CHÉOS investigators and research support staff are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. Current projects include examining mental wellness during a pandemic, the impact of school disruptions, treatment options for COVID-19 and identifying workplace risks that may increase the risk of transmission to paramedics. Our investigators have also shared their expertise in a number of areas related to the pandemic.
CHÉOS Scientist Dr. Brian Grunau says results from the first peer-reviewed study in North America on COVID-19 mRNA vaccines could inform vaccination policies
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While people understood public health guidelines, they did not adhere to them, citing need for food, medication & fresh air
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Dr. Andrew Kestler is involved in a new study interviewing people with opioid use disorder to understand their perspectives of the pandemic
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CANCOV is a cross-Canada study that aims to understand why some people get severe disease and the long-term effects of COVID-19
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A new study examining the impact of COVID-19 on teachers in BC found four out of five reported worse mental health. Two-thirds reported a heavier workload than before the pandemic
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A new CTN national study hopes to answer critical questions around the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccine for people living with HIV.
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