Last Monday, the day after World AIDS Day, a conference organized by AIDES Saint-Martin brought together health professionals and associations to discuss issues related to HIV at SXM and SBH. Among the speakers, doctors François Bissuel, Olivo and Rouquette, as well as representatives of Corevih, the Red Cross, SAFE, AIDES and the hospital, drew up a worrying but hopeful assessment.
In 2023, the hospital followed 464 patients living with HIV, the majority of whom were women (240) and two minors. The average age of patients is 58 years for women and 59 years for men, with 219 people aged over 60 years. The average duration of seropositivity reaches 17 years. The main populations concerned come from Haiti (50.65%) and France (23.06%).
Prevention, treatments and outlook
Prevention remains a challenge, particularly in the face of the increase in STIs such as syphilis and chlamydia. Condoms remain essential, but innovations such as twice-yearly injectable PrEP promise to further reduce transmissions. The “undetectable = untransmittable” principle reminds us that well-monitored treatment eliminates the risk of transmission. With an increasing number of aging patients suffering from comorbidities, care requires strengthened collaboration between the hospital and general practitioners. The speakers also underlined the importance of breaking stigmas and improving resources to consolidate prevention and care in the territory. _Vx
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