-+*Can you please tell me a little about yourself? My name is Lawrence Mbuagbaw and I am an associate professor at McMaster University and a research methods consultant at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton. I trained as a medical doctor in Cameroon, studied public health in Israel, and completed a PhD in health research methodology at […]
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-+*Download pdf Questions What are the examples of providing internet-based HIV/STI testing services in high-income settings (both publicly and privately funded)? What is the uptake of such services and which population groups benefit from them? What are the implications of these services for access, standard of practice, quality of care, and costs? Key take-home messages
-+*Are you HIV positive and worried about the COVID-19 vaccine? Do you have questions about your health? Are you feeling afraid to reach out for health care? This information sheet answers many of the questions people living with HIV may have about vaccines, health and well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic including: COVID-19 vaccines, 3rd dose
Updated: COVID-19 and people living with HIV: Taking care of your health Read More »
-+*Download pdf Questions What are the effective interventions and best practices to reduce syphilis transmission among various population groups? Key take-home messages Infectious and congenital syphilis rates have seen a sharp growth in Canada since 2016 (1). The COVID-19 pandemic impact on syphilis rates is undetermined: some studies have shown that there are observed decreases
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-+*February marks Black History Month and this year’s theme is “Black Health and Wellness.” Throughout the month, the OHTN will celebrate and acknowledge the transformative contributions and achievements Black leaders, researchers, activists, and others have made to the health and wellness of all Canadian communities. If you haven’t already, please take a look at our recently-updated Action
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-+*The OHTN Action Plan to Confront Anti-Black Racism, published in the spring of 2021, sets out the OHTN’s commitment to addressing anti-Black racism. We’re excited to inform you that we met 95% of our deliverables for the first half of the 2021-2022 fiscal year. In particular, we’d like to highlight: New Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
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-+*Download pdf Questions What are the factors associated with low-level HIV viremia? What are its possible mechanisms and clinical outcomes? Key take-home messages The definitions of optimal viral suppression, low-level viremia, blips, virologic failure, and recommended management approaches to low-level viremia vary greatly across studies and clinical guidelines. There is controversy regarding the clinical implications
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-+*It is due to the courage and determination of former students—the Survivors of Canada’s residential school system—that the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC) was established. All Canadians must now demonstrate the same level of courage and determination, as we commit to an ongoing process of reconciliation. By establishing a new and respectful relationship
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-+*The OHTN is proud to announce the launch of an anti-stigma campaign called The Positive News. (When you go to the website, try reloading the page to see different landing screens with unique animations.) The Positive News is a fresh approach to bringing our HIV prevention and treatment message to a general audience. The campaign’s
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-+*Download pdf Questions What are the psychosocial needs and vulnerabilities of older gay and bisexual men? Key take-home messages Health outcomes related to the intersectionality of aging and sexual minority status is an emerging area of research (1, 2). It is important to consider the context of lived experiences among older gay men (3, 4),
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