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A prospective multi-site study to evaluate the performance and usability of an oral fluid-based HIV self-test in Canada.

July 1, 2025

Background: Blood and oral fluid-based HIV self-tests are important for reaching the undiagnosed living with HIV. The study objectives were to evaluate the oral fluid-based OraQuick® HIV Self-Test (HIV-ST) performance in comparison to laboratory reference testing; determine if laypersons can correctly perform the HIV-ST; document if intended users can successfully interpret pre-made contrived positive, negative,…
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A Cross-Sectional Study of COVID-19 Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Among Black Communities in the Greater Toronto Area

July 1, 2025

Introduction and Background: COVID-19 preventative practices such as hand washing, social distancing, and mask wearing have been identified as ways to prevent the spread of COVID-19. However, social determinants can play a role in the ability of individuals and groups to adhere to recommended COVID-19 preventative practices. A cross-sectional study was undertaken to explore the…
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Navigating ethics in HIV data and biomaterial management within Black, African, and Caribbean communities in Canada

July 1, 2025

Background: This study explored the ethical issues associated with community-based HIV testing among African, Caribbean, and Black (ACB) populations in Canada, focusing on their perceptions of consent, privacy, and the management of HIV-related data and bio-samples. Methods: A qualitative community-based participatory research (CBPR) approach was employed to actively engage ACB community members in shaping the…
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Ultra-processed food consumption: an exploration of social determinants among Black children of African and Caribbean descent in Ottawa

July 1, 2025

Consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPF) is a growing concern due to its negative impact on diet quality and health outcomes. To our knowledge, no data on UPF consumption are available for specific racial/ethnic children, including Black children, in Canada. This cross-sectional study aimed to explore the social determinants of UPF consumption among Black children of…
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Reimagining Research With Black Communities: Community-Led Agendas and Participant Recruitment Strategies

July 1, 2025

Guided by community-based participatory research (CBPR) and critical race theory (CRT), this study employed a descriptive qualitative approach to explore strategies for improving engagement with Black communities in Canada. Researchers with experience conducting Black health studies across the Prairies participated in semi-structured interviews. Two main themes emerged: community-led agenda-setting and inclusive recruitment. Key strategies included…
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Improving equity and wellness in cancer care with people of Latin American and African Descent: a study protocol

July 1, 2025

Background: Cancer inequities such as late access to cancer screening and diagnosis affect people of African and Latin American descent in Canada. These inequities in addition to experiences of racism and discrimination and unequal living and working conditions are detrimental to their wellness. We aim to delineate together with people of African and Latin American…
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“Black People Listen to Black People”: Strategies to Improve COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence Among Black People Living in Canada

July 1, 2025

Background: Compared to other groups of Canadians, Black people have been significantly more affected by COVID-19 and appear to be more hesitant to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. This article identifies approaches or strategies to increase vaccine confidence and uptake among Black people in Canada. Methods: Thirty-six Black people of diverse ethnicities, aged 18 years and…
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Anti-Black Medical Gaslighting in Healthcare: Experiences of Black Women in Canada.

July 1, 2025

Background: Stereotype about Black people contribute to nurses and healthcare providers gaslighting and dismissing of their health concerns. Despite the popularity of the term medical gaslighting in mainstream literature, few studies have explored the experiences of Black women during pregnancy and childbirth. Purpose: This paper aims to provide an in-depth insight into Black women’s experiences…
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COVID-19 impacts on decarceration for Indigenous, Black, and other racialized people in Ontario, Canada: an interrupted time series study

July 1, 2025

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic response in many jurisdictions included efforts to depopulate correctional facilities. In the context of the overrepresentation of Indigenous and Black people in Canadian correctional facilities, we aimed to assess COVID-19 impacts on decarceration by race and Indigenous identity in Ontario, Canada. Methods: We accessed correctional administrative data for all people incarcerated…
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Recherche qualitative originale – Analyse du Fonds pour la santé mentale des communautés noires : facteurs de succès, défis et recommandations

July 1, 2025

Introduction: En 2018, dans le but de remédier aux iniquités en matière de santé mentale subies par les Canadiens noirs, le gouvernement du Canada a annoncé un investissement de 10 millions de dollars canadiens dans un nouveau programme de l’Agence de la santé publique du Canada intitulé « Promouvoir l’équité en santé : Fonds pour…
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