scholarly journals Survey of Nunavut Post-Secondary Students: Determinants of School Completion, Post-Secondary Education, and Education Success

2021 ◽  
Vol 44 (3) ◽  
pp. 764-787
Author(s):  
Moriah Sallaffie ◽  
Maria Cherba ◽  
Gwen K. Healey Akearok ◽  
Jessica Penney
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Education ◽  
Secondary Students ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Support Needs ◽  
Post Secondary Education ◽  
Post Secondary ◽  
School Completion ◽  
Mental Health Support ◽  
Health Support ◽  
Post Secondary Students

Little is known about Nunavut students’ experiences in high school and post-secondary education, in particular their self-defined determinants of success. This study aimed to understand factors that influence secondary school completion, post-secondary education, and education success for students from Nunavut. An online survey was conducted with 91 current post-secondary students in 2018–19. Results found that students articulated complex support needs that influence their success, with roles for parents, teachers, and the community. Students identified support needs gaps, primarily in the form of funding distribution and delivery. Recommendations include increased financial, counselling, and mental health support for Nunavut students. Keywords: Inuit education, Nunavut education, Indigenous post-secondary students

Social Support and Barriers to Post-Secondary Education: Experiences of Students with Physical Disabilities in Canada

1996 ◽  
Vol 59 (12) ◽  
pp. 575-580 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin P Anderson ◽  
Helen M Madill ◽  
Sharon A Warren ◽  
James W Vargo
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Social Network ◽  
Secondary Education ◽  
Students With Disabilities ◽  
Secondary Students ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Support Network ◽  
Post Secondary Education ◽  
Post Secondary ◽  
Post Secondary Students

Individuals with disabilities are less likely to receive post-secondary education than their non-disabled peers. This may be related to the barriers faced by students with disabilities or a lack of appropriate support in addressing them. A group of post-secondary students with disabilities (n=24) and a group of non-disabled post-secondary students (n=66) completed the Perceived Support Network Inventory (PSNI) and a semi-structured interview which included social network mapping. Using a case-control, cross-sectional research design, the results showed that social network composition did differ between the groups and gender was significantly correlated with overall social support (p<0.0001). Students with disabilities included, on average, more professionals in their social network. Females with disabilities received higher PSNI scores, suggesting greater use of social support than males in this sample. A set of social support themes emerged from the content analysis performed on the interview data that were unique to the students with disabilities: overcoming barriers, emotional support and ongoing adjustment to disability. The clinical implications of these findings for occupational therapy practice are discussed along with suggestions for future research.

A survey of telehealth coordinators in Canada

2012 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 231-234 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jay Lynch ◽  
Shirley Gay
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Education ◽  
Patient Care ◽  
Professional Education ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Telephone Interview ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Post Secondary Education ◽  
Post Secondary ◽  
Definition Of

Telehealth coordinators practising in Canada were invited to respond to an online survey and participate in a telephone interview. For the present study, the definition of 'telehealth' was limited to the use of videoconferencing. The coordinators were recruited with the assistance of the Ontario Telemedicine Network (OTN) and the Canadian Telehealth Forum (CTF). The response rate to the online survey from the OTN cohort was 4% ( n = 13) and from the CTF cohort was 36% ( n = 34). Of the 47 people who completed the survey, 16 also participated in a telephone interview. Most respondents were female; their mean age was 40 years. Most telehealth coordinators had some form of post-secondary education. Most, 66% ( n = 31) coordinated both clinical and educational videoconferences. About half of the telehealth coordinators (55%, n = 26) indicated that their job was dedicated solely to telehealth, although 32% ( n = 15) reported that their jobs involved responsibilities outside telehealth. About half of the respondents worked full-time (51%, n = 24). Most respondents either strongly agreed or agreed with the statement that ‘If a telehealth coordinator's role involves patient care then that individual should be a member of a regulated health profession’. The need for organizations to more clearly define the role, better recognize and support telehealth coordinators and develop mechanisms for continuing professional education and certification were recurrent themes in the interviews.

