This collection brings together the Black Health articles supplied for the Knowledge Hub.
Toxic effects of skin-lightening products in Canadian immigrants
Background: The cultural practice of skin bleaching is highly prevalent in Africa. Most reported cases of toxic effects of skinlightening products occur in this region. Objective: To describe cases of misuse of over-the-counter (OTC) cosmetic skin-lightening…
High prevalence of unintended pregnancies in HIV-positive women of reproductive age in Ontario, Canada: a retrospective study
Objectives: There is speculation, but there are little data, on the high rates of unintended pregnancies in HIV-positive women. We investigated rates and correlates of unintended pregnancies among HIV-positive women of reproductive age. Methods: A cross-sectional…
HIV Knowledge Among Canadian-Born and Sub-Saharan African-Born Patients Living with HIV
Research has revealed differences on scales measuring HIV knowledge between individuals from various ethnic backgrounds and cultures. Few studies have examined this knowledge with immigrant populations and persons living with HIV. This study examined HIVknowledge among…
“With God in our lives he gives us the strength to carry on”: African Nova Scotian women, spirituality, and racism-related stress.
This mixed-methods study explored the racism-related experiences of 50 mid-life African-heritage women living in Nova Scotia, Canada, along with their use of spirituality as a coping strategy for dealing with racism-related stress. Four standardised instruments, along…
Risk Factors for Tuberculosis After Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy Initiation in the United States and Canada: Implications for Tuberculosis Screening
Background: Screening for tuberculosis prior to highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) initiation is not routinely performed in low-incidence settings. Identifying factors associated with developing tuberculosis after HAART initiation could focus screening efforts. Methods: Sixteen cohorts in…
The challenges of child welfare involvement for Afro-Caribbean families in Toronto
There is a growing and robust child welfare literature on service users' perspectives. However, little attention is paid to the experiences of Afro-Caribbean mothers and youth as service users. The author argues that this lack of…
Patient age, ethnicity, medical history, and risk factor profile, but not drug insurance coverage, predict successful attainment of glycemic targets: Time 2 Do More Quality Enhancement Research Initiative (T2DM QUERI).
Objective — To identify factors in patients with type 2 diabetes and A1C 7.0% associated with attainment of A1C 7.0%. Research Design and Methods — We used a prospective registry of 5,280 Canadian patients in primary…
Racial bullying and victimization in Canadian school-aged children: Individual and school level effects
Numerous individual factors, including race, have been identified to date that may place children at risk for bullying involvement. The importance of the school’s environment on bullying behaviours has also been highlighted, as the majority of…
Meanings of Home and Mental Well-Being among Sudanese Refugees in Canada
Objectives: This article examines family and social factors that affect refugee mental health during resettlement by presenting qualitative analysis of the concept of home and its functional and psychological meanings based on findings from research with…
Cancer Care Experiences and the Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine at End of Life in Nova Scotia’s Black Communities
Purpose : This qualitative study examines the meanings that African Canadians living in Nova Scotia, Canada, ascribe to their experiences with cancer, family caregiving, and their use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) at end of…
Racial identity, racial context, and ingroup status: Implications for attributions to discrimination among Black Canadians
Using Self-Categorization Theory as a conceptual framework for understanding attributions to discrimination, the primary aim of this study was to move beyond focusing on the degree to which racial minorities define themselves in terms of their…
