Black Health

Inequitable access to PrEP among gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men in Canada: A network analysis of social indicators

March 10, 2025

This paper examines demographic, structural, and syndemic variables to map facilitators and barriers to accessing pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) among gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (GBM) in the three largest cities in Canada, Vancouver, Toronto, and Montreal. Focusing on factors in the later stages of the PrEP cascade, this study first…
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Obsessive-compulsive symptoms and related risk and protective factors in Black individuals in Canada.

March 6, 2025

Background: Data from the United States showed that Black individuals face unique issues related to obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). However, Canadian research on OCD among Black individuals remains very limited. The present study aims to document obsessive-compulsive (OC) symptoms and related risk and protective factors in Black individuals aged 15 to 40 years old in Canada.…
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Healthcare lived experiences of African, Caribbean, and Black individuals in Alberta living with HIV/AIDS: A phenomenological study.

February 25, 2025

Objective: This study explores the lived experiences of African, Caribbean, and Black (ACB) individuals in Alberta living with HIV/AIDS and the issues they encounter when accessing services. Methods: Interpretive phenomenological analysis (IPA) provided the underlying philosophy, data collection, and analysis methods. Participants self-identified after responding to recruitment posters posted at HIV/AIDS-supporting agencies in Alberta and…
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Post ‑ arrival HIV acquisition patterns: Insights from African, Caribbean, and Black immigrant communities in Canada

February 24, 2025

Objectives: This mixed methods study examines post-migration HIV acquisition patterns and sexual health behaviours among African, Caribbean, and Black (ACB) immigrant men who have sex with men (MSM), as well as heterosexual men and women in Ontario, Canada. Methods: Data were collected from the MSAFIRI Study, including a cross-sectional quantitative survey (n = 108) and…
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Experiences of African immigrant and refugee women with prenatal and maternal health care services and treatment adherence in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

February 6, 2025

Background: The requirements for adequate perinatal and maternal health care services for African women in Canada continue to rise, given the increased number of African immigrants and refugees coming to the country. Aim: The study had three objectives: (1) to explore how East and west African immigrant and refugee women living in Manitoba access perinatal…
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Dedicated Automatic Recall Hepatocellular Cancer Surveillance Programme Demonstrates High Retention:A Population- Based Cohort Study

January 27, 2025

Introduction: Patient, clinician, and system- related barriers may affect adherence to hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) surveillance programmes. The impact of a dedicated automated recall HCC surveillance programme on retention rates in patients eligible for screening is unknown. We aimed to describe and evaluate a large HCC surveillance programme in a publicly funded healthcare system. Methods: Data…
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Feasibility, safety and tolerability of estrogen and/or probiotics for improving vaginal health in Canadian African, Caribbean, and Black women: A pilot phase 1 clinical trial

January 21, 2025

Background A dysbiotic vaginal microbiome (VMB) is associated with clinical conditions such as bacterial vaginosis (BV) and an increased risk of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1) infection. Considering the high prevalence of BV among African, Caribbean and Black (ACB) women, we conducted a prospective, randomized, open-label phase 1 clinical trial to determine the feasibility, safety and…
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Assessing the Risks and Cultural Relativity of Diabetes in Black Individuals of African Caribbean Ancestry (ACB) Aged 18–39 Years in Toronto

January 10, 2025

Context: Diabetes rates are high in Black and some other ethnic communities, often leading to more severe complications. We conducted a study to identify the prevalence and risk of diabetes among African Caribbean Black (ACB) individuals aged 18–39 and to assess the sensitivity of glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) compared to an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT)…
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Adherence to Introduction of Iron-Rich Solid Foods Recommendations for Infants: An Analysis of Canadian Community Health Survey Data Using Cycles 2015–2018

December 28, 2024

Background: Globally, guidelines on the introduction of solid foods to a breastfed infant’s diet emphasize the importance of iron-rich foods. Objectives: The objective of this study was to report on adherence to Nutrition for Healthy Term Infants (NHTI) guidance on introduction of iron-rich solid foods rst in infants living in Canada and to explore factors…
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Resilience Amidst Adversity: Experiences of Black Older Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic

December 18, 2024

Background and Objectives: The paucity of research and policy on the impact of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on the experiences of Black older adults in Canada and around the world has intensified the enduring impacts of racism on their health and well-being. To bridge this gap, our study explored the mental health of Black older…
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