Explore publications authored or co-authored by Dr. Bukola Salami.
Insidious systems: a scoping review of Black youth and the criminal justice system in Canada
- Authors
- Joshua E Yusuf, Gervin Apatinga, Barbara-Ann Hamilton-Hinch, Annette Bailey, W Andy Knight, Geoffrey Maina, Aloysius Nwabugo Maduforo, Bukola Salami
- Publication year
- 2026
- Publication date
- 2026-01-15
- Source
- Health & Justice (2026) 14:6
- Type
- Journal Article
- Topics
- Black Child
Introduction: A growing concern within and beyond Black communities is the increasing injustices faced by Black children and youth, especially the indelible injustices imposed in their involvement with the Canadian criminal justice system. This study conducts…
A Rapid Scoping Review of Resilience Facilitators and Barriers among Black Children and Young People in Canada
- Authors
- Emmanuel A. Marfo, Albert Junior Frimpong, Haris Musavar, Bukola Salami
- Publication year
- 2026
- Source
- Canadian Journal of Nursing Research. 2026;0(0).
- Type
- Journal Article
- Topics
- Black Child
Background and Purpose: Despite pervasive structural and systemic adversities, Black children and youth in Canada demonstrate significant resilience. However, mainstream discourse often privileges deficit-based narratives, marginalizing these strengths. This rapid scoping review identifies and synthesizes the…
A Scoping Review on the Impact of the Environment on Racialized Immigrant Older Adults’ Social Connectedness and Sense of Belonging
- Authors
- Vivian Afrah Puplampu, Ashley Hai Yen Ho, Mashrur Kazi, Alberta Baffour-Awuah, Michelle Dalidowicz, Juliet Bushi, Jordana Salma, Joseph Osuji, Festus Y. Moasun, Mary Chipanshi, Flo…
- Publication year
- 2026
- Source
- Journal of Aging Research 2026, 1089194, 14 pages
- Type
- Journal Article
- Topics
- Other
Background and objective: The increasing number of immigrant and older adult populations in Canada is reflected among racialized groups. Migrating to a new country at an older age, language barriers, financial concerns and immigration policies present…
Advancing Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Nursing: Reflection on Over a Decade of Research
- Authors
- Olatubi MI, Marfo EA, Salami B
- Publication year
- 2026
- Source
- Nursing Leadership (Toronto, Ont.), 38(3):91–99.
- Type
- Journal Article
- Topics
- Black Health
The contemporary debate on equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in nursing practice has been affected by numerous intersecting forces. In this commentary, we draw on insights from Bukola Salami's 15-year research program, which offers critical perspectives…
ADWEN: A Framework for Advancing Equity in Mental Health Promotion
- Authors
- Boakye-Yiadom, Noah, Yembilah, Rita, Lashewicz, Bonnie, Salami, Bukola
- Publication year
- 2026
- Source
- Canada-Africa Academic Collaborations Conference (CAACC), February 26-27, 2026.
- Region
- Canada
- Topics
- Black Health
Background: Persistent mental health inequities among Black, Caribbean and African immigrant communities in settler colonial states such as Canada reflect structural racism and mismatches between dominant models and community worldviews. Approach: We introduce ADWEN (Ancestry &…
Beyond “Stranger Danger”: Canadian Parents’ Perspectives on Family-Centered Prevention of Online Child Sexual Exploitation
Background: Online child sexual exploitation and abuse is an escalating public health concern, yet parents often report uncertainty about recognizing risks, initiating age-appropriate conversations, and accessing practical prevention resources. This study explored Canadian parents’ experiences, perceived…
Exploring Social Identity Clusters and NICU Outcomes in the Context of Alberta Family Integrated Care
- Authors
- Oyinda Obigbesan, Bukola Salami, Karen M. Benzies
- Publication year
- 2026
- Source
- Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, & Neonatal Nursing. 2026;55(4):375–387.e4.
- Type
- Journal Article
- Topics
- Other
Objective: To explore variations in maternal and infant outcomes among clusters of mother–infant dyads in the NICU characterized by intersecting social identity characteristics. Design: Secondary exploratory analysis of data from a cluster randomized controlled trial conducted…
Exploring the Coping Strategies of International Medical Graduates in the Canadian Healthcare System
- Authors
- Gervin Ane Apatinga, Maya Eboigbodin, Florence Obianyor, Aloysius N. Maduforo, Aderemi Adelugba & Bukola Salami
- Publication year
- 2026
- Source
- Journal of International Migration and Integration 2026
- Type
- Journal Article
- Topics
- Other
International medical graduates (IMGs) in Canada face multiple intersecting challenges with limited support systems, yet research on how they cope in clinical settings remains scarce. Applying Skinner et al.’s coping framework, we explored the coping strategies…
Global, regional, and national levels and trends in maternal mortality, progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals, and mortality from COVID-19 infection in pregnant women, 1990–2023: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023
- Authors
- GBD 2023 Maternal Mortality Collaborators
- Publication year
- 2026
- Source
- The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology, & Women's Health. 2026;2(5):e375–e424.
- Type
- Journal Article
- Region
- International
- Topics
- Other
Background: Maternal mortality has decreased globally in the past three decades; however, mortality remains high in some locations and progress has plateaued or reversed in others. Updated comprehensive assessments of maternal mortality for countries and territories,…
Taux de vaccination et hésitation chez les personnes noires : un examen de la portée
- Authors
- Folajinmi Oluwasina, Salwa Musa, Mary Olukotun, Folakemi Ojo, Omolara Sanni, Lynda Djoutsa, Modupe Tunde-Byass, Andre Renzaho, Upton Allen, Bukola Salami
- Publication year
- 2026
- Source
- Relevé des maladies transmissibles au Canada. 2026;52(3).
- Language
- French · English version
- Type
- Journal Article
- Region
- International
- Topics
- Black Health
Contexte: La vaccination est l’un des moyens les plus efficients de prévenir les maladies, mais l’hésitation à l’égard de celle-ci reste une menace pour les progrès réalisés dans la lutte contre les maladies évitables par la…
Vaccine uptake and hesitancy among Black people: A scoping review
- Authors
- Folajinmi Oluwasina, Salwa Musa, Mary Olukotun, Folakemi Ojo, Omolara Sanni, Lynda Djoutsa, Modupe Tunde-Byass, Andre Renzaho, Upton Allen, Bukola Salami
- Publication year
- 2026
- Source
- Can Commun Dis Rep. 2026;52(3):67–79.
- Language
- English · French version
- Type
- Journal Article
- Region
- International
- Topics
- Black Health
Background: Vaccination is one of the most cost-effective ways to prevent disease, yet vaccine hesitancy remains a threat to the progress made in tackling vaccine preventable diseases. Black communities have a history of being subjects of…
Global burden of lower respiratory infections and aetiologies, 1990–2023: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023
- Authors
- GBD 2023 Lower Respiratory Infections and Antimicrobial Resistance Collaborators
- Publication year
- 2025
- Publication date
- 2025-12-15
- Source
- Lancet Infect Dis 2026 Apr;26(4):343-361.
- Type
- Journal Article
- Region
- International
- Topics
- Other
Background: Lower respiratory infections (LRIs) remain the world's leading infectious cause of death. This analysis from the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study (GBD) 2023 provides global, regional, and national estimates of LRI…
