[Effects of standardized follow-up program among newly diagnosed HIV/AIDS cases in 2010]

Objective: To analyze the effects of a follow-up program among newly diagnosed HIV/AIDS cases in 2010 in China. Methods: Database was downloaded on January, 2016 from both HIV/AIDS Case Reporting and Follow-up Cards. Information related to newly diagnosed HIV/AIDS cases in 2010 was extracted from the database. Information on follow-up intervention programs, CD₄ testing, antiretroviral treatment, sexual behavior and mortality from 2010 to 2015 were analyzed. Results: Of the newly diagnosed HIV/AIDS cases in 2010, 70.4% were men and 72.0% with Han ethnicity. Heterosexual transmission accounted for 65.8%. The proportion of having received standardized follow-up increased significantly, with an annually upward trend (trend χ²=3 749.77, P<0.01). The proportions of sexual risk behaviors decreased significantly, with safe sexual behaviors over 90%, and having yearly upward trend (trend χ²=16 971.98, P<0.01). Among those eligible for antiretroviral therapy, the proportion of initiation the therapy increased from 56.5% in 2010 to 83.2% in 2015, with significant upward trend, annually (trend χ²=2 504.86, P<0.01). Over the same period, the proportion of deaths decreased from 12.4% in 2010 to 2.4% in 2015, with significant annual downward trend (trend χ²=4 935.89, P<0.01). Conclusion: The standardized follow-up intervention program included the contents of: CD₄ testing; counseling and timely referrals to receive antiretroviral therapy etc., which were correlated to the reduction on both high risk sexual behaviors and deaths.