Dimensions of housing safety among women living with HIV in British Columbia: Results from a qualitative community-based research study | Synapse
April 4, 2026Open Access
Dimensions of housing safety among women living with HIV in British Columbia: Results from a qualitative community-based research study
Key Points
The research aims to recognize the safety needs and trauma histories of women living with HIV.
Conducted qualitative community-based research
Focused on women's experiences of safety in housing
Employed gender- and trauma-informed frameworks
Highlight the importance of tailored housing services
Indicate significant trauma histories among participants
Show a need for improved safety measures in housing options
Abstract
To recognize the safety needs and trauma histories of many women living with HIV, gender-, trauma-, and violence-informed approaches to housing and housing services are needed.