Canada

COVID-19 vaccine confidence among parents of racially diverse children aged 0-12 years old in Canada: The role of major experience of racial discrimination, health literacy, and conspiracy beliefs.

July 1, 2025

The success of COVID-19 vaccination is linked to trust, hesitancy, and confidence. Racial discrimination impacts vaccine hesitancy and trust, particularly in racialized groups. This study investigates factors influencing COVID-19 vaccine confidence among Canadian parents from different racial groups, addressing a gap in existing research. Data were collected in 2023 (October to November) included 2,528 parents…
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Between cultures and traditions: a qualitative investigation of sexual and reproductive health experiences of immigrant adolescents in Canada

July 1, 2025

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 education for adolescents. We explored the SRH experiences of immigrant adolescents in the context of their cultural and religious…
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COVID-19 impacts on decarceration for Indigenous, Black, and other racialized people in Ontario, Canada: an interrupted time series study

July 1, 2025

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic response in many jurisdictions included efforts to depopulate correctional facilities. In the context of the overrepresentation of Indigenous and Black people in Canadian correctional facilities, we aimed to assess COVID-19 impacts on decarceration by race and Indigenous identity in Ontario, Canada. Methods: We accessed correctional administrative data for all people incarcerated…
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Barriers in accessing intimate partner violence services: Intersecting views of immigrant and minority ethnic survivors and community organization workers

July 1, 2025

Background: Intimate partner violence (IPV) can have serious physical and mental health consequences for women. Women from immigrant and/or ethnic minority backgrounds may face additional barriers in accessing support. This research was based in a multicultural and marginalized neighborhood in Montreal (Canada) with a high incidence of IPV. Objectives: (1) To better understand the needs…
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Variations of the Extent of Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease Among Canadian Immigrants.

June 19, 2025

Background : An increasing proportion of immigrants are residing in developed countries, but little is known about the extent of their obstructive coronary artery disease (CAD). Our objective was to evaluate the association between immigrant status and CAD among immigrants. Methods and Results : Initial coronary angiography performed for stable CAD from 2012 to 2021…
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Exploring the Experiences of International Medical Graduates in the Canadian Healthcare System

June 10, 2025

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 the social−ecological model and intersectionality framework to explore the challenges faced by IMGs in Alberta. Using convenience sampling, we…
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Licensure pathways for internationally educated nurses: An environmental scan of Canadian nursing regulatory bodies

June 4, 2025

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 which licensure pathways best support equitable and ethical regulatory policies for IENs. Purpose: The present study aimed to map…
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Understanding mortality differentials of Black adults in Canada

April 16, 2025

Background: It is not clear whether the increased mortality pattern observed in a prior analysis of the Canadian Census Health and Environment Cohorts for HIV/AIDS, diabetes, prostate cancer, and uterine cancer among Black adults is reflected in incident hospitalization (a marker of severity) or the diagnosis of these diseases, nor is it clear whether disparities…
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Did inequalities in COVID-19 vaccination resolve over time? Insights from the Canadian Community Health Survey.

April 15, 2025

Introduction: Disparities in COVID-19 vaccination coverage emerged during the vaccination campaign. This study aimed to assess whether inequalities in COVID-19 vaccination coverage in Canada persisted or resolved throughout the vaccine rollout. Methods: Using data from the Canadian Community Health Survey, the analysis included people 18 and older from all ten provinces. Vaccination coverage for at…
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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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