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Abstract Objectives: The increase in substance use and addictions within the Canadian population, illustrated by the current opioid crisis and exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, urges the investigation of populations who may be particularly vulnerable to developing problematic substance use. Official language minority communities in Canada, both understudied and underserved, may be one such population. Methods: Through its tripartite design using scoping literature review, interview, and...

Cet article s’intéresse à la consommation d’alcool et de drogues illicites des adolescents francophones. Un de ses principaux objectifs est de décrire les comportements à risque des élèves de la 9e à la 12e année des écoles rurales et urbaines de la Division scolaire franco-manitobaine (DSFM). On y présente la prévalence de la consommation d’alcool et de drogues des adolescents canadiens en comparaison avec celle des jeunes francophones du Manitoba. De plus, différents aspects, tels...

L’objectif de cette étude était d’explorer divers profils identitaires collectifs auprès des étudiants universitaires franco-manitobains, et ce, à partir du sentiment d’appartenance à la communauté franco-manitobaine et de la perception de continuité ethnolinguistique. Quinze répondantes et répondants ont participé à une entrevue individuelle. Quatre profils identitaires collectifs ont émergé : optimiste, en changement, inquiet et indifférent-désengagé. La mise en relation des catégories...

Résumé Le présent article décrit le lien entre la santé mentale et l’identité ethnolinguistique des étudiantes et étudiants d’un établissement d’enseignement postsecondaire francophone en contexte linguistique minoritaire dans l’Ouest canadien. Dans l’ensemble, les Franco-Manitobains affichaient une forte identité ethnolinguistique et une meilleure santé mentale. En revanche, les francophones d’un autre pays étaient plus à risque d’éprouver un problème de santé mentale, et ce, malgré une...

Cet article présente les données d'un sondage réalisé en 2019 sur la connaissance des gestionnaires et des professionnels œuvrant dans le domaine de la santé mentale en Ontario et au Manitoba de leurs obligations linguistiques et des outils qui favorisent la pratique de l'offre active de services français. L'étude permet de souligner que plus les professionnels et les gestionnaires comprennent leurs obligations, tant en Ontario qu'au Manitoba, plus ils peuvent profiter des outils existants...

Introduction Substance use and impaired driving increase risk of motor vehicle crashes and deaths. Individual, socio-economic and -cultural factors are associated with these at-risk behaviors; however, little is known if differences exist between the Anglophone majority and minority Francophone populations in Canada. This article describes prevalence of substance use, impaired driving and driving practices by postsecondary student and compares Francophones and Anglophones with respect to...

The transition from adolescence to adulthood is a time of dramatic change in one’s life. At this stage, youth are developing skills to be able to support themselves and manage academic and financial responsibilities, while maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Studies have shown that disturbances at this stage may have a strong impact on one’s psychological health and ability to adapt to change; emotional instability may have repercussions on performance and psychosocial functioning. Due to...

La transition de l’adolescence à la vie adulte constitue une des plus importantes transitions de la vie. À ce stade, le jeune doit développer des habiletés pour être en mesure de se prendre en charge et gérer ses responsabilités académiques et financières tout en maintenant un mode de vie sain. Des études démontrent que des perturbations à ce stade de vie peuvent avoir des conséquences importantes sur la santé psychologique et l’adaptation au changement, et qu’une instabilité émotionnelle...

OBJECTIFS: Les comportements sexuels à risque associés aux infections transmissibles sexuellement (ITS) et le harcèlement sexuel sont des sujets importants dans le milieu universitaire et dans le domaine de la santé publique. Cet article permet de comparer ces comportements entre les cohortes étudiantes de 2005 et de 2012 d’un établissement universitaire de l’Ouest canadien. Les habitudes sexuelles des jeunes adultes ayant de multiples partenaires sont également examinées. MÉTHODE: Les...

Introduction Substance use and impaired driving increase risk of motor vehicle crashes and deaths. Individual, socio-economic and -cultural factors are associated with these at-risk behaviors; however, little is known if differences exist between the Anglophone majority and minority Francophone populations in Canada. This article describes prevalence of substance use, impaired driving and driving practices by postsecondary student and compares Francophones and Anglophones with respect to...

With the increased incidence of poor mental health in young adults, health promotion strategies are needed on campuses. World Cafés were held to facilitate discussion around three main topics: thoughts about findings emerging from a recent health survey, resources currently available on campus, and strategies or resources needed to improve student well-being. Participants readily provided insight into mental health concerns among students, and their recommendations focused primarily on...

L’identité collective est reconnue comme un facteur important pouvant contribuer au bien-être mental des individus appartenant à des minorités ethnolinguistiques. Or peu de recherches ont porté sur le cas des jeunes francophones en contexte minoritaire canadien, notamment les francophones du Manitoba. Cette recherche visait donc à analyser la relation entre le bien-être mental des jeunes francophones du Manitoba et trois dimensions de l’identité ethnolinguistique, soit l’attachement à...

International students are at heightened risk of developing psychological distress, yet little research has been conducted on their mental health or support needs. This quantitative study focused on undergraduate students at two mid-sized universities in Manitoba, Canada. Online and paper surveys were completed by 932 participants, of whom 21% identified as international students. This paper, descriptive in nature, outlines the sociodemographic profiles, current mental health status,...

Abstract This quantitative study seeks to explore collective identity profiles that emerge among French-speaking adolescents and young adults in Manitoba. A total of 493 participants completed a questionnaire measuring their level of identification with Francophone and Anglophone identities, their perception of continuity with respect to the future of the French language and culture in Manitoba, and their mental wellbeing. The results of a cluster analysis revealed four collective identity...

The intersecting identities of those identifying with multiple minorities, such as 2SLGBTQ + and ethnolinguistic minorities, bring individuals to have unique experiences, especially concerning health and wellness. This topic is particularly poorly understood among French-speaking official language minority 2SLGBTQ + populations in Canada. Hence, this study was conducted to generate insights into their needs and experiences, through the lens of intersectionality. This quantitative...

Nursing programs are highly competitive and stressful environments; nursing educators are looking for ways to mitigate the negative consequences of demanding training programs. This article explores and compares the mental health status and sociodemographic and personal characteristics that influence the psychological distress of nursing and non-nursing students learning in either official language of Canada. An online and paper survey was administered during class time to 990 students, 186...

Ethnolinguistically diverse 2S/LGBTQI+ (two-spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex) populations have unique healthcare needs and experience health ine­quities compared to their cisgender or heterosexual peers. This community-based participatory study sought to describe the profile and healthcare needs and experiences of official language minority French-speaking 2S/LGBTQI+ adults in Manitoba. Participants (N = 80) reported that gender and sexual identity were often...

Perceived sense of belonging and positive social climate on campus are crucial elements for post-secondary students, as they contribute to academic achievement, positive mental health, and help-seeking. Few studies have explored post-secondary students’ sense of belonging and perceptions of social climate in an official language minority campus, which attract Canadian-born francophones, anglophones who pursue higher education in their second language, and francophone international students....