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

Authors: 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
Publication Year: 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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Are opportunities being missed? Burden of HIV, STI and TB, and unawareness of HIV among african migrants

Authors: Dias S, Gama A, Tavares AM, Reigado V, Simões D, Carreiras E, Mora C, Pinto Ferreira A
Publication Year: 2019
Journal: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31366010

Sub-Saharan African migrants (SSAMs) have been disproportionately affected by infectious disease burden. We aimed to identify correlates of HIV, past sexually transmitted infection (STI) and past Tuberculosis infection (TB), as well as examine HIV seropositivity unawareness and testing history among SSAMs. A venue-based sample of 790 SSAMs completed a cross-sectional biobehavioral survey on sexual practices, […]
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Health services use and HIV prevalence among migrant and national female sex workers in Portugal: Are we providing the services needed?

Authors: Dias S, Gama A, Mendão L, Pingarilho M, Simões D
Publication Year: 2016
Journal: AIDS and Behavior
Link: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs10461-016-1511-x

This cross-sectional bio-behavioral survey conducted with 853 female sex workers (FSW) aimed to examine differences in use of HIV health services, testing and prevalence among migrant and national FSW. A quarter of undocumented FSW had never used National Health Service (NHS) and 15 % never tested for HIV, significantly more than nationals (p < 0.001 […]
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Patterns of Sexual Risk Behavior, HIV Infection, and Use of Health Services Among Sub-Saharan African Migrants in Portugal

Are opportunities being missed? Burden of HIV, STI and TB, and unawareness of HIV among african migrants

Health services use and HIV prevalence among migrant and national female sex workers in Portugal: Are we providing the services needed?

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