A5020548135- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Racial and Ethnic Identity Research
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Youth Education and Societal Dynamics
- Immune responses and vaccinations
- Focus Groups and Qualitative Methods
- Health and Conflict Studies
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Cancer Risks and Factors
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Global Health Workforce Issues
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Gender Roles and Identity Studies
- Mental Health and Patient Involvement
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Sex work and related issues
- Community Health and Development
University of Ottawa
2020-2025
Global Affairs Canada
2025
Bruyère
2019
The inflammatory effects of IL-1α/β are controlled by IL-1R antagonist (IL-1Ra). One IL-1Ra isoform is secreted, whereas three other isoforms (intracellular [icIL-1Ra] 1, 2, and 3) supposed to remain intracellular because the absence a signal peptide. In contrast well-characterized function secreted isoform, biological role remains largely unclear. icIL-1Ra1 represents major in keratinocytes. We created icIL-1Ra1<sup>−/−</sup> mice investigated Aldara (5% imiquimod)-induced psoriasis-like...
Abstract Background The African, Caribbean, and Black (ACB) population of Ontario, Canada is comprised individuals with diverse ethnic, cultural linguistic backgrounds experiences; some whom have resided in for many generations, others who migrated recent decades. Even though the ACB represents less than 3.5% Canadian population, this group accounts 21.7% all new HIV infections. It well-documented that populations, compared to general experience multi-level barriers accessing appropriate...
African, Caribbean, and Black (ACB) women are overrepresented among new HIV diagnoses due to social structural factors. This study seeks create, implement, evaluate a community-based peer-led intervention improve access prevention care for ACB in Canada. multisite, five-year project, using participatory research, implementation science evaluation frameworks, will be implemented five non-iterative phases. Phase 1: Community partner engagement; 2: Critical health racial literacy training...
Introduction African, Caribbean and Black (ACB) communities are disproportionately infected by HIV in Ontario, Canada. They constitute only 5% of the population Ontario yet account for 25% new diagnoses HIV. The aim this study is to understand underlying factors that augment risk ACB inform policy practice Ontario. Methods analysis We will conduct a cross-sectional first-generation second-generation adults aged 15–64 Toronto (n=1000) Ottawa (n=500) collect data on sociodemographic...
Introduction In Ethiopia, country-wide community-based primary health programs have been in effect for about two decades. Despite the program’s significant contribution to advancing Maternal Newborn and Child Health (MNCH), Ethiopia’s maternal child mortality is still one of highest world. The aim this manuscript critically examine multifaceted fragmentation challenges Community Workers (CHWs) program deliver optimum MNCH build a resilient community system. Methods We conducted qualitative...
Introduction In sub-Saharan African countries, low birthweight (LBW) accounts for three-quarters of under-five mortality and morbidity. However, there is no systematic evidence sex differences in LBW survival risk. The aim this protocol to outline the methodological process a review that will gather qualitative quantitative data on among newborns infants Africa. Methods This adheres Preferred Reporting Items Systematic Review Meta-Analysis Protocols reporting guidelines. We conduct retrieve...
Abstract Objectives The dominant discourse in literature often constructs heterosexual African, Caribbean, and Black (ACB) masculinity as inherently problematic need of “correction, repair, or rescue.” This privileges hegemonic male standards conceals the power relations that shape racialized masculinities. Our study self-identified ACB men youth examines how performative perceptual attenuations can moderate social behavioural vulnerabilities context HIV prevention, transmission, survival....
Background In High-Income Countries (HICs) HIV/AIDS continues to disproportionally affect Black Women of African Descent (BWAD) and other racialized groups is now a major public health concern. Despite the multiple efforts, evidence limited on effectiveness HIV interventions address outcomes inequalities among BWAD. This protocol outlines methodological process systematic review that will gather quantitative qualitative data examine existing determinants effective prevention, treatment, care...
Abstract Background The African, Caribbean, and Black (ACB) population of Ontario, Canada is comprised individuals with diverse ethnic, cultural linguistic backgrounds experiences; some whom have resided in for many generations, others who migrated recent decades. Even though the ACB represents less than 3.5% Canadian population, this group accounts 21.7% all new HIV infections. It well-documented that populations, compared to general experience multi-level barriers accessing appropriate...