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Revista de la Facultad de Medicina
Print version ISSN 0120-0011
Abstract
VELASQUEZ, Jonatan et al. HIV prevalence in Bogotá, Colombia in 2012. A characterization of localities. rev.fac.med. [online]. 2016, vol.64, n.4, pp.609-613. ISSN 0120-0011. https://doi.org/10.15446/revfacmed.v64n4.54148.
Introduction:
The prevalence of HIV infection is the subject of constant analysis in the health system and is taken as a reference for public health policies. By knowing the different population dynamics of this infection, new approaches to proper management interventions are generated.
Objective:
To analyze the prevalence of HIV infection in the localities of Bogotá D.C. during 2012.
Materials and methods:
Observational, descriptive, retrospective and secondary source study conducted based on positive HIV diagnoses obtained from a database of the District Department of Health, and population projections provided by the District Department of Planning for 2012.
Results:
With a projected population of 7 571 345 inhabitants in Bogotá D.C., an overall prevalence rate of 19 per 100 000 inhabitants was estimated; the ratio man:woman was 6M:1W, and the age group most affected by the infection was 20 to 34 years.
Conclusion:
Of the 20 localities of Bogotá D.C., 8 are above the average for the city, therefore, they are a priority for intervention.
Keywords : HIV; HIV Seroprevalence; Prevalence (MeSH)..