P141 Factors associated with HIV-related stigma among individuals accessing antiretroviral therapy in british columbia, canada

Abstract

FSWs, 24% in MSM and 15.8% in PWID, who also shared syringes extensively (31%). Approximately 5% of TG, 16.9% of FSW and 4.0% of MSM reported having sex with a PWID in past year. Only 24.6% PWID, 15% TGs, 8.3% FSWs and 13.3% MSM utilized HIV prevention programs in the past year, which explains the escalating trends of HIV among these populations. Conclusion The HIV epidemic in Pakistan is growing rapidly and is following a rapidly propagating Asian HIV epidemic pattern. Pakistan needs to quickly scale-up services for key populations to contain the epidemic and to prevent a further spread to other KP members and into general population. Disclosure No significant relationships.

Cohort profile: the STOP HIV/AIDS Program Evaluation (SHAPE) study in British Columbia, Canada

“…ART Table 2 Continued individuals accessing ART, and a prospective analysis of changes in clinical outcomes-including viral rebound, ART interruption and sustained ART adherence-since study enrolment. Respective results indicated that age, city size, IDU experience, violence and mental health disorder diagnosis are independently associated with HIV-related stigma, 42 and that despite few occurrences of viral rebound or less the optimal ART adherence among SHAPE participants, disparities exist based on key characteristics related to age, ethnicity, geography, socioeconomic status and incarceration, among other facets of structural marginalisation. 43 In addition, preliminary findings disseminated via conference presentations describe prevalence and predictors of viral suppression in the SHAPE cohort.…”