A comparative study of the spatial distribution of <scp>HIV</scp> prevalence in the metropolis of Kermanshah, Iran, in 1996−2014 using geographical information systems

Khademi, Nahid; Reshadat, Sohyla; Zangeneh, Alireza; Saeidi, Shahram; Ghasemi, Seyed Ramin; Gilan, Nader Rajabi; Zakiei, Ali

doi:10.1111/hiv.12416

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“…HIV infection has become a major global health problem in recent years 1 Moreover, according to the global statistics, 6000 people per day and five youth per minute get infected with HIV. 2 There is a similar situation in Iran, too.…”

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A More Understanding about AIDS: Design and Assessment of Validity and Reliability of Several New Scales

2018

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Introduction: Given the high cost of AIDS, research on high-risk behaviors associated with AIDS is an essential requirement today. Therefore, the present study aimed to construct and standardize tests associated with AIDS-related risky behaviors. Methods: To assess the validity of the questionnaires, the experts’ viewpoints from different domains were qualitatively and quantitatively included. Additionally, to assess the reliability of the questionnaires, a sample of 31 subjects was selected and then examined on two separate occasions in a fortnight's time. Then, the validity and reliability of the instruments were assessed in a sample of 475 subjects. Results: The results of exploratory factor analysis showed that for AIDS health literacy and AIDS risk perception questionnaires two factors are extractable; while for the questionnaires of selfefficacy in controlling risk behavior and controlling risk behavior associated with AIDS one factor is extractable. Finally, 14 items were approved for each of the AIDS health literacy and self-efficacy in controlling risk behavior questionnaires; while 13 items were approved for each of the controlling risk behavior associated with AIDS and AIDS risk perception questionnaires. Each of the four questionnaires had a good internal consistency (Cronbach's Alpha > 0.70). Interclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC) amounts related to the test-retest reliability were greater than 0.80, which indicates the reliability of the instruments. Conclusion: According to the results of the present study, it was concluded that all four AIDSrelated questionnaires enjoyed acceptable validity and reliability.

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A More Understanding about AIDS: Design and Assessment of Validity and Reliability of Several New Scales

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“…High-risk behaviors such as drug abuse, suicide, and unsafe sexual contacts are considered as one of the main complications of society. Emerging as serious concerns with an ascending trend in recent years, controlling these behaviors has remained the focus of social assistance authorities [1][2][3]. High-risk behaviors are potentially destructive behaviors which are autonomously conducted by individuals with or without awareness of their possible adverse consequences [4,5].…”

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“…Another survey reported the drug abuse to be 15.6% in Iranian women [11]. AIDS is one of the most overwhelming diseases in the new era which has become a social and economic dilemma [2,3] in which the high-risk behaviors play a causative role [12]. Women with high-risk behavior are one of the most vulnerable groups to be infected with HIV [2,3,13,14].…”

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“…AIDS is one of the most overwhelming diseases in the new era which has become a social and economic dilemma [2,3] in which the high-risk behaviors play a causative role [12]. Women with high-risk behavior are one of the most vulnerable groups to be infected with HIV [2,3,13,14]. According to the data reported by World Health Organization (WHO) the epidemic rate of HIV is alarmingly growing and it is estimated that this up-ward trend from 2002 to 2025 in countries like Iran can influence gross domestic product (GDP) to be decreased by 0.2 to 1.5% [15].…”

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“…On the other hand, the studies have shown that Kermanshah has many health problems. Such as HIV/AIDS [2,3,13,16], cancer [17], high fertility [18,19], mortality [20,21], low quality of life [22,23] and lack of proper access to health centers [24][25][26][27]. As a result, it causes many health problems in the city.…”

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Mathematical Modeling of High-risk Behaviors in Reformation and Social Assistance Centers

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Shakiba³

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There is an increasing rate of high-risk behaviors in women, particularly those in prisons and high-risk places. This study was aimed to determine the high-risk behaviors among women residing in reformation and social assistance centers of Kermanshah province, Iran.In this cross sectional study, 480 women living in reformation and social assistance centers, central prisons, social welfare centers, suburban areas, high-risk neighborhoods and hangouts; were randomly selected. The primary data were collected via demographic and high-risk behavior questionnaire. To detect HIV infection, a rapid test was used as well as ELISA test in suspected cases. Statistical analysis was performed using Chi Square and Pearson Correlation Coefficient tests. The most prevalent high-risk behaviors in the subjects were addictive drug abuse (73.5%), arrest by judicial centers (59.2%), illegitimate sexual contacts (52.3%), and suicide (52.3%), respectively. The rapid HIV test revealed a positive correlation co-efficiency between HIV-positive individuals with crystal meth abuse (r=0.119, P=0.035).Associations were also observed between smoking and narcotic drug abusing (p<0.001) and with drinking alcohol (r=0.265, p<0.001). A history of suicide with a history of imprisonment also showed a positive correlation. A high prevalence of drug abusing, illegitimate sexual contacts, as well as transmission of HIV infection due to high-risk sexual contacts and injection drug addiction among the women were among the most significant findings of the survey. These observations highlight the importance of the of authority’s attention to design better policies and to implement them in order to reduce or prevent the resulting social harms.

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Measures of spatial accessibility to health centers: investigating urban and rural disparities in Kermanshah, Iran

Reshadat

Zangeneh

Saeidi

et al. 2018

J Public Health (Berl.)

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A comparative study of the spatial distribution of HIV prevalence in the metropolis of Kermanshah, Iran, in 1996−2014 using geographical information systems

Cited by 24 publications

References 19 publications

A More Understanding about AIDS: Design and Assessment of Validity and Reliability of Several New Scales

A More Understanding about AIDS: Design and Assessment of Validity and Reliability of Several New Scales

Mathematical Modeling of High-risk Behaviors in Reformation and Social Assistance Centers

Measures of spatial accessibility to health centers: investigating urban and rural disparities in Kermanshah, Iran

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