scholarly journals Supporting Successful Transitions to Post-Secondary Education for Indigenous Students: Lessons from an Institutional Ethnography in Ontario, Canada

2013 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jean-Paul Restoule ◽  
Angela Mashford-Pringle ◽  
Maya Chacaby ◽  
Christine Smillie ◽  
Candace Brunette ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Secondary Education ◽  
Cultural Identity ◽  
Secondary Students ◽  
Institutional Ethnography ◽  
Post Secondary Education ◽  
Online Surveys ◽  
Institutional Policies ◽  
Indigenous Students ◽  
Post Secondary

This study examines some of the ways institutional policies and practices can support or hinder the successful transition to post-secondary education for Indigenous people. Tracing the path from Indigenous high school student to post-secondary education applicant and utilizing knowledge gained from interviews, focus groups, and online surveys as part of an institutional ethnography approach, we offer recommendations for institutions and applicants to help increase enrollment and enhance the success of Indigenous post-secondary students. We share implications for institutions and post-secondary education applicants utilizing self-identification or cultural identity tracking.

scholarly journals Psychological Distress in Nepalese Residents during COVID-19 Pandemic: A Community Level Survey 

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dhan Bahadur Shrestha ◽  
Bikash Bikram Thapa ◽  
Nagendra Katuwal ◽  
Bikal Shrestha ◽  
Chiranjibi Pant ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Secondary Education ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Psychosocial Support ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
Health Centre ◽  
Post Secondary Education ◽  
Online Data ◽  
Post Secondary

Abstract BackgroundCOVID-19 pandemic has created unprecedented health and economic impact. Psychological stress, anxiety and depression are affecting not only COVID-19 patients but also health professionals, and general population. Fear of contracting COVID-19, forced restrictive social measures, and economic hardship are causing mental trauma. Nepal is a developing country from South Asia where the COVID-19 pandemic is still evolving. This online survey has been carried out to understand impact of COVID- 19 on mental health of Nepalese community dwellers.MethodsThe COVID-19 Peritraumatic Distress Index (CPDI) questionnaire adapted from the Shanghai Mental Health Centre was used for online data collection from 11 April-17 May 2020. Collected data were extracted to Microsoft excel-13 and imported and analyzed using SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Sciences) version-22. An initial univariate analysis was conducted for all variables to assess the distribution. Logistic regression analyses were done to estimate the odds ratios of relevant predicting variables.ResultsA total of 410 participants completed the self-rated questionnaires. Mean age of study participants was 34.8 ±11.7 years with male preponderance. 88.5% of the respondents were not in distress (score less than 28) while, 11% had mild to moderate distress and 0.5% had severe distress. The prevalence of distress is higher among age group >45 years, female gender, and post-secondary education group. Health professional were more likely to get distressed. Respondents with post-secondary education had higher odds (OR= 3.32; p=0.020) of developing distress as compared to respondents with secondary education or lower.ConclusionThere is lower rate of psychological distress in city dwellers and people with low education. Adequate intervention and evaluation into mental health awareness, and psychosocial support focused primarily on health care workers, female and elderly individuals is necessary.

scholarly journals Not On My Watch: White Time In Post-Secondary Education And Its Impacts On Students’ Mental Health

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emily Britt
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Secondary Education ◽  
Secondary Students ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Temporal Constraints ◽  
Post Secondary Education ◽  
Post Secondary ◽  
Narrative Study ◽  
The Impact

This is a qualitative narrative study of the impact that white time within post-secondary educational institutions has on the mental health of students. White time can be described as the concept of time that has been created to favour the experiences of the dominant white community. Using a narrative approach, the researcher interviewed several participants to understand how current and/or past post-secondary students understand time within these academic institutions. After interviewing two students, and analyzing the data, it was found that both students found the temporal constraints within post-secondary education to be overwhelming. Both participants described situations in which they have experienced white time within their academic careers. Additionally, both participants linked their experiences of white time and of temporal constraints to a negative impact on their mental health.

