Data
The OCS gathers “real-time” data on a large number of voluntary participants throughout the province of Ontario. It provides unprecedented opportunities for researchers to investigate important research questions in the following are as:
Clinical issues, such as:
- HIV-related cancers
- Drug resistance
- Salvage therapies
- Adverse events
- Metabolic problems, such as:
- Lipodystrophy
- cardiovascular abnormalities
Social and Behavioural issues that affect health outcomes and quality of life for people with HIV, such as:
- Poverty
- Stigma
- Addiction
- Housing
- Mental health
- Employment
Health Services issues, such as:
- Access to care
- Cost and cost-effectiveness of care
Resistance Testing issues, such as:
- Evolution of resistance mutations
- Clinical impact of drug resistance
- Optimization of care and treatment in the context of drug resistance.
Use the Data Query Tool to learn more about the type of demographic and clinical information available in the OCS database.
If you would like to participate in the study, contact your health care provider and visit our
Data Collection section for more information.