HIV Infection Frequency Among Sailors in Southern Iran
Author Information
Author(s): Hossain Jabbari, Aghamollaie Somayeh, Esmaeeli Djavid Gholamreza, Sedaghat Abbas, Sargolzaei Maryam, SeyedAlinaghi SeyedAhmad, Rasoolinejad Mehrnaz, Mohraz Minoo
Primary Institution: Iranian Research Center for HIV/AIDS (IRCHA), Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Hypothesis
What is the frequency of HIV infection among sailors in southern Iran?
Conclusion
The study found a very low prevalence of HIV infection among sailors in southern Iran, with only one case identified.
Supporting Evidence
- Only one case of HIV infection was found among 400 sailors tested.
- The prevalence of HIV among sailors in this study is similar to that in the UK and West Africa.
- The study suggests that periodic HIV testing and education for sailors is necessary.
Takeaway
The study tested sailors for HIV and found that very few had the virus, suggesting they are at low risk right now.
Methodology
A cross-sectional study using rapid HIV tests on 400 sailors in southern Iran.
Limitations
The study did not assess risk behaviors among the sailors.
Participant Demographics
Mean age was 39.34 years; 82.8% were married, 16.8% single, and 0.4% divorced.
Statistical Information
Confidence Interval
95% CI 0.006–1.38
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