Publications by authors named "Xueyuan Zhong"
Article Synopsis
- A study in Hunan, China analyzed the late diagnosis (LD) of HIV among 22,504 people living with HIV (PLWH) from 2018 to 2021, finding that 66.6% of cases were diagnosed late.
- Older individuals (50 and above) had a higher rate of late diagnosis (71.2%), with specific factors like male gender, Han ethnicity, and regional registration linked to increased LD risk.
- In younger PLWH, additional factors such as low education level, non-student status, and being divorced or widowed contributed to LD risk, highlighting the need for targeted interventions to address these disparities, particularly for older populations.
Objectives: A noticeable increase in HIV-positive cases among women, particularly those of middle and old age, has been observed worldwide. This study aimed to describe women's perceived HIV risk, HIV/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) knowledge, attitude, and sexual behaviors to determine factors associated with condom use among these women in Hunan, China.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from July 2019 to August 2020 among 958 women aged 40 and older in four regions of Hunan, China.