The Distribution and Associated Factors of HIV/AIDS Among Youths in Guangxi, China, From 2014 to 2021: Bayesian Spatiotemporal Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In recent years, the number of HIV/AIDS cases among youth has increased year by year around the world. A spatial and temporal analysis of these AIDS cases is necessary for the development of youth AIDS prevention and control policies.

Objective

This study aimed to analyze the spatial and temporal distribution and associated factors of HIV/AIDS among youth in Guangxi as an example.

Methods

The reported HIV/AIDS cases of youths aged 15-24 years in Guangxi from January 2014 to December 2021 were extracted from the Chinese Comprehensive Response Information Management System of HIV/AIDS. Data on population, economy, and health resources were obtained from the Guangxi Statistical Yearbook. The ArcGIS (version 10.8; ESRI Inc) software was used to describe the spa

SUBMITTER: Li J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11452016 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature