Ella Van Landeghem
Biographic Data
| ID | 4467367 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Ella Van Landeghem |
| GIVEN NAMES | Ella |
| FAMILY NAME | Van Landeghem |
| SIGNATURE | VAN LANDEGHEM E |
| AFFILIATIONS | Instituut voor Tropische Geneeskunde |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-0019-9430 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 14 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 14 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2021 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Social, sexual and structural factors shaping HIV vulnerability among transgender women in Mali
Transgender women (TGW) in Mali face discrimination and stigma, possibly exacerbating HIV vulnerability and limiting access to health services. We identified HIV vulnerability factors among TGW by exploring perceptions and experiences of TGW from urban, peri-urban and rural areas, and those of community workers, using six focus groups (n = 44) and a data thematic content analysis. The analysis highlighted that TGW’s sexual networks included their…
Intersecting vulnerabilities, diverging pathways
OBJECTIVE: This study explored how intersecting vulnerability factors reduced migrants' access to HIV Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in Belgium, moving beyond single-factor analyses to examine complex, interconnected barriers. METHODS: Drawing on data from a larger study, we conducted a qualitative multi-method study using key informant interviews (n = 8), in-depth interviews with migrant men and a transgender woman, all of whom have sex with me…
In pursuit of intimacy
The COVID-19 crisis gave rise to measures such as physical distancing, sheltering in place, and social bubbles that impacted sexual lives profoundly. One group particularly badly impacted by COVID-19 containment, and at risk of sexual and mental health consequences as a result, comprised gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men -- many of whom were more likely to live alone, to have had multiple partners before the epidemic, and some of …
Determinants of quality of life in people living with HIV and changes over time
With HIV evolving into a chronic disease, attention is shifting to quality of life (QoL) of people living with HIV (PLWH). We analyzed monitoring data on QoL of PLWH followed up at the Antwerp HIV clinic between 2016-2023, using the WHO-QOL-HIV BREF. Using logistic regression, we analyzed associations of QoL after adjusting for covariates. Changes in QoL across repeated measurements were calculated for a standardized period (mean change score per…
Subjective meanings of quality of life and related coping mechanisms
Despite advances in HIV treatment, people living with HIV face intersecting health and social challenges shaping their quality of life (QoL). Little is known about how people living with HIV in Belgium conceptualise their quality QoL, cope with stressors, and experience their HIV care. We conducted 18 purposively sampled in-depth interviews, analysing them inductively using reflexive thematic analysis from an interpretative perspective. Participa…
Social and sexual networks of newly diagnosed people living with HIV
This study revealed important differences in the networks of gay-identified MSM, heterosexuals and hetero- and bisexual identified MSM influencing sexual risk taking and prevention behavior. Future prevention initiatives should be inclusive and mainstreamed to ensure to address those who do not identify as belonging established key populations. Awareness of HIV and biomedical prevention should be raised in the general population, providing a base…
PrEP Among Sub-Saharan African Diaspora Communities in Belgium – a Participatory Action Research Study
In Belgium, migrants from Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) accounted for 45% of new heterosexual HIV infections in 2021, while only 1.5% of PrEP starters were of SSA descent. We explored the acceptance of PrEP and barriers towards PrEP uptake and use among SSA migrant and diaspora communities in Belgium using a participatory action research approach. Trained community researchers (CRs), involved in all phases of the study, co-designed and moderated group…
Sub-Saharan African communities’ experiences and engagement with Covid-19 and the related control strategies in Antwerp, Belgium
Pre-existing disparities influenced the perceptions of and attitudes towards COVID-19 and its control strategies among SSA communities. To better design support and control strategies targeted to specific groups, we need to not only involve communities and address their specific needs and concerns, but also build on their strengths and resilience. This will remain important in the context of widening disparities and future epidemics
Insights into barriers and facilitators in PrEP uptake and use among migrant men and transwomen who have sex with men in Belgium
An interplay of several underlying determinants and barriers impacts on PrEP uptake among migrant men and transwomen who have sex with men, illustrating a social gradient in access to PrEP. We need equitable access to the full spectrum of HIV prevention and care for all priority populations, including undocumented migrants. We recommend social and structural conditions that foster exercising these rights, including adapting PrEP service delivery,…
Responding to the information and prevention needs of sub-Saharan African communities in Antwerp at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic
Pre-existing racial and ethnic disparities in health, sustained by complex and intersecting socio-economic and structural inequities have exacerbated during the COVID-19 pandemic. There is limited evidence about how communities have experience the COVID-19 epidemic, and their perception of the causes and effects of COVID-19 related burden. This hinders true engagement with communities and co-creation of comprehensive prevention strategies includi…
Non-Consensual Sex and Help-Seeking Behavior Among PrEP Users in Belgium
Non-consensual sex poses a threat not only to sexual health but also to mental and physical health in general. HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) users might be particularly vulnerable to non-consensual sex because of interplaying factors such as mental health disorders, a high number of sex partners, engagement in chemsex, and the widespread use of dating apps. The objectives of this study were to assess the occurrence of non-consensual sex, it…
Covid-19 as a social disease
Study participants' narratives showed how coping with and responding to COVID-19 was strongly intertwined with socio-economic and ethnic/racial characteristics. This justifies conceptualizing COVID-19 a social disease. At the same time, communities demonstrated resilience in responding to these structural vulnerabilities. From a health equity perspective, we provide concrete policy recommendations grounded in insights into communities' structural…
Putting 2-1-1 into Practice
Understanding how communities respond to Covid-19
The experiences of Orthodox Jewish communities in Antwerp demonstrate a valuable example of a feasible community-centered approach to health emergencies. Increasing the engagement of communities in local decision-making and governance structures remains a key strategy to respond to unmet information and prevention needs
