ABSTRACT
Truckers and bus drivers are at high risk of human immunodeficiency virus type-1 (HIV-1) infection. A cross-sectional study to determine the HIV-1 seroprevalence rates; and risk factors associated with the acquisition of HIV among drivers was conducted in Douala and Ekok of 151 drivers; 23 ((15.2 per cent) were HIV-1+; 17 (11.3 per cent) were TPHA/RPR+ while 18 (11.9 per cent) were HBV + 104 drivers (69 per cent) cited having sex during the last journey but 42.4 per cent with prostitutes; condoms were regularly used by 15.5 per cent of drivers. History of exposure STDs was associated with increased risk of HIV-1 infection : gonorrhoea or syphilis. Highway drivers were the group with the third highest HIV-1 seroprevalence rate in Cameroon
Subject(s)
Cross-Sectional Studies , HIV Seroprevalence , Risk FactorsABSTRACT
The number of HIV studies available in Cameroon are wide and varied. The analysis of the HIV seroprevalence data in Cameroon shows that HIV rates are increasing in the surveyed groups as well as in general population. Cameroon it can not be consider any more as HIV low prevalence country. Given the scarce resources and the variety of studies performed a point for reflexion is needed to conduct future epidemiological studies. Priorities need to be done; standard methods need to be established and integration within the health information system is advisable
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Cross-Sectional Studies , HIV SeroprevalenceABSTRACT
Dans le cadre du Programme National de Lutte contre le SIDA au Cameroun; l'utilisation des filles libres educatrices a ete une des strategies adoptees ciblant les groupes a haut risque. Des resultats preliminaires ont ete presentes ailleurs et ont montre son positif impact. Afin d'evaluer cette strategie; une enquete de connaissances; attitudes; croyances et pratiques (ACP) aupres des filles qui pratiquaient la prostitution a Yaounde a ete faite. Cette enquete a eu pour but non seulement de faire le point sur les differentes actions educatrices menees aupres de ce groupe mais aussi de mettre sur pied des methodes d'education plus efficaces