Rapidly Spreading Human Immunodeficiency Virus Epidemic Among Older Males and Associated Factors: A Large-scale Prospective Cohort Study in Rural Southwest China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Increasing risk of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) heterosexual transmission can raise the potential for a more diffuse and generalized epidemic. In response to the paucity of data on HIV incidence among heterosexuals in China, we conducted a large-scale, population-based cohort study located in rural southwest China.

Methods

Baseline enrollment for the study was conducted from 2013 to 2014 and follow-up at 12 months was from 2014 to 2015 among adults 20 years or older in 3 rural counties of Southwest China. Study participants were informed of the study by brochures and leaflets distributed in outreach activities. Interviews and blood collection were conducted in private rooms. Blood samples were tested for HIV infection.

Results

The HIV prevalence of th

SUBMITTER: Chen H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6426354 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature