Is migrant status a bacterial sexually transmitted infection risk factor? Prevalence of bacterial sexually transmitted infections in a free-clinic population in France: a monocentric cross-sectional retrospective study
European recommendations for the care of migrants should include systematic screening for bacterial STIs. Screening must remain independent of immigration authorities. Ensuring access to sexual health services for vulnerable populations-while upholding informed consent and medical confidentiality-is essential to addressing the global rise in STIs.
Authors
- L Valérie
- Céline Thibault (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7612-2934)
- Jacques St. Pierre
- M. Della Giovanna
- Pierre Nicolas (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1133-0609)
- Lacombe Karine
- J. P. Marie
- Ruck Armelle
- Chevallier-Galochet Théo
- Naudion Pauline
- Abi-Aad Yasmine
- Valin Nadia
- Surgers Laure
- Requena Maria-Bernarda
- Bonneton Marion
Institutions
- Inserm (FR)
- Sorbonne Université (FR)
- Assistance Publique – Hôpitaux de Paris (FR)
- Hôpital Saint-Antoine (FR)
- Centre d'Immunologie et des Maladies Infectieuses (FR)
- Institut Pierre Louis d‘Épidémiologie et de Santé Publique (FR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Infectious Diseases
- Published
- 2025-10-11
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijid.2025.108121
- Primary Topic
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00