Epidemiological situation and response to HIV in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires,

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: The monitoring of epidemiological indicators is a key element in strengthening the response to HIV. OBJECTIVE: This article presents an epidemiological analysis of the trends in selected indicators based on reports of infection notified to the Sexual Health, AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Diseases Coordination under the Buenos Aires City Ministry of Health, between 2003 and 2017. METHODS: This analysis includes data on the distribution by sex and masculinity index, access to HIV diagnosis, the distribution by age at the time of diagnosis, health coverage, routes of transmission, the death rate due to AIDS, surveillance of MTC transmission of HIV and the situation of children and adolescents with HIV. RESULTS: The information presented reflects a metropolitan profile in which sexual transmission predominates in both women and men and highlights some situations that require a specific approach. The data support the importance of implementing differentiated prevention strategies according to the needs of each population group. DISCUSSION: The way in which the information is presented shows a clear intention to foster the interaction between epidemiology and decision making, knowing that this information constitutes a fundamental tool for the definition and implementation of public health policies