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- Title
Spatial analysis of AIDS in the state of Maranhão: an ecological study 2011-2018.
- Authors
Sousa, Livia Cristina; Silva, Tereza Cristina; Furtado Ferreira, Thaís; de Jesus Mendes Caldas, Arlene
- Abstract
Objective: Analyze the spatio-temporal distribution of AIDS cases in Maranhão. Methods: Ecological study of AIDS cases in the Notifiable Diseases Information System, 2011-2018. Gross and adjusted incidences were calculated using the Baysean method; then, the Moran Global and Local Indices to observe the existence of spatial autocorrelation of the cases and for the delimitation of high and low risk clusters. Results: 6,349 cases were reported, which were distributed heterogeneously. There was an advance of cases to new areas and persistence in old areas, such as in the capital São Luís and its surroundings. The dissemination did not occur at random, with positive spatial autocorrelation, with evidence of the formation of clusters in the municipalities of São Luís, São José de Ribamar and Paço do Lumiar. Conclusion: High-risk areas have been identified and should be considered a priority for investment in health, management, and organization of health services.
- Subjects
BRAZIL; AIDS risk factors; REPORTING of diseases; ECOLOGICAL research; RISK assessment; CD4 lymphocyte count; DESCRIPTIVE statistics; STATISTICAL models; DATA analysis software; AIDS; PROBABILITY theory
- Publication
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem, 2022, Vol 75, Issue 1, p1
- ISSN
0034-7167
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1590/0034-7167-2021-0131