Abstracts of the 2025 Annual Meeting of the ALEH
More infoPatients co-infected with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) are at higher risk of unfavorable outcomes, such as accelerated development of liver fibrosis and cirrhosis, as well as increased morbidity and mortality.
To describe the profile of patients co-infected with hepatitis C and HIV in the North region of Brazil between 2013 and 2023.
Materials and MethodsA descriptive, cross-sectional study using data from the Notifiable Diseases Information System (Sinan) for the period from 2013 to 2023. The variables analyzed were sex, race, and education level. Descriptive statistical analysis was performed to characterize the profile of the cases.
ResultsA total of 420 cases of co-infection with hepatitis C and HIV were identified. The majority were male (69.0%) and self-declared as "pardo" (brown/mixed-race) (81.4%). Regarding education level, 26.2% of the records were unknown; among the available data, those with complete high school education (19.0%) and 5 to 8 incomplete years of study (18.1%) stood out. In terms of geographical distribution, Amazonas had the highest proportion of cases (38.8%), followed by Pará (29.5%) and Rondônia (16.7%).
ConclusionsThe data indicate a predominant profile of co-infection among men, "pardo" individuals, and those with low education levels, with a concentration in the state of Amazonas. These findings reinforce the need for specific prevention, diagnosis, and care strategies aimed at the most vulnerable populations in the North region.
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