*+-Download pdf Questions Do people living with symptomatic HIV infection or AIDS require a therapeutic diet? Key take-home messages Nutrition is an important component of care for people living with HIV (1–5). Nutritional needs for people living with HIV can vary; therefore, dietary recommendations should be individualized to meet specific needs (1–3, 6). In general, […]
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*+-Download pdf Questions What are evidence-informed practices for providing online mental health counselling? What online platforms and modalities have been used for providing online counselling, and which have been shown to be effective? Which populations have been shown to benefit from online counselling? What ethical and privacy issues need to be considered when offering online
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*+-Download pdf Questions What are current policies related to men who have sex with men and transgender people donating blood across high-income countries? Key take-home messages Blood donor deferral policies related to men who have sex with men and transgender people vary significantly across countries. Most counties have relaxed their deferral policies for men who have sex with
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*+-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
*+-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
*+-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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*+-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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*+-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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*+-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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