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PowerPoint Presentation: Home is where the HAART is: Factors affecting neighbourhood perception for people living with HIV/AIDS

“Home is where the HAART is: An examination of the factors affecting neighbourhood perception for people living with HIV/AIDS” (PowerPoint Presentation)  Author: Alexis Palmer Drug Treatment Program BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS   Objectives: To identify the factors associated with neighbourhood perceptions To assess the role of food security and stable housing on neighbourhood

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PowerPoint Presentation: Patient Comprehension of Antiretroviral Drug Resistance: Implications for Treatment and Clinical Practice

“Patient Comprehension of Antiretroviral Drug Resistance: Implications for Treatment and Clinical Practice” (PowerPoint Presentation) Author: Catherine Sarai Racey Objective: To determine the current level of Knowledge of HIV drug resistance in a cohort of HIV+ people on HAART Identify predictive factors for comprehension Identify areas of focus for improving comprehension

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

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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Poster: The Role of Stable Housing and Food Security in Treatment Success Among People on HAART

Background: The HIV epidemic in Canada is increasingly affecting marginalised groups. While highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) is freely available to those eligible, socioeconomic barriers too frequently prevent marginalised individuals from accessing therapy. There are known links between the physical and social attributes of neighbourhoods, perception of neighbourhood attributes, health status and health-related risk behaviours.

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

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

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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Primary care interventions improve health outcomes for HIV-positive Canadians

Study results suggest primary care interventions would improve health outcomes, reduce emergency department use and decrease healthcare costs for this client population Vancouver, British Columbia (July 22, 2010) – Results of a study presented today at the XVIII International AIDS Conference in Vienna, Austria by the BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS (BC-CfE) call for

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Study highlights benefits of HAART treatment, culturally relevant programs for HIV-positive Aboriginal Canadians

New study results suggest HAART treatment coupled with appropriate social supports would improve health outcomes for HIV-positive Aboriginal people Vancouver, British Columbia (July 20, 2010) – The results of a study presented this week at the XVIII International AIDS Conference in Vienna, Austria by the BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS (BC-CfE) and its research

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During the Canada Post strike, the following measures have been 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. (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. (Contact Information: Phone 1-800-547-3622; FAX 604-806-8675).
    Certain parts of BC have experienced medication delivery delays of up to 2 weeks by private courier. The pharmacy suggests clients or providers place medication orders with 2-3 weeks advance notice whenever possible.

During this time, we recommend that documents be faxed or couriered to our sites, versus utilization of regular mail service.