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The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Mental Health of African, Caribbean, and Black (ACB) People in Canada

November 29, 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic disproportionately affected African, Caribbean, and Black (ACB) people in Canada. Despite higher SARS-CoV-2 exposure risks, likelihood of being quarantined, and risk of severe disease outcomes, little is known about the pandemic’s effects on this community’s mental health. This study aims to identify factors associated with changes in ACB Canadians’ mental health during…
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Factors associated with self-rated health in Black Canadians: A cross-sectional study.

November 26, 2024

Objectives: Self-rated health (SRH) has shown to be a strong predictor of morbidity, functional decline, and mortality outcomes. This paper investigates the association between sociodemographic variables (e.g., employment, education, sex) and SRH among Black Canadians. Methods: We used cross-sectional survey data (n=1380) from the A/C (African Caribbean) Study of first- and second generation Black Canadians…
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Interventions employed to address vaccine hesitancy among Black populations outside of African and Caribbean countries: a scoping review

November 13, 2024

Background: Black people are disproportionately affected by structural and social determinants of health, resulting in greater risks of exposure to and deaths from COVID-19. Structural and social determinants of health feed vaccine hesitancy and worsen health disparities. Objective: This scoping review explored interventions that have been employed to address vaccine hesitancy among Black population outside…
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“Keep it moving”: The Traumatic Impact of Gun Violence in the Lives of Young Black Men

November 12, 2024

This study considers the experiences of young Black men who have been impacted by traumatic gun violence either directly through being shot or by witnessing gun violence. This study was completed to increase knowledge and awareness on the traumatic impacts of gun violence in the lives of young Black men, with the long-term purpose to…
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Factors associated with the development, severity, and resolution of post COVID-19 condition in adults living in Canada, January 2020 to August 2022

November 1, 2024

Objectives: We aimed to characterize the burden of post COVID-19 condition (PCC) among adults in Canada and identify factors associated with its occurrence, severity, and resolution. Methods: We used self-report data from a population-based cross-sectional probability survey of adults in Canada conducted between April and August 2022. Incidence and prevalence of PCC were estimated using…
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Ethnic and racialized disparities in the use of screening services for pap smears and mammograms in Canada

October 25, 2024

Background: Breast and cervical cancers pose significant health challenges for women globally, emphasizing the critical importance of effective screening programs for early detection. In Canada, despite the implementation of accessible healthcare systems, ethnic and racialized disparities in cancer screening persist. This study aims to assess ethnic and racialized disparities in breast and cervical cancer screening…
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Initiatives to increase breast and cervical cancer-related knowledge, screening, and health behaviours among Black women

October 22, 2024

Setting: In Canada, racialized and immigrant women are typically under-screened for breast and cervical cancer. Underscreening is linked to numerous barriers to access, including lack of awareness, fear of pain, the stigma of cancer, sociocultural factors like language, and various socio-economic factors. To address these barriers, our team developed a series of initiatives to promote…
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Culturally Responsive Approaches to Health Research with Black Canadians: Challenges and Strategies

September 20, 2024

Introduction: Canada’s Black population has more than doubled over the last two decades, with the fastest growth occurring in the Prairie provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta. Despite a growing interest in Black health research in Canada, there is still limited knowledge on culturally responsive approaches to collecting, analyzing, and reporting health data on Black…
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Institutional and systemic barriers and facilitators affecting healthcare access for Black women in Alberta

September 11, 2024

Canada’s Black population has experienced significant growth in recent years, with substantial increases noted in the prairie provinces. As Black people continue to make up a growing proportion of the population, it is important to understand their experiences in accessing healthcare services, especially for those who are multiply marginalized. We undertook a qualitative study to…
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Scoping review on mental health standards for Black youth: identifying gaps and promoting equity in community, primary care, and educational settings

September 9, 2024

Background Youth mental health is a growing concern in research, practice, and policy. Practice standards, guidelines, or strategies provide an invisible infrastructure that fosters equity, quality, and safety, potentially addressing inconsistencies and more effectively attending to the mental wellness of Black youth as a particular population of concern. This scoping review aimed to address the…
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