Knowledge of HIV and hepatitis B and C status among people living in extreme poverty in France, in 2012.
Med Mal Infect
; 45(3): 72-7, 2015 Mar.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
"Médecins du Monde" healthcare centers receive individuals living in extremely precarious conditions for primary health care; 94% of these are foreigners. These medical consultations are an opportunity to discuss their serological status and to offer them screening tests. PATIENTS ANDMETHOD:
Two standardized questionnaires were implemented in all healthcare centers in 2000. The medical record covers knowledge of HIV and hepatitis B and C status.RESULTS:
41,033 consultations were given in 2012 in the 20 healthcare centers, for 23,181 patients. Only 29% of the patients knew their hepatitis status and 35% their HIV status. 42% of French patients were unaware of their HIV status compared to 67% of foreign patients. The lack of knowledge of foreign patients' HIV status was more frequent among men and in age classes<20 and>60 years of age. Patients from non-EU Europe, the Middle East, and Asia were significantly more likely to be unaware of their HIV status compared to people from Sub-Saharan Africa and Oceania/America. The rate of foreigners not having undergone screening remained stable, regardless of the duration of residence in France.CONCLUSION:
These results highlight the need to develop specific prevention projects among immigrant populations in precarious situations.Mots clés
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Sujet principal:
Pauvreté
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Infections à VIH
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État de santé
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Hépatite C
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Hépatite B
Type d'étude:
Diagnostic_studies
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Qualitative_research
Aspects:
Determinantes_sociais_saude
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Patient_preference
Limites:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Child
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Infant
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Male
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Middle aged
Pays/Région comme sujet:
Africa
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America do sul
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Asia
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Europa
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Oceania
Langue:
En
Journal:
Med Mal Infect
Année:
2015
Type de document:
Article