title: [Effects of standardized follow-up program among newly diagnosed HIV/AIDS cases in 2010].
abstract: Objective:To analyze the effects of a follow-up program among newly diagnosed HIV/AIDS cases in 2010 in China.Methods:Database was downloaded on January, 2016 from both HIV/AIDS Case Reporting and Follow-up Cards. Information related to newly diagnosed HIV/AIDS cases in 2010 was extracted from the database. Information on follow-up intervention programs, CD4testing, antiretroviral treatment, sexual behavior and mortality from 2010 to 2015 were analyzed.Results:Of the newly diagnosed HIV/AIDS cases in 2010, 70.4% were men and 72.0% with Han ethnicity. Heterosexual transmission accounted for 65.8%. The proportion of having received standardized follow-up increased significantly, with an annually upward trend (trendχ2=3 749.77,P<0.01). The proportions of sexual risk behaviors decreased significantly, with safe sexual behaviors over 90%, and having yearly upward trend (trendχ2=16 971.98,P<0.01). Among those eligible for antiretroviral therapy, the proportion of initiation the therapy increased from 56.5% in 2010 to 83.2% in 2015, with significant upward trend, annually (trendχ2=2 504.86,P<0.01). Over the same period, the proportion of deaths decreased from 12.4% in 2010 to 2.4% in 2015, with significant annual downward trend (trendχ2=4 935.89,P<0.01).Conclusion:The standardized follow-up intervention program included the contents of: CD4testing; counseling and timely referrals to receive antiretroviral therapyetc., which were correlated to the reduction on both high risk sexual behaviors and deaths.
authors.affiliation: National Center for AIDS/STD Control and Prevention, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing 102206, China.
authors.forename: H L
authors.initials: HL
authors.lastname: Tang
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Han
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Li
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Xu
authors.forename: Y R
authors.initials: YR
authors.lastname: Mao
mesh_terms: D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome; D003376:Counseling; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D015658:HIV Infections; D020010:Heterosexuality; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012015:Reference Standards; D012309:Risk-Taking; D012725:Sexual Behavior