1、,Trust Matters:Partnering with the New Immigrant Community in Clinical Research Munaza Jamil,The Multicultural Landscape,In recognizing the cultural diversity of Canada,it is essential to first acknowledge the Indigenous peoples who have lived on these lands for millennia.Alongside this foundational
2、 presence,Canada is home to a richly diverse population,with 23%being foreign-born.According to Statistics Canada,by 2041,34%of the population of Canada would have been born outside of the country.Additionally,over 7.7 million identify as members of visible minority groups,accounting for 22.3%of the
3、 population.Just over 1.3 million new immigrants settled permanently in Canada from 2016 to 2021,the highest number of recent immigrants recorded in a Canadian census.Source:Statistics Canada https:/www.statcan.gc.ca/en,Why is this group important?,The“healthy immigrant”effect Immigrants,including r
4、efugees and asylum seekers,have unique lived experiences that expose them to some significant physical and mental health challenges.Refugees are particularly vulnerable to injury,abuse and trauma.Pre migration trauma and post migration stressors put them at a higher risk of developing physical and m
5、ental health concerns that may benefit from specialized attention in CTs.,CAF SCIENTIFIQUE,March 2023:N2 PEC Committee submitted application to CIHR.,Increased awareness and understanding of clinical trialswithin new immigrant communities,OBJECTIVES OF THE CAF,Increased understanding of the barriers
6、 that newcomers experience to participating in clinical trials,Enable the clinical trials community to develop effective materials to engage new immigrants in clinical trials,Create a model for future workshops that enables the clinical trialsector to host them within their own community,SUMMARY OF