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“Somewhere along the line, your mask isn’t going to be fitting right”: institutional racism in Black narratives of traumatic brain injury rehabilitation across the practice continuum

April 11, 2024

Background: Over two decades of research about traumatic brain injury (TBI) rehabilitation emphasized the persistence of racial health disparities in functional outcomes that disproportionately impact Black populations without naming or addressing racism as the root problem. Further, the experiences of Black people with TBI have yet to be documented and accounted for in scientific scholarship…
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Disparities in Access to a Regular Primary Care Physician Among First-Generation Migrants with Early Psychosis in Ontario, Canada

April 9, 2024

Disparities in primary care utilization among migrants with early psychosis may be related to lack of access to a regular primary care physician. This study aimed to investigate access to a regular primary care physician among first-generation migrants with early psychosis. People aged 14–35 years with first onset non-affective psychotic disorder in Ontario, Canada were…
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“We are mothers, sisters, and lovers too”: Examining young Black women’s experiences navigating sex and sexual health

April 9, 2024

In Canada, there is a lack of research that addresses the sexual health and well being of African, Caribbean, and Black young women. This paper aims to gather perspectives of young Black women to address the social contexts of how young Black women navigate issues related to sex and sexual health.Young Black women experience unique…
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Proportions of trans fatty acids in erythrocytes of Canadian adults before the prohibition of partially hydrogenated oils in foods: results from the Canadian Health Measures Survey 2012-2015

April 5, 2024

Background: The partially hydrogenated oil (PHO) prohibition came into effect in Canada in September 2018 to reduce the intakes of total trans fatty acids (t-TFAs) and industrially produced TFAs (i-TFAs). Objectives: We aimed to estimate the red blood cell (RBC) proportions of t-TFA (primary objective) and total 18:1 TFA (secondary objective) of adults in Canada…
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Racial discrimination in healthcare services among Black individuals in Canada as a major threat for public health: its association with COVID-19 vaccine mistrust and uptake, conspiracy beliefs, depression, anxiety, stress, and community resilience.

April 3, 2024

Objectives: To examine the prevalence of major racial discrimination (MRD) in healthcare services and its association with COVID-19 vaccine mistrust and uptake, conspiracy theories, COVID-19-related stressors, community resilience, anxiety, depression, and stress symptoms. Study design: The study used a population-based cross-sectional design. Methods: Data from the BlackVax dataset on COVID-19 vaccination in Black individuals in…
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Exploring ethnic and racial differences in intraocular pressure and glaucoma: The Canadian Longitudinal Study on aging

March 26, 2024

Purpose: To determine whether self-reported race/ethnicity is associated with intraocular pressure (IOP) and glaucoma and to explore whether any associations are due to social, behavioral, genetic, or health differences. Design: Cross-sectional analysis of population-based data. Methods: We used the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging Comprehensive Cohort, which consists of 30,097 adults aged 45–85 years. Race/…
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Physical activity promotion intervention improved physical activity knowledge, confidence and behaviour among diverse immigrant women: pre–post multiple methods feasibility study

March 20, 2024

Objectives: Little prior research investigated how to promote physical activity (PA), which can reduce cancer risk, to immigrant women. The overall aim of the current study was to pilot test education session feasibility. The objectives were to assess participation in, satisfaction with and potential impact of the education session, knowledge needed to refine the education…
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Examining Health-Seeking Behavior among Diverse Ethnic Subgroups within Black Populations in the United States and Canada: A Cross-Sectional Study

March 19, 2024

The Black populations, often treated as ethnically homogenous, face a constant challenge in accessing and utilizing healthcare services. This study examines the intra-group differences in health-seeking behavior among diverse ethnic subgroups within Black communities. A crosssectional analysis included 239 adults ≥18 years of age who self-identified as Black in the United States and Canada. Multiple…
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“There is nothing to protect us from dying”: Black women’s perceived sense of safety accessing pregnancy and intrapartum care

March 18, 2024

Pregnancy and childbirth have become a dangerous journey for Black women as harrowing stories of death and near ‐ death experiences resonate within Black communities. While the causes of pregnancy ‐ related morbidity and mortality are well documented, little is known about how Black Canadian women feel protected from undesirable maternal health outcomes when accessing…
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Racial and sociodemographic distribution of colorectal cancer screening in Canada: A cross-sectional study

March 14, 2024

Objectives: To assess the racial and sociodemographic distribution of colorectal cancer (CRC) screening uptake in Canada,identify disparities, and evaluate the potential predictors and barriers to CRC screening. Methods: Data from the 2017 cycle of the Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS) were analyzed, focusing on individuals aged 50–74 years. CRC screening participation rates were evaluated at…
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