HIV Acquisition and Life Course of Born-abroad Men Who Have Sex With Men Living in Ile-de-France: the GANYMEDE Study

In France, men who have sex with men (MSM) born abroad are the most affected population by HIV, in terms of HIV incidence and prevalence of undiagnosed infections. Close to 50% of born-abroad HIV-infected MSM are living in the region of Ile-de-France, which is the metropolitan area of Paris. Recent European data, not including France, suggest that born-abroad MSM have the highest rate of post-migration HIV acquisition. Many vulnerability factors could explain le burden of HIV in this group of the population. A better understanding of vulnerability factors related to post-migration HIV acquisition should allow to improve HIV prevention and screening strategies among born-abroad MSM living in France. This, in turn, should reduce the burden of HIV in this population in France.