Journal Article

Factors Associated with Psychological Distress during COVID-19: A Cross-Sectional Study of Sub-Saharan African Migrant Workers across Australia and Canada.

August 19, 2024

Objective: Ensuring the sustainability of the migrant workforce requires a comprehensive understanding of the psychological challenges faced by this sub-population due to concerns about the wellbeing and financial situation of family members in their home countries. Therefore, this study investigates the factors associated with psychological distress among sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) migrant workers across Australia and…
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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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Clinical characteristics and disease burden of African, Caribbean, and Black people with multiple sclerosis in Toronto, Canada

August 3, 2024

Background: Different racial and ethnic groups have demonstrated heterogeneity in the clinical course of multiple sclerosis(MS). Objective: We aimed to evaluate disease characteristics in African, Caribbean, and Black people with MS(ACB-MS) followed at a single centre in Toronto, Canada. Methods: ACB-MS were compared with age- and sex-matched people with MS (pwMS) of European descent(EUR-MS) identified…
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Uterine fibroids and Black people of African descent globally: a scoping review protocol

July 30, 2024

Introduction Evidence suggests that when adjusted for age and other factors such as Body Mass Index, age of first pregnancy, years since last pregnancy and alcohol consumption, Black women are three times more likely to suffer from fibroids compared with the general population. When compared with the general population, Black women experience larger uterine fibroids…
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Advancing equity, diversity, inclusivity, and accessibility in primary care: The development of an integrated educational experience model

July 24, 2024

This article presents the development of the Equity, Diversity, Inclusivity, and Accessibility (EDIA) Cross-Cutting Theme Project within the Team Primary Care (TPC) initiative, aimed at addressing systemic inequities through innovative educational strategies. Grounded in the social accountability of health professions framework, this project aims to equip primary care teams with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes…
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Climate mobility and migrant health in West Africa: past norms, current challenges, and future projections

July 18, 2024

Recent reports from the World Bank and Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) forecast increasing sudden- and slow-onset climate events contributing to population movement on a growing scale across West Africa. This essay explores the potential health implications for migrant populations, considering recent projections of climate-related human mobility provided by these reports. We found that…
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COVID-19 vaccine mistrust, health literacy, conspiracy theories, and racial discrimination among a representative ethnically diverse sample in Canada: The vulnerability of Arab, Asian, Black, and Indigenous peoples.

July 2, 2024

Despite increased risk of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infections and higher rates of COVID ‐ 19 ‐ related complications, racialized and Indigenous communities in Canada have lower immunization uptake compared to White individuals. However, there is woeful lack of data on predictors of COVID ‐ 19vaccine mistrust (VM) that accounts for diverse social…
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Caring in the Context of Systems: Service Provider Perspectives on the Mental Health Needs of Newcomer Young Men

July 1, 2024

In this study, we applied an intersectional framework to explore service providers’ perspectives on the mental health needs of newcomer young men. We conducted focus groups and interviews with 26 service providers in Edmonton, Calgary, and Vancouver, Canada. Findings show that service providers made sense of young men’s mental health needs and service access in…
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COVID-19 vaccine acceptance and preference for future delivery among language minority, newcomer, and racialized peoples in Canada: a national cross-sectional and longitudinal study

July 1, 2024

Background: Despite high COVID-19 vaccine coverage in Canada, vaccine acceptance and preferred delivery among newcomers, racialized persons, and those who primarily speak minority languages are not well understood. This national study explores COVID-19 vaccine acceptance, access to vaccines, and delivery preferences among ethnoculturally diverse population groups. Methods: We conducted two national cross-sectional surveys during the…
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Experiences of racism of Black medical students and residents in Montréal: “I wear my stethoscope around my neck at all times”

July 1, 2024

Background: Black students and residents experience racism in medical school. This qualitative study documents Black students’ and residents’ experiences of racism using Critical Race Theory (CRT) and explores their coping mechanisms using the theatrical metaphor. Methods: We conducted semi-structured interviews with four Black medical students and residents (two medical students and two residents) studying in…
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