T Karwalajtys

Summary

Affiliation: McMaster University
Country: Canada

Publications

  1. ncbi Comparison of Bayesian and classical methods in the analysis of cluster randomized controlled trials with a binary outcome: the Community Hypertension Assessment Trial (CHAT)
    Jinhui Ma
    Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
    BMC Med Res Methodol 9:37. 2009
  2. ncbi Conducting qualitative research on cervical cancer screening among diverse groups of immigrant women: research reflections: challenges and solutions
    Tina L Karwalajtys
    Department of Family Medicine, McMaster University, 175 Longwood Rd S, Suite 201A, Hamilton, ON L8P 0A1
    Can Fam Physician 56:e130-5. 2010
  3. ncbi Blood pressure variability and prevalence of hypertension using automated readings from multiple visits to a pharmacy-based community-wide programme
    T Karwalajtys
    Department of Family Medicine, McMaster University, Ontario, Canada
    J Hum Hypertens 23:585-9. 2009
  4. ncbi Development of the volunteer peer educator role in a community Cardiovascular Health Awareness Program (CHAP): a process evaluation in two communities
    Tina Karwalajtys
    Department of Family Medicine, McMaster University, ON, Canada
    J Community Health 34:336-45. 2009
  5. ncbi Vaginal self sampling versus physician cervical sampling for HPV among younger and older women
    T Karwalajtys
    Department of Family Medicine, McMaster University, 75 Frid Street, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada L8P 4M3
    Sex Transm Infect 82:337-9. 2006
  6. ncbi A randomized trial of mail vs. telephone invitation to a community-based cardiovascular health awareness program for older family practice patients [ISRCTN61739603]
    Tina Karwalajtys
    Department of Family Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
    BMC Fam Pract 6:35. 2005
  7. ncbi Barriers to acceptance of self-sampling for human papillomavirus across ethnolinguistic groups of women
    Michelle Howard
    Department of Family Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON
    Can J Public Health 100:365-9. 2009
  8. ncbi Implementing a standardized community-based cardiovascular risk assessment program in 20 Ontario communities
    Megan Carter
    Elisabeth Bruyere Research Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
    Health Promot Int 24:325-33. 2009
  9. ncbi Patient views on reminder letters for influenza vaccinations in an older primary care patient population: a mixed methods study
    Kelly K Anderson
    Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON
    Can J Public Health 99:133-6. 2008
  10. ncbi Acceptability of reminder letters for Papanicolaou tests: a survey of women from 23 Family Health Networks in Ontario
    Tina Karwalajtys
    Department of Family Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton ON
    J Obstet Gynaecol Can 29:829-34. 2007

