HIV infection risk estimated in some areas of Nghe An province
- Author:
Nguyen Thanh Quang
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
HIV
- MeSH:
HIV;
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome;
transmission;
epidemiology;
risk factors
- From:Journal of Practical Medicine
2003;450(4):43-46
- CountryViet Nam
- Language:Vietnamese
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Abstract:
A 1997-2002 retrospective study of data related to AIDS control in Nge An province was conducted. The state, the tendency and transmission risks of HIV in subjects with high risk behaviours were uncontrolled. About 4313 subjects having high risk behaviours of transmission of the disease. Among about 257 sex workers, 30-50% injected intravenous drugs, 30-40% sharing injection needle with their partners, 2-10% did not use condom. About 450 street children, among them girls 1% beared sexual violation, 3-5% were intravenous drug users. Among about 500-1000 public motobike driver, 1-3% were intravenous drug user, 10-20% sharing needle
