Health Services Accessibility, HIV Infections, Migrants, Risk-Taking, Sexual Health, Sub-Saharan Africa, Vulnerable Populations, Women's Health
Conditions
Brief summary
This study looks at the sexual health of women from Sub-Saharan Africa who recently found out they have HIV after arriving in Île-de-France. It aims to understand their risk factors and identify missed chances for HIV testing and prevention. The goal is to improve care and support for these women by learning more about their experiences and the challenges they face.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Centre Hospitalier de Saint-Denis
Study design
Observational model
OTHER
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
* Sub-Saharan African migrant women recently diagnosed with HIV (from 2021 onward) * HIV diagnosis made on French territory * Aged 18 years or older
Exclusion criteria
* Inability to inform the patient about the study due to a language barrier or other obstacle * HIV diagnosis made before 2021 * HIV diagnosis made in the country of origin * Under 18 years of age
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Description of sexual health characteristics (e.g., history of sexually transmitted infections, contraceptive use, number and type of sexual partners, presence of transactional sex, and access to sexual health services) in Sub-Saharan African migrant wom | enrollment - 5 months |
Countries
France
Outcome results
None listed