Characteristics of HIV-Positive Youth in BC

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Youth represent a growing number of HIV cases in Canada; according to the Public Health Agency of Canada, of 71,300 people living with HIV in Canada, approximately 25% are youth. Many struggle with access to, and retention in, HIV-care due to multiple barriers. In this volume of HIV Pulse, we explore the characteristics of HIV-positive youth in BC using the 2013 BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS Drug Treatment Program (BC-CfE DTP) data. This will assist clinicians and service providers in developing successful programming and help to guide successful and appropriate HIV-care among youth.

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Canada Post has provided notification of restarting their operations on December 17, 2024. As Canada Post ramps up and stabilizes their services, the BC-CfE will continue the following measures on an interim basis to minimize service disruption to BC-CfE clients and providers.

  • The BC-CfE Laboratory will utilize private courier for delivery of outgoing reports and documents. (Lab Contact Information: Phone 604-806-8775; FAX 604-806-9463)
  • The BC-CfE Drug Treatment Program (DTP) will fax outgoing forms and documents to the provider’s office. (DTP Contact Information: Phone 604-806-8515; FAX 604-806-9044)
  • St. Paul’s Hospital Ambulatory Pharmacy will utilize private courier for delivery of medications. (Contact Information: Phone 1-800-547-3622; FAX 604-806-8675)

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