Incidence, Racial Disparities and Factors Related to Psychosis among Black Individuals in Canada: A Scoping Review.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Black communities are increasingly concerned about psychosis, a worry echoed by provincial health-care systems across Canada. Responding to the lack of evidence on psychosis in Black communities, this scoping review examined the incidence and prevalence of psychosis, access to care (pathways to care, coercive referrals, interventions, etc.), treatments received, and stigma faced by individuals with psychosis.

Method

To identify studies, a comprehensive search strategy was developed and executed in December 2021 across 10 databases, including APA PsycInfo, CINAHL, MEDLINE and Web of Science. Subject headings and keywords relating to Black communities, psychosis, health inequalities, Canada and its provinces and territories were used and combined. The scoping review

SUBMITTER: Cenat JM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10517652 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature