Karen M Benzies
Dados Biográficos
| ID | 179284 |
|---|---|
| NOME | Karen M Benzies |
| PRENOMES | Karen M |
| SOBRENOME | Benzies |
| ASSINATURA | BENZIES K M |
| AFILIAÇÕES | University of Calgary |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-9090-2395 |
| VERIFICADO | Sim |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 30 |
| TOTAL DE CITAÇÕES | 18 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 30 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMEIRO ANO DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2006 |
| ANO MAIS RECENTE DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2025 |
| ÍNDICE H | 3 |
A Comparison of Methods for Testing and Implementing Community Health Interventions in Childhood
Background: Innovative methods to test healthcare interventions have recently emerged to help provide more targeted, effective, and scalable interventions. Given the importance of the early years for children's development, improved interventions for vulnerable children and families have become public health imperatives. Traditional randomized control trials (RCTs), considered the gold standards, have serious limitations due to high costs, time d…
Facilitators and Barriers to the Implementation of Family Integrated Care in Ontario Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Units
Background/Objectives : In Ontario, approximately 8% (11,000) of infants are born preterm (22- Methods : Using a cross-sectional study design, two surveys (leadership and site resources) were developed using the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Science Research's innovation, inner setting, and outer setting constructs and distributed to Level II NICUs medical and nursing leaders. Results : The surveys were sent to 44 Level II NICUs in On…
Defining social innovation for post-secondary educational institutions
Education, research, and contribution to society through innovation are the three missions of post-secondary educational institutions. There is a gap in understanding the concept of social innovation for post-second educational institutions. A clear definition would: (a) guide institutional strategic direction and supports, (b) recognize and reward academic research in social innovation, and (c) enable accurate measurement of outcomes and impact …
Differential effects of gender and ethnicity on children’s receptive language scores after a Canadian two-generation preschool program
Preschool programs for socially vulnerable children are believed to affect school readiness and language development but infrequently include follow-up to adolescence; observational measurement of receptive vocabulary is rare. The purpose of this longitudinal cohort study (55 children and 41 parents) was to report the trajectory of receptive vocabulary development for socially vulnerable children of diverse ethnicities (Indigenous, other Canadian…
Parental Attitudinal and Behavioral Change Associated With Prevention-Focused Parenting Education
Prevention-focused parenting education programs (P-FPEPs) provide knowledge and support to parents to strengthen parent–child relationships, enhance parental and family well-being, and promote healthy child development. The positive impact of such programs on child health and development is well documented. Yet, how P-FPEPs influence parents remains unclear. The objective of this study was to explore parental perceptions of changes associated wit…
Alberta Family Integrated CareTM and Standard Care
Globally, one in ten infants is born preterm. Most preterm infants require care in a level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), which are highly technological critical care environments that can be overwhelming for parents. Alberta Family Integrated Care (AB-FICareTM) is an approach to care that provides strategies to integrate parents into their infant's care team. This sub-study is the first to compare mothers' experiences in the context of …
Covid-19 vaccine uptake and intention during pregnancy in Canada
Vaccine safety is a primary concern for this population. Safety information should be communicated to this population as it emerges, along with clear messaging on the benefits of vaccination, as disease risk is either poorly understood or poorly valued in this population
Fidelity Assessment Checklist Development for Community Nursing Research in Early Childhood
Nurses play an important role in promoting positive childhood development via early interventions intended to support parenting. Despite recognizing the need to deliver vital parenting programs, monitoring fidelity has largely been ignored. Fidelity refers to the degree to which healthcare programs follow a well-defined set of criteria specifically designed for a particular program model. With increasing demands for early intervention programs to…
Influence of the Covid‐19 pandemic on executive skills in Canadians experiencing social vulnerability
The objective of this study was to describe executive skills in clients experiencing social vulnerability in the context of COVID-19 from the perspective of social service agency staff. COVID-19 has required transformational changes to livelihood and day-to-day living. Socially vulnerable individuals are likely to be disproportionally impacted because many have experienced serious early childhood adversity, which may compromise their executive sk…
Assessing resiliency in Canadians experiencing social vulnerability
Deficit models of care for clients experiencing social vulnerability have become increasingly unsustainable; and there is a shift towards models of care that promote and protect resiliency for lifelong health. We defined clients as socially vulnerable if they were living with poverty, mental health problems and addictions, disability, and social isolation. Scales to measure outcomes of resiliency-focused programming have limited reliability and h…
Struggling With Reciprocity and Compassion
Transitioning from pregnancy to parenthood is particularly challenging for women living with low income and experiencing social isolation, mental illness, addiction, and/or family violence. The purpose of this qualitative study was to evaluate one component of Welcome to Parenthood, a two-generation multiple intervention program including neuroscience-based parenting education, kin and non-kin mentorship, and an engagement tool (baby kit). From l…
Enhanced Information Package Given at Birth
Using Play to Improve Infant Sleep
www.ClinicalTrials.gov, identifier: NCT02742155. Registered on 2016 April 23
Stepping Stones to Resiliency following a community-based two-generation Canadian preschool programme
Early intervention programmes are designed to address complex inequities for Canadian families living with low income, affecting social relationships, well-being and mental health. However, there is limited understanding of resiliency and change in families living with low income over time. We conducted a mixed methods study with recent immigrant, other Canadian-born, and Aboriginal families living with low income, who attended a two-generation p…
Through the Eyes of a New Dad
Fathers of late-preterm (34–36 weeks’ gestation) infants may experience challenges in parenting. Late-preterm infants are more irritable and less responsive in interactions. The unexpected early birth of an infant may negatively affect fathers’ cognitive and emotional experiences. The Father–Infant Interaction Program (FIIP) is a video-modeled play intervention that aims to increase fathers’ sensitivity and responsiveness to infant cues. Using da…
Maternal self-efficacy and family adjustment in households with children with serious disability
Self-efficacy – the belief in one’s capability to cope with life’s challenges and achieve goals – is an important service objective in family centered practice with parents of children with disability. Yet, limited attention has been given to parental self-efficacy and overall adjustment of families of children with a disability in the research literature. This study explores maternal general self-efficacy as a cognitive coping resource in these …
UpStart Parent Survey
Parents are the most significant influence on the growth and development of young children. All parents can increase their knowledge of developmental milestones and parenting practices by participating in effective programs that offer information and support. However, there is limited outcome evaluation of programs offering these services. Prevention-focused parenting programs (P-FPPs) are key frontline services designed to educate parents and im…
A Comparison Between Late Preterm and Term Infants on Breastfeeding and Maternal Mental Health
The objective of this study was to compare breastfeeding, postpartum mental health, and health service utilization between a group of late preterm (LP) maternal infant pairs and term counterparts. Data was drawn from a prospective community-based cohort in Calgary, Alberta. Bivariate and multivariable analyses were performed. LP infants were more likely to have had a longer median length of stay after birth (P < 0.001) and a higher re-hospitaliza…
Two‐generation preschool programme
Preschool children living in low‐income families are at increased risk for poor outcomes; early intervention programmes mitigate these risks. While there is considerable evidence of the effectiveness of centre‐based programmes in other jurisdictions, there is limited research about C anadian programmes, specifically programmes that include children and parents. The purpose of this study was to evaluate a single‐site, two‐generation preschool demo…
Maternal self-efficacy and family adjustment in households with children with serious disability
P1-359 Public opinion of childcare providers in Alberta, Canada
Objective To assess public opinion about, and interactions with, childcare providers and programs. Methods Between September 2007 and March 2008, 1443 randomly selected adults living in Alberta, Canada, completed a telephone survey. Individuals were eligible to participate if they had interactions with a child <14 years of age in the past 6 months. Results Of the respondents, 52% believed the government should cover between 40 and 60% of daycare …
Gauging knowledge of developmental milestones among Albertan adults
