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Here are ten tips that will help make these conversations relevant and comfortable for all involved. These tips have been generously provided by Jennifer Gibson, Community Education Services Coordinator with Island Sexual Health. Want to...
STIs do not affect everyone in the population equally. It is important to remember that while some groups are more affected by certain STIs than others, sexual behaviours ultimately determine a person’s individual risk for an STI. STI data...
Article reviewed Stacy T Lindau, L Philip Schumm, Edward O. Laumann, Wendy Levinson, Colm A. O’Muircheartaigh, Linda J. Waite. A Study of Sexuality and Health Among Older Adults in the United States. NEJM 357;8. August 23, 2007. Purpose...
Background In British Columbia, there are an estimated 12,000 people living with HIV. Each year, 200-300 people ranging in age from 13 to 81 years old are diagnosed with HIV infection. Despite great advances in treatment, many people with...
The British Columbia Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) is often asked to comment on infectious diseases in the province. Questions about sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are common, and often get attention from both the public and...