Explore publications authored or co-authored by Dr. Bukola Salami.
Prevalence of cancer prevention lifestyle recommendations in individuals with excess body weight
- Authors
- C.E. Orsso, T. Gormaz, S. Valentine, I. Matias de Sousa, M. Ferguson-Pell, S.T. Johnson, A.A. Kirkham, D. Klein, N. Maeda, J.F. Mota, S.E. Neil-Sztramko, M. Quintanilha, B. Oladunn…
- Publication year
- 2025
- Source
- Clinical Nutrition ESPEN, 69, 918-919
- Type
- Journal Article
Determine whether there was statistical difference between the two groups in these parameters. The Mindray DC 70 2021 model year of the equipment was used for liver ultrasounds as one of the instrumental research approaches. Patients…
An analysis of the Mental Health of Black Canadians Fund: facilitators of success, challenges and recommendations
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- Bukola Salami, Mia Tulli-Shah, Ifrah Abdillahi, Wesley Crichlow
- Publication year
- 2025
- Source
- Health Promot Chronic Dis Prev Can; 45(4):212–220.
- Type
- Journal Article
- Region
- Canada
Introduction : In 2018, in an effort to address the mental health inequities experienced by Black Canadians, the Government of Canada announced a CAD 10 million investment to establish the Public Health Agency of Canada’s Promoting…
Interventions to Improve the Mental Health of Black Youth in Western Countries: A Scoping Review
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- Eyasu Yakob, Aloysius Nwabugo Maduforo, Ibukun Christiana Kayode, Tiphanie Okorie, Prosper Komolafe, Folajinmi Oluwasina & Bukola Salami
- Publication year
- 2025
- Source
- Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities 2025
- Type
- Journal Article
Background: Black youth in Western countries experience disproportionate mental health challenges driven by systemic racism, cultural stigma, and limited access to culturally appropriate care. While the need for tailored interventions is increasingly recognized, there remains a…
Methodological reflections from a research project on the mental health of Black youth
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- Bukola Salami, Jordana Salma, Benjamin Denga, Aloysius Maduforo, Dominic A Alaazi
- Publication year
- 2025
- Source
- Health Promot Chronic Dis Prev Can. 2025 Apr;45(4):204–211.
- Type
- Journal Article
- Region
- Alberta
The aim of this study was to provide an illustrative example of how researchers can effectively engage Black youth using a culturally responsive, participatory action research (PAR) approach. We aimed to examine the mental health needs…
A Mobile App (MyPeer) Co-Designed With Immigrant Adolescents for Better Sexual and Reproductive Health: Usability Study
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- Salima Meherali, Amyna Ismail Rehmani, Mariam Ahmad, Piper Scott-Fiddler, Paula Pinzón-Hernández, Zeba Khan, Sarah Flicker, Philomina Okeke-Ihejirika, Bukola Salami, Eleni Stroulia…
- Publication year
- 2025
- Source
- JMIR Form Res 2025;9:e81115
- Type
- Journal Article
- Region
- Canada
Background: Adolescents require comprehensive sexual and reproductive health (SRH) education to successfully transition from puberty into adulthood. However, they often experience barriers and challenges while trying to promote their SRH or access SRH services. Such challenges…
Between cultures and traditions: a qualitative investigation of sexual and reproductive health experiences of immigrant adolescents in Canada
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- Salima Meherali, Amyna Ismail Rehmani, Mariam Ahmad, Samar Kauser, Piper Scott Fiddler, Paula Pinzon-Hernandez, Zeba Khan, Sarah Flicker, Philomina Okeke-Ihejirika, Bukola Salami,…
- Publication year
- 2025
- Source
- An International Journal for Research, Intervention and Care Volume 27, 2025 – Issue 12
- Type
- Journal Article
- Region
- Canada
Immigrant adolescents in Canada face challenges accessing accurate sexual and reproductive health (SRH) information and services. Many challenges stem from taboos associated with SRH, cultural and religious restrictions, and social beliefs regarding the unnecessity of SRH…
