Introduction to epidemiology & an update of the epidemiology of HIV among gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM) in Ontario.

This session starts with an introduction to epidemiology, with specific attention to the metrics and methods used to monitor the HIV epidemic among gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM) in Ontario.

The speakers then give an update on the epidemiology of HIV among GBMSM in Ontario—with data up to 2019, including information regarding HIV testing, diagnoses, and prevalence.

Speakers:

– Abigail Kroch, Director, Data and Applied Science Impact at the Ontario HIV Treatment Network (OHTN), Adjunct Scientist at Public Health Ontario, and Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto
– Sean Colyer, Lead on Epidemiology for the The Ontario HIV Epidemiology and Surveillance Initiative (OHESI)

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