کد مقاله کد نشریه سال انتشار مقاله انگلیسی نسخه تمام متن
7458662 1484533 2014 5 صفحه PDF دانلود رایگان
عنوان انگلیسی مقاله ISI
Spatial variability in HIV prevalence declines in several countries in sub-Saharan Africa
موضوعات مرتبط
علوم پزشکی و سلامت پزشکی و دندانپزشکی سیاست های بهداشت و سلامت عمومی
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Spatial variability in HIV prevalence declines in several countries in sub-Saharan Africa
چکیده انگلیسی
Evidence suggests substantial declines in HIV prevalence in parts of sub-Saharan Africa. However, the observed aggregate declines at the national level may obscure local variations in the temporal dynamics of the infection. Using spatial scan statistics, we identified marked spatial variability in the within-country declines in HIV prevalence in Tanzania, Malawi, Kenya, and Zimbabwe. Our study suggests that the declines in the national HIV prevalence in some of the SSA countries may not be representative of downward trends in prevalence in areas of high HIV prevalence, as much as the result of sharp declines in prevalence in areas of already low HIV prevalence. Our findings provide insights for resource allocation and HIV prevention interventions in these countries.
ناشر
Database: Elsevier - ScienceDirect (ساینس دایرکت)
Journal: Health & Place - Volume 28, July 2014, Pages 45-49
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