Solicitud y realización del test del VIH en atención primaria. Estudio de la Red de Médicos Centinelas de Castilla y León 1990–1996

Abstract

An increase in requests and tests carried out between 1991 and 1993 was detected. The figures later stabilized and, in general, they were lower than in other studies. The doctor was predominantly the origin of the request. A decrease in IDUs and an increase in the percentage of unsafe heterosexual contact, were detected, both in line with data from other research. Primary Health Care had a predominant place in early detection of risk practice and in the areas of prevention, education and information.

Infecciones de transmisión sexual: epidemiología y control

“…Moreover, it is highly recommended to take information on previous STI and treatments, drug use and administration routes, serological condition /vaccination against hepatitis A and B, serological condition against hepatitis C and HIV and the use of birth control measures and reproductive history in women 22 . The only way to identify asymptomatic patients or symptomatic patients who are not seeking assistance for whatever reason 23,24 , is by means of early detection programs. A classical example of such programs is prenatal screening for the detection of HIV and other STI, which apart from enabling early detection of pregnant women, is also an essential primary prevention measure since it reduces mother-to-child transmission of STI.…”