The majority of adults were unable to correctly answer questions related to when children under six years of age typically achieve developmental milestones. Knowledge of physical development exceeded knowledge about cognitive, emotional and social development. Adults were aware of the importance of positive experiences in influencing children's development. Strategies to improve awareness of developmental milestones combined with information on h…
Fostering family resiliency
The aim of this integrative review was to identify the protective factors that contribute to family resiliency. Families are comprised of individuals who interact across levels in a socio‐ecological system. Family resiliency does not develop through evasion of risk, but through successful application of protective factors to engage in adverse situations and emerge from them stronger. In an effort to move away from pathological labelling, this rev…
Risk Factors for Sub-Clinical and Major Postpartum Depression Among a Community Cohort of Canadian Women
Stability and Change in Health-Related Behaviors of Midlife Swedish Women
We investigated the dimensions and stability in health-related behaviors (HRBs) among midlife Swedish women, and the factors that predicted change in those behaviors. At age 43, 569 women from a representative longitudinal sample completed questionnaires about lifestyle (diet, exercise, smoking, alcohol) and participated in medical screening. Four years later we mailed a follow-up questionnaire. HRBs clustered in two dimensions: healthy eating an…
Stepping Stones to Resiliency following a community-based two-generation Canadian preschool programme
Early intervention programmes are designed to address complex inequities for Canadian families living with low income, affecting social relationships, well-being and mental health. However, there is limited understanding of resiliency and change in families living with low income over time. We conducted a mixed methods study with recent immigrant, other Canadian-born, and Aboriginal families living with low income, who attended a two-generation p…
Covid-19 vaccine uptake and intention during pregnancy in Canada
Vaccine safety is a primary concern for this population. Safety information should be communicated to this population as it emerges, along with clear messaging on the benefits of vaccination, as disease risk is either poorly understood or poorly valued in this population
What Do Women Know About the Risks of Delayed Childbearing
Struggling With Reciprocity and Compassion
Transitioning from pregnancy to parenthood is particularly challenging for women living with low income and experiencing social isolation, mental illness, addiction, and/or family violence. The purpose of this qualitative study was to evaluate one component of Welcome to Parenthood, a two-generation multiple intervention program including neuroscience-based parenting education, kin and non-kin mentorship, and an engagement tool (baby kit). From l…
Maternal self-efficacy and family adjustment in households with children with serious disability
Self-efficacy – the belief in one’s capability to cope with life’s challenges and achieve goals – is an important service objective in family centered practice with parents of children with disability. Yet, limited attention has been given to parental self-efficacy and overall adjustment of families of children with a disability in the research literature. This study explores maternal general self-efficacy as a cognitive coping resource in these …
Influence of the Covid‐19 pandemic on executive skills in Canadians experiencing social vulnerability
The objective of this study was to describe executive skills in clients experiencing social vulnerability in the context of COVID-19 from the perspective of social service agency staff. COVID-19 has required transformational changes to livelihood and day-to-day living. Socially vulnerable individuals are likely to be disproportionally impacted because many have experienced serious early childhood adversity, which may compromise their executive sk…
Assessing resiliency in Canadians experiencing social vulnerability
Deficit models of care for clients experiencing social vulnerability have become increasingly unsustainable; and there is a shift towards models of care that promote and protect resiliency for lifelong health. We defined clients as socially vulnerable if they were living with poverty, mental health problems and addictions, disability, and social isolation. Scales to measure outcomes of resiliency-focused programming have limited reliability and h…
Through the Eyes of a New Dad
Fathers of late-preterm (34–36 weeks’ gestation) infants may experience challenges in parenting. Late-preterm infants are more irritable and less responsive in interactions. The unexpected early birth of an infant may negatively affect fathers’ cognitive and emotional experiences. The Father–Infant Interaction Program (FIIP) is a video-modeled play intervention that aims to increase fathers’ sensitivity and responsiveness to infant cues. Using da…
Symptoms of attention‐deficit/hyperactivity disorder in first‐time expectant women
