Basem Gohar
Dados Biográficos
| ID | 7144495 |
|---|---|
| NOME | Basem Gohar |
| PRENOMES | Basem |
| SOBRENOME | Gohar |
| ASSINATURA | GOHAR B |
| AFILIAÇÕES | Laurentian University |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-8131-1190 |
| VERIFICADO | Sim |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 10 |
| TOTAL DE CITAÇÕES | 0 |
| OBRAS COMO AUTOR | 10 |
| OBRAS COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMEIRO ANO DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2022 |
| ANO MAIS RECENTE DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 0 |
Worker health and well-being in Ontario’s electrical sector
Introduction: In Canada, Ontario's shortage of electricians is linked to high physical demands and psychosocial stressors that may undermine worker well-being. Methods: = 188), assessing musculoskeletal symptoms (12-month), sleep quality, psychological distress, burnout (personal, work-related), and job satisfaction. Results: Overall, 90.2% reported at least one musculoskeletal symptom in the past 12 months. Regression analyses revealed that slee…
A Qualitative Inquiry to Understand the Impact of a Facility Dog on Hospital Workers’ Perceived Organizational Support
Health systems are under pressure due to staffing shortages and retention challenges, exacerbated by COVID-19. Its negative impact on hospital staff's well-being, coupled with limited support, highlights the need for more innovative organizational solutions to improve retention. Recognizing this, an Ontario hospital became the first in Canada to employ a full-time facility dog to support hospital staff in distress. This qualitative study aimed to…
Examining the Prevalence and Effects of Gender-based Violence in Academic Settings
Gender-based violence (GBV) in the academic job sector is a critical issue that intersects with broader systemic and structural inequities, but research is limited. To study the prevalence, effects, and prevention measures of interpersonal GBV within the academic job sector, a meta-analysis and systematic review was conducted in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis protocol. Rigorous searches were …
Unmasking the Unrecognized
Canadian registered pharmacy technicians (RPTs) were vital in supporting pharmacy operations during the pandemic. However, they have received little attention during or pre-pandemic. This study aimed to identify and understand the stressors experienced by Canadian RPTs during the pandemic and gain insights on lessons learned to help improve the profession. Through a descriptive qualitative design, virtual semi-structured focus groups were conduct…
Understanding Education Workers’ Stressors after Lockdowns in Ontario, Canada
Understanding the experiences and stressors of education workers is critical for making improvements and planning for future emergency situations. Province-specific studies offer valuable information to understand the stressors of returning to the workplace. This study aims to identify the stressors education workers experienced when returning to work after months of school closures. This qualitative data is part of a larger study. Individuals co…
The Perceived Impact of Covid-19 on Functional Activities Among Canadian Education Workers
Objective: This cross-sectional study examined the self-perceived impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on 2,378 education workers in Ontario, Canada, during the second wave. Methods: We examined six domains of functioning as per the short version of the World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule-2.0. Participants selected if their functioning had improved, remained unchanged or worsened during the pandemic for each item. Results: Educati…
Examining the Mental Health, Wellbeing, Work Participation and Engagement of Medical Laboratory Professionals in Ontario, Canada
Objectives: The overall objective of this proposed project is to examine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health, functioning and wellbeing of medical laboratory technologists (MLT) and medical laboratory technicians/assistants (MLT/A) in Ontario, Canada. Methods: A cross-sectional study included a self-reported questionnaire for MLT and MLT/A in Ontario. The questionnaire included questions about demographics and occupational ch…
Factors Associated with Job Satisfaction in Medical Laboratory Professionals during the Covid-19 Pandemic
Job satisfaction has been widely studied across several healthcare disciplines and is correlated with important outcomes such as job performance and employee mental health. However, there is limited research on job satisfaction among medical laboratory professionals (MLPs), a key healthcare group that aids in diagnosis, treatment, and patient care. The objective of this study is to examine the demographic and psychosocial factors associated with …
The Forgotten (Invisible) Healthcare Heroes
MLTs and MLAs are critical members of the healthcare team and provide vital patient care services. This study explored their experiences working during the pandemic and offers timely recommendations to mitigate against occupational stressors
Mental Health and Substance Use of Farmers in Canada during Covid-19
Farmers in Canada faced higher levels of mental distress than the general public prior to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and are generally less likely than the public to seek help. However, the mental health impacts of COVID-19 on farmers in Canada remain unexplored. Our objective was to investigate mental health outcomes among farmers in Canada by gender and within the context of COVID-19. We conducted a national, online, cross…
