Research Summary: Food Insecurity Common Among People Receiving Treatment for HIV in British Columbia

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Research Question

What are risk factors for food insecurity among HIV-positive individuals receiving treatment in BC?

Main Finding

Participants who had low incomes, currently used illegal drugs and tobacco, or who had depressive symptoms were more likely to be food insecure.

Full Article

A. Anema, S.D. Weiser, K.A. Fernandes, E. Ding, E.K. Brandson, A. Palmer, J.S.G. Montaner, R.S. Hogg. 2010. High prevalence of food insecurity among HIV-infected individuals receiving HAART in a resource-rich setting. AIDS Care. [In Press].
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