scholarly journals Psychological distress in Nepalese residents during COVID-19 pandemic: a community level survey

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dhan Bahadur Shrestha ◽  
Bikash Bikram Thapa ◽  
Nagendra Katuwal ◽  
Bikal Shrestha ◽  
Chiranjibi Pant ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Secondary Education ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Psychosocial Support ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
Health Centre ◽  
Post Secondary Education ◽  
Online Data ◽  
Post Secondary

Abstract Background COVID-19 pandemic has created unprecedented health and economic impact. Psychological stress, anxiety and depression are affecting not only COVID-19 patients but also health professionals, and general population. Fear of contracting COVID-19, forced restrictive social measures, and economic hardship are causing mental trauma. Nepal is a developing country from South Asia where the COVID-19 pandemic is still evolving. This online survey has been carried out to understand impact of COVID- 19 on mental health of Nepalese community dwellers. Methods The COVID-19 Peritraumatic Distress Index (CPDI) questionnaire adapted from the Shanghai Mental Health Centre was used for online data collection from 11 April-17 May 2020. Collected data were extracted to Microsoft excel-13 and imported and analyzed using SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Sciences) version-22. An initial univariate analysis was conducted for all variables to assess the distribution. Logistic regression analyses were done to estimate the odds ratios of relevant predicting variables. Results A total of 410 participants completed the self-rated questionnaires. Mean age of study participants was 34.8 ± 11.7 years with male preponderance. 88.5% of the respondents were not in distress (score less than 28) while, 11% had mild to moderate distress and 0.5% had severe distress. The prevalence of distress is higher among age group > 45 years, female gender, and post-secondary education group. Health professional were more likely to get distressed. Respondents with post-secondary education had higher odds (OR = 3.32; p = 0.020) of developing distress as compared to respondents with secondary education or lower. Conclusion There is lower rate of psychological distress in city dwellers and people with low education. Adequate intervention and evaluation into mental health awareness, and psychosocial support focused primarily on health care workers, female and elderly individuals is necessary.

scholarly journals Effect of the COVID-19 Outbreak and Lockdown on Mental Health Among Post-Secondary Students in the Grand Est Region of France: Results of the PIMS-Cov19 Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cédric Baumann ◽  
Hélène Rousseau ◽  
Cyril Tarquinio ◽  
Martine Batt ◽  
Pascale Tarquinio ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Secondary Students ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Living Conditions ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Living Situation ◽  
Post Secondary ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Post Secondary Students

Abstract Background. The COVID-19 epidemic has sent billions of students into lockdown in the world. This study sought to assess the prevalence of impaired self-perceived mental health and identify associated factors among French post-secondary students during the lockdown.Methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted among French students living in the Grand Est area in France from May 7 to 17, 2020 during the first lockdown. An online survey was used to collect sociodemographic data, learning and teaching conditions, living conditions, and exposure to COVID-19, and self-perceived mental health was assessed with mental composite score (MCS) of the SF-12. Results. Overall, 4,018 were analyzed. Most participants were female (70.7%), and the mean age was 21.7 years (SD 4.0). The mean MCS score was 44.5 (SD 17.3). Impaired mental health, defined by a MCS<1rst Quartile, was mainly associated with female sex; decreased time for learning; not having access to the outside with a garden, a terrace or a balcony; difficulties with the living situation and having someone in the home affected by the SARS-COV2 requiring hospitalization or not. Conclusion. This study showed that living conditions during lockdown had a clear impact on the mental health of French post-secondary students. There is a need to improve prevention and to access distance education as well as an urgent need for measures to develop healthy coping strategies for students. This is a major challenge to prevent these disorders from developing into true psychiatric illnesses.

scholarly journals Not On My Watch: White Time In Post-Secondary Education And Its Impacts On Students’ Mental Health

