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View article: Why Context Matters for Resilient Health Systems: Approaches, Considerations, and Applications
Why Context Matters for Resilient Health Systems: Approaches, Considerations, and Applications Open
View article: Community Mobilization to Promote Vaccine Confidence During a Global Public Health Emergency: Insights from Peel Region and Toronto (Ontario, Canada) a Qualitative Study
Community Mobilization to Promote Vaccine Confidence During a Global Public Health Emergency: Insights from Peel Region and Toronto (Ontario, Canada) a Qualitative Study Open
Background: The Ontario government launched the High Priority Communities Strategy (HPCS) in December 2020, funding community agencies operating in neighborhoods disproportionately affected by COVID-19 in Durham, Peel, Toronto, York, and O…
View article: Identifying implementation science research and policy priorities to advance universal health coverage: a multi-country modified Delphi study
Identifying implementation science research and policy priorities to advance universal health coverage: a multi-country modified Delphi study Open
Despite efforts to advance universal health coverage (UHC) in different contexts, evidence gaps remain, and implementation science has been underused to address these gaps and determine ‘what works’. The study aimed to establish a research…
View article: The role of trust in engaging community-based task forces and agencies among minoritized communities during a public health emergency
The role of trust in engaging community-based task forces and agencies among minoritized communities during a public health emergency Open
Objectives To investigate how task forces, networks, and community agencies engaged with faith-based, and ethnoracial communities to improve vaccine confidence and uptake of COVID-19 vaccines, and to understand the perceived enablers and b…
View article: Improving the utilization of insecticide-treated nets for malaria prevention among pregnant women, lactating mothers and children in Sierra Leone: a commentary
Improving the utilization of insecticide-treated nets for malaria prevention among pregnant women, lactating mothers and children in Sierra Leone: a commentary Open
Malaria in pregnancy poses significant public health challenges with severe consequences for mothers, fetuses, and newborns. Despite the proven efficacy of insecticide-treated nets (ITNs), the coverage rate among pregnant women, lactating …
View article: Reaching the “Last Mile”: describing community clinics implemented to increase COVID-19 vaccine uptake in Peel region, Canada
Reaching the “Last Mile”: describing community clinics implemented to increase COVID-19 vaccine uptake in Peel region, Canada Open
View article: A global survey on practice changes and barriers to the use of direct oral anticoagulants in children
A global survey on practice changes and barriers to the use of direct oral anticoagulants in children Open
We aim to describe the patterns of use, practice changes, and emerging challenges after the approval of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) for thrombosis management and prevention in children. This cross-sectional survey-based study involv…
View article: Reaching the “Last Mile”: Describing community clinics implemented to increase COVID-19 vaccine uptake in Peel region, Canada
Reaching the “Last Mile”: Describing community clinics implemented to increase COVID-19 vaccine uptake in Peel region, Canada Open
Background COVID-19 hit Canada hard and exacerbated health inequities, notably among ethnoracially minoritized populations. By August 2021, some areas in Peel region (Ontario, Canada) continued to have high COVID-19 infection rates and low…
View article: Analyzing the use of X to communicate vaccine rollout in Region of Peel (Ontario, Canada): A Multimethod Approach (Preprint)
Analyzing the use of X to communicate vaccine rollout in Region of Peel (Ontario, Canada): A Multimethod Approach (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Social media can facilitate community engagement and promote public trust but also fuel public mistrust. In the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, some areas in Ontario were identified as COVID-19 hotspots, where infection …
View article: Zaagi’idiwin, Mnaadendiwin: love, respect through the creation of new respect online Indigenous cultural safety program
Zaagi’idiwin, Mnaadendiwin: love, respect through the creation of new respect online Indigenous cultural safety program Open
There have been increasing calls for cultural safety training in recent years, but it is not a new concept. We outline the developmental process used to create an intensive online Indigenous cultural safety training led by Indigenous Peopl…
View article: Assessing health equity inconsistencies in the World Health Organization’s Urban HEART initiative: findings from key informant interviews
Assessing health equity inconsistencies in the World Health Organization’s Urban HEART initiative: findings from key informant interviews Open
View article: Building Responsive Intersectoral Initiatives for Newcomers in Toronto: Learning from Service Providers’ Experiences in the Context of COVID‑19
Building Responsive Intersectoral Initiatives for Newcomers in Toronto: Learning from Service Providers’ Experiences in the Context of COVID‑19 Open
Background: Newcomer populations in urban centers experienced an exacerbated effect of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‑19) due to their precarious living and working conditions. Addressing their needs requires holistic care provisio…
View article: Exploring perceptions and needs of school food programs among parents and caregivers: a mixed-methods study
Exploring perceptions and needs of school food programs among parents and caregivers: a mixed-methods study Open
National school food programs (SFPs) have been implemented in several countries and can provide numerous benefits to children across the world. In June 2024, Canada released a National School Food Policy to support the development of a nat…
View article: How have Ontario Public Health units engaged with faith-based organizations to build confidence in COVID-19 vaccines among ethno-racial communities
How have Ontario Public Health units engaged with faith-based organizations to build confidence in COVID-19 vaccines among ethno-racial communities Open
In Ontario, collaborations between Public Health Units (PHUs) and faith-based organizations (FBOs) and other community organizations were implemented to deliver interventions aimed at building trust in vaccines among ethnoracial communitie…
View article: Implementation science research priorities for Universal Health Coverage: methodological lessons from the design and implementation of a multicountry modified Delphi study
Implementation science research priorities for Universal Health Coverage: methodological lessons from the design and implementation of a multicountry modified Delphi study Open
Delphi studies are rapidly gaining prominence in global health research. However, researchers’ modifications to the Delphi method are often not well-described or justified, limiting opportunities to systematically learn from these studies …
