title: Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome and human immunodeficiency virus infection in Nevada.
abstract: We summarize information from three sets of epidemiologic data: the Nevada AIDS [acquired immunodeficiency syndrome] Surveillance System, which contains information about every case identified within the state boundaries through September 1989; the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) seroprevalence reporting systems, which currently include data on all HIV-positive reports submitted statewide to public health authorities; and surveys on the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of Nevadans concerning HIV-related disease. The Nevada State AIDS Task Force outlined major policy recommendations, nearly half of which concerned testing; only 2 dealt with preventing HIV transmission. Greater efforts should go into education, particularly directed toward groups at greatest risk of exposure to HIV, and to improve community-based care of infected persons.
authors.affiliation: Medical Program, University of Nevada School of Medicine, Reno.
authors.forename: J Q
authors.initials: JQ
authors.lastname: Jarvis
authors.forename: S L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Semiatin
mesh_terms: D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000523:psychology; D001294:Attitude to Health; D015528:HIV Seroprevalence; D006801:Humans; D009505:Nevada