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Pamela L Ramage-Morin

Publications and source records attributed to Pamela L Ramage-Morin.

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PubMed2006

Successful aging in health care institutions.

OBJECTIVES: This article explores factors associated with positive self-perceived health among Canadian seniors who live in health care institutions. DATA SOURCE: Cross-sectional and longitudinal data are from the institutional and household files of the National Population Health Survey (NPHS). ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES: Prevalence rates of positive self-perceived health were estimated using 1996/97 cross-sectional data from the NPHS. Logistic regression models were used to identify factors associated with positive self-perceived health. With four cycles of longitudinal data, the relationship between positive self-perceived health and mortality was explored using survival analysis. MAIN RESULTS: In 1996/97, 43% of the institutional population aged 65 or older reported positive self-perceived health. Institutional residents with positive self-perceived health had a lower risk of mortality. The odds of positive self-perceived health were higher for those who were usually free of pain and were independent. Participation in social and recreational activities and having a close relationship with at least one staff member of the institution were associated with positive self-perceived health.

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PubMed2004

Panic disorder and coping.

OBJECTIVES: This article presents prevalence estimates of panic disorder in the household population aged 15 or older Associations between panic disorder and measures of physical and mental health, work status and coping behaviour are examined. DATA SOURCE: Data are from the 2002 Canadian Community Health Survey: Mental Health and Well-being. ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES: 2002 prevalence rates are presented for people with a history of panic disorder. Characteristics associated with current and past panic disorder are examined. Multiple logistic regression models are used to examine work status and coping behaviour, and chronic physical and other mental health problems. MAIN RESULTS: In 2002, an estimated 1.5% of the population had current panic disorder, and 2.1%, a past history. Average age of onset was 25. People with current panic disorder were less likely to work and more likely to be permanently unable to work, compared with those who had never had the condition. Negative coping behaviours, including alcohol or drug use and smoking, were more common among those with panic disorder.

Adaptation, Psychological↗