Cofactors for the acquisition of HIV-1 among heterosexual men: prospective cohort study of trucking company workers in Kenya
AIDSPublished 1 April 1999
Joel P. Rakwar, Ludo Lavreys, Mary Lou Thompson, Denis J. Jackson, Job J. Bwayo, Salim Hassanali
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This population of east African trucking company employees had a high HIV-1 seroprevalence rate at enrollment and a high virus seroincidence during follow-up, suggesting this population is an appropriate target for HIV- 1 prevention trials and behavioral interventions.
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Trucking company employees had a high HIV-1 seroprevalence rate at enrollment and a high HIV-1 seroincidence during follow-up. Risk factors for HIV-1 seroconversion included years of sexual activity, occupation, religion, uncircumcised status, and unprotected sex with a prostitute. This population is an appropriate target for HIV-1 prevention trials and behavioral interventions.
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