Mobile populations and HIV/AIDS in Central America and Mexico: research for action

Bronfman, Mario; Leyva, René Augusto Marín; Negroni, Mirka; Rueda, Celina

doi:10.1097/00002030-200212003-00007

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“…In Peru and in most settings with concentrated epidemics, high-risk groups have generally been limited to female sex workers or to special male groups (e.g. gay men, truck drivers, migrants, inmates) (Bronfman et al 2002;Gysels et al 2001;Homaifar and Wasik 2005;Kyrychenko and Polonets 2005;Mills et al 2001;Simooya et al 2001). In this study, two non-traditional high-risk groups, the esquineros and movidas were characterized after their identification through formative ethnographic work (Rosasco et al 2004;Salazar et al 2005).…”

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New Populations at High Risk of HIV/STIs in Low-income, Urban Coastal Peru

et al. 2007

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The HIV epidemic in Peru is concentrated primarily among men who have sex with men. HIV interventions have focused exclusively on a narrowly defined group of MSM and FSW to the exclusion of other populations potentially at increased risk. Interventions targeting MSM and FSW are insufficient and there is evidence that focusing prevention efforts solely on these populations may ignore others that do not fall directly into these categories. This paper describes nontraditional, vulnerable populations within low-income neighborhoods. These populations were identified through the use of ethnographic and epidemiologic formative research methods and the results are reported in this publication. Although the traditional vulnerable groups are still in need of prevention efforts, this study provides evidence of previously unrecognized populations at increased risk that should also receive attention from HIV/STI prevention programs.

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New Populations at High Risk of HIV/STIs in Low-income, Urban Coastal Peru

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“…Women is this subgroup may engage in sex against their will and condom negotiation may less possible [47]. In this study, we defined FSWs broadly as transaction in which money, goods, drugs or alcohol were exchanged for a sexual service.…”

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Patterns and Predictors of HIV/STI Risk Among Latino Migrant Men in a New Receiving Community

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The purpose of this study was to examine patterns and predictors of HIV/STI risk over time among Latino migrant men in a new receiving community. Latino men (N = 125) were interviewed quarterly for 18 months and HIV/STI tested annually. Selected individual, environmental and cultural factors by partner type and condom use were explored longitudinally and in a cross-section. Sex with female sex workers (FSWs) and multiple partners decreased, sex with main partners and abstinence increased, while the number of casual partners remained stable. Consistent condom use was highest with FSWs, lowest with main partners and midrange with casual partners with no trends over time. STI morbidity was low; no HIV was detected. Drug use and high mobility were associated with inconsistent condom use with FSW, whereas having family in the household was protective. HIV/STI prevention efforts should focus on drug using Latino migrants who are highly mobile and should foster healthy social connections.

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“…Recently, limited studies in immigrant FSW populations have revealed positive behavioral changes in condom use for vaginal and anal sex among Asian FSW in Sydney (Pell et al 2006) and consistent condom use among Latin American FSW in Madrid (Belza et al 2004). However, HIV sexual risk behaviors and lack of knowledge regarding HIV/AIDS and its route of transmission were observed among migrant workers in Central America and Mexico (Bronfman et al 2002), China (Bandyopadhyay and Thomas 2002) as well as in northeastern Brazil (Kerr-Pontes et al 2004).…”

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Immigration Status and HIV-risk Related Behaviors among Female Sex Workers in South America

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This study compares immigrant (i.e., foreigner) with non-immigrant (i.e., local/native) HIV-related risk behaviors among female sex workers (FSW) in South America. A total of 1,845 FSW were enrolled in Argentina, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Uruguay. According to their nationality, 10.1% of participants were immigrant FSW. Immigrant FSW were more likely to be younger in Argentina; to work in a disco/bar in Bolivia; to be single and use illegal drugs in Ecuador; and to work in a brothel, consume alcohol, and have sex with foreign clients in Uruguay. HIV-related sexual and drug use behaviors were more common among immigrant FSW in Bolivia, Ecuador, and Uruguay. Country-specific HIV/STI prevention and control programs should be developed for immigrant FSW populations in South America.

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Mobile populations and HIV/AIDS in Central America and Mexico: research for action

Abstract: Given the conditions that exist in these transit stations, interventions should be multisectoral, sustainable, and should defend the human rights of various groups, including women and people living with HIV/AIDS.

Cited by 88 publications

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New Populations at High Risk of HIV/STIs in Low-income, Urban Coastal Peru

New Populations at High Risk of HIV/STIs in Low-income, Urban Coastal Peru

Patterns and Predictors of HIV/STI Risk Among Latino Migrant Men in a New Receiving Community

Immigration Status and HIV-risk Related Behaviors among Female Sex Workers in South America

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