Post-migration HIV acquisition among african immigrants in the U.S.
In: Journal of Immigrant & Minority Health, Jg. 24 (2022-12-01), Heft 6, S. 1459-1468
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Background: African immigrants in the U.S. are more likely to have a late HIV diagnosis than U.S.-born people, potentially leading to onward transmission. We sought to determine the proportion of African-born people living with HIV (APLWH) who (1) had tested HIV negative prior to diagnosis, and (2) likely acquired HIV in the U.S. Methods: We interviewed APLWH from 2014 to 2017 and estimated the proportion with post-migration HIV acquisition based on clinical data, HIV testing history, immigration date, and behavioral data. Results: Of 179 participants, 113 (63%) were women. Less than half (44%) reported a negative HIV test prior to diagnosis. Among 142 (79%) participants with sufficient data to evaluate post-migration HIV acquisition, we estimate that 29% acquired HIV post-migration. Most APLWH acquire HIV prior to immigration. Discussion: Approximately one-quarter of APLWH acquire HIV post-migration and HIV testing is infrequent, highlighting the need for prevention efforts for African immigrants in the U.S. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Post-migration HIV acquisition among african immigrants in the U.S.
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Autor/in / Beteiligte Person: | Kerani, Roxanne P. ; Lugg, Amanda ; Berzins, Baiba ; Gaye, Oumar ; Lipira, Lauren E. ; Bundy, Camille ; Kwakwa, Helena ; Holmes, King K. ; Golden, Matthew R. |
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Zeitschrift: | Journal of Immigrant & Minority Health, Jg. 24 (2022-12-01), Heft 6, S. 1459-1468 |
Veröffentlichung: | 2022 |
Medientyp: | academicJournal |
ISSN: | 1557-1912 (print) |
DOI: | 10.1007/s10903-022-01356-2 |
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