Amal Ben Moussa
Biographic Data
| ID | 5416070 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Amal Ben Moussa |
| GIVEN NAMES | Amal Ben |
| FAMILY NAME | Moussa |
| SIGNATURE | BEN MOUSSA A |
| AFFILIATIONS | Association de lutte contre le sida (ALCS) |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-5404-0057 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 7 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 7 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2016 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Access to PrEP for cis and transgender women
Background : Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is recommended as part of a comprehensive HIV prevention approach, but its uptake among women, particularly those in key populations, remains limited. Methods : A mixed-methods community-based study was conducted in Mali, Mauritius, and Morocco to assess barriers and facilitators to PrEP implementation among cis and transgender women at high risk of HIV infection. Quantitative data collected included d…
PrEPare_Morocco a successful community-based PrEP delivery demonstration program for men who have sex with men and female sex workers in Morocco
Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is an effective HIV prevention tool, recommended for persons at substantial risk for HIV, such as female sex workers (FSW) and men who have sex with men (MSM). We present Morocco's and the Middle East/North Africa's first PrEP demonstration project. Our pilot aimed to assess the feasibility and acceptability of a community-based PrEP program for FSW and MSM in Morocco's highest HIV prevalence cities: Agadir, Marrak…
Acceptability and usability of oral fluid-based HIV self-testing among female sex workers and men who have sex with men in Morocco
Our study shows very high acceptability of HIVST among FSWs and MSM in Morocco, HIV self-testing is still unknown by key populations in Morocco, and the low level of education of FSWs may be a barrier to the use of this test, but with the proposed assistance and adapted demonstration tools, the HIV self-testing will certainly improve access to testing in Morocco
Fear of stigma from health professionals and family/neighbours and healthcare avoidance among PLHIV in Morocco
Results suggest a cumulative effect of fear of stigma and discrimination among PLHIV in Morocco. PLHIV who have experienced discrimination may seek to avoid similar situations at the expense of their health. These results should inform multi-level interventions and broader advocacy efforts to reduce stigma and discrimination
Determinants and effects or consequences of internal HIV-related stigma among people living with HIV in Morocco
Internal stigma is high among Moroccan PLHIV and significantly impacting their life decisions and their healthcare access. Multi-level interventions are needed to address internal stigma experienced by PLHIV in Morocco
Self-Esteem and HIV Infection in Morocco
HIV seropositivity and sexuality
The sexuality of people living with HIV (PLHIV) is a key issue in the fight against HIV, as it influences both the dynamic of the epidemic and the quality of life of PLHIV. The present study examined the factors associated with cessation of sexual relations after HIV diagnosis among men and women in five countries: Mali, Morocco, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Romania and Ecuador. A community-based cross-sectional study was implemented by a mi…
HIV seropositivity and sexuality
The sexuality of people living with HIV (PLHIV) is a key issue in the fight against HIV, as it influences both the dynamic of the epidemic and the quality of life of PLHIV. The present study examined the factors associated with cessation of sexual relations after HIV diagnosis among men and women in five countries: Mali, Morocco, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Romania and Ecuador. A community-based cross-sectional study was implemented by a mi…
Self-Esteem and HIV Infection in Morocco
Determinants and effects or consequences of internal HIV-related stigma among people living with HIV in Morocco
Internal stigma is high among Moroccan PLHIV and significantly impacting their life decisions and their healthcare access. Multi-level interventions are needed to address internal stigma experienced by PLHIV in Morocco
Acceptability and usability of oral fluid-based HIV self-testing among female sex workers and men who have sex with men in Morocco
Our study shows very high acceptability of HIVST among FSWs and MSM in Morocco, HIV self-testing is still unknown by key populations in Morocco, and the low level of education of FSWs may be a barrier to the use of this test, but with the proposed assistance and adapted demonstration tools, the HIV self-testing will certainly improve access to testing in Morocco
Fear of stigma from health professionals and family/neighbours and healthcare avoidance among PLHIV in Morocco
Results suggest a cumulative effect of fear of stigma and discrimination among PLHIV in Morocco. PLHIV who have experienced discrimination may seek to avoid similar situations at the expense of their health. These results should inform multi-level interventions and broader advocacy efforts to reduce stigma and discrimination
PrEPare_Morocco a successful community-based PrEP delivery demonstration program for men who have sex with men and female sex workers in Morocco
Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is an effective HIV prevention tool, recommended for persons at substantial risk for HIV, such as female sex workers (FSW) and men who have sex with men (MSM). We present Morocco's and the Middle East/North Africa's first PrEP demonstration project. Our pilot aimed to assess the feasibility and acceptability of a community-based PrEP program for FSW and MSM in Morocco's highest HIV prevalence cities: Agadir, Marrak…
Access to PrEP for cis and transgender women
Background : Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is recommended as part of a comprehensive HIV prevention approach, but its uptake among women, particularly those in key populations, remains limited. Methods : A mixed-methods community-based study was conducted in Mali, Mauritius, and Morocco to assess barriers and facilitators to PrEP implementation among cis and transgender women at high risk of HIV infection. Quantitative data collected included d…
HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk (7 works) · HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions (7 works) · Medicine (6 works) · Family medicine (5 works) · Gerontology (5 works) · Demography (4 works) · Environmental health (4 works) · Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV (4 works) · Nursing (4 works) · Public health (4 works)