HIV prevalence in Bogotá, Colombia in 2012. A characterization of localities

Abstract

Introduction: The prevalence of HIV infection is the subject of constant analysis in the health system and is taken as a reference for public health policies. By knowing the different population dynamics of this infection, new approaches to proper management interventions are generated. Objective: To analyze the prevalence of HIV infection in the localities of Bogotá D.C. during 2012. Materials and methods: Observational, descriptive, retrospective and secondary source study conducted based on positive HIV diagnoses obtained from a database of the District Department of Health, and population projections provided by the District Department of Planning for 2012. Results: With a projected population of 7 571 345 inhabitants in Bogotá D.C., an overall prevalence rate of 19 per 100 000 inhabitants was estimated; the ratio man:woman was 6M:1W, and the age group most affected by the infection was 20 to 34 years. Conclusion: Of the 20 localities of Bogotá D.C., 8 are above the average for the city, therefore, they are a priority for intervention.

Keywords

• VIH
• Seroprevalencia de VIH
• Prevalencia