Impact of refugee influx on the epidemiology of late-presenting HIV-infected pregnant women and mother-to-child transmission: comparing a southern and northern medical centre in Germany

A trauma-informed care model for HIV prevention and care for refugee women in the United States: perspectives and implementation framework

HIV disproportionately impacts women, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa and other low-and middle-income countries, where conflict and displacement heighten their vulnerability to HIV. Refugee women face compounded challenges, including trauma before and during migration and healthcare inequities in host countries. This perspective paper aims to assess existing evidence on HIV treatment and prevention for refugee women resettling in the U.S., using intersectional stigma and the status-neutral service delivery model as theoretical frameworks, to propose an implementation strategy. Trauma-informed care (TIC) offers a promising approach to address these challenges, emphasizing culturally responsive, safe, and empowering healthcare. Integrating TIC with the status-neutral model, which centers on HIV testing and pathways for prevention or treatment, can improve care access and outcomes. Moreover, including refugee women and stakeholders in designing tailored interventions that address individual and systemic-level barriers is critical to fostering health equity.

HIV/AIDS in Palestine: A growing concern

According to the United Nations AIDS reports in 2018, the Middle East and North Africa region is considered an area of increasing concern for HIV infection due to high mortality associated with AIDS. The incidence of HIV/AIDS in Palestine between 1988 and 2017 as reported by the Palestinian Ministry of Health was analyzed. A total of 98 cases were reported (79 AIDS patients and 19 HIV positives). A nationwide surveillance is needed to understand the epidemiology of HIV infection in the country. Identification of the HIV risk factors and health outreach directed to the public are essentially crucial prevention measures that should be implemented by the Palestinian Ministry of Health.