The opioid crisis is driving mortality among under-served people living with HIV in British Columbia, Canada

Original research
par
Salters, Kate A. et al

Date de publication

2021

Géographie

Canada

Langue de la ressource

English

Texte disponible en version intégrale

Oui

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

Oui

Évalué par des pairs

Yes

L’objectif

To illuminate persistent threats to the health and longevity of under-served PLWH in BC

Constatations/points à retenir

Overdose is - the leading cause of mortality among a cohort of under-served PLWH in BC, Canada. Public health efforts to end the HIV epidemic and support the health and well-being of PLWH are being thwarted by persistent health inequities and the enormous and persistent risks facing people who use drugs. Integrated low-barrier primary care is essential for supporting under-served PLWH, and safe drug supply is needed to support PLWH who use drugs.

La conception ou méthodologie de recherche

Longitudinal study n=910

Mots clés

Overdose
Mortality
Equity
Outcomes
Poverty
Sex/Gender