Painel Epidemiológico Dos Casos De Aids Entre Os Anos De 2013 A 2022 Na Região Nordeste Do Brasil

Abstract

40 HIV is a retrovirus that attacks the immune system, especially CD4+ T cells and macrophages, 41 weakening the body's defenses and enabling the development of AIDS. In Brazil, the prevalence 42 of AIDS is high in the Northeast, a region characterized by inequalities in access to health care 43 and adverse socioeconomic conditions. In view of this, this study carried out an epidemiological 44 analysis of AIDS cases in the Northeast region between 2013 and 2022, using data from 45 DATASUS and IBGE. Thus, variables such as sex, race, education, and age were analyzed in 46 a cross-sectional approach, and Pearson's Chi-Square test was applied to verify significance (p 47 < 0.05). As a result, 88,319 reported cases were observed, with the highest number in 2018 48 (9,310 cases). Thus, most cases occurred among men (68%), brown people (43%), and 49 individuals with incomplete elementary education (37%). Furthermore, the age group with the 50 highest incidence was 20 to 39 years (40%). Furthermore, it was noted that the states of Bahia, 51 Pernambuco and Ceara have high rates of involvement, partly due to deficiencies in access to 52 treatment and early diagnosis, especially in remote areas. Thus, health policies are not effective 53 in meeting regional needs, reflecting high morbidity and mortality rates. Therefore, regional 54 public health strategies are needed to address the problem, including education and awareness 55 campaigns, as well as programs that reduce socioeconomic and cultural barriers.