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ArticleJundishapur journal of microbiology2015

Epidemiology of HIV/AIDS in the East Azerbaijan Province, Northwest of Iran.

Seyyed Mortaza Haghgoo, Hadi Joula, Ramin Mohammadzadeh, Siamak Sabour, Reza Yousefi, Gholamreza Ghahramani, Ali A R Rahimi

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Seyyed Mortaza HaghgooStudent Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, IR Iran.
Hadi JoulaStudent Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, IR Iran.
Ramin MohammadzadehStudent Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, IR Iran.
Siamak SabourDepartment of Clinical Epidemiology (COH), Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran.
Reza YousefiHealth Center of East Azerbaijan Province, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, IR Iran.
Gholamreza GhahramaniHealth Center of East Azerbaijan Province, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, IR Iran.
Ali A R RahimiDepartment of Medical Microbiology, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, IR Iran.

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backgroundThis study was performed in response to the rapid propagation of HIV/AIDS across Iran and its status in this region. Accordingly, an evidence-based program is required to combat this disease.

objectivesThe present study estimated the prevalence of HIV/AIDS in East Azerbaijan (population: 3,724,000). MATERIALS AND

methodsWe created a database of all positive cases from 1987 to 2012. We also analyzed and described the epidemiological status of HIV/AIDS during a 25-year period by using SPSS.

resultsIn East Azerbaijan, 371 HIV/AIDS cases have been reported, i.e. 1 case per 10,000 population. The vast majority of reported cases (91%, n =338) were men, whereas only 9% (n = 33) were women. The mean age of patients was 30.8 ± 12.3 years. Unsafe drug injection (59%, n = 219) and sexual interaction (13%, n = 48) were the two major modes of HIV transmission. In addition, 7% (n = 25) of patients have been diagnosed with HIV, hepatitis B Virus, and hepatitis C virus simultaneously. Moreover, 60% (n = 205) of men were infected via drug injection, while 82% (n = 27) of women were infected via unprotected sexual interaction (P < 0.001).

conclusionsThe results indicate a rapid increase in the number of HIV/AIDS cases in East Azerbaijan, necessitating immediate attention and strategies to combat the rapid spread of the disease. Development of provincial and national HIV/AIDS strategies demands more accurate and comprehensive HIV/AIDS surveillance.

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Acquired Immunodeficiency SyndromeEpidemiologyHIV

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