Study on the epidemiological characteristics of HIV-infected patients identified in Peking University Shenzhen hospital from 2010 to 2014

Abstract

Objective To analyze the epidemiological and personal behavioral data of HIV-infected patients in Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, so as to provide scientific basis for the prevention and control of HIV/AIDS in Shenzhen. Methods The general information of HIV-infected patients diagnosed in Peking University Shenzhen Hospital were collected during the period from 2010 to 2014. SPSS 15.0 was used for the descriptive epidemiological analysis. Results A total of 228 HIV-infected patients were diagnosed during 2010-2014, including 191 males and 37 females. Among these patients, 70 cases (30.70%) were local residents in Shenzhen, The educational level of 170 cases (74.56%) were below junior college. One hundred sixty-nine cases (74.12%) were 20-39 years old. The transmission routes included heterosexual transmission (162 cases), homosexual transmission (56 cases), transmission via blood or needle sharing (5 cases), and unknown routes (5 cases). Conclusions Sexual transmission was the main transmission route of HIV in Shenzhen. Young adults, mobile population or temporary residents, and people with low educational level were high risk population groups and needed more health education. The testing of HIV in hospitals should be strengthened for early detection and medical interventions for HIV-infected patients/AIDS patients. Therefore, the life quality of HIV/AIDS patients could be improved, as well as the professional exposure of medical staff could be reduced. Finally, the AIDS related education programs for high risk population should be enhanced. The occupational exposure of medical workers can thus be diminished. Key words: Screening; Surveillance; HIV; Epidemiological characteristics