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The Perceived Impact of Covid-19 on Functional Activities Among Canadian Education Workers
Objective: This cross-sectional study examined the self-perceived impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on 2,378 education workers in Ontario, Canada, during the second wave. Methods: We examined six domains of functioning as per the short version of the World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule-2.0. Participants selected if their functioning had improved, remained unchanged or worsened during the pandemic for each item. Results: Educati…
Examining the Mental Health, Wellbeing, Work Participation and Engagement of Medical Laboratory Professionals in Ontario, Canada
Objectives: The overall objective of this proposed project is to examine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health, functioning and wellbeing of medical laboratory technologists (MLT) and medical laboratory technicians/assistants (MLT/A) in Ontario, Canada. Methods: A cross-sectional study included a self-reported questionnaire for MLT and MLT/A in Ontario. The questionnaire included questions about demographics and occupational ch…
Factors Associated with Job Satisfaction in Medical Laboratory Professionals during the Covid-19 Pandemic
Job satisfaction has been widely studied across several healthcare disciplines and is correlated with important outcomes such as job performance and employee mental health. However, there is limited research on job satisfaction among medical laboratory professionals (MLPs), a key healthcare group that aids in diagnosis, treatment, and patient care. The objective of this study is to examine the demographic and psychosocial factors associated with …
The Forgotten (Invisible) Healthcare Heroes
MLTs and MLAs are critical members of the healthcare team and provide vital patient care services. This study explored their experiences working during the pandemic and offers timely recommendations to mitigate against occupational stressors
Mental Health and Substance Use of Farmers in Canada during Covid-19
Farmers in Canada faced higher levels of mental distress than the general public prior to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and are generally less likely than the public to seek help. However, the mental health impacts of COVID-19 on farmers in Canada remain unexplored. Our objective was to investigate mental health outcomes among farmers in Canada by gender and within the context of COVID-19. We conducted a national, online, cross…
Understanding Education Workers’ Stressors after Lockdowns in Ontario, Canada
Understanding the experiences and stressors of education workers is critical for making improvements and planning for future emergency situations. Province-specific studies offer valuable information to understand the stressors of returning to the workplace. This study aims to identify the stressors education workers experienced when returning to work after months of school closures. This qualitative data is part of a larger study. Individuals co…
Unmasking the Unrecognized
Canadian registered pharmacy technicians (RPTs) were vital in supporting pharmacy operations during the pandemic. However, they have received little attention during or pre-pandemic. This study aimed to identify and understand the stressors experienced by Canadian RPTs during the pandemic and gain insights on lessons learned to help improve the profession. Through a descriptive qualitative design, virtual semi-structured focus groups were conduct…
Examining the Prevalence and Effects of Gender-based Violence in Academic Settings
Gender-based violence (GBV) in the academic job sector is a critical issue that intersects with broader systemic and structural inequities, but research is limited. To study the prevalence, effects, and prevention measures of interpersonal GBV within the academic job sector, a meta-analysis and systematic review was conducted in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis protocol. Rigorous searches were …
Worker health and well-being in Ontario’s electrical sector
Introduction: In Canada, Ontario's shortage of electricians is linked to high physical demands and psychosocial stressors that may undermine worker well-being. Methods: = 188), assessing musculoskeletal symptoms (12-month), sleep quality, psychological distress, burnout (personal, work-related), and job satisfaction. Results: Overall, 90.2% reported at least one musculoskeletal symptom in the past 12 months. Regression analyses revealed that slee…
A Qualitative Inquiry to Understand the Impact of a Facility Dog on Hospital Workers’ Perceived Organizational Support
Health systems are under pressure due to staffing shortages and retention challenges, exacerbated by COVID-19. Its negative impact on hospital staff's well-being, coupled with limited support, highlights the need for more innovative organizational solutions to improve retention. Recognizing this, an Ontario hospital became the first in Canada to employ a full-time facility dog to support hospital staff in distress. This qualitative study aimed to…
Medicine (7 obras) · Psychology (7 obras) · COVID-19 and Mental Health (5 obras) · Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout (5 obras) · Nursing (5 obras) · Pandemic (5 obras) · Political science (5 obras) · Psychiatry (5 obras) · Health care (4 obras) · Medical education (4 obras)