Assessing the Prevalence of HIV among Afghan Immigrants in Iran through Rapid HIV Testing in the Field

Author(s):

Hossain Jabbari , Amir Houshang Sharifi , Seyedahmad Seyedalinagh , Parastoo Kheirandish , Abbas Sedaghat , Maryam Sargolzaei , Gholamreza Esmaeeli Djavid , Ahmad Khanbabae , Mehrnaz Rasoolinejad , Minoo Mohraz , Willi Mcfarland

Message:
Abstract:
Throughout the world, many migrant and mobile populations are at elevated risk for HIV. Iran has a large immigrant population from neighboring Afghanistan; however, few data exist on the prevalence of HIV in this community. In 2008, we conducted a study to assess the presence of HIV infection among 477 immigrants in a town to the northeast of Tehran using a rapid test in the field. HIV prevalence was 0.2% (95% CI 0.005-1.2) with one person HIV-positive. We recommend periodic HIV sero-surveillance with detailed behavioral measures for this population in the future.
Language:
English
Published:
Acta Medica Iranica, Volume:49 Issue: 7, Jul 2011
Page:
478
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