Mobile apps and sexual risk behaviours among men who have sex with men
-+*What strategies are used to reach out and prevent HIV/STI among men who have sex with men seeking sex online?
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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.
Knowledge of HIV and related best practices among non-HIV specific health care providers
-+*Do non-HIV specific health care providers lack HIV knowledge or skills? What negative health outcomes occur when non-HIV specific health care providers do not use best practices?
Impact of community-based organizations for people living with HIV
-+*Since the beginning of the epidemic, CBOs have displayed cultural competency and have gained the trust of community members, allowing them to target their services to people living with HIV who are less likely to use mainstream health care services.
Transitioning from adolescent to adult care in HIV
-+*A range of social, psychological, economic, structural and cultural factors affect adolescents’ ability to transition from pediatric HIV care to adult care. Compared to HIV-negative adolescents, adolescents living with HIV face unique challenges during the transition process.
Reminder systems for people living with HIV
-+*What types of telephone, computer and other app-based interventions have been effective in reminding people living with HIV to attend medical appointments and adhere to antiretroviral medications?
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.
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?
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…
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 …