Reviews that are lab-based (e.g. genes, pharmaceuticals) or on unique groups of people (e.g. fishermen, nurses)
Reducing HIV-related stigma and discrimination in healthcare settings: A systematic review of quantitative evidence
2019
INTRODUCTION: Stigma and discrimination (SAD) related to HIV compromise access and adherence to treatment and support programs among people living with HIV (PLHIV). The ambitious goal of ending the epidemic...
The CCR5-Delta32 genetic polymorphism and HIV-1 infection susceptibility: A meta-analysis
2018
The CC chemokine receptor 5 (CCR5) is a chemokine receptor which is widely expressed in several immune cells involved in the inflammatory responses. Previous published studies revealed the relation of...
Employment support services for LGBTQ+ individuals
2018
Key take-home messages Discrimination creates a significant barrier for LGBTQ+ individuals in many stages of their career development. Experiences of discrimination in the workplace differ between LGBTQ+ individuals and are...
Economic evaluations of pre- and post-exposure prophylaxis for HIV
2019
Key take-home messages Economic evaluations of health care interventions can inform resource allocation and policy development. However, interpreting and generalizing results can be challenging. PrEP can be cost-effective or cost-saving...
How to support and facilitate peer engagement in service provision roles
2013
Key take-home messages Peer support workers offer unique and valuable support to their peers by sharing similar lived experiences, particularly in mental health services and chronic disease management. Peer support...
HIV prevalence and testing among street-involved youth in Ontario
2014
Key take-home messages Although the evidence about rates of HIV transmission among street-involved youth is unclear, this group is at risk of sexually transmitted bloodborne infections due to factors such...
What is the effectiveness of supervised injection services?
2014
Key take-home messages The use of supervised injection services can lead to reductions in injecting behaviour and an increase in the number of clients accessing addiction treatment services. Supervised injection...
Knowledge of HIV and related best practices among non-HIV specific health care providers
2015
Key take-home messages One Canadian and several U.S. surveys have consistently shown a lack of HIV-related knowledge, awareness of HIV-related guidelines, and failure to screen for HIV among non-HIV specific...
Cost-effectiveness of front-line services (Updated 2010)
2010
Key take-home messages There is no one-size-fits-all cost-effective HIV strategy. An intervention that is found to be effective at preventing HIV infection has a good chance of being cost-effective due...
The role of nurse practitioners in HIV care
2016
Key take-home messages Nurses are playing an increasing important role as people diagnosed with HIV live longer. HIV care provided by nurse practitioners is equal to or better than care...
Voluntary workers in AIDS Service Organizations (ASOs)
2009
Key take-home messages Motivation to volunteer for an ASO can be potentially attributed to many diverse factors and can be different based on the types of services offered by the...
HIV-related stigma in relation to health care professionals in Canada
2015
Key take-home messages There was relatively little literature on the experience of stigma in Canadian health care settings or on the attitudes of Canadian health professionals. In three Canadian studies,...
