EPIDEMIOLOGY OF HIV INFECTION: THE REALITY OF CLINICAL PRACTICE

Objectives . This work aims to provide retrospective analysis of socio-economic, demographic and clinical features of patients with HIV infection in 5 regions of Russian Federation with high prevalence of HIV infection (Krasnoyarsk, Tomsk, Irkutsk, Ulyanovsk Region, Samara Region). Materials and methods. A study was a part of the project «Natural and Clinical Course of HIV Infection in the Russian Federation». The protocol of study included a retrospective analysis of the regional Centers for the Prevention and Control of AIDS registers and medical records of patients. Inclusion criteria was a verified diagnosis of HIV infection. Diagnosis should be made by 01/01/2015 at the latest. Results. Demographic and socio-epidemiological parameters, clinical manifestations, immunological aspects and the status of antiretroviral therapy in the studied cohort were evaluated. The results of the analytical study allowed us to present a modern profile of the HIV-infected population. Discussion . The analysis showed the prevalence of socially adapted people of working age (30–39 years), the predominance of the parenteral route of HIV infection associated with intravenous drug use in men and the activation of the sexual route of HIV infection in a cohort of women, and other features of HIV epidemiology. Results of analytical work reflect the situation of HIV infection in the Russian Federation, justifying the need for further research in this area and implementing effective prevention strategies into practice.