Publications
Involving lay community researchers in epidemiological research: experiences from a seroprevalence study among sub-Saharan African migrants Institute of Tropical Medicine
Community-based participatory research (CBPR) has received considerable attention during past decades as a method to increase community ownership in research and prevention. We discuss its application to epidemiological research using the case of second-generation surveillance conducted among sub-Saharan African (SSA) migrants in Antwerp city. To inform evidence-based prevention planning for this target group, this HIV-prevalence study used ...
Syndemic and other risk factors for unprotected anal intercourse among an online sample of Belgian HIV negative men who have sex with men Institute of Tropical Medicine
Men who have sex with men (MSM) are confronted with different health problems. Next to a higher HIV prevalence and a higher reporting of depressive symptoms and other mental health problems, there is also evidence of substance dependence and sexual compulsivity occurring simultaneously. Using a sample of 591 HIV-negative Belgian MSM, we examine the relationships between depressive symptoms and other risk factors of unprotected anal ...