Alan Katz
Biographic Data
| ID | 3887605 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Alan Katz |
| GIVEN NAMES | Alan |
| FAMILY NAME | Katz |
| SIGNATURE | KATZ A |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Manitoba |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-8280-7024 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 39 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 25 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 39 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2013 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
Health selection at out- and return migration in Manitoba, Canada. A retrospective matched cohort register study
Studies on health selectivity around the time of migration that account for different sources of heterogeneity in results, such as different types of migrants, internal and external migration, and places of origin and destination, are lacking. In this population-based data linkage study in the province of Manitoba, Canada (1985-2023), we matched outmigrants and returnees with stayers within three birthplace groups of Manitoba-born (411,290), inte…
The impact of Covid-19 vaccine distribution channels on equity-deserving populations
Uptake of COVID-19 vaccines among equity-deserving populations was a challenge throughout the Canadian vaccination campaign. This necessitated the implementation of vaccine distribution strategies that targeted specific populations. As a result, different vaccine channels were introduced in each province. The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of COVID-19 vaccine distribution channels on short-term vaccination rates amongst equity-des…
Dietary intakes, food behaviours and health indicators among Métis youth in Manitoba, Canada
Objective: Poor diets and food insecurity during adolescence can have long-lasting effects, and Métis youth may be at higher risk. This study, as part of the Food and Nutrition Security for Manitoba Youth study, examines dietary intakes, food behaviours and health indicators of Métis compared with non-Métis youth. Design: This observational cross-sectional study involved a cohort of adolescents who completed a self-administered web-based survey o…
Mobility changes following Covid-19 stay-at-home policies varied by socioeconomic measures
In Canada, lower income households and essential workers were disproportionately at risk of SARS-CoV-2. Early in the pandemic, stay-at-home restriction policies were used to limit virus transmission. There remains an evidence gap in how changes in mobility, in response to the policies, varied across socioeconomic measures in Canada. The study objective was to describe the variability in mobility change to two restrictions, by neighborhood-level i…
Development of a Conceptual Framework for Adult Community Rehabilitation Policy, Planning, Care, and Research
To address recognized gaps in community rehabilitation service coordination and advance delivery of rehabilitation services for adults living outside of institutions, we have developed a conceptual framework to inform the design of community rehabilitation policy, planning, care, and research. Employing a multimethod qualitative approach, we developed a draft framework based on a document review as well as interviews with community rehabilitation…
The association between medical fitness facility attendance and incident mental disorders
Does Participation in Full-Time Kindergarten Improve Metis Students’ School Outcomes? A Longitudinal Population-Based Study from Manitoba, Canada
This study, a partnership between and , investigated whether attending full-time kindergarten (FTK) was associated with better educational outcomes for Metis students in Manitoba, who may face unique barriers to academic success. We utilized linked administrative data from the Manitoba Population Research Data Repository. For each measured education outcome, there were no significant differences in how Metis students who attended FTK vs Metis stu…
Food Behaviours and Health Indicators in Manitoba Adolescents and Relation to the Healthy Eating Index
Adolescence is a vital period of growth and development, both of which are dependent on adequate nutrition; however, concerns persist about poor nutrition and inappropriate food behaviours. In addition to nutrition assessment, the context of food and health behaviour is necessary to understand how dietary choices are shaped and related to diet quality. This study describes food-related behaviours and health indicators associated with dietary qual…
Gaps in childhood immunizations and preventive care visits during the Covid-19 pandemic
Through the first 18 months of the pandemic, routine vaccines were delivered to children < 2 years old at close to pre-pandemic rates. There was a high proportion of incomplete well-child visits, indicating that developmental surveillance catch-up is crucial
Understanding Manitoba Inuit’s Social Programs Utilization and Needs
Manitoba is home to approximately 1,500 Inuit, and sees 16,000 consults yearly from the Kivalliq region of Nunavut to access services. The purpose of our study was to develop detailed profiles of Inuit accessing services in Manitoba, by using administrative data routinely collected by Manitoban agencies, to support the development of Inuit-centric services. This study was conducted in partnership with the Manitoba Inuit Association, and Inuit Eld…
Canada First Nations Strengths in Community-Based Primary Healthcare
Locally led, self-determined care adds strength in FN communities, and is poised to create long-lasting primary healthcare transformation
Improving In-Hospital Care For Older Adults
