While recent research has shown that HIV infection is a serious concern for Aboriginal youth, anecdotal evidence suggests that Aboriginal youth are less likely than non-Aboriginal youth to access HIV testing and treatment. To understand if and why this is happening, in 2002, CAAN agreed to partner with the University of Alberta and several other researchers and organizations to explore the testing and care decisions and experiences of Aboriginal youth in Canada.

The goals of this two year project are:

• to provide knowledge for further research on HIV testing in Aboriginal youth; and

• to provide knowledge for the development of policy and programs in relation to HIV testing and care in Canadian Aboriginal youth

With the help of our research partners and participating organizations from across the country we will be collecting data from 400 Aboriginal youth by means of both surveys and in-depth interviews.

For more information, you can download the Diagnosis and Care of HIV Infection in Canadian Aboriginal Youth here:

Note: Final Report available in English only.

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