Author/Authors :
Feizzadeh, A. Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS, ايران , Feizzadeh, A. tehran university of medical sciences tums - School of Public Health, تهران, ايران , Nedjat, S. tehran university of medical sciences tums - Knowledge Utilization Research Centre, School of Public Health, تهران, ايران , Asghari, S. tehran university of medical sciences tums - School of Public Health, تهران, ايران , Keshtkar, A. golestan university of medical sciences - School of Medicine, ايران , Heshmat, R. tehran university of medical sciences tums - School of Public Health, تهران, ايران , Setayesh, H. Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS, Iran. , Majdzadeh, R. tehran university of medical sciences tums - School of Public Health, Knowledge Utilization Research Centre, تهران, ايران
Abstract :
In formulating the second national strategic plan for prevention of HIV/AIDS in the Islamic Republic of Iran a more evidence-based approach was needed. This paper reports on a systematic review of the local evidence about the determinants of HIV/AIDS transmission in 3 categories: poor knowledge and negative attitudes about HIV transmission; injection drug use; and sexual promiscuity. Of 93 reports reviewed, 53 met the inclusion criteria. Information about the prevalence and magnitude of effect for the 3 risk determinants at the national and regional level was scarce. Heterogeneity between studies, even in the same sub-population, was significant. An improved research base and better sharing of information are needed within countries of the Eastern Mediterranean Region.
