Marchand S, Choutet P; International Conference on AIDS.
Int Conf AIDS. 1990 Jun 20-23; 6: 236 (abstract no. F.C.621).
CHRU Bretonneau 37044 Tours Cedex, France
OBJECTIVE: To monitor trends in the epidemiology of HIV infected patients identified each year in our region. METHODS: An undergoing active surveillance of the new seropositive tested subjects is undertaken in 6 teaching hospitals of the region from January 89. RESULTS: From January to August 1989, 235 patients tested positive for HIV antibody were studied. 78% patients were male; sex ratio (M/F) was 3,5. The transmission category was: homo and bisexual males = 48%; heterosexual = 24%; IV drug users = 18%; blood recipients = 7%; undetermined = 3%. Main risk factors for heterosexual contamination were: 1st for men (n=29): sexual contacts with residents from Central Africa (n=10), multiple sexual contacts (n=10). 2d for women (n=27): sexual contacts with intravenous drug users (n=8), with contaminated blood recipients (n=5) and multiple partners (n=5). At the time of diagnosis, the CDC stage was: I for 9 patients (3,8%), II for 101 patients (43%), III for 33 patients (14%), IV for 51 patients (21.7%) and not precised for 41 patients (17,5%). The risk of contamination was perceived only by 68% of the homosexuals and 63% of the IV drug users. No regular condom use was noted in any groups. CONCLUSION: These results show an elevated rate of heterosexual transmission; but 87% of these patients had a sexual risk behavior. Despite information campaigns, patients engaged in risk behavior (sexuals or drug users) lack adequate knowledge about AIDS.
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Keywords:
- AIDS Vaccines
- Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
- Africa, Central
- Bisexuality
- Female
- France
- HIV Antibodies
- HIV Infections
- HIV Seropositivity
- Homosexuality
- Humans
- Male
- Risk Factors
- Risk-Taking
- Sexual Behavior
- Sexual Partners
- Substance Abuse, Intravenous
- epidemiology
Other ID:
UI: 102184552
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