Mental Health

Association of source country gender inequality with experiencing assault and poor mental health among young female immigrants to Ontario, Canada

July 1, 2021

Background : Gender inequality varies across countries and is associated with poor outcomes including violence against women and depression. Little is known about the relationship of source county gender inequality and poor health outcomes in female immigrants. Method(s) : We used administrative databases to conduct a cohort study of 299,228 female immigrants ages 6-29years becoming…
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Identity-Related Factors Affecting the Mental Health of African Immigrant Youth Living in Canada

July 1, 2021

In countries like Canada with significant immigrant populations, immigrant youth can have various experiences that impact their identity and mental health outcomes. This paper presents findings from a study that examined the perceptions of mental health among African immigrant youth living in Canada and the factors that affect their mental health outcomes, including identity-related factors.…
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African immigrant child health: A scoping review

June 15, 2021

The health of migrant children is a pressing issue. While most African migration takes place within Africa, a significant number of African migrants travel to outside of the continent. This article reports findings from a scoping review on the health of African immigrant children from sub-Saharan Africa now living outside of Africa. A systematic search…
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Recruitment Strategies Used in a Survey of African Immigrant Maternal Mental Health in Alberta, Canada

June 7, 2021

African immigrant women are underrepresented in health research on maternal mental health. Thus, there is a need to highlight successful recruitment strategies to engage African women in health-oriented research. This paper offers insights on recruitment strategies utilized in recruiting African immigrant women in Alberta (Canada) with infants 2 years of age or under for a…
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Health of African Refugee Children Outside Africa: A Scoping Review

June 2, 2021

Problem: Africa is the largest source continent of refugee children. However, we found no published synthesis of the literature on the health of African refugee children outside Africa. Conducting a review of the literature on this particular population will help illuminate the particular contextual health issues faced by African child refugees who live outside Africa.…
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Fifteen-year trends in self-reported racism and link with health and well-being of African Canadian adolescents: a secondary data analysis

April 12, 2021

Background: We assessed the prevalence and trends in racial discrimination among African Canadian adolescents in British Columbia. The association between racial discrimination and self-rated health, access to mental health services, substance use, suicidal thoughts and attempts, experience of extreme stress, among others were examined within the 2018 dataset. Methods: Secondary analysis used the data collected…
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Prevalence and correlates of depression among Black individuals in Canada: The major role of everyday racial discrimination

April 2, 2021

Background: Depression is a common mental health problem causing significant disability globally, including in Canada. Prevalence estimates for depression within Black communities in Canada are unknown. This study determined the prevalence of depression in a sample of Black Canadians and the association between everyday racial discrimination experiences and depression. Methods: We analyzed data collected from…
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A Scoping Review of the Health of African Immigrant and Refugee Children

March 28, 2021

Migration is a growing phenomenon around the world, including within the African continent. Many migrants, especially African children, face challenges related to health and social inclusion and can face increased health risks. A systematic scoping review of available literature on the health of African migrant children across the globe was conducted to offer insight into…
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Willingness to Use Mental Health Services for Depression Among African Immigrants and White Canadian ‑ Born People in the Province of Quebec, Canada

August 1, 2020

Studies suggest that non-Caucasian immigrants to Canada are less likely than Canadian-born people to use mental health services. To meet the mental health needs of ethnocultural minorities, insights into their help-seeking attitudes are of great concern. This study examined the willingness of African immigrants and White Canadian-born to seek care for depression from conventional mental…
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The health of internally displaced children in sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review

July 7, 2020

Background: Internally displaced children are those who have been forced to flee their homes due to severe unfavourable conditions (war, violence or disasters) but have not crossed international borders. Emerging research shows these children face multiple health challenges. However, we found no review focused solely on the health of such internally displaced children. Thus, this…
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