A5072107372- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Sex work and related issues
- Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
- LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
- Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
- Healthcare Systems and Practices
- Digital Mental Health Interventions
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Misinformation and Its Impacts
- Hepatitis C virus research
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
- Hepatitis B Virus Studies
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Stress and Burnout Research
- Gender Roles and Identity Studies
- Botany, Ecology, and Taxonomy Studies
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- French Urban and Social Studies
- HIV Research and Treatment
Inserm
2015-2025
University of British Columbia
2020-2025
British Columbia Centre on Substance Use
2020-2025
Université de Montréal
2024-2025
Université Toulouse III - Paul Sabatier
2025
Université de Toulouse
2025
Institut de Recherche pour le Développement
2018-2023
Economic & Social Sciences, Health Systems & Medical Informatics
2016-2023
Aix-Marseille Université
2015-2023
Université de Montpellier
2023
To mitigate the adverse effects of COVID-19 pandemic on financial resources, governments and family/friends mobilized support interventions (e.g., emergency aid funds) assistance. However, little is known about how assistance alleviated mental health problems. This study aimed to investigate moderating effect from government or association between income loss depression among young adults.Two online cross-sectional surveys adults ages 18-29 living in Canada France were conducted 2020 (n =...
Background: Young sexual and gender minority (SGM) men experience disproportionate risk of drug-related harms. Improving access to drug checking services (DCS), where people can receive information about the contents their illicit drugs, is critical facilitate safer use among this population. However, no research date has explored perspectives on DCS.Objectives: To explore DCS young SGM in Metro Vancouver, Canada.Methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 50 (ages 18-30) living...
Although there is evidence describing how coping strategies can impact mental health outcomes and inequities among young adults, little known about different sub-groups of adults engage with positive the association challenges. Data were drawn from an online cross-sectional survey (July–December 2021) aged 18–30 years who reported experiencing COVID-19-related stress in Canada (n=2288) France (n=1891) during second year pandemic. Latent class analysis was used to identify classes similar...
Pediculus humanus is an human ectoparasite which represents a serious public health threat because it vector for pathogenic bacteria. It important to understand and identify where bacteria reside in body lice define new strategies counterstroke the capacity of vectorization bacterial pathogens by lice. known that phagocytes from vertebrates can be hosts or reservoirs several microbes. Therefore, we wondered if could hide pathogens. In this study, characterized evaluated their contribution as...
Summary Objective To explore the interest in taking Pr EP among Western African men who have sex with ( MSM ). Methods A cross‐sectional survey was implemented at enrolment of HIV ‐negative a multiple centre community‐based cohort study four West countries (Mali, Côte d'Ivoire, Burkina Faso, Togo). standardised face‐to‐face questionnaire collected data on socio‐demographic and behavioural characteristics over previous 6 months. Descriptive analysis multivariate logistic regression helped...
Although the HIV epidemic is generalized in West Africa, some population groups such as men who have sex with (MSM), especially those engaged transactional (TS), are thought to be particularly more vulnerable than others. However, few data available help identify their health-related needs a view implementing targeted prevention interventions. To fill this knowledge gap, we aimed characterize MSM reporting TS (MSM-TS) and factors associated sexual practices using from prospective cohort...
Objectives Whether regular HIV testing and counselling reduce risky sexual behaviours in African men who have sex with (MSM) is still a matter for debate. We aimed to identify behavioural trajectories based on risk exposure (HRE) factors affecting their evolution. Methods Data were collected from 621 HIV-negative West MSM (Mali, Cote d'Ivoire, Burkina Faso Togo) included community-based cohort providing quarterly counselling. Sociobehavioural data every 6 months. HRE was defined as reporting...
Background While compliance with preventive measures remains central to limit the spread of COVID-19, these critically affected mental health young adults. We therefore investigated association between level COVID-19 and depressive symptoms among adults in Canada France. Methods From October December 2020, we conducted a cross-sectional online survey ages 18–29 years (n = 3246) France 2680) collect demographic data, experiences measures, health. Depressive were assessed by Patient Health...
