Cindy-Lee Dennis, PhD

 

Presentations

Invited Presentations

  1. Treatments in Perinatal Psychiatry, Perinatal Psychiatry in the 21st Century: The legacy of Channi Kumar, International Conference, Institute of Psychiatry, London, UK, 19th-20th May, 2011. 
  2. [keynote] Prevention and Treatment of Postpartum Depression, Postpartum Depression Conference, Milan, Italy March 10, 2011. 
  3. Perinatal/Postpartum Depression: Current Knowledge. Pregnancy and Birth Annual Conference, Current Clinical Issues, Centre for Mother, Infant and Child Research, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, December 10, 2010. 
  4. Postpartum Depression Peer Support Prevention Trial and Economic Evaluation. Jewish General Hospital – Psychosocial Research Axis Speaker Series, Montreal, December 8, 2010. 
  5. Innovative Research in Postpartum Depression. Alumni Lifelong Learning Series, Centre for Advanced Studies in Professional Practice, Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto, September 29, 2010.  
  6. Innovative Interventions for Postpartum Depression. Ontario Ministry of Children and Youth, Toronto, September 24, 2010.
  7. Innovative Interventions in the Prevention and Treatment of Postpartum Depression. Mt. Sinai Hospital, grand rounds, Toronto, January 8, 2010.
  8. Can We Prevent Postpartum Depression among High Risk Women: Results from a Multi-Site Randomized Controlled Trial. University of Massachusetts, Faculty of Medicine, Worcester, Massachusetts November 12, 2009.
  9. [keynote] Postpartum Depression Screening Using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale The Perinatal Mood Disorder Task Force, The Mental Health Association of Niagara County conference: Addressing Symptoms of Postpartum Depression Through Comprehensive Risk Assessment and Intervention: A Conference Focusing on Postpartum Depression, Niagara University, Niagara Falls, New York, USA, November 5, 2009.
  10. [keynote] Successfully Intervening through Supportive Phone Contact. The Perinatal Mood Disorder Task Force, The Mental Health Association of Niagara County conference: Addressing Symptoms of Postpartum Depression through Comprehensive Risk Assessment and Intervention: A Conference Focusing on Postpartum Depression, Niagara University, Niagara Falls, New York, USA, November 5, 2009.
  11. A Randomized Controlled Trial to Evaluate the Effect of Peer Support on the Prevention of Postnatal Depression. Women’s College Hospital, grand rounds, Toronto, September 18, 2009.
  12. [keynote] Postpartum Depression Peer Support Trial. The Perinatal Mood Disorder Task Force, The Mental Health Association of Niagara County conference: Community Intervention for Mood Disorders of Pregnancy in High Risk Women. Niagara University, Niagara Falls, New York, USA. June 2, 2009.
  13. [keynote] Screening for Postpartum Depression. The Perinatal Mood Disorder Task Force, The Mental Health Association of Niagara County conference: Community Intervention for Mood Disorders of Pregnancy in High Risk Women. Niagara University, Niagara Falls, New York, USA. June 2, 2009.
  14. Postpartum Depression Peer Support Trial: Implications for Immigrant Women. Hong Fook Mental Health Association annual conference: Diversity and Equity in Mental Health/Addiction: From Policy to Practice to Policy. Toronto, May 28, 2009.
  15. [keynote] Methodological and Practical Challenges of Designing and Conducting Peer and Telephone-Based Interventions. Quebec Interuniversity Nursing Intervention Research Group (GRIISIQ), Montreal, May 14, 2009.
  16. [keynote] A Randomized Controlled Trial to evaluate the Effect of Peer Support on the Prevention of Postnatal Depression. RNAO Childbirth Nurses Interest Group annual meeting, Toronto, April 25, 2009.
  17. [keynote] Introduction to Postpartum Depression and the Postpartum Depression Peer Support Trial. Perinatal Mood Disorder Forum. Best Start Resource Centre, Toronto, June 12, 2008.
  18. The Postpartum Depression Prevention Trial: A Randomized Controlled Trial among High Risk Women. Ontario’s Early Years Programs in Community Health Centre’s conference. Critical Connections: Building Resiliency in a Diverse World. Toronto, February 26, 2008.
  19. The Postpartum Depression Prevention Trial: A Randomized Controlled Trial among High Risk Women. Toronto Public Health Postpartum Depression Educational Workshop. January 11 and February 1, 2008.
