Rita Shahin
Biographic Data
| ID | 5408405 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Rita Shahin |
| GIVEN NAMES | Rita |
| FAMILY NAME | Shahin |
| SIGNATURE | SHAHIN R |
| AFFILIATIONS | Toronto Public Health |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 9 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 2 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 9 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1999 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Exploring the early impacts of drug decriminalization on harm reduction and opioid agonist treatment service operations and delivery in British Columbia: Insights from key informant interviews
Key informants perceived that decriminalization did not lead to immediate changes in HR and OAT site operations. Longstanding systemic barriers continued to limit service capacity and policy impact. Providers highlighted the need for sustained investment in housing, staffing, and supervised spaces to support meaningful engagement and reduce stigma. Addressing these foundational issues was seen as essential for realizing the policy's intended publ…
Examining opioid agonist treatment (OAT) site operations and early signals of change in the first year of British Columbia’s drug decriminalization policy: Insights from a provincial survey
Despite minimal changes to OAT site operations within the first year of BC's decriminalization policy, findings suggest the need for increased staff training on decriminalization and continued investments into OAT to better support the anticipated demand on services if decriminalization is to successfully reach its goal of improving access to treatment
The decriminalization of illicit drugs in British Columbia: A national evaluation protocol
This evaluation will draw on implementation science research practices to evaluate and understand the full impacts of this novel drug policy experiment. Results will be widely disseminated through manuscripts, reports, presentations, and infographics, which will be adapted and tailored for specific audiences. The protocol identifies several anticipated challenges and limitations. This evaluation's evidence-based findings will be poised to offer p…
Considerations for the design of overdose education and naloxone distribution interventions: Results of a multi-stakeholder workshop
To create an naloxone distribution program in emergency departments, family practice and substance use treatment services, stigma is a central design consideration for training and naloxone kits. Design choices that reference the iconography, type, and form of materials associated with first aid have the potential to satisfy the need to de-stigmatize overdose response
Design details for overdose education and take‐home naloxone kits: Codesign with family medicine, emergency department, addictions medicine and community
The codesign process was deliberately structured to involve community members (the public), with multiple opportunities for public contribution. In addition, patient/public participation was a principle for the management and structuring of the research team
Process evaluation of the Prevent Overdose in Toronto (Point) program
Development and Implementation of an Opioid Overdose Prevention and Response Program in Toronto, Ontario
Survey of Infection Control Procedures at Manicure and Pedicure Establishments in North York
The First Reported Cluster of Food-borne Cyclosporiasis in Canada
Examining opioid agonist treatment (OAT) site operations and early signals of change in the first year of British Columbia’s drug decriminalization policy: Insights from a provincial survey
Despite minimal changes to OAT site operations within the first year of BC's decriminalization policy, findings suggest the need for increased staff training on decriminalization and continued investments into OAT to better support the anticipated demand on services if decriminalization is to successfully reach its goal of improving access to treatment
Development and Implementation of an Opioid Overdose Prevention and Response Program in Toronto, Ontario
The First Reported Cluster of Food-borne Cyclosporiasis in Canada
Survey of Infection Control Procedures at Manicure and Pedicure Establishments in North York
Development and Implementation of an Opioid Overdose Prevention and Response Program in Toronto, Ontario
Process evaluation of the Prevent Overdose in Toronto (Point) program
Design details for overdose education and take‐home naloxone kits: Codesign with family medicine, emergency department, addictions medicine and community
The codesign process was deliberately structured to involve community members (the public), with multiple opportunities for public contribution. In addition, patient/public participation was a principle for the management and structuring of the research team
Considerations for the design of overdose education and naloxone distribution interventions: Results of a multi-stakeholder workshop
To create an naloxone distribution program in emergency departments, family practice and substance use treatment services, stigma is a central design consideration for training and naloxone kits. Design choices that reference the iconography, type, and form of materials associated with first aid have the potential to satisfy the need to de-stigmatize overdose response
The decriminalization of illicit drugs in British Columbia: A national evaluation protocol
This evaluation will draw on implementation science research practices to evaluate and understand the full impacts of this novel drug policy experiment. Results will be widely disseminated through manuscripts, reports, presentations, and infographics, which will be adapted and tailored for specific audiences. The protocol identifies several anticipated challenges and limitations. This evaluation's evidence-based findings will be poised to offer p…
Exploring the early impacts of drug decriminalization on harm reduction and opioid agonist treatment service operations and delivery in British Columbia: Insights from key informant interviews
Key informants perceived that decriminalization did not lead to immediate changes in HR and OAT site operations. Longstanding systemic barriers continued to limit service capacity and policy impact. Providers highlighted the need for sustained investment in housing, staffing, and supervised spaces to support meaningful engagement and reduce stigma. Addressing these foundational issues was seen as essential for realizing the policy's intended publ…
Examining opioid agonist treatment (OAT) site operations and early signals of change in the first year of British Columbia’s drug decriminalization policy: Insights from a provincial survey
Despite minimal changes to OAT site operations within the first year of BC's decriminalization policy, findings suggest the need for increased staff training on decriminalization and continued investments into OAT to better support the anticipated demand on services if decriminalization is to successfully reach its goal of improving access to treatment
Medicine (6 works) · Opioid Use Disorder Treatment (6 works) · HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk (4 works) · Opioid overdose (4 works) · Public health (4 works) · Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes (4 works) · Decriminalization (3 works) · Environmental health (3 works) · Medical emergency (3 works) · Nursing (3 works)