Canada

Comparison of cardiovascular risk profiles among ethnic groups using population health surveys between 1996 and 2007

May 18, 2010

Background: Although people of South Asian, Chinese and black ethnic backgrounds represent about 60% of the world's population, most knowledge of cardiovascular risk is derived from studies conducted in white populations. We conducted a large, population-based comparison of cardiovascular risk among people of white, South Asian, Chinese and black ethnicity living in Ontario, Canada. Methods:…
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Age- and sex-related prevalence of diabetes mellitus among immigrants to Ontario, Canada

May 18, 2010

Background: The majority of immigrants to Canada originate from the developing world, where the most rapid increase in prevalence of diabetes mellitus is occurring. We undertook a population-based study involving immigrants to Ontario, Canada, to evaluate the distribution of risk for diabetes in this population. Methods: We used linked administrative health and immigration records to…
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Findings on dietary patterns in different groups of African origin undergoing nutrition transition.

April 7, 2010

In population groups undergoing nutrition transition, it is important to identify healthy and culturally relevant dietary patterns that can be promoted as a means of preventing diet-related chronic diseases. Dietary pattern analyses using data-driven methods are useful for the purpose. The central question addressed in this overview paper is whether there are culture-specific healthy eating…
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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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HIV prevention risks for Black women in Canada.

July 1, 2009

The future availability of HIV vaccines can increase options available to Canadian Black women for risk reduction. However, current conceptual frameworks do not adequately address barriers to HIV prevention for this population, and may be inadequate to address challenges with vaccines. This study explored knowledge and attitudes regarding HIV vaccines and associated prevention methods to…
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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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