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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.
To browse or search: simply use the filter options on the left-hand side. Alternatively, you can enter keyword/s in the search box. Selecting a specific publication will lead to a ‘download’ link or link to the website where the document is housed. Here is the step-by-step guide for your reference.

Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR)-HIV Knows No Borders: Stories of change and best practices
Author/s: SRHR-HIV Knows No Borders Project
‘SRHR-HIV Knows No Borders’ has been designed as a holistic, regional project to improve sexual and reproductive health (SRH) and HIV-related outcomes amongst migrants (including migrant adolescents, young people and sex workers), as well as non-migrant adolescents, young people, sex workers and others living in migrationaffected communities. It is being implemented in selected high-volume migration-affected communities, including border communities, in all six countries.
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A qualitative study of migrant-related stressors, psychosocial outcomes and HIV risk behavior among truck drivers in Zambia
Author/s: Lynn Murphy Michalopoulo, Nomagugu Ncube, Simona Simona, Brian Kansakala, Emmanuel Sinkala, Jasmin Raidoo
Truck drivers are part of mobile populations which have been noted as a key population at risk of HIV in Zambia. This study was aimed at: (1) determining potentially traumatic events (PTEs), labour migrant-related stressors, psychosocial problems and HIV risk behaviours among truck drivers in Zambia; and (2) examining the relationship between PTEs, migrant-related stressors, psychosocial outcomes and HIV sexual risk behaviour among truck drivers in Zambia. We conducted 15…
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Health vulnerabilities of mobile and migrant populations in and around the Port of Beira, Mozambique
Author/s: IOM
The study was conducted to contribute to the reduction of HIV among migrants and mobile workers, their families and communities with which they interact in the port of Beira in Mozambique. The study utilized mixed methods of data collection which included a quantitative questionnaire-based survey and qualitative interviews. GIS mapping of the different areas inside and outside the Port was also produced. The survey population was 322 which included the following: port…
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Health Vulnerabilities of Mobile Populations and Affected Communities in Selected Ports of Southern Africa – Walvis Bay, Namibia
Author/s: IOM
Migrants and mobile populations are regarded as most at risk populations in relation to Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and Tuberculosis (TB). Understanding such vulnerabilities is essential for the development of effective and efficient response strategies, as well as the implementation and monitoring and evaluation thereof. The Study on Health Vulnerabilities of Mobile Populations…
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Eye on Migration and Health, Jan-Jun 2013
Author/s: IOM South Africa
This issue focused on IOMs efforts to support governments in these regions to integrate the health needs of migrants into national and regional plans, policies and strategies, taking into account their human rights, including the right to health.
Featured articles:
- IOM address the health of migrants in the Southern Africa mining sector
- Regional:IOM supports accelerated response to…

Eye on Migration and Health, Issue 7, September 2012
Author/s: IOM South Africa
A bulletin of news and information on IOM Migration and Health activities in East and Southern Africa.
Inside this Issue:
- IOM and USAID/PEPFAR launch expanded Ripfumelo II
- IOM at the XIX International AIDS Conference
- A Day in the Life of a Migrant Female Sex Worker
- Southern African countries Join Forces to Elimnate TB in the Mines…

Determinants of HIV in key hotspots on the Southern transport corridor: Maputo to Swaziland
Author/s: Kerry Selvester, Delmira Cambaco, Victor Ble, Alfred Mndzebele
This study aims to explore the key determinants of HIV along Mozambique's southern transport corridor, which runs between Mozambique and Swaziland.
Content:
- Executive summary
- Introduction
- …

Gender and Multiple and Concurrent Partnerships in Zambia: Focus on mobility
Author/s: Kathleen MacQueen, Katy Barwise

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,…
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An Assessment of Health Vulnerabilities among Internal Labour Migrants in Northern Mozambique’s Cashew Industry
Author/s: Tatiana Martins, Brad Paul, George Sirignano, Stuart Simpson
This study identifies a compelling but under-researched area of the HIV epidemic in Mozambique. The economic, social and cultural implications of the epidemic need to be thoroughly analyzed so that appropriate measures can be devised to prevent new infections, scale up treatment, and provide care and support to those most in need.
Content:
- Executive summary
- Cashew processing in Mozambique…