Linda Duffett-LegerLinda Duffett-Leger, RN, BN, MN, PhD

Contact information

Linda Duffett-Leger
Assistant Professor
Phone: (506) 458-7647
Fax: (506) 453-4565
Email

Education Summary:

  • Doctor of Philosophy in Interdisciplinary Studies, UNB, 2011
  • Master of Nursing, UNB, 2006
  • Bachelor of Nursing, UNB, 1996
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours Psychology), UNB, 1992

Key area(s) of interest:

  • Community nursing and population health
  • Maternal mental health
  • Adolescent sexual health
  • Using technology to promote learning in the classroom
  • Engaging users in the design and development of web-based approaches to promote learning.

Classroom/clinical teaching summary

Classroom:
Nurs1011 Nursing as a Profession
Nurs1225 Nursing and Wellness
Nurs1235 Community Clinical

Research, grants & publications summary

Grants:

  • Letourneau, N., Duffett-Leger, L., Stewart, M., Dennis, C-L. (2009-2012). Sustainable Telephone-Based Peer Support for Mothers with Postpartum Depression, Canadian Institutes of Health Information, Partnerships for Health Systems Improvement ($499,000)
  • Letourneau, N., Duffett-Leger, L., Levac, L., Watson, B., Young, C. (2009-2010). Unraveling the Relationship Between Socio-Economic Status and Child and Adolescent Behavioural, Cognitive and Language Development, Human Resources and Skills Development Canada ($43,000)
  • Letourneau, N., Duffett-Leger, L., (Co-PI) Brannen, C., Critchley, K., Secco, Dennis, C.L. (2009-10). Postpartum Depression: Screening and Interventions in the Maritimes, Canadian Institutes of Health Information Meetings, Planning and Dissemination Grant ($14,642).
  • Letourneau, N., Duffett-Leger, L., Stewart, M., Hegadoren, K., Doucet, A., Benzies, K., Dennis, C.L. (2008-2010). Support for Fathers Affected by Postpartum Depression, Canadian Institutes of Health Information Operating Grant ($173,669).
  • Letourneau, N., Alexander, W., Duffett-Leger, L., Stewart, M., Hauer, C. (2007-2009). Identifying the support needs of fathers affected by postpartum depression: A pilot study, Atlantic Health Sciences Corporation Health Promotion and Research Fund ($20,962).


Peer reviewed Publications:

  • Letourneau, N., Duffett-Leger, L., Levac, L., Watson, B. & Young, K. (in press). Socioeconomic status and child development: A meta-analysis. Child: Care, Health & Development.
  • Letourneau, N., Duffy, L., Duffett-Leger, L. (in press). Mothers affected by domestic violence: Intersections and opportunities with the justice system. Journal of Family Violence.
  • Letourneau, N., Dennis, C.L., Duffett-Leger, L., Tryphonopolous, P. (in press). Postpartum Depression is a Family Affair: Addressing the Impact on Mothers, Fathers, and Children. Issues in Mental Health Nursing.
  • Letourneau, N., Tryphonopoulos, P., Duffett-Leger, L., Stewart, M., Benzies, K., Dennis, & Joschko, J. (2012). Support intervention needs and preferences of fathers affected by postpartum depression. Journal of Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing, 26(1), 69-80.
  • Letourneau, N., Duffett-Leger, L., Watson, B., Hegadoren, K. (2011). Cortisol patterns of depressed mothers and their infants are related to maternal-infant interactive behaviours. Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology, 29(5): 439-459.
  • Letourneau, N., Stewart, M., Dennis, C.L., Hegadoren, K., Duffett-Leger, L., & Watson, B. (2011). Effect of home-based peer support on maternal-infant interactions among women with postpartum depression: A randomized controlled trial. International Journal of Mental Health Nursing, 20, 345-357.
  • Letourneau, N., Duffett-Leger, L., Stewart, M., Dennis, C.L. &Tryphonopoulos, P. (2011). Identifying the Support Needs of Fathers Affected by Postpartum Depression: A Pilot Study. Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, 18(1): 41-47.
  • Letourneau, N., Duffett-Leger, L. & Salmani, M. (2010). Maternal depressive symptoms and parenting of children from birth to 12 years. Western Journal of Nursing Research, 32(5), 662-685.
  • Duffett-Leger, L. & Lumsden, J. (2010). An argument for using participatory approaches for the design of online health interventions targeted at young women. Health Informatics Congress 2010 Conference Proceedings. Birmingham, England, UK.
  • Letourneau, N., Duffett-Leger, L. & Salmani, M. (2009). The role of paternal support in the behavioural development of children exposed to postpartum depression. Canadian Journal of Nursing Research, 41(3): 86-106.
  • Letourneau, N., Duffett-Leger, L. & Young, C. (2009). Recruitment and relationships: Research with stigmatized and socially isolated mothers. International Journal of Psychology Research, 4(3/4), 251-274.
  • Paterson, B., Duffett-Leger, L., & Cruttenden, K. (2009). Contextual factors influencing the evolution of nurses’ roles in a primary health care clinic. Public Health Nursing, 26(5): 421-429
  • Duffett-Leger, L., Paterson, B., Albert, W. (2009). Optimizing Health Outcomes by Integrating Health Behaviour and Communication Theories in the Development of eHealth Promotion Interventions. eHealth International, 4(2): 23
  • Duffett-Leger, L., Letourneau, N., & Croll, J. (2008). Cervical Cancer Screening Practices of Young Women Attending University: A web-based survey. Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing, 36(5): 441-449.
  • Duffett-Leger, L., Lumsden, J. (2008). Online Health Promotion: A “Health Check”. International Symposium on Technology and Society (ISTAS) 2008 conference proceedings.
  • Paterson, B., Duffett-Leger, L., Cruttenden, K. (2008). Contextual factors influencing the evolution of nurses’ roles in a primary health care clinic. Public Health Nursing, 26(5): 421-429.
  • Letourneau, N., Duffett-Leger, L., Stewart, M., Hegadoren, K., Rinaldi,C. & Dennis, C.L. (2007). Canadian Mothers’ Perceived Support Needs During Postpartum depression. Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing, 36(5): 441-449.
  • Davidson, P., Rheame, A., Dykeman, M., Ericson, P., Duffett-Leger, L., (2007). Nurses’ Voice: Influencing the Restructuring of the New Brunswick Health Care System. Journal of Nursing Leadership, 20(4): 98-112.


