Jocelyn Stairs, Dalhousie University

Research

Read how they describe their research on their Dalhousie University profile.

Childbirth and pelvic floor disorders Reproductive healthcare experiences of refugees in the Canadian healthcare system

Latest papers

Impact of a Urogynecology Telehealth Consultation on Genital Self-Image and Sexual Function After Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injury.
International urogynecology journal · 2026
Episiotomy on TikTok: Assessing Misinformation and Information Quality Shared on a Popular Social Media Platform.
International urogynecology journal · 2026 · senior author
Association Between Active Phase of the Second Stage of Labour and Obstetrical Anal Sphincter Injury Risk: A Contemporary, Retrospective, Population-Based Cohort Study.
International urogynecology journal · 2026 · first author

All 21 publications

Latest funding

The safety and effectiveness of labour induction: using real-world evidence to study rare outcomes and outcomes among sub-populations
CIHR · 2025 · Co-investigator
$317,475
It's My Choice: A mixed methods implementation evaluation of a patient decision aid to support abortion care in Canada
CIHR · 2024 · Co-investigator
$584,216
Understanding What New Canadian Parents Need and Want to Make Vaccine Decisions During Pregnancy: Protecting Every Mom and Baby
CIHR · 2024 · Co-investigator
$50,000

All 4 grants and awards

21 publications.

01

Impact of a Urogynecology Telehealth Consultation on Genital Self-Image and Sexual Function After Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injury.

Bonasia K, Luong S, Stairs J, Clancy A

International urogynecology journal2026

DOI: 10.1007/s00192-025-06234-7 PMID: 40751846

02

Episiotomy on TikTok: Assessing Misinformation and Information Quality Shared on a Popular Social Media Platform.

Scott A, Harris C, Cruickshank A, Maguire F, Stairs J

International urogynecology journal2026Senior author

DOI: 10.1007/s00192-025-06496-1 PMID: 41427989

03

Association Between Active Phase of the Second Stage of Labour and Obstetrical Anal Sphincter Injury Risk: A Contemporary, Retrospective, Population-Based Cohort Study.

Stairs J, Allen VM, Dodge A, Clancy A, Woolcott CG

International urogynecology journal2026First author

DOI: 10.1007/s00192-025-06360-2 PMID: 41427990

04

The Association Between Episiotomy and Obstetrical Anal Sphincter Injuries Among Vacuum-Assisted Vaginal Deliveries: A Population-Based Retrospective Canadian Cohort Study.

Harris C, Woolcott CG, Dodge A, Allen V, Clancy A, Stairs J

International urogynecology journal2026Senior author

DOI: 10.1007/s00192-025-06435-0 PMID: 41400660

05

Female genital mutilation/cutting and obstetrical anal sphincter injury risk in the United States.

Stirling-Cameron E, Perry C, Stairs J

AJOG global reports2026Senior author

DOI: 10.1016/j.xagr.2026.100657 PMID: 42389206

06

Evaluating the Benefit of a Urogynecologic Telehealth Consultation after Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injury.

Bonasia K, Luong S, Stairs J, Clancy A

International urogynecology journal20252 citationsOpen Access

DOI: 10.1007/s00192-025-06077-2 PMID: 39888385

07

Readability of Online Patient-Directed Content About Cystoscopy and Urodynamic Testing.

Jain M, Stairs J, Sorgini A, Clancy A

International urogynecology journal2025

DOI: 10.1007/s00192-025-06100-6 PMID: 40067508

08

Pelvic Organ Prolapse Mesh Graft Revision Surgery: Rates of Complication by Surgical Approach.

Jain M, Stairs J, Clancy A

JSLS : Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons2025Open Access

DOI: 10.4293/jsls.2025.00019 PMID: 40330666

09

Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes and Chronic Hypertension in the Era of Prevention: A Contemporary, Retrospective Cohort Study Using Data from the National Inpatient Sample Database.

Stairs J, Nash CM, Rolnik DL

American journal of perinatology2025First author

DOI: 10.1055/a-2419-9089 PMID: 39317211

10

The effect of subsequent pregnancy and childbirth on stress urinary incontinence recurrence after midurethral sling procedure: a comment

Aisling A. Clancy, Jocelyn Stairs

American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology20241 citationsSenior authorOpen Access

DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2024.03.022 PMID: 38522719

The safety and effectiveness of labour induction: using real-world evidence to study rare outcomes and outcomes among sub-populations

Co-investigatorCIHR2025Project Grant

Principal investigators: Mehrabadi, Azar; Brown, Mary M

Keywords: Labour Induction; Postpartum Hemorrhage; Severe Maternal Morbidity; Severe Perinatal-Neonatal Morbidity; Target Trial Framework; Uterine Rupture; Vaginal Delivery

$317,475

It's My Choice: A mixed methods implementation evaluation of a patient decision aid to support abortion care in Canada

Co-investigatorCIHR2024Op. Grant: NWHRI: Innovation Fund - Healthcare implementation research

Principal investigators: Brooks, Melissa; Cook, Jocelynn L; Dol, Justine; Munro, Sarah B

Keywords: Abortion; Implementation Evaluation; Implementation Research; Patient Decision Aid; Shared Decision Making

$584,216

Understanding What New Canadian Parents Need and Want to Make Vaccine Decisions During Pregnancy: Protecting Every Mom and Baby

Co-investigatorCIHR2024Planning and Dissemination Grant - Institute Community Support

Principal investigators: Castillo, Eliana; Castrellon Pardo, Maria; Bruce, Marcia

Keywords: Co-Adaptation; Health Equity; Immunization; Newcomer Health; Participatory Learning Action; Patient-Oriented Research; Person-Centered; Planning; Refugee; Vaccination In Pregnancy

$50,000

Exploring Differences in the Timing of Prenatal Care Initiation in Canada: A Multi-Province Investigation of Gestational Age at First Prenatal Visit and Ultrasound

Co-investigatorCIHR2024Operating Grant: ECRs in Human Development, Child and Youth Health

Principal investigators: Dimitris, Michelle C

Keywords: Epidemiologic Methods; Live-Birth Bias; Perinatal Epidemiology; Pregnancy Loss

$150,000

From public funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998 with their latest competition results, the Canada Foundation for Innovation, Genome Canada, the Canadian Space Agency, Canada Research Chairs, the Fonds de recherche du Québec, Ontario research funding, Michael Smith Health Research BC, the Canadian Cancer Society, Heart & Stroke and Brain Canada.

Frequent collaborators

Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Rehabilitation Sciences
Department of Community Health and Epidemiology
Other

Co-authors at Dalhousie University, colored by department. Thicker lines mean more shared papers; select anyone to open their profile and their own map.

Aisling Clancy

Rehabilitation Sciences

11 shared papers, latest 2026

Christy Woolcott

Department of Community Health and Epidemiology

3 shared papers, latest 2026

Finlay Maguire

Faculty

3 shared papers, latest 2026

Heather Scott

Obstetrics and Gynecology

1 shared papers, latest 2019

Mary Brown

Faculty

1 shared papers, latest 2022

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: Childbirth and pelvic floor disorders Dear Professor Stairs, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. I read your paper "Impact of a Urogynecology Telehealth Consultation on Genital Self-Image and Sexual Function After Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injury." (2026), and it connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]