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Understanding how communities respond to Covid-19
The experiences of Orthodox Jewish communities in Antwerp demonstrate a valuable example of a feasible community-centered approach to health emergencies. Increasing the engagement of communities in local decision-making and governance structures remains a key strategy to respond to unmet information and prevention needs
Covid-19 as a social disease
Study participants' narratives showed how coping with and responding to COVID-19 was strongly intertwined with socio-economic and ethnic/racial characteristics. This justifies conceptualizing COVID-19 a social disease. At the same time, communities demonstrated resilience in responding to these structural vulnerabilities. From a health equity perspective, we provide concrete policy recommendations grounded in insights into communities' structural…
Putting 2-1-1 into Practice
Sub-Saharan African communities’ experiences and engagement with Covid-19 and the related control strategies in Antwerp, Belgium
Pre-existing disparities influenced the perceptions of and attitudes towards COVID-19 and its control strategies among SSA communities. To better design support and control strategies targeted to specific groups, we need to not only involve communities and address their specific needs and concerns, but also build on their strengths and resilience. This will remain important in the context of widening disparities and future epidemics
Insights into barriers and facilitators in PrEP uptake and use among migrant men and transwomen who have sex with men in Belgium
An interplay of several underlying determinants and barriers impacts on PrEP uptake among migrant men and transwomen who have sex with men, illustrating a social gradient in access to PrEP. We need equitable access to the full spectrum of HIV prevention and care for all priority populations, including undocumented migrants. We recommend social and structural conditions that foster exercising these rights, including adapting PrEP service delivery,…
Responding to the information and prevention needs of sub-Saharan African communities in Antwerp at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic
Pre-existing racial and ethnic disparities in health, sustained by complex and intersecting socio-economic and structural inequities have exacerbated during the COVID-19 pandemic. There is limited evidence about how communities have experience the COVID-19 epidemic, and their perception of the causes and effects of COVID-19 related burden. This hinders true engagement with communities and co-creation of comprehensive prevention strategies includi…
Non-Consensual Sex and Help-Seeking Behavior Among PrEP Users in Belgium
Non-consensual sex poses a threat not only to sexual health but also to mental and physical health in general. HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) users might be particularly vulnerable to non-consensual sex because of interplaying factors such as mental health disorders, a high number of sex partners, engagement in chemsex, and the widespread use of dating apps. The objectives of this study were to assess the occurrence of non-consensual sex, it…
PrEP Among Sub-Saharan African Diaspora Communities in Belgium – a Participatory Action Research Study
In Belgium, migrants from Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) accounted for 45% of new heterosexual HIV infections in 2021, while only 1.5% of PrEP starters were of SSA descent. We explored the acceptance of PrEP and barriers towards PrEP uptake and use among SSA migrant and diaspora communities in Belgium using a participatory action research approach. Trained community researchers (CRs), involved in all phases of the study, co-designed and moderated group…
Social and sexual networks of newly diagnosed people living with HIV
This study revealed important differences in the networks of gay-identified MSM, heterosexuals and hetero- and bisexual identified MSM influencing sexual risk taking and prevention behavior. Future prevention initiatives should be inclusive and mainstreamed to ensure to address those who do not identify as belonging established key populations. Awareness of HIV and biomedical prevention should be raised in the general population, providing a base…
Social, sexual and structural factors shaping HIV vulnerability among transgender women in Mali
Transgender women (TGW) in Mali face discrimination and stigma, possibly exacerbating HIV vulnerability and limiting access to health services. We identified HIV vulnerability factors among TGW by exploring perceptions and experiences of TGW from urban, peri-urban and rural areas, and those of community workers, using six focus groups (n = 44) and a data thematic content analysis. The analysis highlighted that TGW’s sexual networks included their…
Intersecting vulnerabilities, diverging pathways
OBJECTIVE: This study explored how intersecting vulnerability factors reduced migrants' access to HIV Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in Belgium, moving beyond single-factor analyses to examine complex, interconnected barriers. METHODS: Drawing on data from a larger study, we conducted a qualitative multi-method study using key informant interviews (n = 8), in-depth interviews with migrant men and a transgender woman, all of whom have sex with me…
In pursuit of intimacy
The COVID-19 crisis gave rise to measures such as physical distancing, sheltering in place, and social bubbles that impacted sexual lives profoundly. One group particularly badly impacted by COVID-19 containment, and at risk of sexual and mental health consequences as a result, comprised gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men -- many of whom were more likely to live alone, to have had multiple partners before the epidemic, and some of …
Determinants of quality of life in people living with HIV and changes over time
With HIV evolving into a chronic disease, attention is shifting to quality of life (QoL) of people living with HIV (PLWH). We analyzed monitoring data on QoL of PLWH followed up at the Antwerp HIV clinic between 2016-2023, using the WHO-QOL-HIV BREF. Using logistic regression, we analyzed associations of QoL after adjusting for covariates. Changes in QoL across repeated measurements were calculated for a standardized period (mean change score per…
Subjective meanings of quality of life and related coping mechanisms
Despite advances in HIV treatment, people living with HIV face intersecting health and social challenges shaping their quality of life (QoL). Little is known about how people living with HIV in Belgium conceptualise their quality QoL, cope with stressors, and experience their HIV care. We conducted 18 purposively sampled in-depth interviews, analysing them inductively using reflexive thematic analysis from an interpretative perspective. Participa…
Qualitative research (8 works) · HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions (7 works) · Medicine (7 works) · Public health (7 works) · Thematic analysis (7 works) · Sociology (6 works) · Ethnic group (5 works) · Men who have sex with men (5 works) · Mental health (5 works) · Nursing (5 works)