This collection brings together the Child Welfare articles supplied for the Knowledge Hub.
Trends in live birth rates and adverse neonatal outcomes among HIV-positive women in Ontario, Canada, 2002–2009: a descriptive population-based study
To characterise trends in live birth rates, adverse neonatal outcomes and socio-demographic characteristics of pregnant women with diagnosed HIV between the ages of 18 and 49 in Ontario, Canada from 1 April 2002 to 31 March…
“Everyone just keeps their eyes closed and their fingers crossed”: Sexual health communication among black parents and children in Nova Scotia, Canada.
Background: Black Canadian youth remain disproportionally affected by an array of social and health issues, including sexually transmitted infections. While research exists in support of the involvement of parents as a key means to prevent or…
The relationship between HIV-related stigma and HIV knowledge in African, Caribbean and Black communities in Ontario:Reports from the Keep It Alive! (KIA) evaluation study
Keep it alive! (KIA) was a community-based social marketing campaign developed and implemented by the African and Caribbean Council on HIV/AIDS in Ontario (ACCHO) from 2006-2009. KIA was designed to increase awareness of HIV and reduce…
The adaptation of South Sudanese Christian refugees in Ottawa, Canada: Social capital, segmented assimilation and religious organization
This dissertation examines the adaptation of Christian refugees from Southern Sudan-primarily Dinkas and mostly educated-to living in Ottawa, Canada, not historically a gateway immigrant city. The discussion is based on sustained observation, documentation and analysis of…
A comparison of levels and predictors of emotional problems among preadolescent Ethiopians in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and Toronto,Canada
According to a literature of theory and advocacy, immigration and resettlement jeopardize the mental health of children and youth, largely because of factors such as intergenerational tensions arising from conflicts about the retention of traditional values,…
Rising disparities in severe adverse birth outcomes among Haitians in Quebec, Canada, 1981-2006
Perinatal health data for Haitians are scant. We evaluated adverse birth outcomes for Haitians in Quebec, Canada. We analyzed 2,124,909 live births from 1981 to 2006. Haitian ethnicity was assessed using maternal birth country (Haiti, other…
In vivo facial tissue depth study of African Nova Scotian children
This study collaborated with the African Nova Scotian community to create the first African Canadian facial tissue depth database to help identify missing children. The relationships between tissue thickness, age, and sex were investigated, and comparisons…
Examining the association between neighbourhood characteristics and gonorrhea rates among women aged 15 to 24 years in Montreal, Canada
Objective: The reported incidence rate of gonorrhea has more than doubled from 2000 to 2010 in Montreal, increasing in both sexes and all age groups; however, the increase was particularly high in females aged 15 to…
Transitions to Adulthood Among First Generation Sub-Saharan African Immigrant Adolescents in Canada: Evidence from a Qualitative Study in Montreal
In industrialized societies, a large number of studies have addressed the various patterns of adolescent transitions to adulthood. While most studies on migration have examined aspects of migrants’ integration into host societies, few researches, however, have…
Comparing the clinical presentation of first-episode psychosis across different migrant and ethnic minority groups in Montreal, Quebec
Objective: To explore differences in severity and nature of symptoms of first-episode psychosis (FEP) according to ethnic group and migrant status. Method: We administered rating scales to assess positive and negative symptoms, as well as general…
