MELISSA K ANDREW
Biographic Data
| ID | 6181484 |
|---|---|
| NAME | MELISSA K ANDREW |
| GIVEN NAMES | MELISSA K |
| FAMILY NAME | ANDREW |
| SIGNATURE | ANDREW M K |
| AFFILIATIONS | Dalhousie University |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 8 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 14 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 8 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2004 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Assessing knowledge, attitudes, willingness, and barriers to Pneumococcal vaccination among Canadian older adults
Pneumococcal disease is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, with older adults aged 65 and above at particularly high risk for invasive pneumococcal infections. In Canada, pneumococcal vaccination has been recommended for this age group since 1989, yet coverage remains below national targets. Currently, only about 55% of older adults report being vaccinated, falling short of the 80% target. This study assessed knowledge, attitude…
The impact of influenza on the ability to work, volunteer and provide care
In Canadian older adults, influenza and ILI had notable impacts on ability to volunteer and provide care across two recent seasons. Optimization of influenza prevention in this population may yield important societal benefits
Adaptation of a social vulnerability index for measuring social frailty among East African women
The SVI-Kenya is a holistic index to measure social frailty among older women in Kenya, incorporating questions in multiple domains. Further research is needed to validate this adapted instrument
Wellness in the Face of Frailty Among Older Adults in First Nations Communities
Our findings provide a profile of strength and wellness among older First Nations adults living with frailty
Developer/Adapter Method
The purpose of this paper is to provide a narrative of our experience with community-driven change using our “Developer/Adapter” research method in Northern Ontario, Canada, so it can be explored in other First Nations contexts. The goal of our currently funded research is to identify community solutions and knowledge and implement community-developed interventions to better support older Indigenous persons, especially those in rural and remote c…
Cross-Cultural Adaptation of the Social Vulnerability Index for Use in the Dutch Context
Being able to identify socially frail older adults is essential for designing interventions and policy and for the prediction of health outcomes, both on the level of individual older adults and of the population. The aim of the present study was to adapt the Social Vulnerability Index (SVI) to the Dutch language and culture for those purposes. A systematic cross-cultural adaptation of the initial Social Vulnerability Index was performed followin…
Thinking you're old and frail’
Many older adults experience what is clinically recognised as frailty but little is known about the perceptions of, and attitudes regarding, being frail. This qualitative study explored adults' perceptions of frailty and their beliefs concerning its progression and consequences. Twenty-nine participants aged 66–98 with varying degrees of frailty, residing either in their homes or institutional settings, participated in semi-structured interviews.…
Rates of influenza vaccination in older adults and factors associated with vaccine use
The vaccination rate in this sample, in whom influenza vaccination is indicated, was low (55.2%). Even in a publicly administered health care setting, influenza vaccination did not reach an important proportion of the elderly population. Whether these differences reflect patient preference or access remains to be determined
Thinking you're old and frail’
Many older adults experience what is clinically recognised as frailty but little is known about the perceptions of, and attitudes regarding, being frail. This qualitative study explored adults' perceptions of frailty and their beliefs concerning its progression and consequences. Twenty-nine participants aged 66–98 with varying degrees of frailty, residing either in their homes or institutional settings, participated in semi-structured interviews.…
Rates of influenza vaccination in older adults and factors associated with vaccine use
The vaccination rate in this sample, in whom influenza vaccination is indicated, was low (55.2%). Even in a publicly administered health care setting, influenza vaccination did not reach an important proportion of the elderly population. Whether these differences reflect patient preference or access remains to be determined
Thinking you're old and frail’
Many older adults experience what is clinically recognised as frailty but little is known about the perceptions of, and attitudes regarding, being frail. This qualitative study explored adults' perceptions of frailty and their beliefs concerning its progression and consequences. Twenty-nine participants aged 66–98 with varying degrees of frailty, residing either in their homes or institutional settings, participated in semi-structured interviews.…
Cross-Cultural Adaptation of the Social Vulnerability Index for Use in the Dutch Context
Being able to identify socially frail older adults is essential for designing interventions and policy and for the prediction of health outcomes, both on the level of individual older adults and of the population. The aim of the present study was to adapt the Social Vulnerability Index (SVI) to the Dutch language and culture for those purposes. A systematic cross-cultural adaptation of the initial Social Vulnerability Index was performed followin…
Developer/Adapter Method
The purpose of this paper is to provide a narrative of our experience with community-driven change using our “Developer/Adapter” research method in Northern Ontario, Canada, so it can be explored in other First Nations contexts. The goal of our currently funded research is to identify community solutions and knowledge and implement community-developed interventions to better support older Indigenous persons, especially those in rural and remote c…
The impact of influenza on the ability to work, volunteer and provide care
In Canadian older adults, influenza and ILI had notable impacts on ability to volunteer and provide care across two recent seasons. Optimization of influenza prevention in this population may yield important societal benefits
Adaptation of a social vulnerability index for measuring social frailty among East African women
The SVI-Kenya is a holistic index to measure social frailty among older women in Kenya, incorporating questions in multiple domains. Further research is needed to validate this adapted instrument
Wellness in the Face of Frailty Among Older Adults in First Nations Communities
Our findings provide a profile of strength and wellness among older First Nations adults living with frailty
Assessing knowledge, attitudes, willingness, and barriers to Pneumococcal vaccination among Canadian older adults
Pneumococcal disease is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, with older adults aged 65 and above at particularly high risk for invasive pneumococcal infections. In Canada, pneumococcal vaccination has been recommended for this age group since 1989, yet coverage remains below national targets. Currently, only about 55% of older adults report being vaccinated, falling short of the 80% target. This study assessed knowledge, attitude…
Medicine (7 works) · Gerontology (6 works) · Frailty in Older Adults (4 works) · Health disparities and outcomes (4 works) · Psychology (4 works) · Biostatistics (3 works) · Epidemiology (3 works) · Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes (3 works) · Public health (3 works) · Vaccination (3 works)