Mariëlle Kloek

Mariëlle Kloek is a Researcher in the Public Health department at Erasmus MC, focusing on HIV/AIDS, sexual health, and the wellbeing of key populations including sex workers and transgender individuals. Her research spans both the Netherlands and sub-Saharan Africa, with particular emphasis on understanding and improving healthcare access for vulnerable communities during public health crises.

Her research interests include:

• HIV/AIDS epidemiology and prevention strategies
• Sexual health services for marginalized populations
• Impact of pandemics (particularly COVID-19) on vulnerable groups
• Transgender health disparities
• Violence prevention for sex workers
• Cross-sectional study methodologies

Dr. Kloek's recent publications demonstrate a cohesive research trajectory examining healthcare access barriers during the pandemic, with particular focus on sex workers in the Netherlands and HIV outcomes among key populations in sub-Saharan Africa. Her work combines quantitative analysis with practical public health implications.

Her research has gained significant academic attention, with publications being referenced in policy documents, shared across multiple social media platforms (including X/Twitter, Facebook, and Bluesky), and widely read by researchers on academic platforms like Mendeley.