Qualitative

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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An analysis of the Mental Health of Black Canadians Fund: facilitators of success, challenges and recommendations

July 1, 2025

Introduction : In 2018, in an effort to address the mental health inequities experienced by Black Canadians, the Government of Canada announced a CAD 10 million investment to establish the Public Health Agency of Canada’s Promoting Health Equity: Mental Health of Black Canadians Fund (MHBC). The aim of this study was to examine and document…
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Institutions of Care: A Qualitative Study with Ancestral Black Nova Scotian Nurses in Healthcare

July 1, 2025

Background: Ancestral Black Nova Scotian (ABNS) nurses are a culturally distinct group yet, little is known about their experiences. Available literature suggests that ABNS nurses are underrepresented in nursing and that they encounter discrimination throughout the health system. Understanding the experiences of ABNS nurses facilitates addressing antiBlack racism in nursing and healthcare. Purpose: This study…
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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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Workplace inequities and health outcomes among Black professionals in Canada

April 8, 2025

Background: Anti-Black racism in Canada remains a significant barrier to the career advancement and overall well-being of Black professionals. Despite the existence of policies and legislation aimed at reducing workplace discrimination, Black Canadians continue to face systemic racism, microaggressions, and various forms of discrimination that hinder their professional growth and contribute to a hostile work…
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Navigating the Intersection of Race, Gender, and Nursing: Voices of Black Canadian Male Nurses.

March 27, 2025

Studies into the experiences of Black nurses in Canada's healthcare system provide policymakers with a deeper understanding into designing policies and practice guidelines to best support equity and diversity. With male nurses making up 9% of the nursing population in Canada, there remains a paucity of studies into their experiences and significantly less for Black…
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Impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of Black youth

March 21, 2025

Objectives: The COVID-19 pandemic had a disproportionate impact on members of Canada’s Black community. Morbidity and mortality rates were higher among Blacks, and the mental health of Black youth was particularly affected by health policy measures undertaken during the pandemic, such as social distancing and isolation. Despite this understanding, a lack of awareness remains regarding…
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Racism in Education among Black Youth in Canada and its Association with Depression, Anxiety, Stress, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

March 17, 2025

Racial discrimination in educational settings remains a significant barrier to equitable learning environments and is toxic for the mental health of Black youth in Canada. This study employed a mixed-methods multi-study approach to document the rates, dynamics, and mental health impacts of racial discrimination in education experienced by Black youths aged 14 to 24. Quantitative…
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Post ‑ arrival HIV acquisition patterns: Insights from African, Caribbean, and Black immigrant communities in Canada

February 24, 2025

Objectives: This mixed methods study examines post-migration HIV acquisition patterns and sexual health behaviours among African, Caribbean, and Black (ACB) immigrant men who have sex with men (MSM), as well as heterosexual men and women in Ontario, Canada. Methods: Data were collected from the MSAFIRI Study, including a cross-sectional quantitative survey (n = 108) and…
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Assessing the Risks and Cultural Relativity of Diabetes in Black Individuals of African Caribbean Ancestry (ACB) Aged 18–39 Years in Toronto

January 10, 2025

Context: Diabetes rates are high in Black and some other ethnic communities, often leading to more severe complications. We conducted a study to identify the prevalence and risk of diabetes among African Caribbean Black (ACB) individuals aged 18–39 and to assess the sensitivity of glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) compared to an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT)…
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