Publications

This page contains academic publications reporting on projects conducted by the Centre for Healthy Communities.  To see additional publications led by Centre scientists, please refer to their links here.  
Peer Reviewed Journal Articles:
Gillies C., Allen-Scott L.K., Nykiforuk C.I.J., Belon A.P., Kim M.O., Lee B., Nieuwendyk L., Adhikari K., Ori E.M. (2024). Social capital interventions for human papillomavirus (HPV) immunization and cervical cancer screening: A rapid review. Canada Communicable Disease Report, 50(7/8), 260–73. https://doi.org/10.14745/ccdr.v50i78a04
Adhikari, K., Teare, G.F., Belon, A.P., Lee, B., Kim, M.O., Nykiforuk, C. (2024). Screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment for tobacco consumption, alcohol misuse, and physical inactivity: an equity-informed rapid review. Public Health, 226, 237-47. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.puhe.2023.11.001
Belon, A.P., Chew, J.L., Schwartz, N., Storey, K., Smith, B.T., Pabayo, R. (2024). Variability in public health programming and priorities to address health inequities across public health units in Ontario, Canada. Canadian Journal of Public Health. Epub June 6, 2024. https://doi.org/10.17269/s41997-024-00896-4
Belon, A.P., McKenzie, E., Teare, G., Nykiforuk, C.I.J., Nieuwendyk, L., Kim, M.O., Lee, B., Adhikari, K. (2024). Effective strategies for Faecal Immunochemical Tests (FIT) programs to improve colorectal cancer screening uptake among populations with limited access to the healthcare system: a rapid review. BMC Health Services Research, 24, 128-141. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-024-10573-4
Nykiforuk, C.I.J, Belon, A.P., Allen Scott, L.K. (2024) Untangling Concepts of Financial Circumstances for Public Health Professionals and Scholars: A Glossary and Concept Map. American Journal of Public Health, 14, 79-89. https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2023.307449
Belon, A.P., Yashadhana, A., Kongats, K., Atkey, K., Glenn, N.M., Jaques, K., Nieuwendyk, L., Harris, P., de Leeuw, E., Nykiforuk, C.I.J. (2023). Australian and Canadian financial wellbeing policy landscape during COVID-19: An equity-informed policy scan. Health Policy OPEN, 6, 100114. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hpopen.2023.100114
Glenn, N.M., Yashadhana, A., Jaques, K, Belon, A.P., de Leeuw, E., Nykiforuk, C.I.J., Harris, P. (2023). The generative mechanisms of financial strain and financial well-being: a critical realist analysis of ideology and difference. International Journal of Health Policy and Management, 12(1), 1-11. https://doi.org/10.34172/ijhpm.2022.6930
Kim, M.O., Montemurro, G., Nieuwendyk, L., Nykiforuk, C.I.J. (2023). Supporting healthy community decision-making in municipalities: A synthesis of evidence-informed resources from across Canada. Wellbeing, Space and Society, 100180. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wss.2023.100180
Nykiforuk, C.I.J., Belon, A.P., de Leeuw, E., Harris, P., Allen-Scott, L., Atkey, K., Glenn, N.M., Hyshka, E., Jaques, K., Kongats, K., Montesanti, S., Nieuwendyk, L.M., Pabayo, R., Springett, J., Yashadhana, A. (2023). A policy-ready public health guidebook of strategies and indicators to promote financial well-being and address financial strain in response to COVID-19. Preventing Chronic Disease, 20. http://dx.doi.org/10.5888/pcd20.220209
Nykiforuk, C.I.J., Belon, A.P., de Leeuw, E., Harris, P., Allen-Scott, L., Atkey, K., Glenn, N.M., Hyshka, E., Jaques, K., Kongats, K., Montesanti, S., Nieuwendyk, L.M., Pabayo, R., Springett, J., Yashadhana, A. (2023). An action-oriented public health framework to reduce financial strain and promote financial wellbeing in high-income countries. International Journal for Equity in Health, 22, 66. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12939-023-01877-8
Yashadhana, A., Glenn, N.M., Jaques, K., Belon, A.P., Harris, P., de Leeuw, E., Nykiforuk, C.I.J. (2023). A rapid review of initiatives to address financial strain and wellbeing in high-income contexts. Public Health Research & Practice, 33(2). https://doi.org/10.17061/phrp3322315
Glenn NM, Allen Scott L, Hokanson T, Gustafson K, Stoops M, Day B & Nykiforuk CIJ. (2021). Community strategies to reduce the impact of financial strain and promote financial well-being: a comprehensive rapid review. Global Health Promotion. DOI: 10.1177/1757975920984182

Nykiforuk CIJ, Glenn NM, Hosler I, Craig H, Reynard D, Molner B, Candlish J, & Lowe S. (2021). Understanding urban accessibility: a community-engaged pilot study of entrance features. Social Science & Medicine. DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2021.113775

Glenn NM & Nykforuk CIJ. (2020). The time is now for public health to lead the way on addressing financial strain in Canada. Canadian Journal of Public Health. DOI: 10.17269/s41997-020-00430-2

Glenn NM, Kongats K, Cowie H, Guimond JK, & Nykiforuk CIJ. (2020). Promoting children's play in Calgary, AB: a case study of collective impact and municipal leadership. Cities & Health. DOI: 10.1080/23748834.2020.17799940.1779994