Gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men continue to make up about half of new HIV diagnoses each year, despite being fewer than 5 per cent of all adult men. A trend that shows little sign of improvement, say researchers. “Nationally, the number of new diagnoses amongst [men who have sex with […]
Gay and bisexual men still represent largest number of new HIV cases in Canada Read More »
As a woman with HIV, Valerie Nicholson says she fears for others suffering with the affliction who do not have the supports she was once lucky to have. Nicholson, who lives in British Columbia, used to be a member of the Positive Women’s Network – one of the only HIV/AIDS community organizations solely dedicated to
Perceptions and use of condoms among HIV negative gay men in Vancouver, Canada, in the era of biomedical and sero-adaptive prevention
“Condoms are…like public transit. It’s something you want everyone else to take.” Read More »
We both grew up in Vancouver and we’d always joke about cities with 24-hour traffic reports, overcrowding, and overpriced housing. Over the last few years we realized the joke was on us and moved to smaller communities. When humans decide a place is no longer a fit we can move away. Orcas can’t. Salmon can’t.
Dr. Robert Hogg and Mark Leiren-Young: Time to share the planet Read More »
What are the patterns of alcohol consumption among gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men in Metro Vancouver, Canada?
How does the combination of depressive symptoms and polysubstance use relate toHIV risk among gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men in Metro Vancouver, Canada?
In this study conducted before the start of the provincial PrEP program, low rates of PrEP usage were observed.
Is cannabis use related to mental health symptoms among gbMSM diagnosed with anxiety or depression?
How have attitudes towards Treatment as Prevention (TasP) among gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men changed over time?
HIV-negative men who have sex with men (MSM) living in Vancouver, Canada are redefining ways to negotiate sexual safety and risk, according to qualitative research recently published by Dr Benjamin Klassen and colleagues in BMC Public Health. Condoms are no longer seen as the only means of preventing HIV infection. Biomedical prevention strategies – including
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.
