Spring 2019
PrEP use among gbMSM: What does it mean for STI prevention?
A review of the available evidence on whether PrEP could help or hinder STI prevention efforts among gbMSM in Canada.
By Mallory Harrigan
Views from the front lines: PrEP and sexually transmitted infections among gbMSM
We speak to service providers and community workers across the country about stigma, STIs, and monitoring for gbMSM on PrEP.
Micro-elimination of hepatitis C: A pathway to achieve national elimination goals
An exploration of the concept of micro-elimination of hepatitis C, sharing results from international initiatives and modelling studies.
By Rivka Kushner
Party and play in Canada: What is its impact on gay men’s health?
A look at the phenomenon of party and play (PnP) in Canada, its associated risks, and how service providers can support gbMSM who use drugs during sex.
By Zak Knowles
Opioid agonist therapy: Does it have a role to play in helping to prevent hepatitis C and HIV?
A review of the evidence showing the benefits of opioid agonist therapy (OAT) and a look at some ways to facilitate better access in Canada.
By Mallory Harrigan
Think link: Programmatic approaches for successful linkage to HIV care
This evidence review outlines findings on HIV linkage to care programs, focusing on barriers and supporting elements to linkage programming.
By Amanda Giacomazzo
Resources on undetectable viral load and the sexual transmission of HIV
A list of resources demonstrating how Canadian organizations have been spreading the message of U=U.
By Erica Lee
Fast facts: HIV in Canada
What is Canada’s progress towards the UNAIDS 90-90-90 targets?
Acknowledgements
CATIE would like to thank the following people for their contribution to this issue of Prevention in Focus: Alain Boutilier, Rob Boyd, Andrew Brett, Derek Cassidy, Laurel Challacombe, Melisa Dickie, Jean Dussault, Laurie Edmiston, Michael Fanous, Amanda Giacomazzo, Jane Greer, Dane Griffiths, Mallory Harrigan, Mark Hull, Zak Knowles, Rivka Kushner, Nathan Lachowsky, Jeffrey Lazarus, Erica Lee, Alexandra Martin-Roche, Peggy Millson, Tim Rogers, Jennifer Thomas, Dan Udy, Matthew Watson and Kevin Woodward.
Editorial team: Laurel Challacombe, Amanda Giacomazzo, Mallory Harrigan, Zak Knowles, Rivka Kushner, Dan Udy
The production of Prevention in Focus has been made possible through financial contributions from the Public Health Agency of Canada.
