Publications by authors named "M C Parriault"
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- The study explores factors leading to late HIV diagnosis among illegal gold miners in French Guiana, focusing on structural, economic, and gender-related influences.
- Conducted through in-depth interviews with 15 HIV-positive individuals linked to gold mining, the research uncovers themes related to accessibility of healthcare, perceptions of health, and gender dynamics affecting testing behavior.
- Findings indicate that harsh living conditions, state repression of mining, and traditional views on masculinity contribute to delayed healthcare access and a higher risk of late HIV diagnosis among this population.
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- The study aims to investigate risky behaviors and STI prevalence among illegal gold miners in French Guiana, challenging negative stereotypes associated with the mining community.
- It involved a cross-sectional analysis of 499 miners, revealing high rates of transactional sex, notable differences in condom use between types of partners, and a concerning prevalence of sexually transmitted infections, especially syphilis.
- Findings suggest that despite high condom use, the combination of sexual risk behaviors and STI prevalence indicates a need for improved prevention and screening efforts in this population.
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- * The study analyzed 122 children with sickle cell disease diagnosed at birth between 1992 and 2002, finding significant differences in emergency admissions and health complications between various genotypes, especially higher in SS/Sβ0 patients.
- * Ischemic strokes were found in 3 patients (average age 6.9 years), with an incidence rate of 3.1 per 1,000 patient-years, while no strokes occurred in those with SC or Sβ + thalassemia genotypes.
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- - The study focused on the HIV transmission zone between French Guiana and Brazil, assessing HIV knowledge, risk behaviors, and stigma among 621 local residents aged 18 and older.
- - Results showed that nearly half of the participants had low education levels, with Portuguese and French speakers having better HIV knowledge compared to native Amerindian and creole speakers.
- - High levels of stigma (74.8%) were found, emphasizing the need for targeted HIV prevention initiatives and cross-border collaboration to address the unique linguistic and educational needs of the populations in this area.
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- This study explores how environmental factors, particularly climate and flu outbreaks, affect sickle cell disease (SCD) patients in French Guiana, aiming to improve patient care and prevention strategies.* -
- Data from emergency visits and hospital records from 2010 to 2016 revealed that lower temperatures and humidity increased incidents of vaso-occlusive crisis (VOC), while flu epidemics were linked to severe VOC cases.* -
- The findings suggest that enhancing patient awareness of climate-related risks and promoting annual flu vaccinations can help reduce the frequency and severity of painful crises in SCD patients.*