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Economic evaluations of pre- and post-exposure prophylaxis for HIV

-HIV prevention, -Men who have sex with men, -Organization of care, -People who use drugs, Rapid Responses /

-+*Download pdf Questions What is the cost-effectiveness of HIV post-exposure prophylaxis? What is the cost-effectiveness of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis? What are the gaps in literature?  Key take-home messages Economic evaluations of health care interventions can inform resource allocation and policy development. However, interpreting and generalizing results can be challenging (1). PrEP can be cost-effective or […]

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Postpartum women living with HIV: Challenges related to retention in care, treatment adherence, and mental health

-Epidemiology and HIV care cascade, -Mental health or substance use, -Organization of care, -Women at risk, Rapid Responses /

-+*Download pdf Questions What are the challenges related to retention in HIV care during the postpartum period? What are the challenges related to HIV treatment adherence during the postpartum period? What are the challenges related to postpartum depression among women living with HIV? What effective interventions or promising practices can be used to support women

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Interventions to reduce stigma among health care providers working with substance users

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-+*Download pdf Questions What are effective interventions for reducing stigma among health care providers who work with substance users?  Key take-home messages The attitudes and behaviours of practitioners have been linked to a variety of clinical outcomes in different patient groups (1, 2). The prevalence of stigma among health care providers towards people who use

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Nutrition and HIV

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-+*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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Online mental health counselling interventions

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

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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

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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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The role of peers in linkage, engagement, and retention in HIV care

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-+*Download pdf Question What is the role of peers in linkage, engagement, and retention in HIV care?  Key take-home messages In the HIV community, a peer is someone living with HIV who contributes to positive health outcomes of other community members, but is not usually a health care professional with clinical training (1-3). Peers have

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