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HIV and risk behaviors of persons of low socio-economic status, Popayan-Colombia (2008-2009)
Mueses, Hector Fabio; Pinzón, María Virginia; Tello, Inés Constanzaa; Rincón-Hoyos, Hernan Gilberto & Galindo, Jaime
Abstract
Objective: to determine HIV presence and risk behaviors of persons of low socio-economic status in the city of Popayan-
Colombia.
Methods: Cross-sectional study; between 2008 and 2009, 363 participants of Popayan signed informed consent and received
pre and post HIV test counseling. Socio-demographic characteristics and history of STDs, risk behaviors and previous HIV
testing were assessed. Descriptive statistics, correlations and multivariate logistic regression were calculated
Results: Mean age 33,5±10,2; 66%women.Frequency of HIV-positive patients was 3.86% (95% CI: 1.87-5.85), greater in men
(7.38%; p=0,013). Greater frequency of HIV-positive patients was observed in people age 29-37, those without a stable partner,
and those with history of risky alcohol consumption (more than five drinks in 2 hours) .
Conclusions: HIV-positive patients frequency in this population was greater than national estimate for general population,
aged 15-49 in Colombia, with even greater frequency in men. This study suggests that characteristics associated with low
socioeconomic status, in economically active population, without a stable partner and with risky alcohol use, can potentially
increase risk of HIV infection
Keywords
HIV, Risk Factors, Health Promotion, Alcohol Drinking, adults, Poverty
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