Annotated Bibliography - Zhuan Shahsavari

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Promoting Health Equity for Marginalised Populations in Canada Poverty amongst Canada's marginalised communities has contributed to an increase in disease and chronic health disorders, highlighting the need for change in social factors regarding healthcare. Despite being a first world country, Canada continues to have high levels of poverty. As a result, the most marginalised populations, such as Indigenous peoples, ethnic minorities, and people with disabilities, bear larger amounts of illness and chronic disease than others. Recent studies have found a substantial link between poverty and adverse health effects, such as a greater prevalence of mental illnesses, heart disease, and diabetes. Additionally, the COVID-19 pandemic has worsened long-standing imbalances in the healthcare system, with marginalised populations bearing the majority of the pandemic's health and financial repercussions. The pandemic also demonstrated the essential importance of socioeconomic factors of health in affecting health outcomes, such as poverty, lack of housing, and lack of food. In order to tackle the root causes of poverty and its health implications, focused policy actions such as raising the minimum wage, providing affordable housing, extending welfare programs, and establishing universal healthcare is required. By pursuing these measures, Canada may strive towards attaining equal access to healthcare and enhancing the general wellness of its residents. Colour keys: Red: Topic Purple: The problem Green: Thesis Blue: Support/Evidence Orange: Recommendations Pink: Significance Raphael, D. (2016). Social determinants of health : Canadian perspectives (Third edition.). Canadian Scholars’ Press Inc.

The author explores the relationship between poverty, health and quality of life in Canada. They emphasise the significance of reducing poverty as a societal factor of health. Canada has a substantial poverty issue, which has a negative impact on people's health and wellbeing. The author focuses on the implications for poverty. The author argues poverty has an impact on the well-being of Canadians as a social factor.. In addition to having a negative impact on one's health, poverty also starts an endless cycle of disadvantages. The link between poverty and adverse health effects is shown by the author using data collected from multiple studies. The article also covers how poverty affects other facets of an individual's well-being including education, shelter, and access to food. The author discusses how the negative impacts of poverty on health are exacerbated when interacting with other factors of health like ethnicity, sexual orientation, and disabilities . To enhance health outcomes and quality of life in Canada, the author advises the government to address poverty as a socioeconomic factor of health. In order to lessen poverty and its effects on well-being, the article offers a number of policy approaches, including income assistance programs, accessible shelter, and healthcare improvements. The article emphasises the significance of alleviating poverty. The author emphasises that combating poverty necessitates a thorough strategy that takes into account the financial, social, and political factors that influence health. The article offers ideas for the government that are supported by data to decrease poverty and enhance Canadians' health and wellbeing. This article's focus on the link between poverty and several health consequences is extremely clear. The author gives examples such as greater death rates, higher rates of chronic illnesses, and concerns with mental health to illustrate their conclusions. One of the article's strengths is the use of statistics and evidence to support the author's views. It also includes a thorough analysis of the social factors of health that contribute to poverty, such as poor education , no housing, and scarce job opportunities. However, I noticed one of the article's weaknesses is that it focuses primarily on the intersectionality of poverty and not other social factors that influence health, such as race and ethnicity. These are factors that can affect the outcome of the research if studied. The author is also credible, they have a lot of research on poverty and health. Overall,

this article is a reliable and useful resource for students, researchers, and healthcare professionals interested in learning about the impact of poverty on health in Canada. Tjepkema, M., Wilkins, R., & Long, A. (2013). Socio-economic Inequalities in Cause-specific Mortality: A 16-year Follow-up Study. Canadian Journal of Public Health, 104(7), e472–e478. https://doi.org/10.17269/cjph.104.4075 The article explores the 16-year association between socioeconomic status (SES) and death rates in Canada. In order to find out whether there have been any changes in this link over time, the author looks at the association between SES and cause-specific mortality rates in Canada. Cause- specific mortality rates are examined among people aged 25 to 74 years old using information from the Canadian census and mortality database. The study found that mortality rates for the majority of causes of death, such as cancer, lung disease, and heart disease, were greater in people with lower socioeconomic level. The researchers also discovered that the association between socioeconomic status and cause-specific death rates remained stable across the 16-year duration of the research. The author suggests that initiatives targeted at lowering social factors relating to health and well being should be prioritised by confronting social aspects of wellness such as financial status, schooling, and work opportunities. The article draws attention to the ongoing inequality regarding medical care in Canada and emphasises the need for focused initiatives to address these inequalities. Tjepkema makes a strong argument for the link between economic status and cause-specific mortality in Canada. The authors' conduct a 16 year longitudinal study which makes their findings more credible and supports the main argument for the importance of socioeconomic inequalities in regards to health. Using a longitudinal study can help the study greatly, because research is done over a long period of time. This approach helps to mitigate the impact of unexpected fluctuations. However, I noticed one of the article's weaknesses is that it fails to address additional factors that can contribute to poor health and mortality such as race or ethnicity. Could including visible minorities affect the outcome of the studies? Would there be minimal or drastic change?

