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Impact of Climate Change on Adolescents’ Health Outcomes: An Evidence Gap Map Review

December 26, 2024

Background: The evolving impact of climate change on adolescents' health is a pressing global concern. Climate change's effects on their physical, mental, and social well-being worsen unique developmental challenges for adolescents. This study aims to map existing evidence, identify gaps, and highlight research and intervention needs. Methods: Following Campbell standards, an evidence gap map (EGM)…
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Resilience Amidst Adversity: Experiences of Black Older Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic

December 18, 2024

Background and Objectives: The paucity of research and policy on the impact of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on the experiences of Black older adults in Canada and around the world has intensified the enduring impacts of racism on their health and well-being. To bridge this gap, our study explored the mental health of Black older…
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Rates and Factors Related to COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake in Racialized and Indigenous Individuals in Canada: The Deleterious Effect of Experience of Racial Discrimination

December 4, 2024

Racialized and Indigenous communities have been disproportionately affected by COVID ‐ 19 infections and mortality, driven by systemic socioeconomic inequalities. However, how these factors specifically influence COVID ‐ 19 vaccine uptake is not documented among racialized individuals in Canada. The present study aims to examine COVID ‐ 19 vaccine uptake rates and related factors among…
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Factorial invariance of the Everyday Discrimination Scale among African, Caribbean, Black, and other racialized women living with and without HIV in British Columbia, Canada

December 2, 2024

Objectives: The Everyday Discrimination Scale (EDS) assesses the mistreatment racialized people experience daily. It is widely used in Canadian HIV research to measure racial discrimination among African, Caribbean, and/or Black (ACB), and other racialized women. However, no studies have examined whether the EDS provides valid estimates of racial discrimination that are objectively comparable across racial/ethnic…
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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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Transnationalism and Hegemonic Masculinity: Experiences of Gender-Based Violence Among African Women Immigrants in Canada

November 15, 2024

Gender-based violence (GBV) is an age-long issue plaguing societies all over the globe. Over the years, GBV perpetrated against women has been justified and legitimized by patriarchal and hegemonic masculine structures. This study explored the role of hegemonic masculinities and transnational cultural conflicts in creating a suitable environment for GBV against women newcomers from the…
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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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Transition to adult healthcare for immigrant youth: Practice recommendations

November 5, 2024

Introduction: The transition from pediatric to adult healthcare is challenging for adolescents and young adults (AYA) with pediatric-onset chronic health conditions. Although barriers faced by AYA during transition are well-documented, previous studies have not considered how migration and settlement impact patient and family experiences. Objectives: To fill this gap, we conducted a qualitative descriptive study…
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