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Estimates of the HIV undiagnosed population in Belgium reveals higher prevalence for MSM with foreign nationality and for geographic areas hosting big cities

HIV response. Here, we estimated the prevalence of undiagnosed HIV infections in Belgium and its distribution across geographic areas and exposure groups. Methods: We used surveillance data on newly ...

High uptake of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) during early roll-out in Belgium: results from surveillance reports

prevention Abstract: Background Since 1 June 2017, oral pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) could be prescribed and reimbursed in Belgium as prophylactic medication for people who are at increased risk of HIV ...

VALHUDES: A protocol for validation of human papillomavirus assays and collection devices for HPV testing on self-samples and urine samples.

provided by colposcopy combined with histological assessment of biopsies. RESULTS: A first VALHUDES study has started in Belgium in December 2017 with enrolment from four colposcopy centres. The following ...

Current levels of gonorrhoea screening in MSM in Belgium may have little effect on prevalence: a modelling study.

Publication Type: Peer reviewed scientific article Authors: J Buyze; Wim Vanden Berghe; N Hens; C Kenyon Source: Epidemiol Infect, Volume 146, Issue 3 (2018) Abstract: There is considerable uncertainty as to the effectiveness of Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG) ...

Bio-behavioural HIV and STI surveillance among men who have sex with men in Europe: the Sialon II protocols.

cross-sectional survey carried out across 13 European countries (Belgium, Bulgaria, Germany, Italy, Lithuania, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and the UK) in community settings. ...

TOGETHER Project to Increase Understanding of the HIV Epidemic Among Sub-Saharan African Migrants: Protocol of Community-Based Participatory Mixed-Method Studies

(SAM) are the second largest group affected by HIV / AIDS in Belgium and the rest of Western Europe. Increasing evidence shows that, more than previously thought, SAM are acquiring HIV in their host ...

Risk factors for HCV acquisition among HIV-positive MSM in Belgium.

Buvé Source: J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr, Volume 68, Issue 5 (2015) Keywords: Adult Belgium Case-Control Studies Hepatitis C HIV Infections Homosexuality, Male Humans Interviews as Topic Male middle aged ...

International mobility, sexual behaviour and HIV-related characteristics of men who have sex with men residing in Belgium.

Publication Type: Peer reviewed scientific article Authors: Wim Vanden Berghe; Nöstlinger, Christiana; Harm Hospers; Laga, Marie Source: BMC Public Health, Volume 13 (2013) Keywords: Adult Belgium ...

A venue-based HIV prevalence and behavioural study among men who have sex with men in Antwerp and Ghent, Flanders, Belgium, October 2009 to March 2010.

ADOLESCENT Adult Age factors Aged Belgium Condoms cross-sectional studies HIV Infections Homosexuality, Male Humans Male middle aged prevalence Residence Characteristics Sex Work Sexual Partners Social ...

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