Epidemiological Profile Archives - Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem

ABSTRACT

Objective:

to analyze the AIDS epidemic trend from 1988 to 2012, in a tri-border area.

Method:

Ecological time-series study with data from the Department of informatics from the Brazilian Unifi ed Health System (SUS).

Results:

A total of 1427 cases of AIDS were registered, and 82.1% were aged 20-49 years and 56% in males. The relationship man/woman went from 9/1 to 1/1 and increased the number of cases among individuals with more years of education, also, people aged more than 50 years old the age group from 20 to 34 years old. The most common exposure category was heterosexual, significantly higher among women; on the other hand, drug injection use was associated with male gender.

Conclusion:

seeking to embrace the changes in the epidemiological scenario of AIDS, nursing professionals should implement intervention strategies for people identified as the most vulnerable to HIV infection.