Publications by authors named "Larissa Valmy"
Dengue fever is an increasing problem worldwide, but consequences during pregnancy remain unclear. Much of the available literature suffers from methodological biases that compromise the validity of clinical recommendations. We conducted a matched cohort study during an epidemic in French Guiana to compare events and pregnancy outcomes between two paired groups of pregnant women: women having presented with symptomatic dengue during pregnancy (n = 73) and women having had neither fever nor dengue during pregnancy (n = 219).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe French overseas territories in the Americas are the French territories most affected by HIV. Crack cocaine users are particularly impacted. The objective of this study was to describe sexual risk behaviors and inconsistent condom use among crack cocaine users.
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- Access to healthcare in French Guiana is marked by significant inequalities, particularly among immigrants, with a study focusing on poor neighborhoods in Cayenne to identify why many people renounce healthcare services.
- Data was collected from individuals visiting a Red Cross mobile unit between 2013 and 2014, using structured questionnaires to analyze the reasons for renouncing care through logistic regression and tree analysis.
- The study found that 20% of respondents had renounced care, with key factors including the absence of a regular physician, embarrassment in asking questions, and previous refusals of care, highlighting the need for improved support and welcoming attitudes in healthcare settings.