European Journal of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases, vol. 26, no. 3, March 2006, pp. 167-174
Description
Compares hepatitis C Virus (HCV) incidence and recent patterns of transmission. Concludes there is a high rate of newly acquired HIV infection among Aboriginal Canadians especially Aboriginal females.
Focuses on the risk factors: socio-demographic, upbringing, social relations, lifestyle, school/leisure time, traumatic experiences, and physical and mental health.