HIV among the street dwellers of Medellín

Authors

  • Dedsy Y. Berbesi CES University
  • Alejandra Agudelo CES University
  • Angela Segura CES University
  • Liliana P. Montoya CES University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17533/udea.rfnsp.12496

Keywords:

HIV, surveillance, prevalence, vulnerability

Abstract

Objective: to determine the prevalence of HIV among the street dwellers of the city of Medellin (Colombia) as well as their socio-demographic characteristics in order to deepen the understanding of the problems faced by this vulnerable group. Methodology: a cross-sectional study was conducted in which HIV seroprevalence and risk behaviors were determined. Data was processed using the SPSS 8.0 software, and the bivariate analysis was conducted using statistical methods. Results: a survey was conducted on 230 street dwellers, 69.6% of which were men. The average age was 38 ± 10.9 years, and HIV prevalence was 7.8%. This prevalence was 10% for men and 2.9% for women. The rate of infected individuals was 12% for those aged 25 to 34, 11% for individuals aged 55, and 8% for those aged 18 to 24. Additionally, 41% of men and 30% of women had correct beliefs regarding HIV transmission. Discussion: the prevalence value of 7.8%, shows that HIV infections in Colombia are concentrated in populations in a state of exclusion, stigma, and discrimination. This value also shows a need for actions targeting vulnerable groups.
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Author Biographies

Dedsy Y. Berbesi, CES University

Nurse, specialist in epidemiology, master in epidemiology, CES University. Medellín, Colombia.

Alejandra Agudelo, CES University

Health Information Systems Manager, CES University. Medellín, Colombia.

Angela Segura, CES University

Statistics-Informatics, Master in Epidemiology, PhD in Epidemiology, CES University. Medellín, Colombia.

Liliana P. Montoya, CES University

Health Information Systems Manager, Master in Epidemiology, CES University. Medellín, Colombia.

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Berbesi DY, Agudelo A, Segura A, Montoya LP. HIV among the street dwellers of Medellín. Rev. Fac. Nac. Salud Pública [Internet]. 2013 Feb. 20 [cited 2025 Feb. 24];30(3):310-5. Available from: https://revistas.udea.edu.co/index.php/fnsp/article/view/12496

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Vol. 30 No. 3 (2012)

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Research

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