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Navigating ethics in HIV data and biomaterial management within Black, African, and Caribbean communities in Canada

July 1, 2025

Background: This study explored the ethical issues associated with community-based HIV testing among African, Caribbean, and Black (ACB) populations in Canada, focusing on their perceptions of consent, privacy, and the management of HIV-related data and bio-samples. Methods: A qualitative community-based participatory research (CBPR) approach was employed to actively engage ACB community members in shaping the…
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Variations of the Extent of Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease Among Canadian Immigrants.

June 19, 2025

Background : An increasing proportion of immigrants are residing in developed countries, but little is known about the extent of their obstructive coronary artery disease (CAD). Our objective was to evaluate the association between immigrant status and CAD among immigrants. Methods and Results : Initial coronary angiography performed for stable CAD from 2012 to 2021…
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Exploring the Experiences of International Medical Graduates in the Canadian Healthcare System

June 10, 2025

While research on the experiences of international medical graduates (IMGs) in Canada has expanded in recent years, there remains a significant gap, particularly in studies examining their challenges across different provinces and territories. This study applies the social−ecological model and intersectionality framework to explore the challenges faced by IMGs in Alberta. Using convenience sampling, we…
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Licensure pathways for internationally educated nurses: An environmental scan of Canadian nursing regulatory bodies

June 4, 2025

Background: Licensure pathways for internationally educated nurses (IENs) in Canada have historically been criticized for being too lengthy, complex, and costly. Reforms to streamline IEN licensure have been inconsistent across Canadian jurisdictions, with limited evidence regarding which licensure pathways best support equitable and ethical regulatory policies for IENs. Purpose: The present study aimed to map…
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Understanding mortality differentials of Black adults in Canada

April 16, 2025

Background: It is not clear whether the increased mortality pattern observed in a prior analysis of the Canadian Census Health and Environment Cohorts for HIV/AIDS, diabetes, prostate cancer, and uterine cancer among Black adults is reflected in incident hospitalization (a marker of severity) or the diagnosis of these diseases, nor is it clear whether disparities…
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Did inequalities in COVID-19 vaccination resolve over time? Insights from the Canadian Community Health Survey.

April 15, 2025

Introduction: Disparities in COVID-19 vaccination coverage emerged during the vaccination campaign. This study aimed to assess whether inequalities in COVID-19 vaccination coverage in Canada persisted or resolved throughout the vaccine rollout. Methods: Using data from the Canadian Community Health Survey, the analysis included people 18 and older from all ten provinces. Vaccination coverage for at…
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Attributes that influence testing decisions for sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections: A qualitative study among diverse people in Canada.

April 9, 2025

Background: Sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBIs) disproportionately affect key populations in Canada. For example, recent estimates suggested that the proportion of people living with hepatitis C is the highest among people who use injection drugs and that gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men represent a high proportion of new cases…
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Workplace inequities and health outcomes among Black professionals in Canada

April 8, 2025

Background: Anti-Black racism in Canada remains a significant barrier to the career advancement and overall well-being of Black professionals. Despite the existence of policies and legislation aimed at reducing workplace discrimination, Black Canadians continue to face systemic racism, microaggressions, and various forms of discrimination that hinder their professional growth and contribute to a hostile work…
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Climate Mobilities and Mobility Justice

April 1, 2025

According to the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC 2024), globally more than 20.3 million people were displaced within their own country in 2023 due to weather-related hazards. It is widely acknowledged that climate change is a compounding factor among the social, economic, and environmental drivers of displacement and migration, with both direct and indirect pathways…
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Vaccine hesitancy among racially diverse parents in Canada: The important role of health literacy, conspiracy beliefs and racial discrimination.

March 29, 2025

Parental vaccine hesitancy is a global public health issue that leads to lower immunization coverage among children. While vaccine mistrust is increased among racialized adults, whether parental vaccine hesitancy differs by ethnicity in the era of COVID-19 is unknown. Addressing these gaps in the literature, this study explores the factors influencing vaccine hesitancy among a…
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