A syndemic approach to assess the effect of substance use and social disparities on the evolution of HIV/HCV infections in British Columbia.

Zahid Ahmad ButtNabin ShresthaStanley WongMargot KuoDionne GesinkMark GilbertJason WongAmanda YuMaria AlvarezHasina SamjiJane A BuxtonJames C JohnstonVictoria J CookDavid RothTheodora ConsolacionMichelle MurtiTravis S HottesGina OgilvieRobert BalshawMark W TyndallMel KrajdenNaveed Z Janjuanull null

Published in: PloS one (2017)

These results highlight need for designing prevention, care and support services for HIV and HCV infected populations based on the evolving syndemics of infections and social conditions which vary across groups.

Keyphrases

hepatitis c virus
healthcare
human immunodeficiency virus
antiretroviral therapy
hiv positive
hiv infected
hiv testing
mental health
affordable care act
hiv aids
men who have sex with men
palliative care
primary care
south africa
pain management