User profiles for Catherine S. Birken
Catherine S. BirkenProfessor, Department of Paediatrics, University of Toronto, Child Health Evaluative … Verified email at sickkids.ca Cited by 6998 |
[HTML][HTML] Mostly worse, occasionally better: impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of Canadian children and adolescents
This large cross-sectional study examined the impact of COVID-19 emergency measures on
child/adolescent mental health for children/adolescents with and without pre-existing …
child/adolescent mental health for children/adolescents with and without pre-existing …
[HTML][HTML] Systematic review of the relationships between sleep duration and health indicators in the early years (0–4 years)
Background The objective of this systematic review was to examine for the first time the
associations between sleep duration and a broad range of health indicators in children aged 0 to …
associations between sleep duration and a broad range of health indicators in children aged 0 to …
[HTML][HTML] Development of a consensus statement on the role of the family in the physical activity, sedentary, and sleep behaviours of children and youth
…, LM Vanderloo, K Barbeau, CS Birken… - International Journal of …, 2020 - Springer
Background Children and youth who meet the physical activity, sedentary, and sleep
behaviour recommendations in the Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines are more likely to …
behaviour recommendations in the Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines are more likely to …
Effectiveness of interventions aimed at reducing screen time in children: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
… Analysis and interpretation of data: Wahi, Parkin, Beyene, and Birken. Drafting of the
manuscript: Wahi and Birken. Critical revision of the manuscript for important intellectual content: …
manuscript: Wahi and Birken. Critical revision of the manuscript for important intellectual content: …
Screen use and mental health symptoms in Canadian children and youth during the COVID-19 pandemic
Importance Longitudinal research on specific forms of electronic screen use and mental
health symptoms in children and youth during COVID-19 is minimal. Understanding the …
health symptoms in children and youth during COVID-19 is minimal. Understanding the …
Cohort profile: the applied research group for kids (TARGet Kids!)
The Applied Research Group for Kids (TARGet Kids!) is an ongoing open longitudinal
cohort study enrolling healthy children (from birth to 5 years of age) and following them into …
cohort study enrolling healthy children (from birth to 5 years of age) and following them into …
Effect of high-dose vs standard-dose wintertime vitamin D supplementation on viral upper respiratory tract infections in young healthy children
Importance Epidemiological studies support a link between low 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels
and a higher risk of viral upper respiratory tract infections. However, whether winter …
and a higher risk of viral upper respiratory tract infections. However, whether winter …
Applying harm reduction principles to address screen time in young children amidst the COVID-19 pandemic
Children today spend more time with digital media and screens than any other previous
generation. Before the emergence of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), it was estimated that 98…
generation. Before the emergence of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), it was estimated that 98…
[HTML][HTML] Mobile media device use is associated with expressive language delay in 18-month-old children
Objective: The objective was to examine the association between mobile media device use
and communication delays in 18-month-old children. Methods: A cross-sectional study was …
and communication delays in 18-month-old children. Methods: A cross-sectional study was …
[HTML][HTML] Sugar-sweetened beverage consumption and weight gain in children and adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies and …
Background Sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) have been implicated in fueling the obesity
epidemic. Objectives This study aimed to update a synthesis of the evidence on SSBs and …
epidemic. Objectives This study aimed to update a synthesis of the evidence on SSBs and …