  20. [workshop] Postpartum Depression Detection, Prevention, and Treatment. Southlake Regional Hospital. Newmarket, Ontario, January 22, 2008.
  21. The Postpartum Depression Prevention Trial: A Randomized Controlled Trial among High Risk Women. Humber River Regional Hospital. Mental Health Grand Rounds. Toronto, December 7, 2007.
  22. Postpartum Depression Detection, Prevention, and Treatment. Toronto Public Health key stakeholder meeting on postpartum depression. Toronto, November 30, 2007.
  23. [keynote] An Overview of Postpartum Depression: From Detection to Treatment. Postpartum Mood Disorders in Focus: A Forum for Knowledge, Discussion, and Action. Brampton, November 2, 2007.
  24. [keynote] A Randomized Controlled Trial to Evaluate the Effect of Peer Support in the Prevention of Postpartum Depression among High-risk Mothers. Postpartum Mood Disorders Forum: How Can We Best Serve Our Community? Halton Health Region, September 11, 2007.
  25. [keynote] Evidence-based Practice for Breastfeeding. Tulane University, New Orleans, August 17, 2007.
  26. [keynote] Postpartum Depression: An Overview and Effective Interventions. Perinatal Partnership Program of Eastern and Southeastern Ontario, Current Issues in Perinatal Care Annual Conference, Ottawa, June 1, 2007.
  27. [workshop] Identification, Prevention, and Treatment of Postpartum Depression. Kitchener/Waterloo Public Health Department, April 25, 2007.
  28. Postpartum Depression Interpersonal Psychotherapy Trial. Ministry of Child and Youth Services. Healthy Babies Healthy Children, annual meeting of provincial directors and managers, March 29, 2007.
  29. Understanding Postpartum Depression. Public Health Agency of Canada, Ottawa, November 7, 2007.
  30. Prevalence and Importance of Postpartum Depression. XVIII FIGO World Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, November 9, 2006. (presented by Dr. Ellen Hodnett due to my maternity leave)
  31. Importance of Breastfeeding. XVIII FIGO World Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, November 10, 2006. (presented by Dr. Ellen Hodnett due to my maternity leave)
  32. [workshop] Identification, Prevention, and Treatment of Postpartum Depression. Guelph-Wellington Public Health Department, April 25, 2006.
  33. Identification and Treatment of Postpartum Depression. Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care Early Childhood Development – Addictions Annual Conference, Toronto, March 24, 2006.
  34. Psychosocial and Psychological Intervention for Preventing Postpartum Depression: A Systematic Review. The University of Birmingham, Department of Public Health and Epidemiology, Birmingham, UK, February 22, 2006.
  35. Postpartum Depression and Immigrant Women. Best Start Conference, Toronto, January 16, 2006.
  36. [keynote] The Relationship between Postpartum Depression and Breastfeeding. Mexico City, Mexico, November 10, 2005.
  37. [keynote] Postpartum Depression among Socially Disadvantaged Women. Scarborough Women’s Centre, annual fundraising event. October 22, 2005.
  38. [keynote] Screening for Postpartum Depression. North American Society for Psychosocial Obstetrics and Gynecology (NASPOG): Toronto Chapter. October 11, 2005.
  39. [keynote] The Detection and Prevention of Postpartum Depression: What can Health Professionals Do? Postpartum Depression: Myths and Realities Conference, Fredericton, New Brunswick, October 7, 2005.
  40. [workshop] Identification, Prevention, and Treatment of Postpartum Depression. Barrie Public Health Department. September 23, 2005.
  41. The Detection and Prevention of Postpartum Depression. Durham Region Postpartum Depression Conference, April 21, 2005.
  42. Postpartum Depression. Metro Mothers’ Group, Toronto Fairlawn United Church, February 25, 2005.
  43. Postpartum Depression. Metro Mothers’ Group, Toronto Glenview United Church, February 2, 2005.
  44. The Impact Of Recent Immigrant Status On The Development Of Postpartum Depression. Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, January 28, 2005.
  45. Understanding Postpartum Depression Help-Seeking Barriers and Treatment Preferences. Oxford-Middlesex Health Region. November 19, 2004.
  46. The Postpartum Depression Peer Support Trial: Relevance for Clinical Practice. Peel Public Health Depression, Family Health Division, October 5, 2004.