The relationship between maternal symptoms of attention‐deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and parenting cognitions and behaviors was studied in 86 first‐time expectant women. Women high on ADHD symptoms were less likely to be married, less likely to have obtained at least some university education, and less likely to report that they wanted to get pregnant at the time they became pregnant. As predicted, ADHD symptoms were positively correlate…
State‐of‐the‐Evidence Reviews
Background: Increasingly, health policy decision‐makers and professionals are turning to research‐based evidence to support decisions about policy and practice. Systematic reviews are useful for gathering, summarizing, and synthesizing published and unpublished research about clearly defined interventions. State‐of‐the‐evidence reviews are broader than traditional systematic reviews and may include not only published and unpublished research, but…
What Do Women Know About the Risks of Delayed Childbearing
Factors Influencing Childbearing Decisions and Knowledge of Perinatal Risks among Canadian Men and Women
Factors Influencing Childbearing Decisions and Knowledge of Perinatal Risks among Canadian Men and Women
Symptoms of attention‐deficit/hyperactivity disorder in first‐time expectant women
The relationship between maternal symptoms of attention‐deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and parenting cognitions and behaviors was studied in 86 first‐time expectant women. Women high on ADHD symptoms were less likely to be married, less likely to have obtained at least some university education, and less likely to report that they wanted to get pregnant at the time they became pregnant. As predicted, ADHD symptoms were positively correlate…
Risk Factors for Sub-Clinical and Major Postpartum Depression Among a Community Cohort of Canadian Women
Stability and Change in Health-Related Behaviors of Midlife Swedish Women
We investigated the dimensions and stability in health-related behaviors (HRBs) among midlife Swedish women, and the factors that predicted change in those behaviors. At age 43, 569 women from a representative longitudinal sample completed questionnaires about lifestyle (diet, exercise, smoking, alcohol) and participated in medical screening. Four years later we mailed a follow-up questionnaire. HRBs clustered in two dimensions: healthy eating an…
Fostering family resiliency
The aim of this integrative review was to identify the protective factors that contribute to family resiliency. Families are comprised of individuals who interact across levels in a socio‐ecological system. Family resiliency does not develop through evasion of risk, but through successful application of protective factors to engage in adverse situations and emerge from them stronger. In an effort to move away from pathological labelling, this rev…
Gauging knowledge of developmental milestones among Albertan adults
The majority of adults were unable to correctly answer questions related to when children under six years of age typically achieve developmental milestones. Knowledge of physical development exceeded knowledge about cognitive, emotional and social development. Adults were aware of the importance of positive experiences in influencing children's development. Strategies to improve awareness of developmental milestones combined with information on h…
P1-359 Public opinion of childcare providers in Alberta, Canada
Objective To assess public opinion about, and interactions with, childcare providers and programs. Methods Between September 2007 and March 2008, 1443 randomly selected adults living in Alberta, Canada, completed a telephone survey. Individuals were eligible to participate if they had interactions with a child <14 years of age in the past 6 months. Results Of the respondents, 52% believed the government should cover between 40 and 60% of daycare …
UpStart Parent Survey
Parents are the most significant influence on the growth and development of young children. All parents can increase their knowledge of developmental milestones and parenting practices by participating in effective programs that offer information and support. However, there is limited outcome evaluation of programs offering these services. Prevention-focused parenting programs (P-FPPs) are key frontline services designed to educate parents and im…
A Comparison Between Late Preterm and Term Infants on Breastfeeding and Maternal Mental Health
The objective of this study was to compare breastfeeding, postpartum mental health, and health service utilization between a group of late preterm (LP) maternal infant pairs and term counterparts. Data was drawn from a prospective community-based cohort in Calgary, Alberta. Bivariate and multivariable analyses were performed. LP infants were more likely to have had a longer median length of stay after birth (P < 0.001) and a higher re-hospitaliza…
Two‐generation preschool programme
Preschool children living in low‐income families are at increased risk for poor outcomes; early intervention programmes mitigate these risks. While there is considerable evidence of the effectiveness of centre‐based programmes in other jurisdictions, there is limited research about C anadian programmes, specifically programmes that include children and parents. The purpose of this study was to evaluate a single‐site, two‐generation preschool demo…
