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PERFIL EPIDEMIOLÓGICO DA AIDS NO MUNICÍPIO DE PETROLINA/PE: ESTUDO ECOLÓGICO DE 2020 A 2025

Doi: 10.47094/2COBRAMUES.2025/RS/7

PALAVRAS CHAVE: Síndrome da imunodeficiência adquirida. Infectologia. Infecções sexualmente transmissíveis.

KEYWORDS: Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. Infectious diseases. Sexually transmitted infections.

ABSTRACT:
Introduction: AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) is a health condition caused by infection with the HIV virus (Human Immunodeficiency Virus), characterized by a significant decrease in the activity of the immune system, in which clinical manifestations are primarily expressed by swollen lymph nodes, persistent cough, night sweats, and sudden weight loss. Furthermore, the virus' s incubation period in the body makes early identification difficult, as it is asymptomatic in the initial stages of the disease. Objective: To analyze the epidemiological profile of AIDS in the municipality of Petrolina-PE, from 2020 to 2024. Methodology: This is an ecological, retrospective, and quantitative study, carried out through data collection in SINAN (Information System for Notifiable Diseases), linked to DATASUS, regarding the prevalence of AIDS in the municipality of Petrolina/PE, during the study period, using the following variables: " year of notification" , " education level" , " sex" , " race/color" , and age group. Results: The municipality in question registered 52 notifications from 2020 to 2024. The highest prevalence was in 2021 with 18 diagnoses, followed by 2020 with 16 notifications. In contrast, the lowest rate of infection was recorded in 2024 with only 3 cases. Of the 52 diagnoses registered during the study period, 34 were male and 18 were female. The most affected age group was 20 to 34 years old with 18 notifications, followed by 35 to 49 cases. Of these, 50 patients self-identified as mixed-race and 2 as white. The most affected educational level was complete higher education, followed by the 5th to 8th grades with 10 notifications each. Conclusion. This study showed that AIDS still represents a significant public health challenge in the municipality of Petrolina-PE, especially among males, with a higher incidence in the 20 to 34 age group. The higher concentration of cases in people who self-identified as mixed-race and with varying levels of education reinforces the need for more inclusive public policies directed at vulnerable populations.

Autores

  • Isabelli Granja

  • José Abílio Pereira De Vasconcelos

  • João Vitor De Almeida Silva

  • Rebeca Gabrielly Maniçoba Fernandes

  • Thais Emanuelly Vidal Bezerra Angelim

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