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    A new program in Ottawa targets homeless individuals with HIV/AIDS, offering support and education to family practitioners. This initiative aims to improve care for a high-risk population in the downtown core.

    Area of Science:

    • Public Health
    • Infectious Disease Management
    • Social Determinants of Health

    Background:

    • Homelessness and unstable housing are significant risk factors for HIV infection.
    • Downtown Ottawa has a population of individuals experiencing homelessness or unstable housing at high risk for HIV.
    • Existing healthcare and social services require enhanced coordination for this vulnerable group.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To introduce an innovative, collaborative program for HIV/AIDS patients in Ottawa.
    • To address the specific needs of homeless and precariously housed individuals in the downtown core.
    • To integrate education for family practitioners into HIV/AIDS patient care.

    Main Methods:

    • Collaboration between 31 social and health care agencies and the provincial government.

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  • Targeting of homeless and unstably housed individuals in Ottawa's downtown core.
  • Inclusion of family practitioner education as a key program component.

    • Main Results:

    • An innovative program has been established through multi-agency collaboration.
    • The program specifically addresses the needs of a high-risk population for HIV.
    • Family practitioner education is a central element of the program's strategy.

    Conclusions:

    • Multi-sectoral collaboration is effective in developing targeted health interventions.
    • Addressing social determinants like housing is crucial for managing HIV/AIDS.
    • Enhanced education for primary care providers can improve outcomes for vulnerable populations.