Abstract :
Background: AIDS and migration are two crucial social issues facing today’s changing
world. Global experience strongly suggests that migration and vulnerability to HIV in
males are inter-related. Lack of appropriate information and resources expose men
to sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV. Migrant populations
specifically are at greater risk for poor health and HIV infection. This is due to the
impact of sociocultural patterns of migration on health, reduced availability and
accessibility of health services due to economic transitions, and the difficulty of
healthcare systems to cope with the traditions and practices of the migrants.
Mumbai has a sizable population of Nepali migrants as it offers economic
opportunities and well-established community networks. Migrants from Nepal
generally travel alone and studies in Nepal have shown that they indulge in high-risk
behavior in Mumbai.
Keyword :
Migration, STI, HIV/ AIDS, Mumbai, Nepal.