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Abstract Objectives: The increase in substance use and addictions within the Canadian population, illustrated by the current opioid crisis and exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, urges the investigation of populations who may be particularly vulnerable to developing problematic substance use. Official language minority communities in Canada, both understudied and underserved, may be one such population. Methods: Through its tripartite design using scoping literature review, interview, and...

Cet article présente les données d'un sondage réalisé en 2019 sur la connaissance des gestionnaires et des professionnels œuvrant dans le domaine de la santé mentale en Ontario et au Manitoba de leurs obligations linguistiques et des outils qui favorisent la pratique de l'offre active de services français. L'étude permet de souligner que plus les professionnels et les gestionnaires comprennent leurs obligations, tant en Ontario qu'au Manitoba, plus ils peuvent profiter des outils existants...

Cette étude, menée sous l’impulsion du Collectif LGBTQ* du Manitoba, est la première à sonder les besoins de la communauté LGBTQ2S d’expression française au Manitoba (désormais la « Communauté »). L’objectif était de brosser le portrait de la situation actuelle de ses membres de 18 ans et plus quant à 1) leur profil sociodémographique et ethnoculturel; 2) leurs besoins en matière de soutiens sociaux et de soins de santé; 3) leurs perceptions de discrimination ou de stigmatisation, tant par...

Introduction Substance use and impaired driving increase risk of motor vehicle crashes and deaths. Individual, socio-economic and -cultural factors are associated with these at-risk behaviors; however, little is known if differences exist between the Anglophone majority and minority Francophone populations in Canada. This article describes prevalence of substance use, impaired driving and driving practices by postsecondary student and compares Francophones and Anglophones with respect to...

With the increased incidence of poor mental health in young adults, health promotion strategies are needed on campuses. World Cafés were held to facilitate discussion around three main topics: thoughts about findings emerging from a recent health survey, resources currently available on campus, and strategies or resources needed to improve student well-being. Participants readily provided insight into mental health concerns among students, and their recommendations focused primarily on...

Evidence suggests that language barriers present obstacles to healthcare access and quality for Francophone seniors in official language minority communities across Canada. Addressing language barriers and providing continuity is challenging, as French language services (FLSs) rely heavily on bilingual providers and the practice of active offer by all staff. This qualitative research used semi-structured group and individual interviews to explore mechanisms supporting FLS coordination and...

L’identité collective est reconnue comme un facteur important pouvant contribuer au bien-être mental des individus appartenant à des minorités ethnolinguistiques. Or peu de recherches ont porté sur le cas des jeunes francophones en contexte minoritaire canadien, notamment les francophones du Manitoba. Cette recherche visait donc à analyser la relation entre le bien-être mental des jeunes francophones du Manitoba et trois dimensions de l’identité ethnolinguistique, soit l’attachement à...

Access to health and social services in one’s official language of choice is an important component of quality and safety of care for seniors. Access can be fragmented, even in the context of legislation guaranteeing the right to receive such services, and in areas with a higher proportion of bilingual providers. Using a community-based participatory approach, we identified mechanisms promoting or impeding the clinical integration of health and social French language services intended for...

International students are at heightened risk of developing psychological distress, yet little research has been conducted on their mental health or support needs. This quantitative study focused on undergraduate students at two mid-sized universities in Manitoba, Canada. Online and paper surveys were completed by 932 participants, of whom 21% identified as international students. This paper, descriptive in nature, outlines the sociodemographic profiles, current mental health status,...

Ethnolinguistically diverse 2S/LGBTQI+ (two-spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex) populations have unique healthcare needs and experience health ine­quities compared to their cisgender or heterosexual peers. This community-based participatory study sought to describe the profile and healthcare needs and experiences of official language minority French-speaking 2S/LGBTQI+ adults in Manitoba. Participants (N = 80) reported that gender and sexual identity were often...

Abstract This quantitative study seeks to explore collective identity profiles that emerge among French-speaking adolescents and young adults in Manitoba. A total of 493 participants completed a questionnaire measuring their level of identification with Francophone and Anglophone identities, their perception of continuity with respect to the future of the French language and culture in Manitoba, and their mental wellbeing. The results of a cluster analysis revealed four collective identity...

The intersecting identities of those identifying with multiple minorities, such as 2SLGBTQ + and ethnolinguistic minorities, bring individuals to have unique experiences, especially concerning health and wellness. This topic is particularly poorly understood among French-speaking official language minority 2SLGBTQ + populations in Canada. Hence, this study was conducted to generate insights into their needs and experiences, through the lens of intersectionality. This quantitative...

Nursing programs are highly competitive and stressful environments; nursing educators are looking for ways to mitigate the negative consequences of demanding training programs. This article explores and compares the mental health status and sociodemographic and personal characteristics that influence the psychological distress of nursing and non-nursing students learning in either official language of Canada. An online and paper survey was administered during class time to 990 students, 186...

Perceived sense of belonging and positive social climate on campus are crucial elements for post-secondary students, as they contribute to academic achievement, positive mental health, and help-seeking. Few studies have explored post-secondary students’ sense of belonging and perceptions of social climate in an official language minority campus, which attract Canadian-born francophones, anglophones who pursue higher education in their second language, and francophone international students....

Cet article explore les défis rencontrés par de nouveaux arrivants francophones à leur arrivée dans une communauté francophone en situation minoritaire au Canada, les répercussions qui en découlent et les facteurs modérateurs ayant une incidence sur leur intégration. Une recherche qualitative par entrevues semi-dirigées a été menée dans trois villes canadiennes auprès de soixante adultes immigrants ou réfugiés. Le défi principal auquel sont confrontées ces personnes est la barrière...

Dans la francophonie canadienne en contexte minoritaire, la population croissante d’aînés est à risque d’isolement social en raison des effets du vieillissement et du statut linguistique minoritaire. Les aînés vivant avec la démence sont davantage vulnérables à l’isolement, ce qui peut avoir comme conséquence d’aggraver le déclin cognitif et psychologique. D’autre part, la mobilité familiale, en particulier celle des familles immigrantes, fait en sorte que les échanges entre...

Les jeunes adultes en milieu postsecondaire vivent une transition de vie importante : une plus grande indépendance, de nouvelles relations interpersonnelles et sociales, des prises de décisions déterminantes et des responsabilités importantes qui peuvent être difficiles à gérer, pour certaines personnes. Ces nombreux changements peuvent déstabiliser un sentiment de bien-être et occasionner des troubles de santé mentale, des comportements à risque et des difficultés académiques. Un sentiment...