Comparison of sociological research data obtained from high HIV infection risk groups in Sverdlovsk oblast
Data obtained by sociological research among high HIV infection risk individuals gave a realistic HIV prevalence profile of the area. HIV infection risk factors in injecting drug users (IDUs), commercial sex workers (CSWs) and men having sex with men (MSM) in Ekaterinburg were presented. It was demonstrated that IDUs remained the highest HIV spread risk group with the incidence rate of 64.3 % in some parts of the city. The incidence rates among MSM and CSWs were 9.9% and 20.3 %, respectively. Data on the features of the present&day HIV risk behaviour in separate groups were compared and contrasted to those collected previously. Recommendations on HIV risk minimization and anti&HIV activities in the area were given.