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This publications portal is a repository of all IOM migration health publications from 2006 to present where IOM was a primary contributor.
Publications include peer-reviewed scientific papers, technical reports, training guides/manuals, policy briefs/discussion papers, factsheets, newsletters, research reviews, conference and poster presentations. These are categorized by topic, author, country/region covered as well as by year, language, and type of publication. The map reflects the countries covered by the publications.
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HIV and population mobility: Behavioural study of female sex workers along Ghana’s Tema‐Paga transport corridor
Author/s: Aden Guliye, Valentia Amados, Abenta Asante, Jean Francois Aguilera
The aim of the study was to generate data on HIV and mobility to inform strategic decisions on HIV programming for Female Sex Workers (FSWs). Specific objectives of the study were to: (a) understand characteristics of the FSWs operating along the Tema‐Paga transport corridor; (b) understand mobility characteristics; (c) understand HIV vulnerability similarities and differences between roamers and seaters; and (d) identify HIV vulnerability (risk) factors.
Cost benefit analysis of HIV workplace programmes in Zambia
Author/s: Lynn Ilon, Katy Barwise, Saskia Hüsken, Margaret Tembo
This study was an attempt to answer the question, “What are the costs and benefits of workplace HIV/AIDS programmes in Zambia when viewed across several companies?” Seven companies that are part of the Global Development Alliance (GDA) programme in Zambia were included in the research. The companies range in size from 350 to 1,0000 employees. Each company has an HIV workplace programme in place. All were within either the mining or agricultural sectors. The programme,…
Read moreScale-up of HIV prevention along transport corridors
Author/s: IOM Kenya
Nearly 30 years ago, the HIV epidemic was first identified as a major problem along East Africa’s road axes. While transport corridors are no longer the primary source of new infections in Kenya, they remain a significant driver of the epidemic. The Government of Kenya has therefore prioritized populations along transport corridors as among “the most important most-at-risk populations that are not adequately covered by the national HIV prevention strategy” (NACC, 2009).…
Read moreIntegrated biological and behavioural surveillance survey among migrant female sex workers in Nairobi, Kenya
Author/s: IOM South Africa
Kenya is currently experiencing both a generalized and a concentrated HIV epidemic. It has a national HIV prevalence of 6.3% and 1.3 million people between the ages of 15 to 64 across the country are living with HIV. According to the Kenya National AIDS Control Council (NACC), female sex workers (FSW) and their clients account for 14.1% of new infections. The Kenyan national response has recently started targeting research and programming efforts towards key population…
Read moreGender and Multiple and Concurrent Partnerships in Zambia: Focus on mobility
Author/s: Kathleen MacQueen, Katy Barwise
An Analysis of Migration Health in Kenya
Author/s: IOM East and Central Africa
This report was commissioned by the Kenyan Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation and IOM. It provides a concise overview of migration health in Kenya, reinforcing that migration is a social determinant of health. This report analyses specific health concerns in Kenya such as TB and migration, HIV and mobility, and reproductive health and migration. The report was launched at the National Consultation on Migration Health in May 2011 to simulate decisive action from the…
Read moreMigration and HIV/AIDS in Thailand: Triangulation of biological, behavioural and programmatic response data in selected provinces
Author/s: Nigoon Jitthai, Siriporn Yongpanichkul, Mandhana Bijaisoradat
HIV and AIDS Policy for the Transport Sector in Zambia
Author/s: Ministry of Communications and Transport, Lusaka, Zambia
The aim of this policy is to provide guidelines for the coordination, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of workplace programmes in the transport sector. The policy provides the framework through which employers, workers and their organisations will design, implement, and monitor HIV policies and programmes at sub‐sector, institution and company level.
Integrated Biological and Behavioural Surveillance Survey (IBBSS) in the Commercial Agricultural Sector in South Africa
Author/s: Mark Colvin
The main purpose of this survey was to obtain information on the prevalence of HIV among farm workers and to document their behaviours, perceptions and attitudes regarding HIV-related issues. This information will enable IOM, government and local partners to develop customized HIV prevention, treatment, care and support programmes for farm workers. It also serves as a baseline against which trends over time may be compared. In addition, the findings will be used as an…
Read moreAn Assessment of Health Vulnerabilities among Migrant and Non-Migrant Workers in the Ports of Maputo, Beira and Nacala, Mozambique
Author/s: Andrew Lind, Brad Paul, Tomasse Temoteo Cumbuian, Stuart Simpson
The study findings corroborate available evidence that port areas are “hot spots” for HIV transmission. The study also identifies significant structural and workplace issues of concern that further exacerbate the vulnerability of port-users to HIV. It is comforti ng to verify that the study does not show great differences in results between migrant and non-migrant workers, which points to port-users having equal access to informati on and services related to HIV and AIDS…
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