title: HIV and risk behaviors of persons of low socio-economic status, Popayan-Colombia (2008-2009).
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To determine HIV presence and risk behaviors of persons of low socio-economic status in the city of Popayan-Colombia.
  
  
  METHODS
  Cross-sectional study; between 2008 and 2009, 363 participants of Popayan signed informed consent and received pre and post HIV test counseling. Socio-demographic characteristics and history of STDs, risk behaviors and previous HIV testing were assessed. Descriptive statistics, correlations and multivariate logistic regression were calculated.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Mean age 33.5±10,2; 66 %women. Frequency of HIV-positive patients was 3.86 % (95% CI:1.87-5.85), greater in men (7.38%; p= 0.013). Greater frequency of HIV-positive patients was observed in people age 29-37, those without a stable partner, and those with history of risky alcohol consumption (more than five drinks in 2 h).
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  HIV-positive patients frequency in this population was greater than national estimate for general population, aged 15-49 in Colombia, with even greater frequency in men. This study suggests that characteristics associated with low socioeconomic status, in economically active population, without a stable partner and with risky alcohol use, can potentially increase risk of HIV infection.
authors.affiliation: Grupo educación y salud en VIH /Sida de la Corporación de Lucha Contra el Sida, E-mails : jaimegalindo@cls.org.co.
authors.forename: Hector Fabio
authors.initials: HF
authors.lastname: Mueses
authors.affiliation: Grupo educación y salud en VIH /Sida de la Corporación de Lucha Contra el Sida, E-mails : jaimegalindo@cls.org.co ; Universidad del Cauca, Colombia.
authors.forename: María Virgínia
authors.initials: MV
authors.lastname: Pinzón
authors.affiliation: Grupo educación y salud en VIH /Sida de la Corporación de Lucha Contra el Sida, E-mails : jaimegalindo@cls.org.co.
authors.forename: Ines Constanza
authors.initials: IC
authors.lastname: Tello
authors.affiliation: Grupo educación y salud en VIH /Sida de la Corporación de Lucha Contra el Sida, E-mails : jaimegalindo@cls.org.co.
authors.forename: Hernan Gilberto
authors.initials: HG
authors.lastname: Rincón-Hoyos
authors.affiliation: Grupo educación y salud en VIH /Sida de la Corporación de Lucha Contra el Sida, E-mails : jaimegalindo@cls.org.co.
authors.forename: Jaime
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Galindo
keywords: HIV; adults; alcohol drinking; health promotion; poverty; risk factors