This protocol helps to establish a blueprint for comprehensively evaluating interventions conducted in complex care settings using complementary research approaches and data sources
Public Experiences and Perspectives of Virtual Primary Care Visits
The International Journal of Integrated Care (IJIC) is an online, open-access, peer-reviewed scientific journal that publishes original articles in the field of integrated care on a continuous basis.IJIC has an Impact Factor of 2.913 (2021 JCR, received in June 2022)The IJIC 20th Anniversary Issue was published in 2021
Is Geographical Isolation Associated with Poorer Outcomes for Northern Manitoba First Nation Communities
This study tested the assumption that geographical isolation is associated with poorer population health outcomes among First Nations in Manitoba. Our results show higher premature mortality rates (PMR) in northern communities, declining slower than for any other Manitoba communities. Our results also show lower ambulatory care sensitive conditions (ACSC) hospitalization rate in the North, suggesting barriers to prevention and early diagnosis. Th…
Our People, Our Health
Recognizing the right of self-determination of Indigenous Peoples is essential to improving the state of community-based primary healthcare of First Nations in Canada. Understanding communities’ priorities and local health agendas is critical for primary healthcare transformation. We used a community-based participatory research approach to engage our partners: Nanaandawewiwgamig, the First Nations Health and Social Secretariat of Manitoba, and e…
Decolonizing health in Canada
Communities discussed the need for creation of protocols, constitution and laws to ensure growth of a decolonizing agenda. Inclusive to the concept are holistic, preventative, traditional health perspectives, and Indigenous languages. Colonization impacts were of critical concern and in need of undoing. Sharing of social and political efforts is seen as pivotal to change and includes all members of communities
Exploring the delivery of community rehabilitation services for older people in an urban Canadian setting
As the global population of older people increases, policies aimed at improving health care delivery for older people often include supports for ageing in place. Living in the community not only reduces institutionalisation but also improves quality of life and reduces health care costs. For older people, community rehabilitation offers the opportunity to preserve and maximise function while maintaining the ability to live in the community. Howev…
An unconditional prenatal cash benefit is associated with improved birth and early childhood outcomes for Metis families in Manitoba, Canada
A cash benefit was associated with better birth outcomes for low-income Metis families. • Among families who received the benefit, there were fewer low birth weight and preterm births. • Children in families who received the benefit were more likely to be fully vaccinated by age 2. In Manitoba, low-income pregnant women are eligible for the Healthy Baby Prenatal Benefit (HBPB), which provides up to CAD $81.41/month during the second and third tri…
Outpatient oral anticancer agent utilization and costs in Manitoba from 2003 to 2016
Characterizing patients with high use of the primary and tertiary care systems
Modeling the Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on First Nations, Metis, and Inuit Communities
Objectives: This article articulates the complexity of modeling in First Nations, Metis, and Inuit contexts by providing the results of a modeling exercise completed at the request of the First Nations Health and Social Secretariat of Manitoba. Methods: We developed a model using the impact of a previous pandemic (the 2009 H1N1) to generate estimates. Results: The lack of readily available data has resulted in a model that assumes homogeneity of …
Differential effects of a school‐based obesity prevention program
School-based healthy living interventions are widely promoted as strategies for preventing obesity. The peer-led Healthy BuddiesTM curriculum has been shown to improve obesity-related outcomes in school-aged children. We examined whether these improvements existed among subgroups of children stratified by sex, income level and urban/rural geography. In a cluster-randomized controlled trial, elementary schools in Manitoba, Canada, were randomly al…
Confronting Racism within the Canadian Healthcare System
The study is on racism against First Nation peoples in the Canadian healthcare system. The study design incorporates principles of grounded theory, participant and Indigenous (decolonizing) research. Four questions are addressed: (1) What is the root cause of racism against First Nation peoples in the healthcare system? (2) What factors perpetuate racisms existence? (3) What are the impacts of racism on First Nation health? (4) What needs to be d…
The association of a paraprofessional home visiting intervention with lower child maltreatment rates in First Nation families in Canada
Manitoba First Nation peoples’ use of hospital-based mental health services
Innovating for Transformation in First Nations Health Using Community-Based Participatory Research
Community-based participatory research (CBPR) provides the opportunity to engage communities for sustainable change. We share a journey to transformation in our work with eight Manitoba First Nations seeking to improve the health of their communities and discuss lessons learned. The study used community-based participatory research approach for the conceptualization of the study, data collection, analysis, and knowledge translation. It was accomp…
