Journal Article

Experiences of African immigrant and refugee women with prenatal and maternal health care services and treatment adherence in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

February 6, 2025

Background: The requirements for adequate perinatal and maternal health care services for African women in Canada continue to rise, given the increased number of African immigrants and refugees coming to the country. Aim: The study had three objectives: (1) to explore how East and west African immigrant and refugee women living in Manitoba access perinatal…
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Building Black community accountability in child welfare: Provincial contexts and Black service provider experiences across three jurisdictions

January 29, 2025

The disproportionate representation of Black children in Canadian child welfare systems has spurred significant scrutiny and calls for reform. This study examines the crucial role of Black service providers in Ontario, Quebec, and Alberta in fostering Black community accountability within child welfare. Through focus groups tailored to each jurisdiction, Black service providers working in and…
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Mental Health of Black Canadians: A Scoping Review

January 27, 2025

Black Canadians frequently experience significant challenges when attempting to access mental health care, resulting in discrepancies in mental health outcomes. This article describes a scoping review that aimed to understand the range and nature of research conducted on the mental health of black Canadians and to identify the gaps in this literature. An established methodological…
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Dedicated Automatic Recall Hepatocellular Cancer Surveillance Programme Demonstrates High Retention:A Population- Based Cohort Study

January 27, 2025

Introduction: Patient, clinician, and system- related barriers may affect adherence to hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) surveillance programmes. The impact of a dedicated automated recall HCC surveillance programme on retention rates in patients eligible for screening is unknown. We aimed to describe and evaluate a large HCC surveillance programme in a publicly funded healthcare system. Methods: Data…
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Feasibility, safety and tolerability of estrogen and/or probiotics for improving vaginal health in Canadian African, Caribbean, and Black women: A pilot phase 1 clinical trial

January 21, 2025

Background A dysbiotic vaginal microbiome (VMB) is associated with clinical conditions such as bacterial vaginosis (BV) and an increased risk of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1) infection. Considering the high prevalence of BV among African, Caribbean and Black (ACB) women, we conducted a prospective, randomized, open-label phase 1 clinical trial to determine the feasibility, safety and…
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Special issue on anti-racism, health, and nursing

January 15, 2025

Although race is socially constructed, racism and racialization are social determinants of health. Over four centuries of colonial genocide and structural violence against Indigenous and Black peoples in Canada have resulted in intergeneration traumas and health disparities among Indigenous and Black people, sustained by ongoing social, political, and economic inequities. Evidence indicates the impact of…
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Assessing the Risks and Cultural Relativity of Diabetes in Black Individuals of African Caribbean Ancestry (ACB) Aged 18–39 Years in Toronto

January 10, 2025

Context: Diabetes rates are high in Black and some other ethnic communities, often leading to more severe complications. We conducted a study to identify the prevalence and risk of diabetes among African Caribbean Black (ACB) individuals aged 18–39 and to assess the sensitivity of glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) compared to an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT)…
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Adherence to Introduction of Iron-Rich Solid Foods Recommendations for Infants: An Analysis of Canadian Community Health Survey Data Using Cycles 2015–2018

December 28, 2024

Background: Globally, guidelines on the introduction of solid foods to a breastfed infant’s diet emphasize the importance of iron-rich foods. Objectives: The objective of this study was to report on adherence to Nutrition for Healthy Term Infants (NHTI) guidance on introduction of iron-rich solid foods rst in infants living in Canada and to explore factors…
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Impact of Climate Change on Adolescents’ Health Outcomes: An Evidence Gap Map Review

December 26, 2024

Background: The evolving impact of climate change on adolescents' health is a pressing global concern. Climate change's effects on their physical, mental, and social well-being worsen unique developmental challenges for adolescents. This study aims to map existing evidence, identify gaps, and highlight research and intervention needs. Methods: Following Campbell standards, an evidence gap map (EGM)…
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Resilience Amidst Adversity: Experiences of Black Older Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic

December 18, 2024

Background and Objectives: The paucity of research and policy on the impact of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on the experiences of Black older adults in Canada and around the world has intensified the enduring impacts of racism on their health and well-being. To bridge this gap, our study explored the mental health of Black older…
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