Danielle Giliauskas

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Challenges faced by HIV-positive youth transitioning to adult care and evidence-based practices to address them

-Epidemiology and HIV care cascade, -Organization of care, Rapid Responses / By

*+-Download pdf Questions What challenges arise when youth living with HIV transition to adult care? What evidence-based practices and resources facilitate successful transition to adult HIV care?  Key take-home messages The barriers to successful transition to adult HIV care include lack of preparation, psychosocial stressors, loss of relationships, stigma, and barriers within the adult health …

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The effect of non-injection drug use on sexual risk behaviours and ART adherence among men who have sex with men

-Epidemiology and HIV care cascade, -Men who have sex with men, -Mental health or substance use, -People who use drugs, Rapid Responses / By

*+-Download pdf Questions What is the impact of non-injection drug use (i.e., the non-medical use of drugs) on ART adherence, sexual risk behaviours, and overall health among men who have sex with men? What are effective interventions to address the impact of non-injection drug use among men who have sex with men?  Key take-home messages …

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Strategies for effectively communicating the risk of HIV transmission

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*+-Download pdf Questions What effective methods exist for communicating the risk of HIV transmission?  Key take-home messages Probability information alone may not be an effective way of communicating HIV risk information (1). Information about what causes a health problem, how severe the consequences of that problem will be, and what can be done to treat …

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Barriers to accessing health care among transgender individuals

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*+-Download pdf Questions What barriers prevent transgender individuals from accessing health care and sexual health care on a holistic level? What recommendations have been made to overcome these barriers?  Key take-home messages Transgender individuals require health care that addresses their unique health concerns, including transition-related medical procedures and mental health (1). Poor health outcomes are …

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Impact of medical assistance in dying on family and friends

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*+-Download pdf Questions What is the impact of medical assistance in dying on family and friends?  Key take-home messages In jurisdictions where medical assistance in dying is legal, there are usually clear procedures to follow, and shared responsibilities between patients, family members, and healthcare providers (1). In several studies, the family and friends of patients …

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Engaging law enforcement in harm reduction programs for people who inject drugs

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*+-Download pdf Questions What are the best ways of engaging law enforcement agencies in harm reduction programs for people who inject drugs?  Key take-home messages Injection drug use is a major contributor to the spread of HIV and Hepatitis C in Canada (1–4). Laws and policing practices that govern injection drug use influence the risk …

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