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Location Calgary, Alberta Community organizations Mosaic Refugee Health Clinic Key recommendations An interferon-gamma release assay (IGRA) should be strongly considered as the screening method for refugees arriving in low-incidence settings if resources are available. Key populations Refugees Gaps identified L...
Gaps identified Physical activity is not always accessible to older Muslim immigrants despite their desire to engage in it Key findings Participants of this research emphasized the importance of physical activity in older age and prioritized the need for physical activity programs. The four themes highlight Muslim ol...
Gaps identified NA Key findings New Canadian immigrants are less likely to have a regular doctor compared to non-immigrants. Key recommendations New immigrants should be targeted by policies and programs facilitating finding a doctor. Location Across Canada Key populations Immigrants Open-access – Yes h...
Open-access – No Location Edmonton, Alberta Key recommendations Adequate funding for community-based organizations Key populations African immigrant women Key findings Various life adversities (e.g., poverty), in the absence of women’s family circle created a sense of isolation and increased stress, which...
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