Situación epidemiológica actual del VIH/SIDA en Latinoamérica en la primera década del siglo XXI: Análisis de las diferencias entre países / Current epidemiological situation of HIV/AIDS in Latin America: Analysis of differences among countries
Rev. méd. Chile
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140(1): 50-58, ene. 2012. tab
Artículo
en Español
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ABSTRACT
Background:
There is a great regional heterogeneity in the prevalence of HIV/ AIDS.Aim:
To analyze the current situation of HIV/AIDS in Latin America by means of a comparative analysis among countries. Material andMethods:
In a descriptive study (document analysis), epidemiological data about HIV/AIDS in Latin America as well as population data were used. Prevalence indexes and the distribution of HIV/AIDS cases were compared according to gender, age and transmission mode.Results:
Dominican Republic, Panama, El Salvador and Honduras are the countries with the highest prevalence indexes. Colombia is in the first position in percentage of young men with HIV/AIDS and it is in the second position in percentage of children. Costa Rica is the second country for percentage of young men and male adults infected with HIV/AIDS. Paraguay is in the second place for children with HIV/AIDS and it is the third country in young men living with HIV/AIDS. Dominican Republic is in the first position in the percentage of young and adult females living with HIV/AIDS. The main transmission mode in all Latin American countries is sexual intercourse (heterosexual and homo/bisexual).Conclusions:
Latin America is a heterogeneous region in HIV/AIDS which should be considered in the development and establishment of prevention strategies.
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Asunto principal:
Infecciones por VIH
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio de prevalencia
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Factores de riesgo
Límite:
Adolescente
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Adulto
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Niño
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Child, preschool
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Femenino
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Humanos
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Lactante
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Masculino
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Recién Nacido
Idioma:
Español
Revista:
Rev. méd. Chile
Asunto de la revista:
Medicina
Año:
2012
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
País de afiliación:
España
Institución/País de afiliación:
Universidad de Granada/ES
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