Publications by authors named "J B Dame"

Introduction: We describe the 24-month incidence of Dolutegravir (DTG)-containing antiretroviral treatment (ART) initiation since its introduction in 2019 in West Africa.

Methods: We included all patients aged 0-24 years on ART from nine clinics in Côte d'Ivoire (n=4), Ghana, Nigeria, Mali, Benin, and Burkina Faso. Baseline varied by clinic and was defined as date of first DTG prescription; patients were followed up until database closure/death/loss to follow-up (LTFU, no visit ≥ 7 months), whichever came first.

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Objectives: Gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (GBM) are disproportionately affected by sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBI) due to stigma and other factors such as structural barriers, which delay STBBI testing in this population. Understanding acceptability of online testing is useful in expanding access in this population, thus we examined barriers to clinic-based testing, acceptability of a potential online testing model, and factors associated with acceptability among GBM living in Ontario.

Methods: Sex Now 2019 was a community-based, online, bilingual survey of GBM aged ≥15.

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Aims And Objectives: To explore the use of Indigenous philosophies and ways of knowing as a means to critique, understand and improve the care of Indigenous infants and families in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).

Background: The ability of health professionals to provide culturally safe and equitable care to Indigenous infants and their families can affect infant development and long-term health outcomes. Research suggests that family involvement in care benefits both the infant and their family, but there is limited research that addresses the experience of Indigenous families in the NICU and advances understanding of how nurses involve Indigenous families in their infants' care.

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Globally, health inequities experienced by Indigenous communities are often described and documented in terms of deficits and disease. However, health disparities are complex and involve numerous underlying issues beyond the social determinants of health. Indigenous Peoples face unique barriers to accessing culturally safe and equitable healthcare, including racism, systemic injustice, and a historical legacy of colonialism.

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Article Synopsis
  • The scoping review aims to synthesize existing literature on cultural safety in healthcare to enhance services for Indigenous Peoples.
  • It will analyze studies published between 2010 and 2020, focusing on reviews that address Indigenous cultural safety, using established frameworks for guidance.
  • The research seeks to address gaps in knowledge regarding interventions and strategies for improving cultural safety, aiming to influence future policies and practices in healthcare for Indigenous communities.
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