Canada

Educational Experiences of Black Children and Youth in Canada: A Scoping Review

May 5, 2026

Black children and youth in Canada often hold high educational aspirations; however, systemic biases, deficit-based perceptions, and structural barriers limit their opportunities. These challenges, linked to anti-Black racism, migration-related disruptions, and socioeconomic inequities, contribute to lower engagement, underrepresentation, and reduced access to equitable educational resources. This scoping review examines these intersecting factors to inform equity-focused…
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“We just keep it to ourselves”: A qualitative exploration of the sexual and reproductive health information needs of immigrant adolescents in Canada

April 28, 2026

Adolescence represents a critical phase of development, marked by sexual maturity and the development of lifelong behaviours. Immigrant adolescents in Canada encounter barriers that prevent them from accessing services and taking measures to improve their sexual and reproductive health (SRH). These barriers often stem from limited knowledge regarding SRH, cultural views about SRH education, and…
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Cancer screening discrepancies among Black people in Canada; a scoping review

April 22, 2026

Background: Cancer is a major cause of death in Canada, and Black people in Canada experience notable disparities in screening. This scoping review summarises existing evidence on cancer screening among Black people in Canada and identifies key barriers, facilitators, and implications for policy and practice. Methods: The review followed Arksey and O’Malley’s five-stage scoping review…
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Climate justice, mobility justice, and health inequities among racialized communities in Canada: a scoping review

March 29, 2026

Background: Emerging evidence suggests that climate and mobility injustices disproportionately expose racialized and immigrant communities to substantial health challenges. Yet research on this issue remains limited in Canada, where these populations are rapidly growing and where such injustices are increasingly prevalent. This scoping review maps the existing literature at the intersection of climate justice, mobility…
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Disparities in cost-related prescription nonadherence between Black and White adults in Canada

March 23, 2026

Background: Cost-related prescription nonadherence is a prominent barrier that may affect health outcomes in Black communities in Canada. We aimed to assess the prevalence of cost-related prescription nonadherence among Black adults in Canada and to investigate racial disparities in comparison to White adults, accounting for demographic, socioeconomic, and insurance coverage factors as potential mediators. Methods:…
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Factors Influencing Racial Discrimination and Prevalence of Major Depressive Disorder Among Black Canadian Youths

March 14, 2026

Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a complex and multifaceted mental health condition with far-reaching implications for youth well-being and society. This paper examined the prevalence of depressive symptoms consistent with probable MDD and their association with self-reported experiences of racial discrimination within the Black youth population in Canada. This study used a descriptive cross-sectional design.…
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Insidious systems: a scoping review of Black youth and the criminal justice system in Canada

January 15, 2026

Introduction: A growing concern within and beyond Black communities is the increasing injustices faced by Black children and youth, especially the indelible injustices imposed in their involvement with the Canadian criminal justice system. This study conducts a scoping review of the existing literature on Black youth involvement with the Canadian criminal justice system. Methods: The…
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Broadening Core Research Ethics Principles: Insights from Research Conducted with Black Communities

September 27, 2025

Drawing from a 2023 symposium panel that focused on conducting health equity research with Black communities, we propose to expand our interpretation of core research ethics principles. In light of a surge of research conducted in Black diasporic communities since the 2020 killing of George Floyd, the symposium sought to enhance the quality and impact…
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Ethnic and Gender Disparities in Access to Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery for Parkinson’s Disease

September 3, 2025

Background: Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is an established treatment for Parkinson's disease (PD) in appropriately selected patients. DBS may be underused in certain patient populations, especially women and racialized groups. Barriers and biases to receiving DBS that could account for underuse among these groups are not well studied in Canada. Objective: We aim to better…
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Health of Black children and youth in Canada: a scoping review

September 2, 2025

Background: Black children and youth in Canada experience significant health inequity due to systemic racism, socioeconomic inequities, and inadequate access to culturally responsive healthcare services, affecting their overall well-being. This scoping review mapped and synthesised empirical evidence on the health of Black children and youth in Canada to inform policy and practice. Methods: The review…
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