Women

Transitions to Adulthood Among First Generation Sub-Saharan African Immigrant Adolescents in Canada: Evidence from a Qualitative Study in Montreal

May 27, 2012

In industrialized societies, a large number of studies have addressed the various patterns of adolescent transitions to adulthood. While most studies on migration have examined aspects of migrants’ integration into host societies, few researches, however, have dealt with the intersection of these two topics—the experiences and problems encountered by immigrant adolescents. This research focuses on…
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High prevalence of unintended pregnancies in HIV-positive women of reproductive age in Ontario, Canada: a retrospective study

June 21, 2011

Objectives: There is speculation, but there are little data, on the high rates of unintended pregnancies in HIV-positive women. We investigated rates and correlates of unintended pregnancies among HIV-positive women of reproductive age. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with recruitment stratified to match the geographical distribution of HIV-positive women of reproductive age (18–52 years)…
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Predictors of low cervical cancer screening among immigrant women in Ontario, Canada

May 27, 2011

Background: Disparities in cervical cancer screening are known to exist in Ontario, Canada for foreign-born women. The relative importance of various barriers to screening may vary across ethnic groups. This study aimed to determine how predictors of low cervical cancer screening, reflective of sociodemographics, the health care system, and migration, varied by region of origin…
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“With God in our lives he gives us the strength to carry on”: African Nova Scotian women, spirituality, and racism-related stress.

May 4, 2011

This mixed-methods study explored the racism-related experiences of 50 mid-life African-heritage women living in Nova Scotia, Canada, along with their use of spirituality as a coping strategy for dealing with racism-related stress. Four standardised instruments, along with qualitative in-depth interviews, were used to examine women's experiences of racism, depression, stress, and spirituality. Spirituality provided a…
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HIV vulnerability and sexual risk among African youth in Windsor, Canada

July 1, 2010

This paper reports on an exploratory study of the sexual behaviour of young Africans living in Windsor, Canada. Twenty-five face-to-face interviews were conducted with thirteen men and twelve women aged 18 to 25 years. Data analysis enabled the identification of four main themes: awareness and concerns about STIs/HIV; partner’s influence on negotiating sex or discussing…
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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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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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The impact of everyday racism on the occupations of African Canadian women

July 1, 2009

Background: Occupational therapy has increasingly explored the impact of cultural differences on occupations but has not yet begun to explore the impact of racism on human occupation. Purpose: This study with 50 African Canadian women used mixed methods to explore the effects of racism on their occupational experiences. Methods: Women aged 40–65 were interviewed in-depth…
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Catatonia is frequent in black immigrants admitted to Psychiatry in Canada.

July 1, 2009

Objective: To assess the prevalence of catatonia in a sample of patients of African ancestry admitted to Psychiatry in Canada. Methods: Retrospective chart review of 20 consecutive black francophone inpatients assessed by the same psychiatrist. Results: The sample consisted of 12 men and eight women aged 1759 years. Catatonic symptoms were prominent in 30% of…
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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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