Objective: The study aimed to explore longitudinal interactions between homonegativity and sexual behaviors with female partners among HIV-negative West African men who have sex women (MSMW). Design method: community-based cohort CohMSM ANRS 12324 – Expertise France enrolled MSM in Togo, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire Mali. Sociobehavioral data were collected every 6 months. Using 30-month follow-up data, a multiprobit analysis was performed investigate the relationship psychosocial behavioral...
Although men who have sex with (MSM) are at high risk of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, they do not access to vaccination in West Africa, which is a highly endemic region. We investigated HBV prevalence and associated factors, as well acceptability difficulties MSM enrolled an operational research program Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Mali, Togo. followed up 779 2015-2018. Participants were negative for both surface antigen (HBsAg) antibodies (anti-HBs) enrollment offered vaccination....
Research on male clients of sex workers (MCMSW) has been neglected for a long time globally. We aimed to characterize MCMSW and identify factors associated with their sexual practices using data from the prospective cohort study CohMSM conducted in Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Mali Togo. Our focused HIV-negative men who have other (MSM), recruited between 06/2015 01/2018 by team trained peer educators. Scheduled visits at 6, 12 18 months included medical examinations, HIV screening,...
Les jeunes adultes paient le plus lourd tribut de la pandémie en termes conséquences sociales et économiques. Cela a des effets sur leur santé mentale leurs difficultés à accéder aux services dont ils auraient besoin. Ainsi, révèle inégalités fragilise les groupes déjà vulnérables.
Despite great progress in antiretroviral treatment (ART) access recent decades, HIV incidence remains high sub-Saharan Africa. We investigated the role of individual and healthcare supply-related factors transmission risk HIV-positive adults enrolled 19 services Centre Littoral regions Cameroon.Factors associated with (defined as both unstable aviremia inconsistent condom use HIV-negative or unknown status partners) were identified using a multi-level logistic regression model. Besides...
While the COVID-19 pandemic impacted young adults’ alcohol use patterns, little is known about how changes in may differ across different settings. Our objective was to identify and compare factors associated with among adults Canada France during first year of pandemic. We conducted an online cross-sectional survey October–December 2020 aged 18–29 (n = 5185) France. In each country, weighted multinomial logistic regressions were performed self-reported decrease increase separately...
Abstract Increasing demand for antiretroviral treatment (ART) together with a reduction in international funding during the last decade may jeopardize access to ART. Using data from cross-sectional survey conducted 2014 19 HIV services Centre and Littoral regions Cameroon, we investigated role of healthcare supply-related factors time ART initiation HIV-positive patients eligible at diagnosis. service profiles were built using cluster analysis. Factors associated identified multilevel Cox...
Despite well-established evidence showing that young sexual and gender minority (SGM) men experience disproportionate mental health substance use inequities, few services provide care. This qualitative study examined the experiences perspectives about integrated care models within among SGM experiencing challenges. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 50 aged 18–30 years who reported using substances sex in Vancouver, Canada. Interviews analyzed thematic analysis. Three themes...
Amidst the ongoing drug poisoning crisis across North America, checking services (DCS) are increasingly being implemented as an intervention intended to reduce drug-related harms. This study sought identify key opportunities and challenges influencing implementation of DCS in British Columbia (BC), Canada.
Abstract HIV is highly prevalent in men who have sex with (MSM) West Africa. Many MSM the region also women (MSMW). Accordingly, they are a potential bridge subpopulation for transmission to women. We aimed evaluate proportions and characteristics of African MSMW at high behavioral risk acquiring from male partners transmitting it female (HBRMF). The cohort ANRS-12324 CohMSM Study included 630 HIV-negative Burkina Faso, Cote d’Ivoire, Mali, Togo. Among (i.e., ≥ 1 partner) cohort, HBRMF was...
Abstract Background In response to the overdose crisis, a collaborative group of two community-based organizations, health authority and research institute in Vancouver, Canada, implemented pilot drug checking (CBDC) intervention for sexual gender minority (SGM) men. This study identified key factors that influenced implementation CBDC intervention, including opportunities challenges. Methods We conducted semi-structured interviews with seven pertinent parties involved CBDC, policymakers,...