HIV/AIDS among migrants in Morocco: a cross-sectional biobehavioral study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Morocco has become a transit and destination country for thousands of migrants, primarily from sub-Saharan African countries. Migrant groups in Morocco are recognized as key populations vulnerable to HIV/AIDS in the national strategic plans on HIV. This study aims to describe the HIV status, knowledge, attitudes, and risk behaviors among a sample of migrants in northeastern Morocco, as well as their access to HIV prevention, testing and counseling services.

Methods

This cross-sectional biobehavioral survey described the prevalence of HIV, HIV/AIDS knowledge, attitudes, and risk behaviors among migrant populations in Oujda, northeastern Morocco. Using respondent-driven sampling (RDS), adult migrants aged > 18 years, residing in the study area for more than 3 months

SUBMITTER: Yacoubi A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12226858 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature