Intersectionality and the Health of Black Canadians
Dr. Bukola Salami
University of Alberta
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Session 1 : Space for reflective practice
Session 1 : Space for reflective practice
Welcome to this space to continue your learning. Within this space, we encourage you to engage in a reflective practice. Through this space, we aim to support you in continuing to delve into the important issues, perspectives, and approaches presented by our speaker, Dr. Bukola Salami.
As you continue to engage in this process, we recommend you create a journal - either on paper or on your computer. In this journal, you might consider reflecting on: What do I know about intersectionality and the health of Black Canadians? How do I know (e.g., lived experiences, professional experiences, formal learning)? What have I learned through this talk? What questions has it raised? Where am I going? How can I continue this learning?
What will you find here?
A sketch note based on the talk
A summary and recording of the talk
Suggested readings to further your reflections
We would be so pleased if you would share your thoughts in an anonymised space to share back with learners along this journey together.
Summary
Summary
The COVID 19 pandemic has highlighted health inequities experienced by Black Canadians. Black Canadians are more likely to have COVID 19 infection and also die from the disease. Evidence also indicates that Black Canadians experience poorer mental health outcomes and poorer maternity outcomes. Diverse social determinants contribute to the health status of Black Canadians. An intersectionality approach can provide useful insight to understanding the health of Black Canadians. This presentation will draw on data collected with Black communities to illustrate how intersecting identities contribute to the health of Black Canadians.
Presentation slides
Presentation slides
We are pleased to share Dr. Salami's talk.
Suggested Readings
Suggested Readings
The University of Alberta's Library has a wonderful set of resources for exploring Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
https://guides.library.ualberta.ca/edi/home.
As you continue your learning, we would recommend you explore these readings.
Salami, B., Alaazi, D., Ibrahim, S., Yohani, S., Scott, S., Vallianatos, H., & Urichuk, L., & Islam, B. (2021). African parents perspectives' on factors influencing their children's mental health. Journal of Child and Family Studies. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10826-021-02130-y
Salami, B., Denga, B., Taylor, R., Ajayi, N., Jackson, M., Asefaw, M., & Salma, J. (Accepted. 2021). Access to mental health services for Black youths in Alberta. Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention Journal, 41(9)
Salami, B., Fernandez, H., Fouche, C., Evans, C., Sibeko, L., Tulli, M., Bulaong, A., Kwankye, S., Ani-Amponsah, M., Okeke-Ihejirika, P., Gommaa, H., Agbemenu, K., Ndikom, C., Richter, S. (2021). A Scoping Review of The Health of African Immigrant and Refugee Children. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health,18(7):3514. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18073514
Reflection Questions
Reflection Questions
At the end of the talk, members of the audience asked how to work with communities of Black Canadians. Consider Dr. Salami's response. What is your "why"? What can you do to facilitate conversations that make you uncomfortable?
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