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Upshaw, T. L., Brown, C., Smith, R., Perri, M., Ziegler, C., & Pinto, A. D. (2021). Social determinants of COVID-19 incidence and outcomes: A rapid review. PloS One, 16(3), e0248336–e0248336. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0248336 The author addresses the role of societal factors in marginalised populations during the COVID- 19 pandemic. Their main concern is the impact of social variables on the incidence and consequences of COVID-19. Prejudice, poverty, and poor living conditions have all contributed to the pandemic's increased incidence and harsher outcomes amongst oppressed communities. The author discusses studies that have looked into the relationship between social injustice and outcomes of COVID-19. According to the studies, oppressed communities, such as people of colour, people with low incomes, and those living in poor conditions, have a greater chance of contracting COVID-19, being hospitalised and passing away. To lower the risk of COVID-19 among marginalised people, the study suggests focused treatments that address the social factors affecting the well being of these individuals. For example, providing financial support, and affordable housing. The article emphasises the significance of addressing the social factors which affect health in order to lessen the impact of COVID-19 on marginalised communities. It makes suggestions to governments and healthcare providers in order to reduce inequities and promote health equity. Upshaw et al.'s article "Social Determinants of COVID-19 Incidence and Outcomes: A Rapid Review" presents a thorough understanding of the social implications of COVID-19. Overall, the article makes a compelling argument for the importance of social variables such as financial status, jobs, and housing situations during the pandemic. The research is credible as it comes from peer-reviewed journals and reports from well known organisations such as the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organisation (WHO). However, the author’s fail to mention how race and ethnicity contribute to the social implications of covid. Nelson, S. E., & Wilson, K. (2017). The mental health of Indigenous peoples in Canada: A critical review of research. Social Science & Medicine (1982), 176, 93–112. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.socscimed.2017.01.021

The article analyses research on Indigenous peoples' mental health in Canada, with an emphasis on the issues and inequalities they experience. The mental health of indigenous peoples in Canada has been an ongoing issue for many years; due to generational trauma, systematic racism and poverty. The author argues that this is a serious issue that has to be addressed by the government. By underlining the prevalence of mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, and suicide, the authors provide an overview of the research on Indigenous mental health in Canada. Along with institutional racism, poverty, and the historical and current trauma faced by Indigenous peoples. The author recommends the government and healthcare providers adopt a specific strategy for providing mental healthcare for Indigenous peoples, including incorporating Indigenous healing practices and offering care that is respectful of their culture, as well as conducting additional study and collecting data on Indigenous mental health. The article highlights how institutional racism, generational trauma and poverty continue to have an adverse effect on Indigenous peoples' mental health and how important it is to address socioeconomic factors of health in order to improve the mental wellness for the indigenous people of Canada. Nelson clearly demonstrates the link between indigenous people’s inequalities and their mental health. They present an understanding of numerous studies on Indigenous peoples' mental health in Canada. The authors focus on the historical and ongoing consequences of settlement, residential schools, and forced displacement on Indigenous peoples' mental health. However, I noticed that the author’s did not mention how this affects Indigenous people with their physical health. Would the outcomes be the same if the author’s research on Indigenous peoples physical well-being? Sutherland, C. (2020, October 19). Canada’s government promises more to end poverty. Radio Canada International. https://www.rcinet.ca/en/2020/10/19/canadas-government-promises-more- to-end-poverty/

This article outlines the Canadian government's plan to reduce the effects of poverty. The author explains the Canadian government’s plan of resolution. The Canadian government is reducing poverty and improving the lives of those in need through efforts such as the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) and the National Housing Strategy, and additional investments in affordable childcare, disability support, and mental wellness programs. The article analyses numerous poverty statistics in Canada, such as the fact that 3.2 million Canadians are experiencing poverty, and the impact of poverty on individuals who are more vulnerable. The author highlights the government's commitment to reducing poverty, and helping vulnerable individuals. It also underlines the importance of continued efforts to address poverty and assist those in need, given the ongoing problems and effects of poverty on the health of individuals. Throughout the article, Sutherland seeks to identify the government of Canada's action plan to reduce the adverse effects of poverty throughout the country. Action plans such as CERB and the National Housing Strategy seek to take down these fundamental problems, reducing the homelessness crisis in Canada. However, these efforts are likely not sufficient to keep up with the growing homelessness epidemic as even the middle class struggle to keep up with the increasing cost of living. Despite the appearance of progress, the government of Canada needs to do much more to significantly reduce homelessness throughout the country. For example, the government continues to take large percentages of tax from all classes of people, leaving even those with jobs worried about their families future within the country. If the government fails to make significant changes, the poverty rate will only continue to climb.

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