Detail Information

Publications16

  1. ncbi Comparison of Bayesian and classical methods in the analysis of cluster randomized controlled trials with a binary outcome: the Community Hypertension Assessment Trial (CHAT)
    Jinhui Ma
    Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
    BMC Med Res Methodol 9:37. 2009
    ....
  2. ncbi Conducting qualitative research on cervical cancer screening among diverse groups of immigrant women: research reflections: challenges and solutions
    Tina L Karwalajtys
    Department of Family Medicine, McMaster University, 175 Longwood Rd S, Suite 201A, Hamilton, ON L8P 0A1
    Can Fam Physician 56:e130-5. 2010
    ....
  3. ncbi Blood pressure variability and prevalence of hypertension using automated readings from multiple visits to a pharmacy-based community-wide programme
    T Karwalajtys
    Department of Family Medicine, McMaster University, Ontario, Canada
    J Hum Hypertens 23:585-9. 2009
    ..Findings suggest that more than one set of BP readings measured on different occasions are needed, particularly if the first set is elevated...
  4. ncbi Development of the volunteer peer educator role in a community Cardiovascular Health Awareness Program (CHAP): a process evaluation in two communities
    Tina Karwalajtys
    Department of Family Medicine, McMaster University, ON, Canada
    J Community Health 34:336-45. 2009
    ..Process evaluation allowed program planners to anticipate challenges, strengthen support for volunteer activities, and expand the peer educator role. This learning can inform similar peer-led health promotion initiatives...
  5. ncbi Vaginal self sampling versus physician cervical sampling for HPV among younger and older women
    T Karwalajtys
    Department of Family Medicine, McMaster University, 75 Frid Street, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada L8P 4M3
    Sex Transm Infect 82:337-9. 2006
    ....
  6. ncbi A randomized trial of mail vs. telephone invitation to a community-based cardiovascular health awareness program for older family practice patients [ISRCTN61739603]
    Tina Karwalajtys
    Department of Family Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
    BMC Fam Pract 6:35. 2005
    ....
  7. ncbi Barriers to acceptance of self-sampling for human papillomavirus across ethnolinguistic groups of women
    Michelle Howard
    Department of Family Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON
    Can J Public Health 100:365-9. 2009
    ..The purpose of this qualitative study was to understand the perceptions of lower SES and immigrant women regarding self-sampling for HPV...
  8. ncbi Implementing a standardized community-based cardiovascular risk assessment program in 20 Ontario communities
    Megan Carter
    Elisabeth Bruyere Research Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
    Health Promot Int 24:325-33. 2009
    ..Monitoring delivery of a multi-community cardiovascular risk assessment program yielded key factors in program success to inform development of a sustainable and transferable model...
  9. ncbi Patient views on reminder letters for influenza vaccinations in an older primary care patient population: a mixed methods study
    Kelly K Anderson
    Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON
    Can J Public Health 99:133-6. 2008
    ..To explore the perspectives of older adults on the acceptability of reminder letters for influenza vaccinations...
  10. ncbi Acceptability of reminder letters for Papanicolaou tests: a survey of women from 23 Family Health Networks in Ontario
    Tina Karwalajtys
    Department of Family Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton ON
    J Obstet Gynaecol Can 29:829-34. 2007
    ..To explore women's perspectives on the acceptability and content of reminder letters from the family physician for Papanicolaou (Pap) test screening and the effect of reminder letters on compliance with screening recommendations...
  11. ncbi Medical records 1954 to 1974. Navigation of a "new" discipline
    Tina Karwalajtys
    Department of Family Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ont
    Can Fam Physician 51:706-7. 2005
  12. ncbi Prevalence of Chlamydia trachomatis infections and specimen collection preference among women, using self-collected vaginal swabs in community settings
    Elizabeth Richardson
    Public Health and Community Services Department, City of Hamilton, The Department of Family Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
    Sex Transm Dis 30:880-5. 2003
    ..Chlamydia trachomatis is a common, often asymptomatic sexually transmitted infection...
  13. ncbi Cardiovascular Health Awareness Program (CHAP): a community cluster-randomised trial among elderly Canadians
    Janusz Kaczorowski
    Department of Family Practice, University of British Columbia, Canada
    Prev Med 46:537-44. 2008
    ..The present study is a community cluster-randomised trial testing the effectiveness of CHAP (Cardiovascular Health Awareness Program) on the cardiovascular health of older adults...
  14. ncbi Recording blood pressure readings in elderly patients' charts: what patient and physician characteristics make it more likely?
    Joel Broomfield
    Elisabeth Bruyere Research Institute, 43 Bruyere St, Ottawa, ON K1N 5C8
    Can Fam Physician 54:230-1. 2008
    ..To identify patient and physician characteristics associated with family physicians recording blood pressure (BP) measurements in the medical charts of their elderly patients...
  15. ncbi A community-based program for cardiovascular health awareness
    Larry W Chambers
    Elisabeth Bruyere Research Institute, Ottawa, ON
    Can J Public Health 96:294-8. 2005
    ..The objective of the Cardiovascular Health Awareness Program (CHAP) is to improve the processes of care related to the cardiovascular health of older adults...
  16. ncbi Blood pressure self-monitoring in pharmacies. Building on existing resources
    Larry W Chambers
    Can Fam Physician 48:1594-5, 1602-4. 2002