Browse publications in the Black Child collection.
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…
From the family universe to the outside world: Family relations, school attitude, and perception of racism in Caribbean and Filipino adolescents
Abstract: Caribbean and Filipino immigrant families in Canada have much in common: the women have often immigrated as domestic workers, first-generation children may be separated from their parents for long periods, and they must deal with…
How adolescent children of African Jamaican immigrants living in Canada perceive and negotiate their roles within a matrifocal family
This research project examined the adolescent/young adult-parent relationships of African Jamaican immigrants currently living in Canada. Specifically, we focused on the transmission of cultural values and beliefs within these relationships and how the adolescents navigated and…
Initial Presentation of Unscreened Children With Sickle Cell Disease: The Toronto Experience
Background: The morbidity and mortality related to sickle cell disease (SCD) has decreased since the introduction of newborn screening in the United States. Given the multicultural nature of the Canadian Population and the growing African Canadian…
Pursuit of university education among the children of immigrants in Canada: the roles of parental human capital and social capital
Using the 2002 Ethnic Diversity Survey, this article examines the roles of parental human capital and social capital in the pursuit of university education among immigrant youth in Canada. We find segmented patterns across the largest…
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…
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…
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…
