Abstract
Study objective: To determine the current epidemiological characteristics of HIV infection among women of reproductive ages for developing measures for timely prevention of perinatal HIV transmission in Osh Region, one of major territories of Kirghizstan. Materials and methods: Monthly reports about testing of different populations for HIV (Form 4), official statistical reports about HIV registering in 2000-2014 (Form 4a), charts of the epidemiological studies in the foci of HIV outbreaks, and charts of dispensary follow-up of HIV-infected women were used. Results: An increase in HIV prevalence among pregnant women and their infants was revealed. Novel approaches to preventive intervention with account of the state policy in gender issues must be priority trends in HIV/AIDS prevention.
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