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emily Britt
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Secondary Education ◽  
Secondary Students ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Temporal Constraints ◽  
Post Secondary Education ◽  
Post Secondary ◽  
Narrative Study ◽  
The Impact

This is a qualitative narrative study of the impact that white time within post-secondary educational institutions has on the mental health of students. White time can be described as the concept of time that has been created to favour the experiences of the dominant white community. Using a narrative approach, the researcher interviewed several participants to understand how current and/or past post-secondary students understand time within these academic institutions. After interviewing two students, and analyzing the data, it was found that both students found the temporal constraints within post-secondary education to be overwhelming. Both participants described situations in which they have experienced white time within their academic careers. Additionally, both participants linked their experiences of white time and of temporal constraints to a negative impact on their mental health.

scholarly journals Effect of the COVID-19 outbreak and lockdown on mental health among post-secondary students in the Grand Est region of France: results of the PIMS-CoV19 study

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Cédric Baumann ◽  
Hélène Rousseau ◽  
Cyril Tarquinio ◽  
Martine Batt ◽  
Pascale Tarquinio ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Secondary Students ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Living Conditions ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Living Situation ◽  
Post Secondary ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Post Secondary Students

Abstract Background The COVID-19 epidemic has sent students around the world in to lockdown. This study sought to assess the prevalence of impaired self-perceived mental health and identify associated factors among French post-secondary students during the lockdown. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among French students living in the Grand Est area in France from May 7 to 17, 2020 during the first lockdown. An online survey was used to collect sociodemographic data, learning and teaching conditions, living conditions, and exposure to COVID-19, and self-perceived mental health was assessed with mental composite score (MCS) of the SF-12. Results Overall, 4018 were analyzed. Most participants were female (70.7%), and the mean age was 21.7 years (SD 4.0). The mean MCS score was 44.5 (SD 17.3). Impaired mental health, defined by a MCS < 1st Quartile, was mainly associated with female sex; decreased time for learning; not having access to the outside with a garden, a terrace or a balcony; difficulties with the living situation and having someone in the home affected by the SARS-COV2 requiring hospitalization or not. Conclusions This study showed that living conditions during lockdown had a clear impact on the mental health of French post-secondary students. There is a need to improve prevention and to access distance education as well as an urgent need for measures to develop healthy coping strategies for students. This is significant challenge and will assist in moderating the risk for the development of further distress and mental health concerns.

scholarly journals Using Social Media as a Survey Recruitment Strategy for Post-Secondary Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 58 ◽  
pp. 004695802110593
Author(s):  
Simran Purewal ◽  
Paola Ardiles ◽  
Erica Di Ruggiero ◽  
John Vincent L. Flores ◽  
Sana Mahmood ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Academic Success ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Secondary Students ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Recruitment Strategy ◽  
Recruitment Strategies ◽  
Post Secondary ◽  
Use Of Social Media ◽  
Post Secondary Students

The COVID-19 pandemic rapidly forced Canadian post-secondary students into remote learning methods, with potential implications on their academic success and health. In recent years, the use of social media to promote research participation and as a strategy for communicating health messages has become increasingly popular. To better understand how the pandemic has impacted this population, we used social media platforms to recruit students to participate in a national bilingual COVID-19 Health Literacy Survey. The purpose of the survey was to assess the health literacy levels and online information-seeking behaviors of post-secondary students in relation to the coronavirus. This paper outlines the social media recruitment strategies used for promoting participation in the survey among Canadian post-secondary students during the pandemic. Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts were created to promote the online survey. The objective of this paper is to examine the use of Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter as survey recruitment strategies tailored to students. Data analytics from these platforms were analyzed using descriptive statistics. We found that the most commonly used platform for survey dissemination was Twitter, with 64800 total impressions recorded over 3 months. The use of social media as a survey recruitment strategy showed promise in the current context of COVID-19 where many students are participating in online learning and for a study population that actively uses these platforms to seek out information.

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