Chlamydia among young women : Chlamydia chez les jeunes femmes : ressource pour la prévention adaptée à cette population

This resource was developed to support health professionals and community organizations in the development of evidence-based strategies for the prevention of chlamydia among young women aged 30 and under. [...] Reported rates of the infection are based on the number of newly diagnosed cases reported to provincial/ territorial health ministries and then to the Public Health Agency of Canada (the Agency). [...] An historical context of cultural disruptions, multiple disconnections with family and experiences of poverty, violence and exploitation has led to Aboriginal women’s low self-esteem and mistrust of non-Aboriginal health care providers and services21. [...] A lack of knowledge and lack of defence against violence and abuse further increases their vulnerability to STBBIs and to potential violence and abuse22. [...] For some young women, the lack of access to housing and safe spaces may increase the risk of survival sex and partner violence and reduce their ability to practice or negotiate ways to protect themselves against STBBIs27.