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 from December 2015 to July 2018. Setting: Ten Level II NICUs in six cities across Alberta, Canada. Participants: A…
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 challenges for connecting to the community. Many racialized immigrant older adults (RIOAs) experience challenges related to engaging in and…
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 vaccination. Historiquement, les communautés noires ont fait l’objet de recherches contraires à l’éthique, elles ont été victimes de préjugés…
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 breadth and depth of available evidence on resilience among Black young people in Canada to counter these stereotypes and…
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 of IMGs in Alberta to advance knowledge and expand the empirical literature on this topic. Nineteen in-depth interviews were…
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 & Affirmation, Decolonization, Wellbeing, Empowerment, Narrative) as a practice-ready framework rooted in African ontology and epistemology. We synthesize conceptual foundations…
Research explored substance use in Black communities in Canada, but a gap exists about the experiences of Black family members, caring for relatives with substance misuse within the Canadian context. Black family members are defined as African Canadians, Caribbean Canadian or Caribbean Blacks. This paper explores Black family members’ beliefs and experiences regarding their relatives’…
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 challenges, and information needs related to preventing online child sexual exploitation and abuse among children aged 5–12 years. Methods:…
Background: Inconsistent definitions, labels, and classifications of the Black population in Canadian health research raises an important question: Who is considered Black? This inconsistency can unintentionally hinder the comparability and effectiveness of studies, potentially leading to misinformed healthcare policies, ineffective interventions, and perpetuated health disparities. The purpose of this scoping review was to explore how…
Background: Immigrant and racialized Canadians constitute an increasing percentage of the older adult population. Attention is needed to the role of municipalities and their key partners in creating urban environments that are supportive of aging in place. Objective/Methods: We conducted a qualitative descriptive sub-study of policy partners’ perceptions of age-friendly policies and initiatives as part…
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