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Poster: Prevalence and Correlates of Food Insecurity in Individuals Receiving ART

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Background: Food insecurity is defined as having “uncertain or limited availability of nutritionally adequate or safe food or the inability to procure food in socially acceptable ways”(1). An increasing number of studies suggest that high number of people living with HIV/AIDS are food insecure in North America (2-4). Studies conducted in San Francisco in the […]

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Research Summary: Factors Related to Neighborhood Perceptions Among People Taking Treatment for HIV

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Download the Research Summary (PDF) Download the PowerPoint Presentation Research Question Are neighborhood perceptions among people living with HIV related to food security and housing stability? Main Finding Food security and stable housing was associated with better neighborhood perceptions, which may positively influence decisions about an individual’s HIV care. Full Article K. Vasarhelyi, E.K. Brandson,

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

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Download the Research Summary (PDF) 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.

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During the Canada Post strike announced September 25, 2025, the following measures will be undertaken to minimize service disruption to BC-CfE clients and providers.

  • The BC-CfE Laboratory has transitioned to private courier for delivery of outgoing reports and documents. Results required urgently can be faxed upon request. (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 has transitioned to private courier for delivery of medications. We recommend requesting medication at least 2 weeks in advance in case of delivery delays, particularly to rural/remote parts of BC. (Contact Information: Phone 1-800-547-3622; FAX 604-806-8675)

During the Canada Post strike, we recommend that documents be faxed or couriered to our sites, versus utilization of regular mail service

The BC-CfE Laboratory is streamlining reporting processes for certain tests in order to simplify distribution and record-keeping, and to ensure completeness of results. Beginning September 2, 2025, results for the ‘Resistance Analysis of HIV-1 Protease and Reverse Transcriptase’ (Protease-RT) and ‘HIV-1 Integrase Resistance Genotype’ tests will be combined into a single ‘HIV-1 Resistance Genotype Report’.
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