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Location: Canada-wide study with data aggregated by province Community organizations: n/a Future research / gaps identified Expand research on this topic Integration timeline Participants in 3 categories: 1) newcomers (5 or less years in Canada) 2) established immigrants (greater than 5 years in Canada) 3) second...
Community organizations: n/a Key recommendations: To account for specific experiences of newcomers when assessing children’s oral health, adopt a different tool to assess coping skills or evaluate other psychosocial factors such as acculturation and social support for immigrant populations, particularly newcomers....
Community organizations: 6 unidentified Intro to Sport programs for newcomers to Canada Future research / gaps identified: Examine how intersectoral community partnerships form and develop to support/not support sport programs for newcomers. Integration timeline: not defined Key findings: Sport participation ba...
Key findings: 1) Logistical issues related to obtaining sufficient food included: lack of time, limited family support, modest food preparation skills, and low knowledge about supportive services and resources. 2) Students faced challenges in sourcing culturally appropriate foods, including issues related to food avai...
Open access: No Open-access – No Location Alberta Key recommendations Provide more vocational (work and volunteering) opportunities for autistic children, reduce appointment wait times, and focus support on the whole family instead of only the child. Provide autistic children who had experienced war with ini...
Community organizations Pathways to Prosperity Future research/gaps identified: Consider peer-led mental health programs for newcomer young men Integration timeline Arrival within the last 10 years Key findings Good mental health was facilitated through: life skills, relationships and access to reso...
Gaps identified NA Key recommendations NA Key populations AAISA members, service providers Key findings Funding for agencies that serve Canadian citizens and permanent residents is better compared to those that serve refugees, temporary resident, and undocumented individuals Reasons for long waiting lists: high...
Future research / gaps identified: Expand research to better understand the mental health needs of newcomers and identify additional strategies for improving access to mental health support for newcomers. Key findings: 1) Newcomers experience significant barriers when trying to access mental health support in their f...
Key recommendations Make research on the intersection between racism and transphobia a greater priority Location: Canada-wide study with data aggregated by province Community organizations: n/a Future research / gaps identified Expand research on this topic Integration timeline Participants in 3 categories: 1)...
Location Edmonton, Alberta Community organizations NA Open-access – No Integration timeline At what point during the integration process the study was conducted? NA Gaps identified Lack of culturally congruent care for immigrant populations seeking mental health care, and lack of culturally competent interpreter...