Marginalized Groups and Health in Canada

The following qualitative study delves into the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children and families from marginalized groups in Kingston, Ontario. The study utilized a qualitative research format to interview 24 different families with various backgrounds who derive from immigrant, low-income and Indigenous communities. The study results reveal that the COVID-19 pandemic had significantly impacted families, indicating that health inequalities continue to exist within the Canadian healthcare system. It is crucial to advocate for these marginalized communities to get access to resources that are readily available to them as the pandemic had negative after-effects such as financial troubles, social isolation, and food insecurity.

The following study explores how marginalized young people from various backgrounds such as those who were homeless, with a refugee background, from LGBTQ+ communities, Indigenous, low-income, young offenders or youths living with a disability navigate the healthcare system within the digital age. The study conducts a systemic review of 37 studies, and results showed that youths from marginalized groups face stigma and barriers to accessing healthcare services. The advancement of medical technologies such as mobile health apps and telehealth could help in reducing these health inequalities, however, marginalized youths have difficulties in accessing technology due to inaccessibility or digital illiteracy, so it is essential to construct and execute digital healthcare interventions that comprise easier access to digital health technology.

The article examines health disparities faced by marginalized populations within healthcare. There have been several efforts to reduce the barriers to accessing healthcare, nevertheless, vulnerable populations continue facing these issues regardless of changes. The article delves deep into the reasons behind health disparities and possible solutions.

The Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing is helping community health centers treat patients in a way the country’s healthcare system hasn’t. Faiza Amin ...

Health Canada’s Addressing Racism and Discrimination in Canada’s Health Systems Program (the Program) was established to foster health systems free from racism and discrimination.

The Key Health Inequalities in Canada report describes the degree and distribution of key health inequalities in Canada, a critical step in taking action to advance health equity.