Stressed adults and anxious young children: Supporting infants, toddlers and preschoolers through COVID-19
Changes in routine can cause stress and anxiety in infants, toddlers and preschoolers. How young children express their stress can be challenging for parents and caregivers, and when they are also stressed it may be more difficult for them to meet the physical, mental and emotional needs of their children.
COVID-19 vaccine information for children (ages five to 11)
Why should children aged 5-11 years old have to get vaccinated? Learn more about the status of vaccines for children, what to expect, and the benefits of children getting vaccinated.
Afrocentric screening program for breast, colorectal, and cervical cancer among immigrant patients in Ontario
Virtual health care for adult patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities: A scoping review
#Background
The COVID-19 pandemic led to an abrupt shift to virtual health care for many patients,including adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Approaches to virtual care thatare successful for people without IDD may need to be adapted for adults with IDD.
Increasing SARS-CoV-2 vaccination rates among Black people in Canada
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Black people in Canada are at high risk of SARS-CoV-2 infections, hospitalizations, ICU admissions and deaths, yet may be more hesitant to receive the vaccine than other Canadians.
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Vaccine hesitancy in Black communities is not merely because of misinformation or gaps in health literacy; it is linked to medical distrust and structural racism.
Perspectives of family physicians towards access to lung cancer screening for individuals living with low income – a qualitative study
Mental Health Issues Affecting Refugee Youth in Canada who Experienced Family Loss and Separation in their Country of Origin
#Abstract
Learning health systems in primary care: a systematic scoping review
#Abstract
#Background:
Learning health systems have been gaining traction over the past decade. The purpose of this study was to understand the spread of learning health systems in primary care, including where they have been implemented, how they are operating, and potential challenges and solutions.