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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

undiagnosed HIV infections Abstract: Introduction: Increasing our knowledge on geographic areas and key populations most affected by HIV is essential to improve prevention and care and to ensure a more focused ...

Exploring HIV-1 Transmission Dynamics by Combining Phylogenetic Analysis and Infection Timing

onward transmission. Prevention of local infection should focus on earlier diagnosis and protection of the still uninfected members of sexual networks with human immunodeficiency virus ...

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 ...

Prevalence of drug use during sex amongst MSM in Europe: Results from a multi-site bio-behavioural survey.

prevention needs. METHODS / DESIGN: A multi-site bio-behavioural cross-sectional survey was implemented in 13 European cities, targeting MSM and using Time-Location Sampling and Respondent-Driven Sampling methods ...

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

(TLS) and Respondent Driven Sampling (RDS). Third, implementation of a targeted HIV / STI prevention campaign in the broader context of the data collection. DISCUSSION: Through the implementation of ...

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

Laga, Marie; Adobea, Dorothy; Nöstlinger, Christiana Source: JMIR Research Protocols, Volume 5, Issue 1 (2016) Keywords: HIV HIV prevalence prevention Abstract: Background: Sub-Saharan African Migrants ...

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

underline the need for development of European cross-border HIV and STI interventions with coherent messages and prevention policies for MSM. Health Topics:  Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Infection ...

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.

study in Belgium and the results constitute the evidence base for local, targeted interventions. Furthermore, our findings underscore the need for European cross-border cooperation to prevent HIV ...

Awareness of hepatitis C infection among men who have sex with men in Flanders, Belgium.

assess awareness of transmission routes and prevention measures for HCV. METHODS: A 37 question online survey was conducted via two well known websites in Belgium for MSM. RESULTS: Out of 333 responders, ...

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