Diagnóstico tardio e início do tratamento oportuno de HIV/AIDS na população do Rio Grande do Sul

Abstract

This study aimed to evaluate the late diagnosis and timely diagnosis of HIV / AIDS in Rio Grande do Sul in 2007. This is a study of data from secondary sources of SISCEL, SINAN and SIAB. Were seen with late diagnosis, the patients who presented at the first examination of CD4 + T values below 200 cells / mm ³ and as timely diagnosis, those with values equal to or greater than 200 cells / mm ³. In RS, 40% of individuals were diagnosed late, with higher prevalence of late diagnosis in men than in women (51.4% vs. 30.2%). The population of 30-59 years has been conducting tests later (46.7%). We could not establish connection between schooling and delayed diagnosis with skin color. The study indicates the need for new approaches in prevention and early diagnosis for the most vulnerable populations and maintaining the provision of HIV testing during pregnancy.