Challenges and resiliency: Social determinants of health, COVID-19, and the disproportionate impact on immigrants and refugees with HIV
Abstract
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Integration timeline: not defined
Key recommendations:
1) Urgently develop targeted, evidence-based interventions to address the social determinants of health that lead to poor outcomes for IRLHIV
2) Co-create responsive and culturally safe services for and by IRLHIV
Location: Alberta, not otherwise specified
Community organizations: n/a
Future research / gaps identified:
Conduct further participatory action research on the health disparities for IRLHIV
Key findings:
5 themes were identified from the survey and photovoice data:
1) Intersecting experiences of racism and discrimination for IRLHIV
2) Challenges accessing nutrition
3) Challenges accessing healthcare
4) Challenges finding affordable housing
5) Precarious employment situations
Key populations: newcomers with HIV who now live in Alberta
Open access: Yes