Black Health

Prevalence and correlates of sexual concerns and associated distress among women living with HIV in Canada

January 4, 2022

Objectives: We assessed the prevalence and correlates of sexual concerns and associated distress among women living with HIV in Canada. Methods: We analyzed cross-sectional survey data from the Canadian HIV Women’s Sexual and Reproductive Health Cohort Study (2017–2018). Self-identified women living with HIV were asked about sexual concerns post-HIV diagnosis and associated distress (none, mild,…
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Decision conflict and the decision support needs of HIV PrEP-eligible Black patients in Toronto regarding the adoption of PrEP for HIV prevention

December 23, 2021

Objectives: This study examined factors contributing to decision con ict and the decision support needs of PrEP-eligible Black patients. Methods: The Ottawa Decision Support Framework (ODSF) was used to guide the development of a key informant guide used for qualitative data collection. Black patients assessed by healthcare providers as meeting the basic criteria for starting…
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SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence in health care workers from 10 hospitals in Quebec,Canada: A cross-sectional study

December 13, 2021

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately affected health care workers. We sought to estimate SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence among hospital health care workers in Quebec, Canada, after the first wave of the pandemic and to explore factors associated with SARS-CoV-2 seropositivity. Methods: Between July 6 and Sept. 24,2020, we enrolled health care workers from 10 hospitals, including…
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African Immigrant Parents’ Perspectives on the Factors Influencing Their Children’s Mental Health

October 13, 2021

African immigrant children experience some of the poorest mental health outcomes in Canada, yet limited research has systematically mental health determinants among this growing demographic. Our participatory action research project (PAR) explored, from the perspectives of parents, the factors influencing the mental health of African immigrant children in Alberta, Canada. The project utilized an intersectionality…
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The Perception of Religious Leaders on HIV and Their Role in HIV Prevention: A Case Study of African, Caribbean, and Black (ACB) Communities in Windsor, Ontario

October 5, 2021

This paper explores the perception of African, Caribbean, and Black (ACB) religious leaders on HIV vulnerability and their role in HIV prevention among ACB communities in Windsor, Ontario. We conducted one semi-structured focus group discussion with nine Black religious leaders, most of whose congregants are members of the ACB community. Most religious leaders in the…
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Factors associated with feeding practices of black immigrant mothers of African and Caribbean origin living in Ottawa, Canada

August 10, 2021

In Canada, Black immigrant women and their children are at higher risk of developing obesity. Factors that could influence children’s weight status include parental feeding practices. Feeding practices such as monitoring, restriction and pressure to eat, are well studied among non-Hispanic White and Latinos groups, however, little is known about the feeding practices of Black…
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Peer doula support training for Black and Indigenous groups in Nova Scotia, Canada: A community-based qualitative study

July 25, 2021

Objectives : The objectives of this qualitative study were to explore participant experiences of doula training programs offered by a prisoner health advocacy organization and Indigenous and Black community groups. Design: This investigation employed a qualitative design. Recruitment was conducted through email. Interviews were conducted in Winter 2020. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis. Sample:…
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Mitigating racial microaggressions on campus: Documenting targets’ responses

July 6, 2021

In this qualitative study, the authors examined responses to racial microaggressions among undergraduate Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) (N = 36) at a large Canadian university. To this end, we employed the consensual qualitative research method (CQR; Hill et al., 2005; Hill, Thompson, & Williams, 1997; Hill, 2012) among seven focus groups. Canadian…
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Racial oases as spaces of positive racial identity socialization among African Canadian post-secondary students

July 1, 2021

This article focuses on the need identified by African Canadian students for a “racial oasis”– a physical space designed to increase their exposure to positive racial identities – which can support them in developing a community of support among peers who understand the effects of anti-Black racism, and to identify strategies for coping with racism.…
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Examining HIV-related stigma among African, Caribbean, and Black church congregants from the Black PRAISE study in Ontario, Canada

July 1, 2021

HIV-related stigma impedes adoption and implementation of effective HIV prevention and treatment strategies. It may also exacerbate racial/ethnic HIV disparities. Given high levels of religious observance within African, Caribbean, and Black (ACB) communities and the social capital that faith-based organizations hold, these entities may be promising venues for stigma-remediation and effective partners in community-based, HIV-focused…
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