Maternal self-efficacy and family adjustment in households with children with serious disability
Maternal self-efficacy and family adjustment in households with children with serious disability
Self-efficacy – the belief in one’s capability to cope with life’s challenges and achieve goals – is an important service objective in family centered practice with parents of children with disability. Yet, limited attention has been given to parental self-efficacy and overall adjustment of families of children with a disability in the research literature. This study explores maternal general self-efficacy as a cognitive coping resource in these …
Through the Eyes of a New Dad
Fathers of late-preterm (34–36 weeks’ gestation) infants may experience challenges in parenting. Late-preterm infants are more irritable and less responsive in interactions. The unexpected early birth of an infant may negatively affect fathers’ cognitive and emotional experiences. The Father–Infant Interaction Program (FIIP) is a video-modeled play intervention that aims to increase fathers’ sensitivity and responsiveness to infant cues. Using da…
Stepping Stones to Resiliency following a community-based two-generation Canadian preschool programme
Early intervention programmes are designed to address complex inequities for Canadian families living with low income, affecting social relationships, well-being and mental health. However, there is limited understanding of resiliency and change in families living with low income over time. We conducted a mixed methods study with recent immigrant, other Canadian-born, and Aboriginal families living with low income, who attended a two-generation p…
Using Play to Improve Infant Sleep
www.ClinicalTrials.gov, identifier: NCT02742155. Registered on 2016 April 23
Enhanced Information Package Given at Birth
Assessing resiliency in Canadians experiencing social vulnerability
Deficit models of care for clients experiencing social vulnerability have become increasingly unsustainable; and there is a shift towards models of care that promote and protect resiliency for lifelong health. We defined clients as socially vulnerable if they were living with poverty, mental health problems and addictions, disability, and social isolation. Scales to measure outcomes of resiliency-focused programming have limited reliability and h…
Struggling With Reciprocity and Compassion
Transitioning from pregnancy to parenthood is particularly challenging for women living with low income and experiencing social isolation, mental illness, addiction, and/or family violence. The purpose of this qualitative study was to evaluate one component of Welcome to Parenthood, a two-generation multiple intervention program including neuroscience-based parenting education, kin and non-kin mentorship, and an engagement tool (baby kit). From l…
Fidelity Assessment Checklist Development for Community Nursing Research in Early Childhood
Nurses play an important role in promoting positive childhood development via early interventions intended to support parenting. Despite recognizing the need to deliver vital parenting programs, monitoring fidelity has largely been ignored. Fidelity refers to the degree to which healthcare programs follow a well-defined set of criteria specifically designed for a particular program model. With increasing demands for early intervention programs to…
Influence of the Covid‐19 pandemic on executive skills in Canadians experiencing social vulnerability
The objective of this study was to describe executive skills in clients experiencing social vulnerability in the context of COVID-19 from the perspective of social service agency staff. COVID-19 has required transformational changes to livelihood and day-to-day living. Socially vulnerable individuals are likely to be disproportionally impacted because many have experienced serious early childhood adversity, which may compromise their executive sk…
Alberta Family Integrated CareTM and Standard Care
Globally, one in ten infants is born preterm. Most preterm infants require care in a level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), which are highly technological critical care environments that can be overwhelming for parents. Alberta Family Integrated Care (AB-FICareTM) is an approach to care that provides strategies to integrate parents into their infant's care team. This sub-study is the first to compare mothers' experiences in the context of …
Covid-19 vaccine uptake and intention during pregnancy in Canada
Vaccine safety is a primary concern for this population. Safety information should be communicated to this population as it emerges, along with clear messaging on the benefits of vaccination, as disease risk is either poorly understood or poorly valued in this population
Medicine (21 obras) · Psychology (18 obras) · Developmental psychology (13 obras) · Psychiatry (12 obras) · Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development (11 obras) · Family and Disability Support Research (11 obras) · Nursing (8 obras) · Public health (8 obras) · Infant Development and Preterm Care (7 obras) · Clinical Psychology (6 obras)