To assess the risk of HIV transmission in some district of HCMC
- Author:
Nguyen Thanh Quang
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
HIV
- MeSH:
HIV;
transmission;
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
- From:Journal of Practical Medicine
2003;463(10):4-7
- CountryViet Nam
- Language:Vietnamese
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Abstract:
Study 3 representative districts of Ho Chi Minh city on number of people and the risk of acquiring HIV. The result shows some factors relating to high risk of acquiring HIV: 75,8% HIV found in drug addicted persons, especially the number of prostitute using drug tends to increase, and risker is easy and depraved life including using the same injection needle and do not use comdon when clients order. Besides, other factors include street children with the age of 10 to 19, construction workers. Therefore, there is a need to improve the awareness and practice skills to change behaviors leading to high level of acquiring HIV. And enhance the capacity of staff and their profession and skills in managing, caring, consulting and treating HIV-infected persons
