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Improving equity and wellness in cancer care with people of Latin American and African Descent: a study protocol

July 1, 2025

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 working conditions are detrimental to their wellness. We aim to delineate together with people of African and Latin American…
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Navigating ethics in HIV data and biomaterial management within Black, African, and Caribbean communities in Canada

July 1, 2025

Background: This study explored the ethical issues associated with community-based HIV testing among African, Caribbean, and Black (ACB) populations in Canada, focusing on their perceptions of consent, privacy, and the management of HIV-related data and bio-samples. Methods: A qualitative community-based participatory research (CBPR) approach was employed to actively engage ACB community members in shaping the…
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Attributes that influence testing decisions for sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections: A qualitative study among diverse people in Canada.

April 9, 2025

Background: Sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBIs) disproportionately affect key populations in Canada. For example, recent estimates suggested that the proportion of people living with hepatitis C is the highest among people who use injection drugs and that gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men represent a high proportion of new cases…
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African nurses on the move: decisions, destinations and recruitment practices – a scoping review

March 22, 2025

Background: The transnational migration of African nurses negatively impacts nurse-to-population ratios and life expectancy indices in many African countries. Understanding migration decisions, destination preferences, and recruitment practices of African nurses is crucial for identifying appropriate and effective retention interventions. Objective: The objectives of this scoping review are to examine the state of evidence in relation…
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Healthcare lived experiences of African, Caribbean, and Black individuals in Alberta living with HIV/AIDS: A phenomenological study.

February 25, 2025

Objective: This study explores the lived experiences of African, Caribbean, and Black (ACB) individuals in Alberta living with HIV/AIDS and the issues they encounter when accessing services. Methods: Interpretive phenomenological analysis (IPA) provided the underlying philosophy, data collection, and analysis methods. Participants self-identified after responding to recruitment posters posted at HIV/AIDS-supporting agencies in Alberta and…
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Post-arrival HIV acquisition patterns: Insights from African, Caribbean, and Black immigrant communities in Canada

February 24, 2025

Objectives: This mixed methods study examines post-migration HIV acquisition patterns and sexual health behaviours among African, Caribbean, and Black (ACB) immigrant men who have sex with men (MSM), as well as heterosexual men and women in Ontario, Canada. Methods: Data were collected from the MSAFIRI Study, including a cross-sectional quantitative survey (n = 108) and…
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Experiences of African immigrant and refugee women with prenatal and maternal health care services and treatment adherence in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

February 6, 2025

Background: The requirements for adequate perinatal and maternal health care services for African women in Canada continue to rise, given the increased number of African immigrants and refugees coming to the country. Aim: The study had three objectives: (1) to explore how East and west African immigrant and refugee women living in Manitoba access perinatal…
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Dedicated Automatic Recall Hepatocellular Cancer Surveillance Programme Demonstrates High Retention:A Population- Based Cohort Study

January 27, 2025

Introduction: Patient, clinician, and system- related barriers may affect adherence to hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) surveillance programmes. The impact of a dedicated automated recall HCC surveillance programme on retention rates in patients eligible for screening is unknown. We aimed to describe and evaluate a large HCC surveillance programme in a publicly funded healthcare system. Methods: Data…
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Feasibility, safety and tolerability of estrogen and/or probiotics for improving vaginal health in Canadian African, Caribbean, and Black women: A pilot phase 1 clinical trial

January 21, 2025

Background A dysbiotic vaginal microbiome (VMB) is associated with clinical conditions such as bacterial vaginosis (BV) and an increased risk of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1) infection. Considering the high prevalence of BV among African, Caribbean and Black (ACB) women, we conducted a prospective, randomized, open-label phase 1 clinical trial to determine the feasibility, safety and…
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Assessing the Risks and Cultural Relativity of Diabetes in Black Individuals of African Caribbean Ancestry (ACB) Aged 18–39 Years in Toronto

January 10, 2025

Context: Diabetes rates are high in Black and some other ethnic communities, often leading to more severe complications. We conducted a study to identify the prevalence and risk of diabetes among African Caribbean Black (ACB) individuals aged 18–39 and to assess the sensitivity of glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) compared to an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT)…
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