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Migrants in transit: The importance of monitoring HIV risk among migrant flows at the Mexico-US border

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  • Martinez-Donate, A.P.
  • Hovell, M.F.
  • Rangel, M.G.
  • Zhang, X.
  • Sipan, C.L.
  • Magis-Rodriguez, C.
  • Gonzalez-Fagoaga, J.E.

Abstract

We conducted a probability-based survey of migrant flows traveling across the Mexico-US border, and we estimated HIV infection rates, risk behaviors, and contextual factors for migrants representing 5 distinct migration phases. Our results suggest that the influence of migration is not uniform across genders or risk factors. By considering the predeparture, transit, and interception phases of the migration process, our findings complement previous studies on HIV among Mexicanmigrants conducted at the destination and return phases. Monitoring HIV risk among this vulnerable transnational population is critical for better understanding patterns of risk at different points of the migration process and for informing the development of protection policies and programs.

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  • Martinez-Donate, A.P. & Hovell, M.F. & Rangel, M.G. & Zhang, X. & Sipan, C.L. & Magis-Rodriguez, C. & Gonzalez-Fagoaga, J.E., 2015. "Migrants in transit: The importance of monitoring HIV risk among migrant flows at the Mexico-US border," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 105(3), pages 497-509.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:10.2105/ajph.2014.302336_5
    DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2014.302336
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    1. Cassels, Susan & Cerezo, Alison & Reid, Sean C. & Rivera, David B. & Loustalot, Colin & Meltzer, Dan, 2023. "Geographic mobility and its impact on sexual health and ongoing HIV transmission among migrant latinx men who have sex with men," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 320(C).
    2. Cassels, Susan & Jenness, Samuel M. & Biney, Adriana A.E. & Dodoo, F. Nii-Amoo, 2017. "Geographic mobility and potential bridging for sexually transmitted infections in Agbogbloshie, Ghana," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 184(C), pages 27-39.
    3. Cecilie Schousboe & Christian Wejse, 2021. "HIV Prevalence in Migrant Groups Based on Country of Origin: A Systematic Review on Data Obtained between 1993 and 2020," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 13(21), pages 1-18, October.
    4. Christina J. Diaz & Liwen Zeng & Ana P. Martinez-Donate, 2018. "Investigating Health Selection Within Mexico and Across the US Border," Population Research and Policy Review, Springer;Southern Demographic Association (SDA), vol. 37(2), pages 181-204, April.

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