Publications
Drought-related vulnerability and risk assessment of groundwater resources under temperate conditions Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Between vulnerability and resilience : a network analysis of fluctuations in cognitive risk and protective factors following remission from depression Ghent University
Exploring risk behaviors and vulnerability for HIV among men who have sex with men in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire: poor knowledge, homophobia and sexual violence Institute of Tropical Medicine
Men who have sex with men (MSM) are at high risk of HIV. Few data are available on MSM and HIV-related risk behaviors in West Africa. We aimed to describe risk behaviors and vulnerability among MSM in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire. We conducted a cross-sectional respondent-driven sampling survey with 601 MSM in 2011-2012. Sociodemographic and behavioural data as well as data related to emotional state and stigma were collected. Population estimates ...
Testing a comprehensive volcanic risk assessment of Tenerife by volcanic hazard simulations and social vulnerability analysis Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Volcanic activity remains highly detrimental to populations, property and activities in the range of its products. In order to reduce the impact of volcanic processes and products, it is critically important to conduct comprehensive volcanic risk assessments on volcanically active areas. This study tests a volcanic risk assessment methodology based on numerical simulations of volcanic hazards and quantitative analysis of social vulnerability ...