were less likely than other Canadians to have contacted a health professional for mental health reasons in the previous year in the province of British Columbia. The difference persisted among individuals at moderate to high risk for depressive episode. Both immigrant and Canadian-born Chinese showed similar cha…
Determinants of Mental Health Consultations Among Recent Chinese Immigrants in British Columbia, Canada
Reflections on the Future of Women's Health Research in a Comparative Context
Rate of Mental Health Service Utilization by Chinese Immigrants in British Columbia
New Approaches to Immigrant Health Assessment
Afterword
Oral health in long-term care
Defensive medicine during hospital obstetrical care
Socioeconomic status, mortality, and the development of cataract at a young age
Key factors in physicians' choice of practice location
The impact of professional and personal satisfaction on perceptions of rural and urban
Rate of Mental Health Service Utilization by Chinese Immigrants in British Columbia
New Approaches to Immigrant Health Assessment
Defensive medicine during hospital obstetrical care
Why do Chinese Canadians not Consult Mental Health Services
Data from the Canadian Community Health Survey Cycle 1.1 showed that Chinese immigrants to Canada and Chinese individuals born in Canada were less likely than other Canadians to have contacted a health professional for mental health reasons in the previous year in the province of British Columbia. The difference persisted among individuals at moderate to high risk for depressive episode. Both immigrant and Canadian-born Chinese showed similar cha…
Key factors in physicians' choice of practice location
Socioeconomic status, mortality, and the development of cataract at a young age
Migration and Diabetes in British Columbia and Quebec
Oral health in long-term care
The impact of professional and personal satisfaction on perceptions of rural and urban
The impact of professional and personal satisfaction on perceptions of rural and urban
Key factors in physicians' choice of practice location
Socioeconomic status, mortality, and the development of cataract at a young age
Defensive medicine during hospital obstetrical care
Oral health in long-term care
New Approaches to Immigrant Health Assessment
Afterword
Rate of Mental Health Service Utilization by Chinese Immigrants in British Columbia
Determinants of Mental Health Consultations Among Recent Chinese Immigrants in British Columbia, Canada
Reflections on the Future of Women's Health Research in a Comparative Context
Why do Chinese Canadians not Consult Mental Health Services
Data from the Canadian Community Health Survey Cycle 1.1 showed that Chinese immigrants to Canada and Chinese individuals born in Canada were less likely than other Canadians to have contacted a health professional for mental health reasons in the previous year in the province of British Columbia. The difference persisted among individuals at moderate to high risk for depressive episode. Both immigrant and Canadian-born Chinese showed similar cha…
PSA testing
Although the value of the PSA (prostate-specific antigen) test as a cancer-screening instrument remains hotly contested, over the past two decades its usage has become commonplace. While most men diagnosed with prostate cancer will die with rather than of the disease, widespread PSA screening has led to an attendant increase in cancer diagnoses and the usage of aggressive treatments to ‘combat’ it. Despite the central (if controversial) role that…
Migration and Diabetes in British Columbia and Quebec
Access to Medical and Supportive Care for Rural and Remote Cancer Survivors in Northern British Columbia
BACKGROUND: Rural cancer survivors (RCS) potentially have unique medical and supportive care experiences when they return to their communities posttreatment because of the availability and accessibility of health services. However, there is a limited understanding of cancer survivorship in rural communities. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study is to describe RCS experiences accessing medical and supportive care postcancer treatment. METHODS: Inter…
Orthodontic treatment need of adolescents in the island community of Haida Gwaii, Canada
The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of malocclusion and orthodontic treatment need according to the Index of Complexity, Outcome, and Need (ICON) among schoolchildren of the island community of Haida Gwaii in northwestern British Columbia, Canada. Two elementary and two high schools in Haida Gwaii were approached for census sampling. Out of 535 schoolchildren, 215 (90 boys and 125 girls) agreed to participate (40.2% response) in…
The Human–Canine Bond
Human beings attempt to find meaning in their everyday lives. The relational significance of the human-animal bond is no exception. This article draws upon a qualitative study examining the subjective experience of living with a companion dog. Dog owners (n = 27) were invited to participate in focus groups. Based on a thematic analysis, three themes are highlighted: (a) this is a sacred relationship; (b) all we have is today; and (c) I’m going to…
Is the Road to Mental Health Paved With Good Incentives? Estimating the Population Impact of Physician Incentives on Mental Health Care Using Linked Administrative Data
OBJECTIVES: The use of physician incentives to improve health care, in general, has been extensively studied but its value in mental health care has rarely been demonstrated. In this study the population-level impact of physician incentives on mental health care was estimated using indicators for receipt of counseling/psychotherapy (CP); antidepressant therapy (AT); minimally adequate counseling/psychotherapy; and minimally adequate antidepressan…
Investing in human–animal bonds
If consumer spending is any indication of people’s devotion to their pets, then it should come as no surprise that pet care has evolved into a multi-billion-dollar industry. Cats and dogs are the most abundant pets in industrialized countries, and it is now commonplace to speak of pets as family members. The increased spending on pets has been attributed to the sheer number of pets owned by people and, perhaps more revealing, the depth and intens…
Physician Incentives and Sex/Gender Differences in Depression Care
Introduction: Physician incentives have been shown to reduce socioeconomic disparities in health care. The impact on sex/gender inequalities, however, has rarely been investigated. Using population-based data, this study investigated sex/gender differences in depression care and the impact of physician incentives. Methods: Deidentified health data from physician claims, hospitals, vital statistics, prescription database, and insurance plan regist…
Understanding Prostate Cancer Patients’ Support Needs
Survivorship concerns are common after prostate cancer with many survivors experiencing long-term and late effects of treatment. Patient navigation has been promoted to improve continuity of care. While many studies have examined the potential benefits of patient navigation by health-care professionals for the screening and diagnostic phase, few are focused on peer navigation for prostate cancer patients in the treatment and posttreatment survivo…
Cervical Cancer Screening Uptake and Experiences of Black African Immigrant Women in Canada
Cervical cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related death among African women. Unfortunately, in most sub-Saharan African nations, women are vulnerable if they are unaware that cervical cancer is preventable with frequent screening and early treatment. The aim of this study was to examine Black African immigrant women's perceptions and experiences of cervical screening in British Columbia, Canada. Twenty Black African immigrant women w…
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