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. 2022 Dec;24(6):1459-1468.
doi: 10.1007/s10903-022-01356-2. Epub 2022 Apr 12.

Post-migration HIV acquisition among african immigrants in the U.S

Roxanne P Kerani  1   2   3   4 , Amanda Lugg  5 , Baiba Berzins  6 , Oumar Gaye  7 , Lauren E Lipira  8   9 , Camille Bundy  6   10 , Helena Kwakwa  7 , King K Holmes  11   12   13 , Matthew R Golden  11   14   12
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Post-migration HIV acquisition among african immigrants in the U.S

Roxanne P Kerani et al. J Immigr Minor Health. 2022 Dec.

Abstract

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.

Keywords: African-born; HIV; Immigrant; Migrant; Post-migration acquisition.

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