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Work conditions as a social determinant of health affecting Black workers in BC healthcare sector
This research project aims at understanding experiences of Black workers in the healthcare sector who work under conditions of limited job security, control, protections, compensation, and/or support in British Columbia, and how this employment affects their health.
The COVID-19 pandemic revealed and exacerbated a healthcare workforce crisis in British Columbia. This project hopes to offer a nuanced insight into this crisis and how we can create workplace and provincial policies that better support the healthcare workforce.
Include your voice in this conversation!
Who can participate?
We invite Black workers in the healthcare sector in British Columbia to participate in an in-person or a virtual interview. All types of workers in the sector are welcome to participate — those who work directly with patients as well as those working to support the healthcare system in general. This includes, but is not limited to, allied health workers, nurses, midwives, physicians, personal support workers, healthcare aides, technicians, and food services and housekeeping aides.
How can you participate?
- Complete a short demographic survey (5–10 minutes)
- Participate in an in-person or virtual interview, based on your preference (45–60 minutes)
How will we support your participation?
- All participants will receive an honorarium in appreciation for their contributions to this research.
- Those who need to make childcare arrangements to participate will receive a compensation
- In-person participants will be compensated for transportation costs. Light refreshments will be provided right before the interview.
- Translation, interpretation, and sign language (ASL) support will be made available if needed.
- A professional therapist will be made available to you at no cost if you would like to debrief with someone following your participation
Learn more about your participation: Consent information
Register
To participate, please email Alice at alice_murage@sfu.ca or complete the short survey and provide your contact details at the end of the survey
Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.ca/r/black-workers-in-healthcare
Research team:
- Alice Mũrage, PhD Candidate, FHS
- Dr. Nicole Berry , Professor, FHS
- Dr. Julia Smith, Assistant Professor, FHS
- Dr. Kendra Strauss, Professor, Labour Studies
This research project is supported by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR).
Resources
- Flyer for sharing (8.5x11")
- Printable poster (11x17")
- Survey link
- Research consent information and form