Objective: To evaluate the immunogenicity and safety of the quadrivalent HPV (qHPV) vaccine in HIV- positive women over 24 months. Design: Between November 2008 and December 2012, 372 women aged 15 and older were enrolled from 14 Canadian HIV outpatient clinics in an open label cohort study. The qHPV vaccine (0.5 mL) was administered intramuscularly…
Objective: To determine the prevalence of selected infectious diseases among newly arrived refugee patients and whether there is variation by key demographic factors. Design(s): Retrospective chart review. Setting(s): Primary care clinic for refugee patients in Toronto, Ont. Participant(s): A total of 1063 refugee patients rostered at the clinic from December 2011 to June 2014. Main…
Background: HIV disproportionately affects African-Caribbean women in Canada but the frequency and distribution of sexually transmitted infections in this community have not been previously studied. Methods: We recruited women based on HIV status through a Toronto community health centre. Participants completed a socio-behavioural questionnaire using Audio Computer Assisted Self-Interview (ACASI) and provided blood for syphilis,…
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