Journal Article

Institutions of Care: A Qualitative Study with Ancestral Black Nova Scotian Nurses in Healthcare

July 1, 2025

Background: Ancestral Black Nova Scotian (ABNS) nurses are a culturally distinct group yet, little is known about their experiences. Available literature suggests that ABNS nurses are underrepresented in nursing and that they encounter discrimination throughout the health system. Understanding the experiences of ABNS nurses facilitates addressing antiBlack racism in nursing and healthcare. Purpose: This study…
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Proceedings from the 16th Annual University of Calgary Leaders in Medicine Research Symposium

July 1, 2025

The 16th annual Leaders in Medicine (LIM) Research Symposium was held in person at the Health Sciences Centre in Calgary on November 15, 2024. The event featured a keynote address by Dr. Bryan Yipp, titled “Medically Trained Scientists: Fueling Healthcare Revolutions.” Dr. Yipp is a clinician-scientist and a graduate of the LIM program. A workshop…
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Ultra-processed food consumption: an exploration of social determinants among Black children of African and Caribbean descent in Ottawa

July 1, 2025

Consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPF) is a growing concern due to its negative impact on diet quality and health outcomes. To our knowledge, no data on UPF consumption are available for specific racial/ethnic children, including Black children, in Canada. This cross-sectional study aimed to explore the social determinants of UPF consumption among Black children of…
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Prevalence of cancer prevention lifestyle recommendations in individuals with excess body weight

July 1, 2025

Determine whether there was statistical difference between the two groups in these parameters. The Mindray DC 70 2021 model year of the equipment was used for liver ultrasounds as one of the instrumental research approaches. Patients are divided into 2 groups with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and without non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Results: In our…
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How Problem Gambling Shapes Activities of Daily Living: A Narrative Inquiry

July 1, 2025

Importance: People experiencing addiction often face difficulties completing their activities of daily living (ADLs). Little research exists on how problem gambling (PG)—a serious public health issue—intersects with ADLs. Objective: To explore how PG shapes a person’s ADLs. Design: This was a qualitative study that used narrative inquiry. We conducted 12 qualitative interviews with people experiencing…
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Interventions to Improve the Mental Health of Black Youth in Western Countries: A Scoping Review

July 1, 2025

Background: Black youth in Western countries experience disproportionate mental health challenges driven by systemic racism, cultural stigma, and limited access to culturally appropriate care. While the need for tailored interventions is increasingly recognized, there remains a lack of synthesized evidence on evaluated mental health programs, those systematically assessed for effectiveness, targeting this population. This scoping…
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“I wasn’t Enrolled”: Exploring the Educational Narratives of Black Caribbean Youth Navigating Out-of-Home Care in Ontario’s Child Welfare System.

July 1, 2025

The educational system is the leading referral source for Black families involved in Ontario’s child system. Across both the education and child welfare systems, Black youth face disparities and numerous challenges such as instability, isolation, and difficulty navigating relationships with peers and staff. Though it is established that Black youth experience challenging circumstances and poor…
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A Mobile App (MyPeer) Co-Designed With Immigrant Adolescents for Better Sexual and Reproductive Health: Usability Study

July 1, 2025

Background: Adolescents require comprehensive sexual and reproductive health (SRH) education to successfully transition from puberty into adulthood. However, they often experience barriers and challenges while trying to promote their SRH or access SRH services. Such challenges are amplified among youth from migrant backgrounds, who may further be constrained by societal stigmas and cultural taboos regarding…
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An Intersectional Approach to Understanding Beliefs and Attitudes Toward Mental Health Issues Among Muslim Immigrant Women in Canada

July 1, 2025

Although addressing cultural and religious practices is important in providing mental health care, little research exists on understanding mental health issues of minority groups such as Muslim immigrant women. We employed an intersectional approach to examine beliefs and attitudes toward mental health issues among Muslim immigrant women in Canada. Four focus groups (21 participants) were…
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HIV testing among heterosexual Black men in Toronto: What are the determinants?

July 1, 2025

Objectives: African, Caribbean, and Black (ACB) men in Canada face a higher risk of HIV infection relative to other men. Despite this concern, these are nascent studies focused on the usage of HIV testing services among ACB men. To contribute to health policy in Canada, we seek to understand the prevalence and predictors of HIV…
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