Canada’s Sub-Saharan African migrants: A scoping review

Okeke‐Ihejirika, Philomina; Yohani, Sophie; Salami, Bukola; Rzeszutek, Natalie

doi:10.1016/j.ijintrel.2020.10.001

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“…Even in the context of regular migration, assumptions about finding a safer haven in a new homeland need to be questioned. As the extant literature shows, African newcomers to Canada face a host of systemic barriers, notably a systematic deskilling process that relegates them to the lower echelons of the workforce (Fisher, 2013; Okeke‐Ihejirika et al, 2020; Okpewho et al, 1999). The components include a system of foreign credential accreditation that often undervalues or rejects their qualifications and expertise relative to those from ‘white’ societies.…”

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Managing the rising tide of Nigerian migrants to the West—A policy vacuum or a structural challenge?

Okeke‐Ihejirika

Odimegwu

2022

International Migration

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This analysis explores the growing attraction of migrants to destinations perceived as better pastures as well as the roots and consequences of international migration, especially for irregular migrants. The findings of two focus group discussions with Nigerian scholars, policymakers, service providers, and members of society suggest: (1) public policy on international migration should consider the social, political, and economic challenges that render many Africans desperate to leave the continent regardless of the harsh realities awaiting them along the way or in a new homeland; (2) given the fundamental rights of individuals to migrate, it is crucial that relevant information about the realities of life in Western host societies (especially newer destinations such as Canada) be made available in immigrant‐sending regions, such as Africa; and (3) efforts to engage the new African diaspora should also prioritize their active participation in building equitable societies in their countries of origin.

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Managing the rising tide of Nigerian migrants to the West—A policy vacuum or a structural challenge?

Okeke‐Ihejirika

Odimegwu

2022

International Migration

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“…Far less is known about the experiences of Francophone immigrants originating from sub-Saharan Africa (FISSA) living in linguistic minority settings. When available, healthcare related information characterizing this unique population is often combined with the analyses of either African immigrants [10], Francophone populations [11,12], Canadian immigrants at large [4], or an undifferentiated pool of Black Canadians [13,14].…”

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Access to healthcare services and confidence in healthcare professionals’ management of malaria: the views of Francophone sub-Saharan African Immigrants living in western Canada

Vincent,

Coulibaly,

Ahmed

et al. 2023

BMC Public Health

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Background There is a paucity of knowledge about the healthcare attitudes and practices of French-speaking immigrants originating from Sub-Saharan Africa (FISSA) living in minority settings. The purpose of this study was to characterize FISSA healthcare experiences and confidence in the malaria-related knowledge of health professionals in Edmonton. Methods A structured survey was used to examine a cohort of 382 FISSA (48% female; 52% male) living in Edmonton. FISSA general healthcare attitudes, experiences and satisfaction with the Canadian healthcare system were studied. Healthcare Competency Perception (HCP) was characterized by using an index score. Statistical analyses were performed to evaluate the impact of healthcare experiences and other outcomes. Results Intriguingly, while only 42% of FISSA had a French-speaking family physician, 83% (197/238) of those who had received health care services in Alberta found that access to medical treatment was easy, and 77% (188/243) were satisfied with received care. Although 70% (171/243) of FISSA did not receive services in French, 82% (199/243) surprisingly reported having good levels of comprehension during their visits. Satisfaction with care was associated with having a family physician (p = 0.018) and having health insurance (p = 0.041). Nevertheless, confidence in the healthcare system’s ability to treat malaria effectively was significantly lower, with only 39% (148/382) receiving a positive score on the HCP index. Conclusion This study provides an important insight into FISSA experience with and perception of the Alberta’s healthcare system.

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“…The fact that education is recognized as a crucial tool for fostering economic and social change, human growth, and development in a variety of fields, including science, health sciences, technology, engineering, culture, and education, has led to the internationalization of many Africans and international students at both Canadian and American higher education institutions over the years (Boafo-Arthur, 2014;Hurley et al, 2021;Inyama et al, 2016;Netierman, 2021;Okeke-Ihejirika, 2020;Pinder, 2014). Many studies have however described the increase of international students as a response to the global demands and internationalization of universities for recruitment, enhancement of institutional profiles and contacts, improvement in the quality of students, response to international students' needs, and, generation of revenue for their economies (Belkhoja, 2013;Boafo-Arthur, 2014;Okeke-Ihejirika, 2020). According to the Canadian Bureau for International Education (2022), 807,750 international students were studying at all levels of education as of December 2022, 96% of international students recommend Canada as a destination for their studies, and 60% of international students intended to apply for permanent residency in Canada.…”

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“…As evident in numerous pieces of literature, I discovered that the multiplicities of challenges being faced by Africans and other international students from different parts of the world align with my experiences in Canada. Some of these challenges include the living conditions of Africans, financial adjustments, learning methods, balancing work and study situations in a new environment, choice of cuisine, culture shock, language barrier, racism, and personal barriers (Boafo-Arthur, 2014;Codjoe, 2001;Dei, 1995;Finlayson, 2011;Hampton, 2010;Michalski et al, 2017;Okeke-Ihejirika, 2020;Okusi, 2021;Wilson-Forsberg, 2020).…”

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Cultural Experiences of International Students in Canadian and American Higher Education Institutions: Implications for Africans in Canadian Universities

Baruwa

2023

IJAFRS

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Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) admit international students for a variety of purposes, including but not limited to expanding their image and relationships globally, boosting enrollment, and the country's revenue. However, these international students experience a myriad of challenges in their journey to becoming. As an African international student studying in Canada, I decided to carry out a methodology literature review with the intention to examine the cultural experiences of international students in Canada and the United States. I examined over forty (40) articles on the experiences of international students in Canada and the United States with methodological emphasis on ten (10) qualitative studies bearing in mind their research problems, research questions, and methodological approaches.

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Canada’s Sub-Saharan African migrants: A scoping review

Cited by 21 publications

References 52 publications

Managing the rising tide of Nigerian migrants to the West—A policy vacuum or a structural challenge?

Managing the rising tide of Nigerian migrants to the West—A policy vacuum or a structural challenge?

Access to healthcare services and confidence in healthcare professionals’ management of malaria: the views of Francophone sub-Saharan African Immigrants living in western Canada

Cultural Experiences of International Students in Canadian and American Higher Education Institutions: Implications for Africans in Canadian Universities

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