Document 2536
 DOCN  M94A2536
 TI    Why migrations are in center of African AIDS epidemic?
 DT    9412
 AU    Kane F; Ouattara S; Kouakou K; Lalou R; Alary M; Catraye J; CCISD,
       Abidjan.
 SO    Int Conf AIDS. 1994 Aug 7-12;10(1):281 (abstract no. PC0047). Unique
       Identifier : AIDSLINE ICA10/94370039
 AB    OBJECTIVE: To study the knowledge, attitudes and sexual behavior of
       migrants from Burkina in Cote d'Ivoire in rural and urban areas, as
       related to HIV and STDs transmission METHODS: In January 1994, a
       standardized pre-tested questionnaire was administered to migrants in
       Abidjan and quantitative discussion were conducted in rural Cote
       d'Ivoire and rural Burkina Faso. Questions were to facilitate a study of
       the knowledge, attitudes and sexual behavior of these people in relation
       to HIV transmission and their level of organization against STDs and HIV
       epidemic. RESULTS: Seasonal migrants in our study are adults (mean age =
       31 ans), analphabet (55%) and get back to their country every two years.
       300 people were registered for quantitative study. Every one has heard
       about AIDS but one out of three knows the route of transmission. 16.3%
       had an STDs the last three years. Even most of them knows condom, 54% of
       all never use it. About 70% did not think that they are more exposed as
       migrants than other people. Qualitative data will be available later.
       DISCUSSION: Because of economic and others reasons, movements of
       populations are frequent in Africa. The new resident can live in an
       environment which can expose him to HIV infection. Several researches
       conducted in Africa show a relative high prevalence of HIV infection
       among migrants. In West Africa, between 1989 and 1994, studies conducted
       among migrants in northern senegal, migrants from Mali and Niger to Cote
       d'Ivoire and this one shows important epidemiologic pattern which must
       be taken seriously into account in prevention strategies in Africa.
 DE    Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/*TRANSMISSION  Adult  Burkina Faso
       Cote d'Ivoire  *Emigration and Immigration  Human  Knowledge, Attitudes,
       Practice  Risk Factors  Sex Behavior  MEETING ABSTRACT

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