Trends in new HIV diagnoses and factors contributing to late diagnosis among migrant populations in EU/EEA countries, 2014 to 2023.
Reyes-Urueña, Juliana ; Stoppa, Giorgia ; Pizzolato, Federica ; van der Werf, Marieke J. ; Deogan, Charlotte ; Cabral-Veríssimo, Vítor ; Cortes-Martins, Helena ; ; Díaz, Asunción ; Hernando, Victoria ... show 9 more
Reyes-Urueña, Juliana
Stoppa, Giorgia
Pizzolato, Federica
van der Werf, Marieke J.
Deogan, Charlotte
Cabral-Veríssimo, Vítor
Cortes-Martins, Helena
Díaz, Asunción
Hernando, Victoria
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Abstract
We analysed trends in new HIV diagnoses and factors contributing to late diagnosis among migrants in countries in the European Union (EU)/European Economic Area (EEA) from 2014 to 2023. Of the total reported HIV diagnoses, 45.9% were in migrants, with 13.3% born in EU/EEA countries and 86.7% in non-EU/EEA countries. Late diagnosis was observed in 52.4% of migrants, particularly among non-EU/EEA migrants with heterosexual transmission, regardless of sex. Improved HIV prevention and testing strategies are essential for at-risk migrant populations.
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2024-11-01
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ADOLESCENT, Adult, Delayed Diagnosis, Europe, European Union, Female, HIV Infections, HIV Testing, Humans, Male, middle aged, Population Surveillance, Risk Factors, Transients and Migrants, Young adult
