Study on Methods for Population Size Estimation of HIV High Risk Groups and its Application in HIV/AIDS Situation Analysis in China
- VernacularTitle:我国艾滋病高危人群基数估计方法研究及其在流行形势分析中的应用
- Author:
Peng XU
;
Gang ZENG
;
Fan LV
;
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
HIV/AIDS;
High risk population;
Size estimation;
Methodology;
Epidemic situation
- From:
Journal of Medical Research
2006;0(05):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To investigate HIV high risk population size estimation method,analyze the epidemic situation in China and offer scientific evidence for policy making. Methods Appropriate methods to estimate different type high risk populations were ascertained by experimental study. Results Size estimation methods and procedures for different type high risk population were formed.Epidemic estimation and parameters fit for China were ascertained.HIV epidemic situation and characteristics were stated. Conclusion Methods formed in the study are the key points for the understanding of number of PLWHA,for the exact judgment of HIV epidemic,for the improvement of inspection system and examination work,for the formation of "Four Free and One Care".