title: HIV epidemic in Central India: trends over 18 years (1986-2003).
abstract: In this report, we present the occurrence of HIV seropositivity and trends over last 18 years in a heterogenous group of people attending Voluntary Counselling and Testing Centre (VCTC) in Central India. The first Indian HIV positive person was reported in 1992 at the Centre. The occurrence of HIV infection increased from nil in 1986 to 19.9% in 2003. The HIV seropositivity was higher in males (6.9%) than in females (3.3%). Highest prevalence was seen in the age group of 25-29 years in both males and females. Heterosexual route was the commonest route of transmission. Relative decline was observed as regards to the blood borne transmission. No intravenous drug abuser was reported. The study highlights a need for comprehensive policies to control the HIV epidemic in Central India.
authors.affiliation: Regional Medical Research Centre for Tribals, Indian Council Of Medical Research, Nagpur Road, P.O. Garha, Jabalpur 482 003, M.P., India. anvikar@rediffmail.com
authors.forename: Anupkumar R
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Anvikar
authors.forename: Tapas
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Chakma
authors.forename: V G
authors.initials: VG
authors.lastname: Rao
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D017677:Age Distribution; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004196:Disease Outbreaks; D005260:Female; D006679:HIV Seropositivity / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000635:transmission; D006801:Humans; D007194:India / Q000453:epidemiology; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D015995:Prevalence; D011446:Prospective Studies; D017678:Sex Distribution