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Abstract
Epidemiologic study of HIV/AIDs among high risk groups in Alexandria, Egypt
Arafa M.1, Sallam S.1
Objectives: The overall objectives of the current research are to study the sero-positivity and behavioral profile of HIV among high risk groups in Alexandria, Egypt and to assess the HIV/ AIDS surveillance activities.
Methods: A cross sectional approach was used for implementation of that study where high risk individuals attending MOHP hospitals for a period of 12 months were included in the study. The high risk groups include: female sex workers, drug addicts, those with venereal diseases and tuberculous patients. All were subjected to questionnaire interview including their individual characteristics, sources of information about HIV, beliefs and attitudes and their behavior and practices. ELISA test was used for screening for HIV antibodies and was confirmed by Western Blot.
Results: The highest percentage of HIV seropositivity was observed among tuberculous patients (61%) followed by the addicts (40 %), while non of the sexual workers was positive for HIV. Deficient knowledge was highly observed among all groups (82%), they had poor knowledge with regards to the cause, modes of transmission and different ways of prevention and protecting themselves, the highest percentage was encountered among the tuberculous patients and patients with venereal diseases. Condom use and other ways of protection were very low practiced (22%) among all groups. The surveillance activities for HIV / AIDS were very poor as regards the testing and counseling activities specially for IDUs and STDs, where only one third of our total sample were subjected to HIV testing.
Conclusions: More efforts are required to investigate the exactsituation of HIV in our developing country particularly among the hidden high risk groups. as they are still in need to more care and facilities.
4th IAS Conference on HIV Pathogenesis, Treatment and Prevention
Abstract no.
CDB400
Suggested Citation
"ArafaM., et al.
Epidemiologic study of HIV/AIDs among high risk groups in Alexandria, Egypt.
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4th IAS Conference on HIV Pathogenesis, Treatment and Prevention:
Abstract no.
CDB400"
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