Practices, support and stigma related to infant feeding and postpartum engagement in care among women living with HIV in Canada.

Breastfeeding is not recommended for women living with HIV (WLWH) in Canada. We described the prevalence of breastfeeding and explored experiences of care, support, and stigma related to infant feeding. Quebec, Ontario, and British Columbia (Canada).

Help-Seeking to Cope With Experiences of Violence Among Women Living With HIV in Canada.

Using baseline data from a community-collaborative cohort of women living with HIV in Canada, we assessed the prevalence and correlates of help-seeking among 1,057 women who reported experiencing violence in adulthood (≥16 years). After violence, 447 (42%) sought help, while 610 (58%) did not. Frequently accessed supports included health care providers ( = 313, 70%), family/friends ( = 244, 55%), and non-HIV community organizations ( = 235, 53%).