The Effect of Neighborhood Socioeconomic Status on Education and Health Outcomes for Children Living in Social Housing
Objectives. We explored differences in health and education outcomes between children living in social housing and not, and effects of social housing’s neighborhood socioeconomic status. Methods. In this cohort study, we used the population-based repository of administrative data at the Manitoba Centre for Health Policy. We included children aged 0 to 19 years in Winnipeg, Manitoba, in fiscal years 2006–2007 to 2008–2009 (n = 13 238 social housin…
Looking back, moving forward
In Canada, high rates of anxiety, depression and suicides have resulted in mental health crises in First Nation (FN) communities. To date, Indigenous worldviews and approaches have not been fully heeded in mainstream strategies to address the complexity of living in colonial oppression, despite ongoing crises for decades. We describe perspectives of eight FN communities explaining cultural facilitators of mental wellbeing. The objective is to pro…
The relationship between rates of hospitalization for ambulatory care sensitive conditions and local access to primary healthcare in Manitoba First Nations communities
Manitoba First Nation peoples’ use of hospital-based mental health services
Have we left some behind? Trends in socio-economic inequalities in breastfeeding initiation
Admission to hospital for pneumonia and influenza attributable to 2009 pandemic A/H1N1 Influenza in First Nations communities in three provinces of Canada
We found an increased risk for pH1N1-related hospital admissions for First Nations communities in all 3 provinces. Interprovincial differences may be partly explained by differences in age structure and socioeconomic status. We were unable to confirm the assumption that remote communities were at higher risk for pH1N1-associated hospitalizations. The aggressive approach to influenza control in remote and isolated First Nations communities in Onta…
The Effect of Neighborhood Socioeconomic Status on Education and Health Outcomes for Children Living in Social Housing
Objectives. We explored differences in health and education outcomes between children living in social housing and not, and effects of social housing’s neighborhood socioeconomic status. Methods. In this cohort study, we used the population-based repository of administrative data at the Manitoba Centre for Health Policy. We included children aged 0 to 19 years in Winnipeg, Manitoba, in fiscal years 2006–2007 to 2008–2009 (n = 13 238 social housin…
Have we left some behind? Trends in socio-economic inequalities in breastfeeding initiation
Does a pay-for-performance program for primary care physicians alleviate health inequity in childhood vaccination rates
The P4P program had a limited impact on vaccination rates and did not address health inequity
Can opportunities be enhanced for vaccinating children in home visiting programs? A population-based cohort study
Home visiting programs have the potential to increase vaccination rates for children enrolled, despite limited program content directed towards this end. Evidence-based program enhancements have the potential to increase these rates further, however more research is needed to inform policy makers of optimal approaches in this regard, especially with respect to cost-effectiveness
Martens et al. Respond
AffiliationsPatricia J. Martens, Daniel G. Chateau, Elaine M. J. Burland, Gregory S. Finlayson, Mark J. Smith, Carole R. Taylor, Marni D. Brownell, and Nathan C. Nickel, are all with the Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, Department of Community Health Sciences, College of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg. Alan Katz is also associated with the Department of Family Medicine, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg. J…
Teen clinics
The highest rates for pregnancies and STIs were observed among non-enrolled adolescents. Although provision of reproductive and health services to in-school adolescents should remain a priority, program planning and design should consider optimal strategies to engage out of school youth
Outcomes of an investment in administrative data infrastructure
Looking back, moving forward
In Canada, high rates of anxiety, depression and suicides have resulted in mental health crises in First Nation (FN) communities. To date, Indigenous worldviews and approaches have not been fully heeded in mainstream strategies to address the complexity of living in colonial oppression, despite ongoing crises for decades. We describe perspectives of eight FN communities explaining cultural facilitators of mental wellbeing. The objective is to pro…
Families First Home Visiting programme reduces population-level child health and social inequities
BACKGROUND: Home visiting has been shown to reduce child maltreatment and improve child health outcomes. In this observational study, we explored whether Families First, a home visiting programme in Manitoba, Canada, decreased population-level inequities in children being taken into care of child welfare and receiving complete childhood immunisations. METHODS: De-identified administrative health and social services data for children born 2003-200…
Innovating for Transformation in First Nations Health Using Community-Based Participatory Research
Community-based participatory research (CBPR) provides the opportunity to engage communities for sustainable change. We share a journey to transformation in our work with eight Manitoba First Nations seeking to improve the health of their communities and discuss lessons learned. The study used community-based participatory research approach for the conceptualization of the study, data collection, analysis, and knowledge translation. It was accomp…
