The contemporary debate on equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in nursing practice has been affected by numerous intersecting forces. In this commentary, we draw on insights from Bukola Salami's 15-year research program, which offers critical perspectives on how racism, migration status, labour precarity, social inequities and institutional structures influence the health and well-being of Black…
Background: Online child sexual exploitation and abuse is an escalating public health concern, yet parents often report uncertainty about recognizing risks, initiating age-appropriate conversations, and accessing practical prevention resources. This study explored Canadian parents’ experiences, perceived challenges, and information needs related to preventing online child sexual exploitation and abuse among children aged 5–12 years. Methods:…
Background: Vaccination is one of the most cost-effective ways to prevent disease, yet vaccine hesitancy remains a threat to the progress made in tackling vaccine preventable diseases. Black communities have a history of being subjects of unethical research, victims of implicit bias, mistreated by healthcare professionals, and denied access to medical assistance. This study aims…
Background: Maternal mortality has decreased globally in the past three decades; however, mortality remains high in some locations and progress has plateaued or reversed in others. Updated comprehensive assessments of maternal mortality for countries and territories, including subcauses of maternal mortality, are essential to understand progress toward meeting the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3.1 target…
Objective: To explore variations in maternal and infant outcomes among clusters of mother–infant dyads in the NICU characterized by intersecting social identity characteristics. Design: Secondary exploratory analysis of data from a cluster randomized controlled trial conducted from December 2015 to July 2018. Setting: Ten Level II NICUs in six cities across Alberta, Canada. Participants: A…
Background and objective: The increasing number of immigrant and older adult populations in Canada is reflected among racialized groups. Migrating to a new country at an older age, language barriers, financial concerns and immigration policies present challenges for connecting to the community. Many racialized immigrant older adults (RIOAs) experience challenges related to engaging in and…
Contexte: La vaccination est l’un des moyens les plus efficients de prévenir les maladies, mais l’hésitation à l’égard de celle-ci reste une menace pour les progrès réalisés dans la lutte contre les maladies évitables par la vaccination. Historiquement, les communautés noires ont fait l’objet de recherches contraires à l’éthique, elles ont été victimes de préjugés…
Background and Purpose: Despite pervasive structural and systemic adversities, Black children and youth in Canada demonstrate significant resilience. However, mainstream discourse often privileges deficit-based narratives, marginalizing these strengths. This rapid scoping review identifies and synthesizes the breadth and depth of available evidence on resilience among Black young people in Canada to counter these stereotypes and…
International medical graduates (IMGs) in Canada face multiple intersecting challenges with limited support systems, yet research on how they cope in clinical settings remains scarce. Applying Skinner et al.’s coping framework, we explored the coping strategies of IMGs in Alberta to advance knowledge and expand the empirical literature on this topic. Nineteen in-depth interviews were…
Research explored substance use in Black communities in Canada, but a gap exists about the experiences of Black family members, caring for relatives with substance misuse within the Canadian context. Black family members are defined as African Canadians, Caribbean Canadian or Caribbean Blacks. This paper explores Black family members’ beliefs and experiences regarding their relatives’…
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