Journal Article

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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Evidence synthesis – COVID-19 among Black people in Canada: a scoping review

July 1, 2024

Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated health inequities worldwide. Research conducted in Canada shows that Black populations were disproportionately exposed to COVID-19 and more likely than other ethnoracial groups to be infected and hospitalized. This scoping review sought to map out the nature and extent of current research on COVID-19 among Black people in Canada. Methods:…
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Inequities in sleep duration and quality among adolescents in Canada.

July 1, 2024

Background: Several recent global events may have impacted adolescent sleep and exacerbated pre-existing disparities by social positions (i.e., social roles, identity or sociodemographic factors, and/or group memberships that are associated with power and oppression due to the structures and processes in a given society at given time). Current understanding of sleep among adolescents is critical…
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Mental health experiences of young gay, bisexual, transgender, two-spirit, queer, and non-binary people in Canada

July 1, 2024

This article examines data from the Sex Now 2018 and 2019 surveys to highlight the mental health of young sexual- and gender-minority people (SGM) in Canada. Descriptive statistics were used to develop an exploratory analysis of the mental health experiences of gay, bisexual, transgender, Two-Spirit, and queer (GBT2Q) men, and non-binary people in Canada, specifically…
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Barriers and facilitators to health care access for migrant children in Canada: A scoping review

July 1, 2024

Problem: Migrant children face numerous challenges when settling in their new home. One of the challenges that exists is difficulties accessing health care, with many barriers existing and few facilitators to ease access. The goal of this paper is to analyze previous literature related to migrants' access to access to health care in Canada to…
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Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on Black African youth and homelessness in Toronto

July 1, 2024

This qualitative narrative study investigates how social services among African immigrant youth in Toronto can be reimagined and provided in intersectional ways that are just and responsive to their specific and unique needs. The study interviewed 6 African Youths living in Toronto. The study employed an eclectic theory to argue for reimagining of policy that…
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Perspectives on digital testing services for sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections from Two-Spirit, gay, bisexual, transgender , and other queer Black, Indigenous, people of colour living in Ontario, Canada

July 1, 2024

Objectives: Increased sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBI) testing can reduce the burden of disease among Two-Spirit, gay, bisexual, transgender, and other queer Black, Indigenous, people of colour (2SGBTQ+ BIPOC). However, this population encounters barriers, such as discrimination, when accessing in-person STBBI testing services. Digital STBBI testing, such as self-testing/collection kits ordered online and digital…
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Impact of climate change on child outcomes: an evidence gap map review

July 1, 2024

Background: Climate change and extreme weather events significantly threaten neonatal and child health. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current evidence on the impact of climate change on child health, using the evidence gap map (EGM) to address knowledge gaps and establish a foundation for evidence-based interventions and future research. Method:…
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Predictors of cost-related medication nonadherence in Canada: a repeated cross-sectional analysis of the Canadian Community Health Survey.

July 1, 2024

Background: In Canada, many patients face substantial out-of-pocket costs for prescription medication, which may affect their ability to take their medications as prescribed. We sought to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the burden and predictors of cost-related nonadherence in Canada. Methods: Using pooled data from the 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, and 2020 iterations of the…
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“If You Prayed More, You Would Feel Better”: The Dual Nature of Religion and Spirituality on Black Youths’ Mental Health and Access to Care in Canada

July 1, 2024

This study explores Black Canadian youth’s relationship with religion and the impact religion has on their mental health and wellbeing. In addition, we probed promising practices for religious leaders and service providers who want to improve Black youth’s access to care. The results of this article draw from a larger study that aimed to explore…
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