Substance use disorders among African, Caribbean and Black (ACB) people in Canada: a scoping review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Previous research demonstrated that substance use continues to be one of the most complex and prevalent problems among African, Caribbean and Black (ACB) people. A number of studies were conducted to characterise substance use patterns in this population. To our knowledge, this is the first known review in Canada characterising substance use disorders on ACB people.This scoping review seeks to answer the following research questions: What characterises substance use disorders among ACB people in Canada? What are the different types and prevalence of substance use among ACB people in Canada? Do ACB people in Canada use more than one substance? What factors are associated with substance use among ACB people in Canada? What are the health and social impacts of substance u

SUBMITTER: Nguemo JD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6624103 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature