摘要
Objective： To understand the prevalence and behavioral risk factors of HIV infection among injection drug users in the Pearl River Delta Region （PRDR） of Guangdong province, and to provide evidence for establishing effective intervention strategies. Methods： Face to face interviews were conducted and serum samples from injection drug users from detoxification centers and the community were collected for HIV screening. Results： 655 drug users were recruited and interviewed. The HIV seropositive rate was 29.0%. 99.5 % of subjects were injection drug users （IDUs）, of whom,75.4% reported sharing injection equipment. Conclusion： HIV prevalence among injection drug users is high in the PRDR of Guangdong. Injection drug use is the principal behavioral risk factor for HIV transmission. Pragmatic harm reduction programs should be implemented to prevent the spread of HIV infection.
目的了解广东省珠江三角洲吸毒者艾滋病病毒(HIV)的感染状况及其相关危险行为,为在该人群中开展干预策略提供依据。方法对该地区戒毒所内戒毒者和社区吸毒者进行面对面调查,并采集静脉血5ml进行HIV抗体检测。结果共调查655名吸毒者,HIV感染率为29.0%:有静脉注射毒品(IDU)史者占99.5%,其中曾有共用针具行为的占75.4%;曾经注射毒品是感染HIV最危险的因素。结论广东省吸毒者有较高的HIV感染率,静脉注射吸毒是HIV感染的主要因素。应尽快采取有效的减少危害措施,以控制HIV在该人群中的传播。