Negotiation, Reciprocity, and Reality
This article shares experiences and lessons learned through a collaboration between the University of Manitoba, the First Nation Health and Social Secretariat of Manitoba (FNHSSM), and eight First Nation communities in Manitoba. We employed a participatory approach from planning the research project, to data collection, and to the analysis, interpretation, and implementation of results. We learned that successful collaborations require: a) invest…
Evaluating the Manitoba Infant Feeding Database
Results from this evaluation suggest that the MIFD data collection process worked well; however, data validation will require human resources. The MIFD approach provides a sustainable mechanism for collecting data on infant feeding for surveillance and research purposes
Characterizing patients with high use of the primary and tertiary care systems
Modeling the Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on First Nations, Metis, and Inuit Communities
Objectives: This article articulates the complexity of modeling in First Nations, Metis, and Inuit contexts by providing the results of a modeling exercise completed at the request of the First Nations Health and Social Secretariat of Manitoba. Methods: We developed a model using the impact of a previous pandemic (the 2009 H1N1) to generate estimates. Results: The lack of readily available data has resulted in a model that assumes homogeneity of …
Differential effects of a school‐based obesity prevention program
School-based healthy living interventions are widely promoted as strategies for preventing obesity. The peer-led Healthy BuddiesTM curriculum has been shown to improve obesity-related outcomes in school-aged children. We examined whether these improvements existed among subgroups of children stratified by sex, income level and urban/rural geography. In a cluster-randomized controlled trial, elementary schools in Manitoba, Canada, were randomly al…
Confronting Racism within the Canadian Healthcare System
The study is on racism against First Nation peoples in the Canadian healthcare system. The study design incorporates principles of grounded theory, participant and Indigenous (decolonizing) research. Four questions are addressed: (1) What is the root cause of racism against First Nation peoples in the healthcare system? (2) What factors perpetuate racisms existence? (3) What are the impacts of racism on First Nation health? (4) What needs to be d…
The association of a paraprofessional home visiting intervention with lower child maltreatment rates in First Nation families in Canada
Manitoba First Nation peoples’ use of hospital-based mental health services
The relationship between rates of hospitalization for ambulatory care sensitive conditions and local access to primary healthcare in Manitoba First Nations communities
Is Geographical Isolation Associated with Poorer Outcomes for Northern Manitoba First Nation Communities
This study tested the assumption that geographical isolation is associated with poorer population health outcomes among First Nations in Manitoba. Our results show higher premature mortality rates (PMR) in northern communities, declining slower than for any other Manitoba communities. Our results also show lower ambulatory care sensitive conditions (ACSC) hospitalization rate in the North, suggesting barriers to prevention and early diagnosis. Th…
Our People, Our Health
Recognizing the right of self-determination of Indigenous Peoples is essential to improving the state of community-based primary healthcare of First Nations in Canada. Understanding communities’ priorities and local health agendas is critical for primary healthcare transformation. We used a community-based participatory research approach to engage our partners: Nanaandawewiwgamig, the First Nations Health and Social Secretariat of Manitoba, and e…
Decolonizing health in Canada
Communities discussed the need for creation of protocols, constitution and laws to ensure growth of a decolonizing agenda. Inclusive to the concept are holistic, preventative, traditional health perspectives, and Indigenous languages. Colonization impacts were of critical concern and in need of undoing. Sharing of social and political efforts is seen as pivotal to change and includes all members of communities
Exploring the delivery of community rehabilitation services for older people in an urban Canadian setting
As the global population of older people increases, policies aimed at improving health care delivery for older people often include supports for ageing in place. Living in the community not only reduces institutionalisation but also improves quality of life and reduces health care costs. For older people, community rehabilitation offers the opportunity to preserve and maximise function while maintaining the ability to live in the community. Howev…
An unconditional prenatal cash benefit is associated with improved birth and early childhood outcomes for Metis families in Manitoba, Canada
A cash benefit was associated with better birth outcomes for low-income Metis families. • Among families who received the benefit, there were fewer low birth weight and preterm births. • Children in families who received the benefit were more likely to be fully vaccinated by age 2. In Manitoba, low-income pregnant women are eligible for the Healthy Baby Prenatal Benefit (HBPB), which provides up to CAD $81.41/month during the second and third tri…
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