HIV prevalence, sexual risk behaviour and sexual mixing patterns among migrants in Amsterdam, the Netherlands

Abstract

Our data suggest a potential for heterosexual spread of sexually transmitted diseases within and between ethnic groups in the Netherlands. The potential for HIV spread is however limited by the low HIV prevalence at present among these groups. This situation may change when HIV prevalence increases in the countries of origin, as bridges exist between those countries and the Netherlands. Culturally appropriate AIDS prevention programmes remain important for these groups.