S China J Prev Med ›› 2015, Vol. 41 ›› Issue (2): 136-138.doi: 10.13217/j.scjpm.2015.0136

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Epidemic situation of HIV/AIDS, Meizhou, 1992-2013

YE Jun-qing1, XIE Xiao-hua2, LI Yu1, CHEN Qing-mei2   

  1. 1.Center for Disease Control and Prevention of Meizhou City, Meizhou 514071, China; 2.Health Education Institute of Meizhou City
  • Online:2015-04-25 Published:2015-05-06

Abstract: Objective To explore the epidemic situation of HIV/AIDS in Meizhou City and provide the scientific basis for HIV/AIDS control and prevention.Methods Data of the HIV/AIDS epidemic, sentinel surveillance, and epidemiological survey in Meizhou City from 1992 to 2013 were obtained from the National HIV/AIDS Comprehensive Control and Prevention Information System and analyzed by descriptive epidemiology method.Results The first case of HIV infection was reported in 1992.A cumulative total of 390 HIV/AIDS cases in Meizhou City were reported as of December 31, 2013.Of them, 214 cases were HIV infection, 176 cases were AIDS, and 161 cases were dead; 274 were males and 116, females. The male to female ratio was 2.36∶1.The age distribution ranged mainly from 20 to 49 years, accounting for 68.72% (268/390) of the total cases. The occupation was mainly the peasant (32.31%, 126/390), followed by the housework and unemployed (14.10%, 55/390). The heterosexual contact was the main route of HIV transmission (75.64%, 295/390). Conclusion HIV/AIDS has entered a period of rapid growth in Meizhou City. The epidemic continues to spread from high-risk groups to the general population. The most important strategy of HIV/AIDS control and prevention should focus on the general population and high-risk groups.

CLC Number: 

  • R512.91