Journal Article

Black Canadians’ Coping Responses to Racial Discrimination

July 1, 2009

On the basis of a cultural coping framework, the present study examined coping responses to racial discrimination among 190 Black Canadians. The study assessed the respondents’ coping with both general (i.e., problem- and emotion-focused coping) and Africultural coping strategies (i.e., spiritual-centered, collective, and ritual-centered coping) across three different racial discrimination vignettes (i.e., interpersonal, institutional, and…
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Street Youth in Toronto, Canada: An Investigation of Demographic Predictors of HIV Status Among Street Youth Who Access Preventive Health and Social Services

July 1, 2009

Street youth are increasingly at risk for HIV infection due to high-risk sexual behaviors and injection drug use. The purpose of this study was to assess the extent to which demographic characteristics of street youth in Toronto were predictive of HIV status. Age, gender, and ethnicity, education, length of time street involved, and income were…
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The impact of everyday racism on the occupations of African Canadian women

July 1, 2009

Background: Occupational therapy has increasingly explored the impact of cultural differences on occupations but has not yet begun to explore the impact of racism on human occupation. Purpose: This study with 50 African Canadian women used mixed methods to explore the effects of racism on their occupational experiences. Methods: Women aged 40–65 were interviewed in-depth…
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Ethnic Differences in Educational Attainment Among the Children of Canadian Immigrants

July 1, 2009

Using the 2002 Ethnic Diversity Survey, this article examines the ethnic differences in university education attainment among the children of immigrants in Canada. We found that most groups achieve clear upward mobility across generations, while such upward pattern is not observed among Blacks and Filipinos. Asians (with the exception of Filipinos) attain higher academic achievements…
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Pursuit of university education among the children of immigrants in Canada: the roles of parental human capital and social capital

July 1, 2009

Using the 2002 Ethnic Diversity Survey, this article examines the roles of parental human capital and social capital in the pursuit of university education among immigrant youth in Canada. We find segmented patterns across the largest minority groups in Canada, with the Chinese and the south Asians, such as Indians, Pakistanis and Bangladeshis, obtaining the…
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From the family universe to the outside world: Family relations, school attitude, and perception of racism in Caribbean and Filipino adolescents

July 1, 2009

Abstract: Caribbean and Filipino immigrant families in Canada have much in common: the women have often immigrated as domestic workers, first-generation children may be separated from their parents for long periods, and they must deal with negative stereotypes of their ethnic group. This transcultural study looks at the associations between family relations and adolescents’ perceptions…
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How adolescent children of African Jamaican immigrants living in Canada perceive and negotiate their roles within a matrifocal family

July 1, 2009

This research project examined the adolescent/young adult-parent relationships of African Jamaican immigrants currently living in Canada. Specifically, we focused on the transmission of cultural values and beliefs within these relationships and how the adolescents navigated and negotiated potential changes in these values because of their acculturative experiences. An examination of various mundane family/cultural practices provided…
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Initial Presentation of Unscreened Children With Sickle Cell Disease: The Toronto Experience

July 1, 2009

Background: The morbidity and mortality related to sickle cell disease (SCD) has decreased since the introduction of newborn screening in the United States. Given the multicultural nature of the Canadian Population and the growing African Canadian Population, it is concerning that there is no national neonatal screening program for SCD in Canada. The objective of…
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Catatonia is frequent in black immigrants admitted to Psychiatry in Canada.

July 1, 2009

Objective: To assess the prevalence of catatonia in a sample of patients of African ancestry admitted to Psychiatry in Canada. Methods: Retrospective chart review of 20 consecutive black francophone inpatients assessed by the same psychiatrist. Results: The sample consisted of 12 men and eight women aged 1759 years. Catatonic symptoms were prominent in 30% of…
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Racial variability of glaucoma risk factors between African Caribbeans and Caucasians in a Canadian urban screening population.

July 1, 2009

Background: The significance of race in the development and progression of glaucoma remains controversial, although in most cases the evidence shows greater prevalence and progression of the disease in African American populations. The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of the African Caribbean race on the variability of risk factors for glaucoma…
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