Project Name:
Addressing social and structural drivers of HIV and sexually transmitted infections among diverse young women in Canada: A mixed methods, multi-site cohort study
Funding Dates:
2015 - 2016
Status:
Completed
Principal Investigators:
Bourassa, Carrie Ann ; Logie, Carmen Helen ; Loutfy, Mona Rafik
Description:
There is a need for effective HIV/STI prevention strategies with these key groups of women. There is increased attention to the potential of technology for STI/HIV prevention among youth: yet little is known about what web-based strategies may meet the STI/HIV prevention needs among key populations of young women in Canada. We will conduct a mixed methods, community based, pilot study in Alberta (Edmonton, Calgary), Saskatchewan (Regina, Saskatoon, Prince Albert) and Ontario (Thunder Bay, Hamilton, Toronto).
Purpose and Objectives:
We aim to work with key populations of young women in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario to: 1) understand social factors that enhance STI/HIV risks; 2) explore what web-based strategies they prefer for STI/HIV prevention; 3) adapt and pilot test a web-based intervention and evaluate its effectiveness in reducing STI/HIV vulnerability; 4) build capacity and share knowledge among key populations of young women, community health and sexual health centres, outreach agencies and support services.
Method:
Mixed-methods
Population:
African, Caribbean and Indigenous young women
Region:
Edmonton, Calgary, Regina, Saskatoon, Prince Albert, Thunder Bay, Hamilton & Toronto
Start and End Date:
2015 - 2016
Results:
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Funding Sources:
CIHR