Sexual Health of Sub-Saharan African Migrant Women Recently Diagnosed With HIV in Île-de-France: Missed Opportunities for Prevention

NCT07011017 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: 0078.1_SMIT_FASVIH
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 45
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study looks at the sexual health of women from Sub-Saharan Africa who recently found out they have HIV after arriving in Île-de-France. It aims to understand their risk factors and identify missed chances for HIV testing and prevention. The goal is to improve care and support for these women by learning more about their experiences and the challenges they face.

Conditions

HIV Infections; Sexual Health; Migrants; Women's Health; Health Services Accessibility; Sub-Saharan Africa; Risk-Taking; Vulnerable Populations

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Description of sexual health characteristics (e.g., history of sexually transmitted infections, contraceptive use, number and type of sexual partners, presence of transactional sex, and access to sexual health services) in Sub-Saharan African migrant wom

  enrollment - 5 months

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: female
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

The study population will consist of Sub-Saharan African migrant women living in Île-de-France who were newly diagnosed with HIV on French territory from 2021 onward. Participants will be selected from two infectious disease departments: the SMIT at the Centre Hospitalier Sud Francilien (CHSF) and the SMIT at the hospital in Melun. Eligible participants must be at least 18 years old and meet the inclusion criteria. This population is particularly vulnerable due to social, economic, and structural barriers that may limit access to sexual health services and HIV prevention.

You may qualify if:

• Sub-Saharan African migrant women recently diagnosed with HIV (from 2021 onward)
• HIV diagnosis made on French territory
• Aged 18 years or older

You may not qualify if:

• Inability to inform the patient about the study due to a language barrier or other obstacle
• HIV diagnosis made before 2021
• HIV diagnosis made in the country of origin
• Under 18 years of age

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Centre Hospitalier de Saint-Denis: lead

Study Sites (1)

France

Saint-Denis, France, France

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

HIV Infections; Risk-Taking

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Blood-Borne Infections; Communicable Diseases; Infections; Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Viral; Sexually Transmitted Diseases; Lentivirus Infections; Retroviridae Infections; RNA Virus Infections; Virus Diseases; Genital Diseases; Urogenital Diseases; Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes; Immune System Diseases; Behavior

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: May 30, 2025
• First Posted: June 8, 2025
• Study Start: June 15, 2025
• Primary Completion: November 15, 2025
• Study Completion: November 15, 2025
• Last Updated: June 8, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-05

Locations

FR (1)