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What factors affect the health and well-being of lesbian, gay and bisexual Asian youth?

-+*Sexual minority Asian youth face unique social pressures. They must come to terms with a sexual identity that deviates from the values and norms of both American culture and their ancestral culture
and they have to respond to an Asian culture that strongly values heterosexuality.

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HIV-related stigma in relation to health care professionals in Canada

-+*What does the Canadian research literature say about HIV-related stigma in relation to health care professionals? In three Canadian studies, people living with HIV described experiencing stigma within a health care setting. However, three other studies found a decrease in HIV-related stigma.

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Crystal methamphetamine use, sexual risk behaviours and harm reduction among men who have sex with men

-+*What is the relationship between crystal methamphetamine use and sexual risk behaviours among men who have sex with men? What harm reduction methods have been implemented in this population?

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Sexual health of heterosexually-identified men who have sex with men

-+*What are the sexual health practices and sexual health knowledge of heterosexually-identified men who have sex with men? It is estimated that heterosexual MSM comprise 0.7% (1) to 1.3% (2) of the sexually active male population. Since heterosexual MSM do not often disclose their sexual orientation, they are less likely to be screened for HIV…

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PTSD among people living with HIV/AIDS

-+*Download pdf Photo: Unsplash Questions What is the prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorders among people living with HIV in Ontario? Are there any guidelines or articulated competencies for providing services to people living with HIV who have posttraumatic stress disorder? Key Take-Home Messages A high proportion of men and women with HIV have experienced psychological

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Treatment barriers and best practices for newcomers living with HIV/HCV

-+*What barriers do newcomers living with HIV and/or hepatitis C in Canada face accessing treatment services and what are the best practices to overcome those barriers? Minority groups, including newcomers, are disproportionately affected by HIV and hepatitis C (HCV) due to social and economic factors that increase their vulnerability to infection. Newcomers living with HIV or HCV not only face barriers to treatment…

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