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

Original research
by
Salters, Kate A. et al

Release Date

2021

Geography

Canada

Language of Resource

English

Full Text Available

Yes

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

Yes

Peer Reviewed

Yes

Objective

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

Findings/Key points

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.

Design/methods

Longitudinal study n=910

Keywords

Overdose
Mortality
Equity
Outcomes
Poverty
Sex/Gender