Access to Healthcare for Black Women in Alberta: An Interpersonal-Level Analysis of Barriers and Facilitators
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- Mary Olukotun, Lucy Karanja, Aloysius Maduforo, Andre Renzaho, Maria-Beatriz Ospina, Solina Richter, Modupe Tunde-Byass, Oluwakemi Amodu, Bukola Salami
- Publication year
- 2025
- Source
- Qualitative Health Research Volume 35, Issue 13, November 2025, Pages 1481-1493
- Type
- Journal Article
- Topics
- Black Health
Alberta is home to one of Canada’s fastest growing populations of Black people, driven by an influx of African immigrants to major metropolitan areas such as Edmonton and Calgary. As the Black population in Alberta continues…
Impacts of COVID-19 on Intimate Partner Violence Service Provision
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- Aisha Giwa, Myra Kandemiri, Mia Tulli-Shah, Ghada Sayadi, Nat Hurley, Bukola Salami
- Publication year
- 2025
- Source
- Violence Against Women Volume 31, Issue 10, August 2025, Pages 2622-2641
- Type
- Journal Article
- Region
- Alberta
COVID-19 policies like stay-at-home orders impacted intimate partner violence (IPV) service provision in Alberta. Using intersectionality and qualitative semi-structured interviews, this article situates IPV and access to services and supports within multiple overlapping factors such as…
Improving equity and wellness in cancer care with people of Latin American and African Descent: a study protocol
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- Anna Santos Salas, Sharon M. Watanabe, Aynharan Sinnarajah, Nahyeni Bassah, Fleur Huang, Jacqueline Alcalde-Castro, Harkeert Judge, Hannah M. O'Rourke, Pilar Camargo Plazas, Bukola…
- Publication year
- 2025
- Source
- Front. Oncol. 15:1469037.
- Type
- Journal Article
Background: Cancer inequities such as late access to cancer screening and diagnosis affect people of African and Latin American descent in Canada. These inequities in addition to experiences of racism and discrimination and unequal living and…
“Black People Listen to Black People”: Strategies to Improve COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Among Black People Living in Canada
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- Aisha Giwa, Delores V. Mullings, Andre M. N. Renazho and Oluwabukola Salami
- Publication year
- 2025
- Source
- COVID 2025, 5(4), 45
- Type
- Journal Article
- Region
- Canada
Background: Compared to other groups of Canadians, Black people have been significantly more affected by COVID-19 and appear to be more hesitant to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. This article identifies approaches or strategies to increase vaccine…
Exploring the Experiences of International Medical Graduates in the Canadian Healthcare System
- Authors
- Florence Obianyor, Gervin Ane Apatinga, Maya Eboigbodin, Aloysius N. Maduforo, Aderemi Adelugba & Bukola Salami
- Publication year
- 2025
- Publication date
- 2025-06-10
- Source
- Journal of International Migration and Integration (2025) 26:2489–2517
- Type
- Journal Article
While research on the experiences of international medical graduates (IMGs) in Canada has expanded in recent years, there remains a significant gap, particularly in studies examining their challenges across different provinces and territories. This study applies…
Licensure pathways for internationally educated nurses: An environmental scan of Canadian nursing regulatory bodies
- Authors
- Patrick Chiu, Nasrin Alostaz, Apple Hermosisima, Rio Li, Houssem Eddine Ben-Ahmed, Jelena Atanackovic, Damilola Iduye, Natalie Thiessen, Bukola Salami, Kathleen Leslie
- Publication year
- 2025
- Publication date
- 2025-06-04
- Source
- Journal of Nursing Regulation Volume 16, Issue 2, July 2025, Pages 99-110
- Type
- Journal Article
- Region
- Canada
Background: Licensure pathways for internationally educated nurses (IENs) in Canada have historically been criticized for being too lengthy, complex, and costly. Reforms to streamline IEN licensure have been inconsistent across Canadian jurisdictions, with limited evidence regarding…