View article: The complexity of addressing equity in COVID-19-related global health governance and population health research priorities in Canada: a multilevel qualitative study
The complexity of addressing equity in COVID-19-related global health governance and population health research priorities in Canada: a multilevel qualitative study Open
Background Since COVID-19 emerged in 2020, the promotion of health equity, including in research, has further been challenged worldwide by both global health governance (GHG) processes and decisions, and national public health control meas…
View article: Investigating inconsistencies regarding health equity in select World Health Organization texts: a critical discourse analysis of health promotion, social determinants of health, and urban health texts, 2008–2016
Investigating inconsistencies regarding health equity in select World Health Organization texts: a critical discourse analysis of health promotion, social determinants of health, and urban health texts, 2008–2016 Open
Background Scholarly critiques have demonstrated that the World Health Organization (WHO) approaches the concept of health equity inconsistently. For example, inconsistencies center around measuring health inequity across individuals versu…
View article: Investigating inconsistencies regarding health equity in select World Health Organization texts: a critical discourse analysis of health promotion, social determinants of health, and urban health texts, 2008–2016
Investigating inconsistencies regarding health equity in select World Health Organization texts: a critical discourse analysis of health promotion, social determinants of health, and urban health texts, 2008–2016 Open
View article: Facilitators and challenges in collaboration between public health units and faith-based organizations to promote COVID-19 vaccine confidence in Ontario
Facilitators and challenges in collaboration between public health units and faith-based organizations to promote COVID-19 vaccine confidence in Ontario Open
Background Equitable access to vaccination remains a concern, particularly among population groups made structurally vulnerable. These population groups reflect the diversity of communities that are confronted with structural barriers caus…
View article: Perceived Effectiveness of Public Health Unit Partnerships With Faith-Based and Other Community-Based Organizations to Promote COVID-19 Vaccination Among Ethnoracial Communities
Perceived Effectiveness of Public Health Unit Partnerships With Faith-Based and Other Community-Based Organizations to Promote COVID-19 Vaccination Among Ethnoracial Communities Open
Objectives The objective of this study was to explore how Ontario Public Health Units (PHUs) partnered with faith-based organizations (FBOs) and other community-based organizations (CBOs) to promote COVID-19 vaccination among ethnoracial g…
View article: How social and commercial determinants influence exclusive breastfeeding in the Philippines
How social and commercial determinants influence exclusive breastfeeding in the Philippines Open
Background The World Health Organization recommends exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) for the first six months after delivery. However, the EBF rate in the Philippines is only 29%. Existing literature suggests that the influence of infant form…
View article: Building Responsive Intersectoral Initiatives for Newcomers in Toronto: Learning from Service Providers’ Experiences in the Context of COVID-19
Building Responsive Intersectoral Initiatives for Newcomers in Toronto: Learning from Service Providers’ Experiences in the Context of COVID-19 Open
Background: Newcomer populations in urban centers experienced an exacerbated effect of COVID-19 due to their precarious living and working conditions. Addressing their needs requires holistic care provisioning, including psychosocial suppo…
View article: Supporting Ontario public health units to address adverse childhood experiences in pandemic recovery planning: A priority-setting exercise
Supporting Ontario public health units to address adverse childhood experiences in pandemic recovery planning: A priority-setting exercise Open
View article: Examining the Contextual Factors Influencing Intersectoral Action for the SDGs: Insights From Canadian Federal Policy Leaders
Examining the Contextual Factors Influencing Intersectoral Action for the SDGs: Insights From Canadian Federal Policy Leaders Open
Background: The interdependent and intersecting nature of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) require collaboration across government sectors, and it is likely that departments with few past interactions will find themselves engaged i…
View article: Public health partnerships with faith-based organizations to support vaccination uptake among minoritized communities: A scoping review
Public health partnerships with faith-based organizations to support vaccination uptake among minoritized communities: A scoping review Open
Faith-based vaccine initiatives are of growing interest to public health agencies who are looking to increase vaccine confidence among ethnoracially minoritized populations. Despite evidence that support faith-based organizations’ (FBOs) p…
View article: Political economy dichotomy in primary health care: bridging the gap between reality and necessity
Political economy dichotomy in primary health care: bridging the gap between reality and necessity Open
View article: The 6I model: an expanded 4I framework to conceptualise interorganisational learning in the global health sector
The 6I model: an expanded 4I framework to conceptualise interorganisational learning in the global health sector Open
Introduction An organisation’s ability to learn and adapt is key to its long-term performance and success. Although calls to improve learning within and across health organisations and systems have increased in recent years, global health …
View article: The Intersections of COVID-19 Global Health Governance and Population Health Priorities: Equity-Related Lessons Learned From Canada and Selected G20 Countries
The Intersections of COVID-19 Global Health Governance and Population Health Priorities: Equity-Related Lessons Learned From Canada and Selected G20 Countries Open
Background: COVID-19-related global health governance (GHG) processes and public health measures taken influenced population health priorities worldwide. We investigated the intersection between COVID-19-related GHG and how it redefined po…
View article: Identifying Implementation Science Research and Policy Priorities to Advance Universal Health Coverage: A Multi-Country Modified Delphi Study
Identifying Implementation Science Research and Policy Priorities to Advance Universal Health Coverage: A Multi-Country Modified Delphi Study Open
View article: Health promotion, the social determinants of health, and urban health: what does a critical discourse analysis of World Health Organization texts reveal about health equity?
Health promotion, the social determinants of health, and urban health: what does a critical discourse analysis of World Health Organization texts reveal about health equity? Open
Background The World Health Organization (WHO) has focused on health equity as part of its mandate and broader agenda—consider for example, the “health for all” slogan. However, a recent scoping review determined that there are no studies …