Correlates of HIV-1 seropositivity among young men in Thailand

Article Abstract:

The Northern region of Thailand seems to have the highest rates of HIV infection among the general population. Researchers tested 117,861 soldiers in the Royal Thai Army for HIV between 1991 and 1993. The men came from all regions of Thailand and two-thirds lived in rural areas prior to induction. Overall, 3.5% were HIV-positive, but seropositive rates varied substantially depending on the region from which the soldier originated. Twelve percent of the soldiers from the Upper North were HIV-positive, compared to 4% of those from the Central region, 3.5% from Bangkok province, 2.3% from the Lower North and 2% from the Northeast and South. HIV-positive rates approached 20% in some provinces in the Upper North. Men who were single, older than 21 and city dwellers before induction were more likely to be HIV-positive. Rates of HIV infection increased dramatically in Thailand in 1988.

Health aspects, Thailand, HIV seropositivity, HIV positive, Thais

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Suicide and HIV infection: mortality follow-up of 4147 HIV-seropositive military service applicants

Article Abstract:

The suicide rate in people who have tested positive for HIV does not appear to be significantly higher following their receipt of their test results. Researchers used data on military personnel to compare suicide rates among 4,147 soldiers who tested HIV-positive and 12,437 soldiers who tested negative. All military recruits have been tested for HIV since 1985. The suicide rate among those HIV-positive was 35% higher than in those negative for HIV. Suicide rates among both groups were higher than in the general population. Only 3 HIV-positive soldiers committed suicide in the 3 months following their diagnosis.

Psychological aspects, Risk factors, Behavior, Suicide, HIV infection, HIV infections

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