Book Chapter:

  • Letourneau, N., Duffett-Leger, L. & Young, K., (2009). Recruitment and relationships: Research with stigmatized and socially isolated mothers. In E. Cuyler and M. Ackhart (Eds.) Psychology of Relationships. Hauppauge NY: Nova Scotia Publishers, Inc.


Reports and Policy Briefs:

  • Letourneau, N., Donovan, J., Tryphonopoulos, P. & Duffett-Leger, L., (2010). Identifying the Support Needs of Fathers Affected by Postpartum Depression: A Pilot Study. Final Report to Atlantic Health Sciences Prevention Research Fund.
  • Letourneau, N., & Duffett-Leger, L. (2009). Postpartum Depression Screening and Intervention in the Maritimes: Where Do We Go From Here? Final report to Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Partnerships in Health Systems Improvement.
  • Letourneau, N., Duffett-Leger, L., Stewart, M., Hegadoren, K., Rinaldi, C., & Dennis, C.L. (2007). Mothers’ and Service Providers’ Perspectives of Needs, Resources, Barriers and Preferences for Support Intervention for Postpartum Depression: Final Report. University of New Brunswick, CHILD Research Program, Fredericton, NB.
  • Duffett-Leger, L. Letourneau, N. (2007). Promote Self-Sufficiency in New Brunswickers by Promoting New Brunswick as a Family-Friendly Province by Investment in Healthy Child Development in the Preschool Years (0-5 years). Policy Brief presented to the New Brunswick Self-Sufficiency Task Force.
  • Letourneau, N., Young, C., & Duffett-Leger, L. (2006). Postpartum Depression: Myths and Realities Conference. Final Report, University of New Brunswick, CHILD Research Program, Fredericton, NB.
  • Duffett-Leger, L., Lavoie, S., & Letourneau, N. &. (2006). Support for Women Who Experienced Symptoms of Postpartum Depression: Final report, Fredericton: University of New Brunswick.
  • Letourneau, N., Young, C., & Duffett-Leger, L. (2006). Postpartum Depression: Myths and Realities Conference: Summary Report, Fredericton: University of New Brunswick.

Professional practice, committees, volunteer work summary

  • 2012-present: Selection Review Committee, Habitat for Humanity Fredericton.
  • 2008-2012: Board of Directors, New Brunswick Health Council
  • 2002-05: Board of Directors, Nurses Association of New Brunswick
  • 2002-05: President, Nurses Association of New Brunswick, York-Sunbury Chapter