Trends in new HIV diagnoses and factors contributing to late diagnosis among migrant populations in EU/EEA countries, 2014 to 2023

Euro Surveill. 2024 Nov;29(48):2400759. doi: 10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2024.29.48.2400759.

Abstract

We analysed trends in new HIV diagnoses and factors contributing to late diagnosis among migrants in countries in the European Union (EU)/European Economic Area (EEA) from 2014 to 2023. Of the total reported HIV diagnoses, 45.9% were in migrants, with 13.3% born in EU/EEA countries and 86.7% in non-EU/EEA countries. Late diagnosis was observed in 52.4% of migrants, particularly among non-EU/EEA migrants with heterosexual transmission, regardless of sex. Improved HIV prevention and testing strategies are essential for at-risk migrant populations.

Keywords: Delayed Diagnosis; HIV infections; Healthcare; epidemiology; migrants; population surveillance.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Delayed Diagnosis* / statistics & numerical data
  • Europe / epidemiology
  • European Union*
  • Female
  • HIV Infections* / diagnosis
  • HIV Infections* / epidemiology
  • HIV Testing / statistics & numerical data
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Population Surveillance
  • Risk Factors
  • Transients and Migrants* / statistics & numerical data
  • Young Adult