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Published in: AIDS and Behavior 11/2015

01-11-2015 | Substantive Review

Barriers and Facilitators to HIV Testing in Migrants in High-Income Countries: A Systematic Review

Authors: Sarah J. Blondell, Bryony Kitter, Mark P. Griffin, Jo Durham

Published in: AIDS and Behavior | Issue 11/2015

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Abstract

Migrants, particularly from low- and middle-income countries, are at a heightened risk of adverse HIV outcomes. HIV testing may improve these outcomes. We reviewed and synthesised studies into migrants and HIV testing (outcome variable), published between January 1997 and April 2014. Papers using quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods designs, and samples with adult (≥18 years) migrants from low- and middle-income countries in high-income countries were included in the paper. Of 3155 papers retrieved, 31 met the inclusion criteria and are included in the review. A large number of barriers and facilitators to HIV testing were identified across the individual, social and structural levels. A number of study design and methodological issues, however, inhibited a comprehensive synthesis. There is no doubt that addressing HIV testing in migrants in high-income countries is complex; however, it has important implications for individual, community and population health, and a strong, empirically based response is warranted.
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Metadata
Title
Barriers and Facilitators to HIV Testing in Migrants in High-Income Countries: A Systematic Review
Authors
Sarah J. Blondell
Bryony Kitter
Mark P. Griffin
Jo Durham
Publication date
01-11-2015
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
AIDS and Behavior / Issue 11/2015
Print ISSN: 1090-7165
Electronic ISSN: 1573-3254
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10461-015-1095-x

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