  47. A Critical Review of Postpartum Depression Prevention Interventions. Centre for Addiction & Mental Health, March 9, 2004.
  48. The Detection, Prevention, and Treatment of Postpartum Depression. Toronto Public Health. November 26, 2003.
  49. Preventing Postpartum Depression. Women’s Mental Health Day, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto, October 23, 2003.
  50. Understanding Breastfeeding: A Critical Appraisal of Initiation and Duration Influences. University of Toronto, Faculty of Nursing, September 13, 2002.
  51. Developing a Program of Research: The Application of Theory and Research. University of Manitoba, Faculty of Nursing, January 31, 2002.
  52. The Postdoctoral Research Experience: Developing a Program of Research. Centre for Community Health & Health Evaluation Research, University of British Columbia, November 9, 2001.
  53. Peer Support: Theoretical Underpinnings, Research Initiatives, and Application to Self-Help Groups. Comox Valley Health Region, July 4, 2001.
  54. [keynote] Postpartum Depression and Breastfeeding: Nursing Interventions and Current Research Initiatives. BC Perinatal Nurses Interest Group Annual General Meeting, May 28, 2001.
  55. Peer Support: Theoretical Underpinnings and Benefits for New Mothers and Babies. BC Infant Development Program, May 18, 2001.
  56. Self-Help Groups: Health Benefits and Overcoming Barriers to Collaboration. Self-Help Resource Association of British Columbia, March 29, 2001.
  57. Peer Support: Theoretical Underpinning and Research Initiatives. University of British Columbia, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Health Care & Epidemiology, January 19, 2001.
  58. Postpartum Depression and Breastfeeding: Nursing Interventions and Current Research Initiatives. Vancouver Health Region, Health Beginnings Best Practice Group, October 31, 2000.
  59. A Program of Research in Perinatology: Breastfeeding and Postpartum Depression. Richmond Health Region, Healthy Beginnings Best Practice Group, September 27, 2000.
  60. Breastfeeding Peer Support Trial. University of British Columbia, School of Nursing, September 17, 2000.
  61. Postpartum Depression: Future Research Initiatives. Fraser Valley Health Region, Regional Meeting, June 26, 2000.
  62. The Effect of Peer Support on Breastfeeding Duration among Primiparous Women. Maternal, Infant, and Reproductive Health Research Unit (MIRU), University of Toronto, June 19, 1999.
  63. The Effect of Peer Support on Breastfeeding Duration among Primiparous Women. Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto, June 18, 1999.
  64. [keynote] The Effect of Peer Support on Breastfeeding Duration among Primiparous Women. Ontario Public Health Meeting: Halton Health Region. June 17, 1999.
  65. The Effect of Peer Support on Breastfeeding Duration among Primiparous Women. Centre for Community Health & Health Evaluation Research, University of British Columbia, May 26, 1999.

Refereed Oral & Poster Presentations Back to top

  1. Dukhovny, D.,  Dennis, C-L., Hodnett, E., Weston, J., Stewart, D., Kiss, A., & Zupancic, J. Prospective Economic Evaluation of a Peer Support Intervention for Prevention of Postpartum Depression among High Risk Women. Marce Conference, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, October 27-30, 2010.   
  2. Dennis, C-L. The Process of Developing and Implementing a Telephone-Based Breastfeeding Peer Support Program: Results from Two Randomized Controlled Trials. International Society for Research in Human Milk and Lactation (ISRHML)15th Conference Lima, Peru, October 8-12, 2010. 
  3. Dennis, C-L. Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy: An Overview of Instrument Development Activities, Current Interventions, and Future Research Implications. International Society for Research in Human Milk and Lactation (ISRHML) 15th Conference Lima, Peru, October 8-12, 2010. 
  4. Sellen, D., Kamau-Mbuthia, Mbugua S, Webb Girard AL; Lou, W, Dennis, C-L, Nommsen-Rivers, L., Aidam, B. Providing Peer Support Through Cell Phones and Group Meetings to Increase Exclusive Breastfeeding in Kenya. International Society for Research in Human Milk and Lactation (ISRHML) 15th Conference Lima, Peru, October 8-12, 2010.  
  5. Dukhovny, D.,  Dennis, C-L., Hodnett, E., Weston, J., Stewart, D., Kiss, A., & Zupancic, J. Prospective Economic Evaluation of a Peer Support Intervention for Prevention of Postpartum Depression among High Risk Women, 2010 Pediatric Academic Societies’ Annual Meeting, Vancouver, BC, May 1-4, 2010.
  6. Gagnon, AJ., Wahoush, O., Dougherty, G., Saucier, J-F.,  Dennis, C-L., Stanger, E., Palmer, B., Merry, L., Stewart, DE. Childbearing Health and Service Needs of Migrants and Refugees to Montreal, Quebec (Canada). European Congress Epidemiology for Clinical Medicine and Public Health, Warsaw, Poland, August 26-30, 2009.
  7. Dennis, C-L., Hodnett, E., Kenton, L., Weston, J., Zupancic, J., Stewart, D., & Kiss, A. The Effect of Peer Support on the Prevention of Postpartum Depression Among High-Risk Women: A Multi-Site Randomised Controlled Trial. Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA) Annual Conference, Winnipeg, Manitoba, June 7-10, 2009.
  8. Gagnon, AJ., Wahoush, O., Dougherty, G., Saucier, J-F.,  Dennis, C-L., Stanger, E., Palmer, B., Merry, L., Stewart, DE. Childbearing Health and Service Needs of Migrants and Refugees to Montreal, Quebec (Canada). 12th World Congress on Public Health, Istanbul, Turkey, April 27-May 1, 2009.
  9. Dennis, C-L., Hodnett, E., Kenton, L., Weston, J., Zupancic, J., Stewart, D., & Kiss, A. The Effect of Peer Support on the Prevention of Postpartum Depression Among High-Risk Women: A Multi-Site Randomised Controlled Trial. World Psychiatric Association International Congress Treatments in Psychiatry: A New Update, Florence, Italy, April 1-4, 2009.
  10. Dawson, H., & Dennis, C-L. Changing Practice through the poser of education: the development of an interdisciplinary training resource on perinatal mood disorders, Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN), Ottawa, Ontario, October 23-25, 2008.
  11. Letourneau, N., Hauer, C., Duffett-Leger, L., Weeks, M., Stewart, M., Doucet, A., Benzies, K., & Dennis, C-L. Supporting Fathers Affected by Postpartum Depression in Their Partner: Results of a Pilot Study. Father Involvement Research: Diversity, Visibility, Community will take place in Toronto, Ontario, October 22-24, 2008.
  12. Parry, M., Watt-Watson, J., Hodnett, E., Tranmer, J., Dennis, C-L., & Brooks, D. The Pain Experience of Men and Women undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery. 12th World Congress on Pain, Glasgow, Scotland, August 2008.
  13. Dennis, C-L., Hodnett, E., Kenton, L., Weston, J., Zupancic, J., Stewart, D., & Kiss, A. A randomized controlled trial to evaluate the effect of peer support in the prevention of postpartum depression among high-risk mothers. 34rd Annual Harvey Stancer Research Day, University of Toronto, Department of Psychiatry, June 19-20, 2008.
  14. Parry, M., Watt-Watson, J., Hodnett, E., Tranmer, J., Dennis, C-L., & Brooks, D. Supporting the Recovery Experience of Men and Women following Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery using Peer Volunteers. Nursing Research Conference, Kingston, Ontario, June 2008.
  15. Dennis, C-L., Hodnett, E., Kenton, L., Weston, J., Zupancic, J., Stewart, D., & Kiss, A. A randomized controlled trial to evaluate the effect of peer support in the prevention of postpartum depression among high-risk mothers. 3rd International Congress on Women’s Mental Health, Melbourne, Australia, March 19, 2008.
  16. Parry, M., Watt-Watson, J., Hodnett, E., Tranmer, J., Dennis, C-L., & Brooks, D. Unrelieved Pain in Men and Women following Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery. Eighth Annual Spring Meeting on Cardiovascular Nursing, Malmo, Sweden, March 14-15, 2008.
  17. Parry, M., Watt-Watson, J., Hodnett, E., Tranmer, J., Dennis, C-L., & Brooks, D. Supporting the Recovery Experience of Men and Women following Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery using Peer Volunteers. Eighth Annual Spring Meeting on Cardiovascular Nursing, Malmo, Sweden, March 14-15, 2008.
  18. Letourneau, N., Hegadoren, K., Stewart, M, Dennis, C-L., Willms, JD, Duffett-Leger, L., Duffett-Weeks, H., & Cluney, T. Mothers Offering Mentorship & Support (MOMS): An RCT to evaluate the effect of home-based peer support on maternal-infant interaction, infant health outcomes, and postpartum depression. Zero to Three Annual Conference, Orlando, FL, November 30-December 3, 2007.
  19. Dennis, C-L., Hodnett, E., Kenton, L., Weston, J., Stewart, D., Zupancic, J., & Kiss, A. A randomized controlled trial to evaluate the effect of peer support in the prevention of postpartum depression among high-risk mothers. Canadian Psychiatric Association annual conference, Montreal, November 17, 2007.
  20. Parry, M., Watt-Watson, J., Hodnett, E., Tranmer, J., Dennis, C-L., & Brooks, D. Peer Volunteers Support the At-Home Recovery Experience of Men and Women following Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery. Ontario Hospital Association Health Achieve conference, Toronto, November 2007.
  21. Letourneau, N., Hegadoren, K., Stewart, M, Dennis, CL., Willms, JD, Duffett-Leger, L., Hiscock, C. & Cluney, T. Mothers Offering Mentorship & Support (MOMS): An RCT to evaluate the effect of home-based peer support on maternal-infant interaction, infant health outcomes, and postpartum depression. Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) Annual Conference.  Halifax, NS, October 18-20, 2007.
  22. Dennis, C-L., Hodnett, E., Kenton, L., Weston, J., Stewart, D., Zupancic, J., & Kiss, A. A randomized controlled trial to evaluate the effect of peer support in the prevention of postpartum depression among high-risk mothers. AWHONN Canada, Halifax, October 18, 2007.
  23. Wheeler, B., & Dennis, C-L. Testing the Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale among Mothers of ill and Preterm Infants. AWHONN Canada, Halifax, October 18, 2007.
  24. Schottle, N., Dennis, C-L., & Hodnett, E. Clarifying the Controversy of How to Treat Painful Damaged Nipples: A Pilot RCT Evaluating the Effectiveness of an All Purpose Nipple Ointment (APNO) and Lanolin. International Lactation Consultant Association, San Diego, California, August 17, 2007.
  25. Schottle, N., Dennis, C-L., & Hodnett, E. A pilot RCT evaluating the effectiveness of an all purpose nipple ointment (APNO) and lanolin in the treatment of painful damaged nipples in breastfeeding women. McMaster University School of Nursing, Nursing Research Day, Toronto, May 7, 2007.
  26. Parry, M., Watt-Watson, J., Hodnett, E., Tramner, J., Brooks, D., & Dennis, C-L. Evidence-Based Initiatives in Acute Care. Sigma Theta Tau International 18th International Nursing Research Congress Focusing on Evidence-Based Practice, Vienna, Austria, July 11, 2007.
  27. Boath, E., Henshaw, C., Dennis, C-L. & Cox, J. Postpartum depression treatment: An update and critical review. Marce Society (An international society for the understanding, prevention and treatment of mental illness related to childbearing) Conference, Staffordshire, UK, September 14, 2006.
  28. Kenton, L., Dennis, C-L., Hodnett, E., & Blair, A. When peer volunteers provide the intervention in a multi-site community-based trial:  Some obvious and not-so-obvious challenges. Society for Clinical Trials, Orlando, Florida, May 2006.
  29. Letourneau, N., Fedick, C. Dennis, C-L. Hegadoren, K., Stewart, M., and Willms, D. The Effects of Postpartum Depression on Children over Time. University of New Brunswick, Faculty of Nursing Research Day. Fredericton, April 26, 2006.
  30. Letourneau, N., Duffett-Leger, L., Stewart, M., Drummand, J., Hegadoren, K., Dennis, C-L., & Rinaldi, C Postpartum Depression: Maternal and Service Providers’ Perspectives of Support Needs. Atlantic Networks for Prevention Research Forum, October 24-26, 2005 at White Point Beach Resort in White Point, Nova Scotia.
  31. Stremler, R. & Dennis, C-L. The Relationship between Infant Behaviors, Maternal Sleep Patterns, and Postpartum Fatigue. Associated Professional Sleep Societies 19th Annual Meeting, June 18-23, 2005 in Denver, Colorado.
  32. Letourneau, N, Stewart, M., Drummand, J., Hegadoren, K., Dennis, C-L., Rinaldi, C. Postpartum Depression: Maternal and Service Providers’ Perspectives of Support Needs. 6th Advances in Qualitative Methods Conference, Edmonton, February 17-19, 2005.
