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Barriers and facilitators to transition from pediatric to adult healthcare for immigrant youth with chronic health conditions

May 8, 2024

Purpose: The objective of this study was to investigate the experience of first- and second- generation immigrant youth living with chronic health conditions in Canada, their parents or caregivers, and healthcare and service providers who care for immigrant youth, regarding the transition from pediatric to adult healthcare. Design and methods: We conducted semi-structured individual interviews…
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Sociocultural determinants of children’s oral health among immigrants in Canada

May 4, 2024

Objective: A conceptual model was designed and tested to predict immigrant children's oral health in Canada by examining parental acculturation and perceived social support (PSS) using structural equation modelling. Methods: A convenience sample of first-generation immigrant parents and their children aged 2–12 years were recruited by multilingual community workers in Edmonton, Canada. Parents completed a…
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Landscape of TPMT and NUDT15 Pharmacogenetic Variation in a Cohort of Canadian Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patients

April 30, 2024

Background: Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) exhibit considerable interindividual variability in medication response, highlighting the need for precision medicine approaches to optimize and tailor treatment. Pharmacogenetics (PGx) offers the ability to individualize dosing by examining genetic factors underlying the metabolism of medications such as thiopurines. Pharmacogenetic testing can identify individuals who may be at…
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“The Children Are Not Controllable Because They Follow Western Values” – Narratives of the Parenting Experiences of African Immigrants in Alberta, Canada

April 22, 2024

African immigrants are moving to high-income nations such as Canada in greater numbers in search of a better life. These immigrants frequently struggle with several issues, including limited social support, shifts in gender roles/status, cultural conflicts with their children, and language barriers. We used participatory action research (PAR) to gather data about SubSaharan African immigrants…
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“There is nothing to protect us from dying”: Black women’s perceived sense of safety accessing pregnancy and intrapartum care

March 18, 2024

Pregnancy and childbirth have become a dangerous journey for Black women as harrowing stories of death and near ‐ death experiences resonate within Black communities. While the causes of pregnancy ‐ related morbidity and mortality are well documented, little is known about how Black Canadian women feel protected from undesirable maternal health outcomes when accessing…
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Nutritional challenges among African refugee and internally displaced children: a comprehensive scoping review

March 7, 2024

Background: Children’s nutrition in Africa, especially among those displaced by conflicts, is a critical global health concern. Adequate nutrition is pivotal for children’s well-being and development, yet those affected by displacement confront distinctive challenges. This scoping review seeks to enhance our current knowledge, filling gaps in understanding nutritional and associated health risks within this vulnerable…
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Looking at Diabetes Through Different Lenses: Focus Groups Conducted With Somali Canadian Families and Their Health-care Providers

November 25, 2023

Objectives : In Toronto, many families with Somali backgrounds have children living with type 1 diabetes (T1D). At our clinic, children with African and Caribbean backgrounds have higher glycated hemoglobin than children from European backgrounds. In this study, we explored the experiences and perspectives of Somali Canadian families with children living with T1D, as well…
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Mental Health of Immigrant Children and Adolescents (6–17 Years) in Canada: Evidence from the Canadian Health Measures Survey

October 30, 2023

Background: Studies indicate a higher prevalence of mental health problems among immigrants, but findings on immigrant children and adolescents are mixed. We sought to understand the magnitude of differences in mental health indicators between immigrant and non-immigrant children and adolescents in Canada and the influence of age, sex, household income, and household education. Methods: We…
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African migrant children’s mental health: A scoping review

September 30, 2023

This scoping review examines and reports the literature on African migrant children’s mental health. Children living outside their birth countries were included to capture the range of migration experiences of African children. Our search focused on studies published between 2000 and 2021, reporting on the mental health of children up to 18 years of age,…
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Elder abuse prevalence and risk factors: findings from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging

September 23, 2023

Elder abuse (EA) is a pervasive problem with serious consequences. Prior population-based EA risk factor research has largely used cross-sectional designs that limit causal inferences, or agency records to identify victims which threatens external validity. Based on a national, prospective, population-based cohort sample of older adults (n = 23,468) over a three-year period from the…
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