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[Population screening for HIV in Sisimiut, Greenland]
O R Olsen1, A Koch, T G Krause
1Sisimiut Sundhedscenter, Grønland.
Ugeskrift for Laeger
|September 15, 2000
Summary
Greenland
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Infectious Diseases
Context:
- Greenland experienced a higher HIV incidence than Denmark between 1985-1998.
- Sisimiut, with 10% of Greenland's population, accounted for 25% of HIV cases.
- Fear of undiagnosed HIV infections persisted despite an active tracing program.
Purpose:
- To assess the prevalence of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection in Sisimiut and surrounding settlements.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of the existing HIV case-tracing program.
Summary:
- A town-wide HIV screening campaign was conducted in Sisimiut in November 1998.
- 59% of the population participated, with high rates among children (86%).
- Four individuals tested positive; three were previously known, and one was highly suspected, indicating no widespread undetected infection.
Impact:
- The study found no evidence of widespread HIV infection in Sisimiut.
- The findings suggest the ongoing HIV case-tracing program is effective in identifying and managing cases.
- Results support the continued use of intensive case-tracing strategies for HIV prevention and control.