Journal Article

Initiatives to increase breast and cervical cancer-related knowledge, screening, and health behaviours among Black women

October 22, 2024

Setting: In Canada, racialized and immigrant women are typically under-screened for breast and cervical cancer. Underscreening is linked to numerous barriers to access, including lack of awareness, fear of pain, the stigma of cancer, sociocultural factors like language, and various socio-economic factors. To address these barriers, our team developed a series of initiatives to promote…
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“We are like broken vessels; we get thrown out”: the triple violence of injury among Jamaican migrant farm workers in Canada

October 22, 2024

A form of indentured labour, Canada’s Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP) hires thousands of Jamaican farm workers each year on temporary contracts that bind their employment and immigration status to a single Canadian employer. Hazardous working and living conditions in Canada render SAWP workers vulnerable to poor health outcomes, and injured workers are often repatriated…
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Culturally Responsive Approaches to Health Research with Black Canadians: Challenges and Strategies

September 20, 2024

Introduction: Canada’s Black population has more than doubled over the last two decades, with the fastest growth occurring in the Prairie provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta. Despite a growing interest in Black health research in Canada, there is still limited knowledge on culturally responsive approaches to collecting, analyzing, and reporting health data on Black…
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Digital Intervention for behaviouR changE and Chronic disease prevenTION (DIRECTION): Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial of a web-based platform integrating nutrition, physical activity, and mindfulness for individuals with obesity

September 13, 2024

Excess body weight, suboptimal diet, physical inactivity, alcohol consumption, sleep disruption, and elevated stress are modifiable risk factors associated with the development of chronic diseases. Digital behavioural interventions targeting these factors have shown promise in improving health and reducing chronic disease risk. The Digital Intervention for behaviouR changE and Chronic disease prevenTION (DIRECTION) study is…
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Institutional and systemic barriers and facilitators affecting healthcare access for Black women in Alberta

September 11, 2024

Canada’s Black population has experienced significant growth in recent years, with substantial increases noted in the prairie provinces. As Black people continue to make up a growing proportion of the population, it is important to understand their experiences in accessing healthcare services, especially for those who are multiply marginalized. We undertook a qualitative study to…
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Scoping review on mental health standards for Black youth: identifying gaps and promoting equity in community, primary care, and educational settings

September 9, 2024

Background Youth mental health is a growing concern in research, practice, and policy. Practice standards, guidelines, or strategies provide an invisible infrastructure that fosters equity, quality, and safety, potentially addressing inconsistencies and more effectively attending to the mental wellness of Black youth as a particular population of concern. This scoping review aimed to address the…
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Correlates of low resilience and physical and mental well-being among Black youths in Canada

August 31, 2024

Background: Resilience has gained considerable attention in the mental health field as a protective factor that enables individuals to overcome mental health issues and achieve positive outcomes. A better understanding of resilience among Black youth is important for supporting the strengths and capacities within this population. This study seeks to investigate the correlates of resilience…
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Pediatric Morbidity Among Black Haitians in Canada: A Longitudinal Cohort Study.

August 21, 2024

Background: In the U.S., Black children have disproportionately elevated rates of pediatric morbidity compared with White children, but data are lacking for other countries. We studied the extent to which Black Haitians were at risk of pediatric morbidity in Canada. Methods: We analyzed a retrospective cohort of 736,498 children born in Quebec between 2008 and…
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Resilience throughout COVID-19: Unmasking the realities of COVID-19 and vaccination facilitators, barriers, and attitudes among Black Canadians

August 20, 2024

Black communities have suffered disproportionately higher numbers of COVID-19 cases and deaths in Canada. Recognizing the significance of supporting targeted strategies with vulnerable populations extends beyond the COVID-19 pandemic, as it addresses longstanding health disparities and promotes equitable access to healthcare. The present study investigated 1) experiences with COVID-19, 2) COVID-19’s impact, and 3) factors…
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Impact of climate change on maternal health outcomes: An evidence gap map review

August 19, 2024

Climate change poses unique challenges to maternal well-being and increases complications during pregnancy and childbirth globally. This evidence gap map (EGM) aims to identify gaps in existing knowledge and areas where further research related to climate change and its impact on maternal health is required. The following databases were searched individually from inception to present:…
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