Prevalence of human immunodeficiency virus infection, risk behavior, and HIV knowledge among tuberculosis patients in Afghanistan.

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Catherine S Todd,Yolanda Barbera-Lainez,Shannon C Doocy,Ahmadullah Ahmadzai,Fais M Delawar,Gilbert M Burnham,Catherine S Todd,Yolanda Barbera-Lainez,Shannon C Doocy,Ahmadullah Ahmadzai,Fais M Delawar,Gilbert M Burnham,

OBJECTIVES/GOAL: To assess prevalence and correlates of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, risk factors, and HIV knowledge among tuberculosis patients in Afghanistan. STUDY DESIGN: Adult participants undergoing treatment for tuberculosis in this cross-sectional study completed a questionnaire and HIV testing between November 2005 and February 2006. Prevalence of HIV and high-risk behaviors were calculated, with correlates of high-risk behavior and relevant knowledge assessed. RESULTS: Of 1163 participants, 2 (0.2%, 95% CI: 0.0-0.6) were HIV-infected. Known risk factors for HIV infection, such as paying women for sex or male to male sexual contact, were rarely reported, though receipt of injections from a nonmedical provider was common (38%). Symptoms suspicious for sexually transmitted infection were reported by 5% of the population and were significantly associated with young (<26 years) age (OR: 3.2, 95% CI: 1.7-6.0). Relatively, a few participants had ever heard of HIV (23%) or condoms (25%). Condom use was significantly more frequent among those 26 and older (OR: 2.9, 95% CI: 1.7-5.2) and among male participants (OR: 1.5, 95% CI: 1.0-2.2). CONCLUSIONS: HIV prevalence among tuberculosis patients in Afghanistan is currently quite low. However, lack of knowledge of HIV and engaging in high-risk practices, particularly regarding health, make this group vulnerable. Health education sessions regarding HIV, sexually transmitted infection, and blood-borne infections should be implemented for tuberculosis patients during the treatment course.

Prevalence of human immunodeficiency virus infection, risk behavior, and HIV knowledge among tuberculosis patients in Afghanistan. Publishing Authors By Initials

CS Todd,Y Barbera-Lainez,SC Doocy,A Ahmadzai,FM Delawar,GM Burnham,CS Todd,Y Barbera-Lainez,SC Doocy,A Ahmadzai,FM Delawar,GM Burnham,

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Journal: Sexually transmitted diseases

VOLUME: 34

Page Numbers: 878-82

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ISSN: 0148-5717

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YEAR: 2007

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AFFILIATION: Division of International Health and Cross-Cultural Medicine, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093-0622, USA. cstodd@ucsd.edu

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