  33. Dennis, C-L. Psychosocial and psychological interventions for preventing postpartum depression: A Cochrane systematic review. Marce Society Conference, Oxford, UK, September 24, 2004.
  34. Dennis, C-L. A Critical Review of Postpartum Depression Prevention Interventions. 2nd World Congress on Women’s Mental Health, Washington, DC, March 19, 2004.
  35. Dennis, C-L. Identifying High-Risk Mother in the Immediate Postpartum Period: Screening with the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale. Sigma Theta Tau International, Honor Society of Nursing, 37th Biennial Convention, Toronto, November 3, 2003.
  36. Dennis, C-L. The Effect of Peer Support on Postpartum Depression: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial. Sigma Theta Tau International, Honor Society of Nursing, 37th Biennial Convention, Toronto, November 3, 2003.
  37. Dennis, C-L. Helping Breastfeeding Mothers with Postpartum Depression. Annual National Breastfeeding Seminar, Toronto, June 5-6, 2003
  38. Dennis, C-L. Identifying High-Risk Mother in the Immediate Postpartum Period: Screening with the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale. Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN), Halifax, November 16, 2002.
  39. Dennis, C-L, Janssen, P. Development of a Multifactorial Predictive Model of Postpartum Depression. Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN), Halifax, November 16, 2002
  40. Dennis, C-L. The Effect of Peer Support on Postpartum Depression: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial. Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN), Halifax, November 16, 2002
  41. Dennis, C-L. The Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale: Psychometric Testing of the Short form. Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN), Halifax, November 16, 2002.
  42. Lovato, C., Dennis, C-L., Lisonkova, S. The Effectiveness of Nicotine Replacement Therapy on Smoking Outcomes among Adolescents Participating in a School-Based Smoking Cessation Program: A Pilot Study. 3rd National Conference on Tobacco or Health, Ottawa, December 2002.
  43. Dennis, C-L. The Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale: Developing and Psychometric Testing of the Short Form. University of Toronto, Faculty of Nursing, Research Day, Toronto, April 24, 2002.
  44. Dennis, C-L., Hodnett E, Chalmers B, Gallop R. The Effect of Peer Support on Breastfeeding Duration among Primiparous Women. Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN), Seattle, June 3, 2000.
  45. Dennis, C-L., Faux S. The Development and Psychometric Testing of the Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale. AWHONN, Seattle, June 4, 2000.
  46. Dennis, C-L., Hodnett E, Chalmers B, Gallop R. The Effect of Peer Support on Breastfeeding Duration among Primiparous Women. University of British Columbia, Department of Pediatrics Annual Research Day, June, 2000.
  47. Dennis, C-L., Hodnett E, Chalmers B, Gallop R. The Effect of Peer Support on Breastfeeding Duration among Primiparous Women. Canadian Public Health Association 90thAnnual Conference, Winnipeg, June 6-9, 1999.
  48. Dennis, C-L., Hodnett E, Chalmers B, Gallop R. The Effect of Peer Support on Breastfeeding Duration among Primiparous Women. AWHONN, Winnipeg, May 14, 1999.
  49. Dennis, C-L., Faux S. The Development and Psychometric Testing of the Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale – poster. AWHONN, Winnipeg, May 14, 1999.
  50. Dennis, C-L., Hodnett E, Chalmers B, Gallop R. The Effect of Peer Support on Breastfeeding Duration among Primiparous Women – poster. First International Research Utilization Conference, Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto, Toronto, April 24, 1998.
  51. Dennis, C-L. Peer Support: Theoretical Underpinnings and Future Research Possibilities. IWK Grace Health Centre 20th Annual Perinatal Nursing Conference, Halifax, April 2, 1998.
  52. Dennis, C-L., Faux S. The Development and Psychometric Testing of the Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale – poster. IWK Grace Health Centre 20th Annual Perinatal Nursing Conference, Halifax, April 2, 1998.
  53. Dennis, C-L., Faux S. The Development and Psychometric Testing of the Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale. Sigma Theta Tau, Iota Omicron Chapter Research Day, Faculty of Nursing, University of Western Ontario, London, May 3, 1995.
  54. Dennis, C-L., Faux S. The Development and Psychometric Testing of the Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale, Sigma Theta Tau, Lamda Pi Chapter Research 95, Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto, Toronto, April 1995.