Fatimah Jackson-Best

Fatimah Jackson-Best is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Research Methods Evidence and Impact at McMaster University. Her work focuses on mental health disparities, particularly for Black communities, women, and children/youth. She employs qualitative methods to address systemic biases in healthcare, including anti-Black racism and gendered Islamophobia.

Education

• PhD in Public Health Science, University of Toronto (2009–2015)
• MA in Social Anthropology, York University (2006–2009)
• BA in Social Anthropology, York University (2002–2006)

Research Interests

Her research addresses intersectional health inequities, including:

• Barriers to mental healthcare access for Black youth
• Racialized and gendered stigma in HIV/AIDS and mental health contexts
• Feminist pedagogy in gender and development
• Vaccine hesitancy among Caribbean communities

Collaborations & Grants

Active collaborations include projects on co-designing community health programs (e.g., SCORE!) and HIV epidemiology among African/Caribbean/Black populations. No specific grants are listed in the provided texts.