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View article: Navigating concurrent public health emergencies: Indigenous perspectives from the Cedar Project in British Columbia
Navigating concurrent public health emergencies: Indigenous perspectives from the Cedar Project in British Columbia Open
Connection and resilience are critical to the health and wellbeing of Indigenous Peoples who use drugs (IPWUD): connection to family, cultural supports, safer coping mechanisms and circles of care. Urban IPWUD are more likely to face multi…
View article: “My feelings and my thoughts are my lived experience, not the numbers they show me on a piece of paper”: Indigenous experiences of liver transplantation in British Columbia, Canada
“My feelings and my thoughts are my lived experience, not the numbers they show me on a piece of paper”: Indigenous experiences of liver transplantation in British Columbia, Canada Open
Indigenous Peoples in Canada face healthcare inequities impacting access to solid organ transplantation. The experiences of Indigenous patients during the liver transplant process, and how transplant professionals perceive challenges faced…
View article: The Cedar Project: Intergenerational child apprehension and HIV health and wellness among young Indigenous peoples who have used drugs: A mixed methods study
The Cedar Project: Intergenerational child apprehension and HIV health and wellness among young Indigenous peoples who have used drugs: A mixed methods study Open
View article: Characteristics, determinants, and frequency of persistent use among prescription opioid episodes initiated postpartum: a population-based cohort study from British Columbia, Canada
Characteristics, determinants, and frequency of persistent use among prescription opioid episodes initiated postpartum: a population-based cohort study from British Columbia, Canada Open
Objective : To determine the characteristics, determinants, and persistent use for prescription opioid episodes initiated postpartum in British Columbia (BC), Canada. Design : Population-based cohort, 2008-2015. Setting : Linked administra…
View article: A240 "MY FEELINGS AND MY THOUGHTS ARE MY LIVED EXPERIENCE, NOT THE NUMBERS THEY SHOW ME ON A PIECE OF PAPER”: INDIGENOUS EXPERIENCES OF LIVER TRANSPLANTATION IN BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA
A240 "MY FEELINGS AND MY THOUGHTS ARE MY LIVED EXPERIENCE, NOT THE NUMBERS THEY SHOW ME ON A PIECE OF PAPER”: INDIGENOUS EXPERIENCES OF LIVER TRANSPLANTATION IN BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA Open
Background Indigenous peoples in Canada face inequities in healthcare access due to historic and ongoing colonial systems and structures of oppression. Indigenous peoples face greater health challenges including acute/chronic disease and m…
View article: The Cedar Project: Vaccine Perceptions and the Impact of Colonialism on COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake Among Indigenous People Who Use Drugs in British Columbia
The Cedar Project: Vaccine Perceptions and the Impact of Colonialism on COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake Among Indigenous People Who Use Drugs in British Columbia Open
View article: Women in the 2019 hepatitis C cascade of care: findings from the British Columbia Hepatitis Testers cohort study
Women in the 2019 hepatitis C cascade of care: findings from the British Columbia Hepatitis Testers cohort study Open
View article: The Cedar Project: exploring the role of colonial harms and childhood maltreatment on HIV and hepatitis C infection in a cohort study involving young Indigenous people who use drugs in two Canadian cities
The Cedar Project: exploring the role of colonial harms and childhood maltreatment on HIV and hepatitis C infection in a cohort study involving young Indigenous people who use drugs in two Canadian cities Open
Objectives This study examined associations between childhood maltreatment, colonial harms and sex/drug-related risks for HIV and hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection among young Indigenous people who use drugs. Design The Cedar Project is a …
View article: Cedar Project: Conducting Health Research with Indigenous Peoples in a Good Way
Cedar Project: Conducting Health Research with Indigenous Peoples in a Good Way Open
The Cedar Project is an interdisciplinary, community-driven research project responding to the crises of HIV and Hepatitis C infection and contributing to the healing of young Indigenous people who use or have used drugs. We are a collecti…
View article: Rates of new HIV diagnoses among Indigenous peoples in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the United States: 2009–2017
Rates of new HIV diagnoses among Indigenous peoples in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the United States: 2009–2017 Open
Objective: To compare rates and trends of HIV diagnoses among Indigenous peoples in Canada (First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and other non-specified), Australia (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders), the USA (American Indian, Alaska Native,…
View article: Prenatal hepatitis C screening, diagnoses, and follow-up testing in British Columbia, 2008–2019
Prenatal hepatitis C screening, diagnoses, and follow-up testing in British Columbia, 2008–2019 Open
Objective Current guidelines in British Columbia recommend prenatal screening for hepatitis C antibodies (anti-HCV) if risk factors are present. We aimed to estimate frequency of prenatal anti-HCV testing, new diagnoses, repeated and follo…
View article: Drug-related deaths in a population-level cohort of people living with and without hepatitis C virus in British Columbia, Canada
Drug-related deaths in a population-level cohort of people living with and without hepatitis C virus in British Columbia, Canada Open
View article: Syndemic profiles of people living with hepatitis C virus using population-level latent class analysis to optimize health services
Syndemic profiles of people living with hepatitis C virus using population-level latent class analysis to optimize health services Open
Background: Hepatitis C (HCV) affects diverse populations such as people who inject drugs (PWID), 'baby boomers,’ gay/bisexual men who have sex with men (gbMSM), and people from HCV endemic regions. Assessing HCV syndemics (i.e.relationshi…
View article: Ethnic disparities in the risk of hepatitis C virus-related diabetes in a large population-based cohort in Canada
