Sexual Health Determinants During the Life Course and Migration of Haitian-Origin People in French Guiana: Protocol for the Parcours d'Haiti Biographical and Transdisciplinary Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

French Guiana, an overseas territory located in the Guiana Shield in South America, faces unique social and demographic challenges, particularly in relation to migration. Haitians represent 1 of the 3 largest foreign communities in the region and face specific barriers to health care access and prevention. They are also a population exposed to HIV infection.

Objective

This Parcours d'Haïti study aims to update knowledge on the health of the Haitian population residing in French Guiana. From a quantitative standpoint, the primary objective of this study was to assess the frequency of sexual behaviors that expose Haitian individuals to HIV risk after arriving in French Guiana and explore the association of this risk with their living conditions. This study adopts a

SUBMITTER: Alcouffe L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12203027 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature