This collection brings together the Child Welfare articles supplied for the Knowledge Hub.
Ethnic Differences in Educational Attainment Among the Children of Canadian Immigrants
Using the 2002 Ethnic Diversity Survey, this article examines the ethnic differences in university education attainment among the children of immigrants in Canada. We found that most groups achieve clear upward mobility across generations, while such…
Prevalence and correlates of conduct disorder and problem behavior in Caribbean and Filipino immigrant Adolescents
This study investigates the prevalence and subtypes of conduct disorder (CD) and behavioral problems among youth in two communities characterized by prolonged parent–child separation upon immigration. CD and problem behaviors were assessed in 252 Caribbean–Canadian and…
Relations between trauma experiences and psychological, physical and neuroendocrine functioning among somali refugees: mediating role of coping with acculturation stressors.
Refugees may be prone to stress-related psychological and physical health disorders, coupled with disturbances of hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal functioning reflected by cortisol levels. It was suggested that traumatic encounters would directly influence stress-related outcomes, as well as indirectly…
Ethnic differences in risk factors for neonatal mortality and morbidity in the neonatal intensive care unit
Objective: Although our knowledge about how to care for high-risk neonates who require intensive care is continually improving, disparities in health outcomes among various ethnic groups living in developed countries are becoming more evident. The purpose…
Reliability and convergent and discriminant validity of the Child Oral Health Impact Profile (COHIP Child’s version)
Objectives: The purpose of the current study was to assess the reliability as well as the convergent and discriminant validity of the Child Oral Health Impact Profile (COHIP). The questionnaire consisted of five domains that assessed…
Newborn screening for sickle cell disease: A 1988-2003 Quebec experience
Background: Sickle cell disease (SCD) is associated with significant mortality and morbidity that can be decreased by neonatal diagnosis. Although 44 American states have implemented such programs, there are no provincially funded universal or targeted newborn…
Emerging pediatric HIV epidemic related to migration
In 2002, Canada introduced routine, mandatory HIV antibody screening for all residency applicants, including selected children. We report screening results from January 2002 to February 2005. Thirty-six pediatric HIV cases were detected (14/100,000 applicants); 94% of…
Malaria in immigrant and traveler children: Clinical presentation and risk factors for complications
To review the clinical features and risk factors for complications and treatment of malaria in a pediatric cohort mainly composed of immigrant children. Retrospective cohort study of all cases of malaria diagnosed between 1991 and 2001…
“Thinking About Makin’ It”: Black Canadian Students’ Beliefs Regarding Education and Academic Achievement
Black Canadians share many aspects of the historical experiences of African Americans, but there are also important differences. One similarity between these two groups is the persistent academic underachievement of Black adolescents. Although this is a…
Inflammatory Rhetoric? Baseless Accusations? A Response to Gabor’s Critique of Racial Profiling Research in Canada
Racial profiling has become one of the most controversial issues facing the Canadian criminal justice system. In a recent article, Thomas Gabor dismisses much of the evidence of racial profiling in Canada as "baseless" and "inflammatory."…
On the Assimilation of Racial Stereotypes among Black Canadian Young Offenders
This paper investigates the assimilation and iteration of racial stereotypes among Black Canadians by inspecting open-ended interviews with eight Black or mixed-race respondents who are adjudicated young offenders. The focus of this investigation is on whether,…
Malaria “epidemic” in Quebec: diagnosis and response to imported malaria
Background: Imported malaria is an increasing problem. The arrival of 224 African refugees presented the opportunity to investigate the diagnosis and management of imported malaria within the Quebec health care system. Methods: The refugees were visited…
