Infección VIH/Sida en la Jurisdicción de la Dirección de Salud Lima Ciudad, 1984 - 2004.

Abstract

Objective: To describe characteristics and behavior of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection in Downtown Lima Health Area, Lima Department, Peru, and to identify areas with a greater risk. Methods: Descriptive and crosssectional study. Data entered in the NOTI System in the General Epidemiology Office of the Ministry of Health from individual report forms in Downtown Lima Health Area was assessed. All notified cases of HIV/AIDS living in one of the 13 districts served by the aforementioned Health Area. software. Results: Downtown Lima Health Area reports 40% of all Peruvian cases of HIV/AIDS, and 40% of these cases currently live within its jurisdiction. A 2,82 per 1000 global prevalence was found, and Surquillo and Downtown had the highest prevalence figures (4,73 and 4,70 per 1000). With respect to HIV/AIDS incidence, in 2004 the highest case tools were found in Downtown Lima (70,05 per 100 000) and La Victoria (45,05 per 100 000) districts. Male sex is the most frequently affected. Main transmission route is sexual, and it is most frequently found in heterosexual population. Conclusions: Downtown Lima district has the highest risk for HIV/AIDS expansion; consequently safe sex must be promoted, especially for the heterosexual population. We recommend that the quality of reporting records must be improved and a thorough follow up of HIV infection detected cases must be undertaken.