Caribbean

Comparing the clinical presentation of first-episode psychosis across different migrant and ethnic minority groups in Montreal, Quebec

May 1, 2012

Objective: To explore differences in severity and nature of symptoms of first-episode psychosis (FEP) according to ethnic group and migrant status. Method: We administered rating scales to assess positive and negative symptoms, as well as general psychopathology, to 301 consecutive patients presenting with an FEP within a defined catchment area in Montreal, Quebec, classified according…
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Unravelling barriers to accessing HIV prevention services experienced by African and Caribbean communities in Canada: lessons from Toronto.

May 1, 2012

Barriers to accessing HIV-prevention services, experienced by African and Caribbean communities in Canada, is an issue warranting sustained research. This study seeks to achieve a better understanding of the nature of HIV-prevention services in Canada, and to explore the dynamics, which underpin barriers to accessing these services confronting African and Caribbean populations in Toronto (Canada).…
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Toxic effects of skin-lightening products in Canadian immigrants

July 1, 2011

Background: The cultural practice of skin bleaching is highly prevalent in Africa. Most reported cases of toxic effects of skinlightening products occur in this region. Objective: To describe cases of misuse of over-the-counter (OTC) cosmetic skin-lightening products occurring in Canadian immigrants. Methods: Two cases of Canadian immigrants with severe complications from OTC skin-bleaching agents were…
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The challenges of child welfare involvement for Afro-Caribbean families in Toronto

September 25, 2010

There is a growing and robust child welfare literature on service users' perspectives. However, little attention is paid to the experiences of Afro-Caribbean mothers and youth as service users. The author argues that this lack of attention is problematic given that the literature consistently shows an overrepresentation of Black children in the child welfare system.…
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Age- and sex-related prevalence of diabetes mellitus among immigrants to Ontario, Canada

May 18, 2010

Background: The majority of immigrants to Canada originate from the developing world, where the most rapid increase in prevalence of diabetes mellitus is occurring. We undertook a population-based study involving immigrants to Ontario, Canada, to evaluate the distribution of risk for diabetes in this population. Methods: We used linked administrative health and immigration records to…
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Racial variability of glaucoma risk factors between African Caribbeans and Caucasians in a Canadian urban screening population.

July 1, 2009

Background: The significance of race in the development and progression of glaucoma remains controversial, although in most cases the evidence shows greater prevalence and progression of the disease in African American populations. The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of the African Caribbean race on the variability of risk factors for glaucoma…
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HIV prevention risks for Black women in Canada.

July 1, 2009

The future availability of HIV vaccines can increase options available to Canadian Black women for risk reduction. However, current conceptual frameworks do not adequately address barriers to HIV prevention for this population, and may be inadequate to address challenges with vaccines. This study explored knowledge and attitudes regarding HIV vaccines and associated prevention methods to…
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From the family universe to the outside world: Family relations, school attitude, and perception of racism in Caribbean and Filipino adolescents

July 1, 2009

Abstract: Caribbean and Filipino immigrant families in Canada have much in common: the women have often immigrated as domestic workers, first-generation children may be separated from their parents for long periods, and they must deal with negative stereotypes of their ethnic group. This transcultural study looks at the associations between family relations and adolescents’ perceptions…
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Towards a global citizenship education for Caribbean Canadian youth

July 1, 2008

The number of people living in Canada of Caribbean heritage has increased substantially over the past forty years. This paper examines aspects of Caribbean culture and Caribbean education culture to explore if Caribbean Canadians can claim a Caribbean education philosophy. The research claims there is one. The article suggests that this philosophy should be recognized…
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Experiences of and responses to HIV among African and Caribbean communities in Toronto, Canada

July 1, 2008

African and Caribbean communities in Canada and other developed countries are disproportionately affected by HIV/AIDS. This qualitative study of African and Caribbean communities in Toronto sought to understand HIV-related stigma, discrimination, denial and fear, and the effects of multiple intersecting factors that influence responses to the disease, prevention practices and access to treatment and support…
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