Tembo G, Hira S; International Conference on AIDS.
Int Conf AIDS. 1989 Jun 4-9; 5: 1001 (abstract no. M.G.P.23).
University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka, Zambia
OBJECTIVE: To review epidemiological studies on HIV and outline needs and priorities for epidemiological research in Zambia. METHODS: All epidemiological studies in Zambia were reviewed. Needs and priorities were identified and outlined. RESULTS: The prevalence of HIV seropositivity is 5-10% for blood donors, 10% in antenatal women, 30-40% in STD patients, 10-30% in prisoners and about 40% in tuberculosis patients. The applicability of the WHO clinical definition of AIDS, various forms of transmission and their rates and the role of predisposing factors in the transmission of HIV are discussed. In addition all other epidemiological aspects of HIV in Zambia are discussed. The following areas have been identified for future research; 1) HIV transmission in high risk groups like prostitutes. 2) Use effectiveness of condoms with or without spermicides. 3) Role of STDs in the acquisition of HIV infection. 4) Transmission of HIV in the health care setting. 5) Sentinel surveillance of HIV infection in all provinces of the country. 6) Behavioral and social science research. CONCLUSION: Although the epidemiological trends of HIV in Zambia are somewhat similar to those in other African countries, there are some subtle differences. More epidemiological research needs to be done in some areas so as to give a clear understanding of the epidemic.
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Keywords:
- Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
- Blood Donors
- Epidemiologic Studies
- Female
- HIV Infections
- HIV Seropositivity
- Health Services Needs and Demand
- Humans
- Prevalence
- Prostitution
- Research
- Sentinel Surveillance
- Zambia
Other ID:
UI: 102181221
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