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Integration timeline: newcomers not defined Community organizations Sagesse (Calgary) Canadian Pakistani Support Group Association (Calgary) The Today Centre (Edmonton) Indo Canadian Women’s Association (Edmonton) Future research / gaps identified: The women themselves were not interviewed (only seconda...
Gaps identified Cause-and-effect relationships cannot be determined by this research. Additionally, certain factors were not accounted for (e.g. immigration class, ethnicity). Key recommendations Initiatives for community belonging and increased social support may improve maternal depression and/or anxiety of A...
Future research / gaps identified: Integration timeline: not defined Key population: African immigrant women who are survivors of intimate partner violence Community organizations: n/a Key findings: Key recommendations: Location: Edmonton, AB Open access: Yes
Gaps identified The data is from the case notes of one social worker at Changing Together, creating limitations in the clientele and type of support given. Additionally, restricted funding and time allowance encourages DV social workers to practice within a crisis management model, where they focus on the woman’s...
Integration timeline Key recommendations IPV service providers should receive mandatory trainings on working with different marginalized groups. A client-centered and intersectional approach is recommended. Increasediversity of providers and community partners may help increase safety and trust. Barriers t...
This learning note identifies provides a brief overview of the how compounding vulnerabilities and responisbilities shape the experiences of newcomer women throughout the settlement journey. It offers key considerations for designing inclusive and effective programs to support the diverse experiences of newcomer women...
Community organizations: n/a Future research / gaps identified: Work with communities to co-identify solutions to the barriers found in this study. Integration timeline: newcomers not defined Key findings Barriers to primary health care access included: Long wait times, unavailability of practitioners, and long...
Community organizations: n/a Key findings: Immigrant and racialized women are over-represented among health care aids in long term care. COVID-19 has exacerbated preexisting economic and social exclusion of immigrant health care aides employed in long term care. Addressing intersectional inequalities experien...
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...
Community organizations Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association Key findings 93% of participants indicated their safety and support network improved 95% of participants learned how/where to access community services 91% of participants reported they learned about risk factors and impacts of family violence...