In:
Colombia Medica, Universidad del Valle, Vol. 44, No. 1 ( 2013-03-12), p. 7-12
Abstract:
Objective: To determine HIV presence and risk behaviors of persons of low socio-economic status in the city of Popayan, Colombia.Methods: Cross-sectional study; between 2008 and 2009, 363 participants of Popayan signed informed consent and received pre and post HIV test counseling. Socio-demographic characteristics and history of STDs, risk behaviors and previous HIV testing were assessed. Descriptive statistics, correlations and multivariate logistic regression were calculated.Results: Mean age 33.5±10.2; 66.0% women. Frequency of HIV positive patients was 3.86% (95% CI: 1.87-5.85), greater in men (7.38%; p= 0.013). Greater frequency of HIV-positive patients was observed in people age 29-37, those without a stable partner, and those with history of risky alcohol consumption (more than five drinks in 2 hrs).Conclusions: HIV-positive patients frequency in this population was greater than national estimate for general population, aged 15-49 in Colombia, with even greater frequency in men. This study suggests that characteristics associated with low socioeconomic status, in economically active population, without a stable partner and with risky alcohol use, can potentially increase risk of HIV infection
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1657-9534
,
0120-8322
DOI:
10.25100/cm.v44i1.932
Language:
Unknown
Publisher:
Universidad del Valle
Publication Date:
2013
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2059694-7
SSG:
7,36
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