OBJECTIVE: To measure the usefulness of multiple correspondence analysis (MCA) and cluster analysis applied to the epidemiological research of HIV infection. The specific are to explore the relationships between the d...
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OBJECTIVE: To measure the usefulness of multiple correspondence analysis (MCA) and cluster analysis applied to the epidemiological research of HIV infection. The specific are to explore the relationships between the different variables that characterize the users of the AIDS Information and Prevention Center (CIPS) and to identify clusters of characteristics which in terms of the attendance to these centers, could be considered similar. METHODS: The clinical history the CIPS in the Valencian region in Spain was used as data source. The target population target were intravenous drug users (IDUSs) attending these centers between 1987 and 1994 (n = 6211). Information about socio-demographic and HIV type I infection-related variables (drug use and sexual behaviour) was collected by means of a semistructured questionnaire. A MCA was carried out to obtain a group of quantitative factors that were used in a cluster analysis. RESULTS: A 44.8% HIV type I prevalence was found. Five factors were detected by MCA that explain 51.14% of the total variability, of which sex, age and the usual sexual partner were the variables best explained. Cluster analysis allowed to describe 5 different subgroups of CIPS users according to their socio-demographics characteristics, risk behaviours and serologic status. It is necessary to highlight the categories 1 and 2, which collect the serologic status and the most relevant characteristics of HIV infection. Category I contains users with a negative serology and characterized by being mainly single adolescent men, with a low educational level;they stated that they have no steady sexual partner, do not share syringes and have been intravenous drug users between 3 and 10 years. They mainly come from the city of Alicante. Category 2 contains mainly people that are HIV positive and older. They also share syringes and have been intravenous drug users for a longer time;they have a higher education level and most of them come from the city of Valencia
OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence of HIV infection and risk-taking behavior for infection among intravenous drug users in Madrid, Seville, and Valencia (Spain). To study the main factors associated with such beha...
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OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence of HIV infection and risk-taking behavior for infection among intravenous drug users in Madrid, Seville, and Valencia (Spain). To study the main factors associated with such behavior. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Personal interviews were carried out with 821 intravenous drug users recruited in 1994 and 1995 among recent participants in three needle-exchange programs. Subjects were asked about their risk-taking behavior in the 30 days preceding the interview. Bivariate statistical methods and logistical regression techniques were used. RESULTS: In the month before the interview, 13.8% of the subjects in Valencia, 18.1% in Madrid, and 26.9% in Seville used needles that had been used by other people, usually (73-88%) without disinfecting them effectively. Condom use during the reference period was 50% in Seville, 42.5% in Madrid, and 34.2% in Valencia. The prevalence of HIV infection ranged from 30.1% in Seville to 43. 2% in Madrid. Multivariate analysis showed that the factors most closely associated with accepting used needles were: needle sharing (OR = 12.2), residence in Seville (OR = 6.6), and HIV positivity (OR = 4.6). The factors most closely associated with not using condoms systematically were: ignorance of personal HIV serological state (OR = 4.1), needle sharing (OR = 3.7), and HIV negativity (OR = 3.3). CONCLUSIONS: The risk of HIV transmission among intra-venous drug users in Spain is high (infection and risk-taking behavior have a high prevalence), so programs designed to reduce this risk should be increased quickly.
Data from a survey of 869 students aged 11 to 15 years and attending six urban middle schools were analyzed to identify differences in sex attitudes and behaviors between self-reported very religious students and thei...
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Data from a survey of 869 students aged 11 to 15 years and attending six urban middle schools were analyzed to identify differences in sex attitudes and behaviors between self-reported very religious students and their less religious peers. The two groups were demographically similar. They differed on only two attitude items, one suggesting that intercourse was a normal part of teenage dating and the other suggesting intercourse was alright if the two people were in love. The groups did not differ in their estimation of their peers' sexual activity or attitude or in terms of their own intercourse behavior or future intentions.
Summer peaks in suicide for both sexes and ages groups (greater than or equal to 55 years) in Hong Kong were ascertained. Barometric pressure had a very weak negative relation with suicide rate.
Summer peaks in suicide for both sexes and ages groups (greater than or equal to 55 years) in Hong Kong were ascertained. Barometric pressure had a very weak negative relation with suicide rate.
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