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Community organizations: n/a Integration timeline: not defined Key findings: 1) Out of 316 participants (median age of 15 years) 76% reported experiencing discrimination 2) Higher discrimination distress scores were associated with less likelihood of categorizing self-rated oral health as good 3) The odds of brus...
Key populations: immigrant women from the MENA region (Middle East and North Africa) Open access: No Location: Edmonton, AB Key findings: Themes included: 1) Limited knowledge about breast health, cancer risk, and screening services in Canada. 2) Barriers to maintaining breast health and to screening included: l...
Future research / gaps identified: Continue conducting studies on the sociocultural influences on immigrants’ oral health to better understand its complexities and potential areas of intervention. Open access: Yes Community organizations: n/a Integration timeline: 1st generation immigrant parents Key findings:...
Integration timeline: not defined Key findings: 1) Participants had differing past experiences in Canada and before their arrival that influenced how they used information in their vaccination decisions. 2) Increased likelihood of vaccine uptake and trust in Canadian healthcare was fostered through clear vaccination...
Future research / gaps identified: not stated Key findings: 1) Football (soccer) as a common habitus between home and Canada. 2) Gender norms, roles and gendered football experiences while playing on a co-ed team in Edmonton. 3) Football league’s intentions of having a minimum amount of female players on the field at...
Key recommendations: 1) Approach sexual health education and healthcare with cultural awareness and intersectionality regarding race, ethnicity, culture and religion. 2) Develop youth-oriented policies that increase awareness and address barriers in the evolving sexuality of immigrant youth. Community organizations...
Open access: No Community organizations: n/a Future research / gaps identified: Investigate the health impacts of climate and air pollution hazards between subgroups of immigrants. Local socioecological explorations will be critical in informing meaningful approaches to reduce the health impacts of climate change a...
Community organizations: n/a Key findings: 1) Women do not receive enough care for a miscarriage, and immigrant women are particularly vulnerable as they may have a lack of social and familial support in Canada. 2) Cost, stigma, lack of support, language and other accessibility factors impact immigrant women’s abilit...