Patterns of Sexual Risk Behavior, HIV Infection, and Use of Health Services Among Sub-Saharan African Migrants in Portugal

Autores: Dias S, Gama A, Abrantes P, Gomes I, Fonseca M, Reigado V, Simões D, Carreiras E, Mora C, Pinto Ferreira A, Akpogheneta O, Martins MO
Ano de Publicação: 2019
Journal: Journal of Sex Research
Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31002270

This study identified patterns of sexual risk behavior among a sub-Saharan African migrant (SAM) population in Portugal and examined its associations with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) prevalence, sociodemographics, use of sexual health services, and HIV testing. A cross-sectional biobehavioral survey was conducted with a venue-based sample of 790 SAMs. Data were collected using questionnaires and […]
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