Ethnic disparities in the risk of hepatitis C virus-related diabetes in a large population-based cohort in Canada Open
View article: Population-level hepatitis C cascade of care among men who have sex with men in British Columbia, Canada
Population-level hepatitis C cascade of care among men who have sex with men in British Columbia, Canada Open
View article: Classifying people living with hepatitis C virus using a population-level latent class analysis to inform optimal integration of health services
Classifying people living with hepatitis C virus using a population-level latent class analysis to inform optimal integration of health services Open
View article: All-cause mortality and liver-related death following entecavir, tenofovir disoproxil fumarate or lamivudine therapy among treatment-naive chronic hepatitis B patients in British Columbia, Canada
All-cause mortality and liver-related death following entecavir, tenofovir disoproxil fumarate or lamivudine therapy among treatment-naive chronic hepatitis B patients in British Columbia, Canada Open
View article: Real-world effectiveness of sofosbuvir/velpatasvir/voxilaprevir as a hepatitis C virus infection salvage treatment
Real-world effectiveness of sofosbuvir/velpatasvir/voxilaprevir as a hepatitis C virus infection salvage treatment Open
View article: Incidence of HCV infection among gbMSM in British Columbia, Canada: a population-based cohort study
Incidence of HCV infection among gbMSM in British Columbia, Canada: a population-based cohort study Open
View article: Frequency of prenatal hepatitis C screening and diagnosis in British Columbia, 2008–2018
Frequency of prenatal hepatitis C screening and diagnosis in British Columbia, 2008–2018 Open
View article: The Cedar Project - Mobile Phone Use and Acceptability of Mobile Health Among Young Indigenous People Who Have Used Drugs in British Columbia, Canada: Mixed Methods Exploratory Study
The Cedar Project - Mobile Phone Use and Acceptability of Mobile Health Among Young Indigenous People Who Have Used Drugs in British Columbia, Canada: Mixed Methods Exploratory Study Open
Background Indigenous leaders continue to be concerned about high rates of HIV and barriers to HIV treatment among young Indigenous people involved in substance use. Growing evidence suggests that using mobile phones for health (mHealth) m…
View article: Rates and trends of HIV diagnoses among Indigenous peoples in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the United States from 2009 to 2017
Rates and trends of HIV diagnoses among Indigenous peoples in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the United States from 2009 to 2017 Open
View article: The Cedar Project - Mobile Phone Use and Acceptability of Mobile Health Among Young Indigenous People Who Have Used Drugs in British Columbia, Canada: Mixed Methods Exploratory Study (Preprint)
The Cedar Project - Mobile Phone Use and Acceptability of Mobile Health Among Young Indigenous People Who Have Used Drugs in British Columbia, Canada: Mixed Methods Exploratory Study (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Indigenous leaders continue to be concerned about high rates of HIV and barriers to HIV treatment among young Indigenous people involved in substance use. Growing evidence suggests that using mobile phones for health (mHealth) …
View article: P388 Evolution of hepatitis C care cascades among HIV and hepatitis B co-infected patients in british columbia, canada
P388 Evolution of hepatitis C care cascades among HIV and hepatitis B co-infected patients in british columbia, canada Open
Background Improvements in tolerability and cure rates of hepatitis C virus (HCV) with direct acting antiviral (DAA) treatment led to expansion of patients treated for HCV; however, research examining the impact of these changes on linkage…
View article: P386 Cancer risk among people with HIV, HBV and/or HCV infections
P386 Cancer risk among people with HIV, HBV and/or HCV infections Open
Background HIV, hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections each are associated with increased cancer risk. In this study, we assessed the effect of co-occurrence of HIV, HBV and HCV on all cancers, anal cancer, non-Hodg…
View article: Cango Lyec (Healing the Elephant): Gender Differences in HIV Infection in Post-conflict Northern Uganda
Cango Lyec (Healing the Elephant): Gender Differences in HIV Infection in Post-conflict Northern Uganda Open
Background: As previously encamped resettle, potential for rapid HIV transmission in post-conflict Northern Uganda is concerning. Women in particular may be experiencing heightened vulnerability resulting from war-related sexual violence. …
View article: The Cedar Project: exploring determinants of psychological distress among young Indigenous people who use drugs in three Canadian cities
The Cedar Project: exploring determinants of psychological distress among young Indigenous people who use drugs in three Canadian cities Open
Background. Mental health and wellbeing, including addressing impacts of historical trauma and substance use among young people, has been identified as a key priority by Indigenous communities and leaders across Canada and globally. Yet, r…
View article: The Cedar Project: mortality among young Indigenous people who use drugs in British Columbia
The Cedar Project: mortality among young Indigenous people who use drugs in British Columbia Open
Young Indigenous people using drugs in BC are dying at an alarming rate, particularly young women and those using injection drugs. These deaths likely reflect complex intersections of historical and present-day injustices, substance use an…
View article: The Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT): Exploring the Factor Structure and Cutoff Thresholds in a Representative Post-Conflict Population in Northern Uganda
The Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT): Exploring the Factor Structure and Cutoff Thresholds in a Representative Post-Conflict Population in Northern Uganda Open
A CFA of the AUDIT showed good fit for one-, two, and three-factor models overall and by sex in a representative sample in post-conflict Northern Uganda. A three-plus total AUDIT cutoff score is suggested to screen for hazardous drinking i…
View article: The Cedar Project: resilience in the face of HIV vulnerability within a cohort study involving young Indigenous people who use drugs in three Canadian cities
The Cedar Project: resilience in the face of HIV vulnerability within a cohort study involving young Indigenous people who use drugs in three Canadian cities Open