McMaster University - Department of Family Medicine

Positive Spaces, Healthy Places

Principal Organizations:
McMaster University - Department of Family Medicine ,Fife House
Partner Organizations:
York University ,Ontario AIDS Network ,Ontario Aboriginal HIV/AIDS Strategy ,Bruce House ,AIDS Thunder Bay ,AIDS Niagara
Start Date:
2005

Housing has been identified as one of the most important needs of persons living with HIV/AIDS. The goal of this research is provide a space in which PHAs can voice their housing needs in order to better develop the case for social change in housing programming and policy for PHAs in Ontario that reflects the diversity within the PHA community. The goal of this research is to increase knowledge about the housing needs and experiences of PHAs and to highlight the ways in which current social policy in this area impacts on their housing situation. Interrelated housing issues for PHAs will be examined by: a) establishing a baseline of the housing status of PHAs in Ontario; b) identifying the range of housing options currently available to PHAs; c) identifying the characteristics of appropriate housing for PHAs; and, d) determining housing options required by PHAs that will ensure access to health and social services.

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