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Background: Poor living conditions promote the spread of communicable diseases. It happened with Tuberculosis (TB) and is happening with COVID-19. Due to its dynamic nature, this group of diseases must be studied in the context of the social determinants of health. Aim: To describe the epidemiological behavior of COVID-19 in response to the control strategies implemented by the Chilean Ministry of Health and its similarities with the socio-economic distribution of TB in the Metropolitan Region (MR) of Chile. Material and Methods: The 2018 Tuberculosis rates and average income of districts belonging to the MR were described, as well as the incidence rates of COVID-19. A Pearson correlation analysis was applied between the rates of both diseases, to assess similarities in the epidemiological distribution patterns. Results: The RM accounts for over 50% of the total national cases of COVID-19. After the implementation of selective quarantines, only four districts in the RM managed to control the outbreak (those with the highest incomes). In the rest, a clear increase in cases was observed. The districts with the highest increase in cases were the most disadvantaged, and those with the highest TB rates during 2018, with a correlation coefficient of 0.6. Conclusions: Control policies cannot deepen health inequalities. If vulnerable groups, as well as the factors that determine their health, are not properly identified, the consequences of the current pandemic could be even more devastating.
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Humanos , Tuberculose/epidemiologia , Infecções por Coronavirus/epidemiologia , Fatores Socioeconômicos , Chile/epidemiologia , Disparidades nos Níveis de SaúdeRESUMO
Background: Tuberculosis (TB)/HIV coinfection has a high mortality rate. Aim: To describe socio-epidemiological characteristics of tuberculosis (TB)-HIV coinfection, and aspects associated with its prevalence, from 2005 to 2018. Material and Methods: Analysis of the registry of the tuberculosis control and elimination program of three public health services of metropolitan Santiago. The variables considered were: TB/HIV coinfection, age, sex, location of tuberculosis, bacteriological confirmation, incarceration, commune of residence, country of origin and effectiveness of the tuberculosis therapy. Results: We analyzed 7507 TB cases, of whom 12% corresponded to cases of coinfection. The number of coinfections doubled in the last 6 years. In 2018, 45% of coinfection cases occurred in migrants. Of the total cases evaluated, 53% were successfully treated and 28% died. Conclusions: The remarkable increase in TB/HIV coinfection, urgently demands new prevention and control strategies, aimed at the most vulnerable groups.
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Humanos , Masculino , Feminino , Tuberculose/epidemiologia , Infecções por HIV/epidemiologia , Coinfecção/epidemiologia , Fatores Socioeconômicos , Chile/epidemiologia , Prevalência , Cidades/epidemiologiaRESUMO
Resumen Introducción: La adecuada adherencia a la TARV tiene un alto impacto en la sobrevida en el SIDA. Existe poco consenso sobre las causas de la baja adherencia al tratamiento en mujeres, estando éstas en una situación de desigualdad en términos de prevención y cuidados relacionados. Objetivos: Explorar y describir los aspectos socioculturales vinculados a la adherencia de mujeres al tratamiento anti-retroviral para el VIH/SIDA. Material y Métodos: Estudio cualitativo, exploratorio-descriptivo. La población de estudio fueron mujeres chilenas de 18 de edad o más con infección por VIH/SIDA. El tamaño de la muestra se definió por saturación de información. Se realizaron entrevistas en profundidad a 16 mujeres contactadas en siete centros públicos de atención a personas con infección por VIH en cuatro regiones del país, atendiendo al criterio de saturación de la información. Resultados: Existen diversos factores socio-culturales que determinan el grado de adherencia que las mujeres adoptan en relación al TARV. Los más relevantes son la satisfacción vital, el imaginario sobre el VIH, la disposición de sus redes frente al diagnóstico y la disponibilidad de información. Discusión: Se hace necesario incursionar en intervenciones específicas considerando los aspectos socio-culturales y satisfaciendo las necesidades psicosociales de las mujeres. Se hace imprescindible que las políticas públicas y los equipos de salud consideren dichos aspectos para mejorar la adherencia a la TARV.
Background: Adequate adherence to HAART has a high impact on survival of AIDA patients. There is little consensus on the causes of low adherence to treatment in women, who are in a situation of inequality in terms of prevention and related care. Objectives: To explore and describe the socio-cultural aspects related to the adherence of women to antiretroviral treatment for HIV / AIDS. Material and Methods: Qualitative, exploratory-descriptive study. The study population was focused on Chilean women, who are 18 years of age or older, living with HIV/AIDS. The sample size was defined by information saturation. In-depth interviews were conducted with 16 women contacted in seven public care centers for people living with HIV (PLHIV) in 4 regions of the country, and it was take into account the saturation of the information. Results: There are several sociocultural factors that determine the level of adherence that women adopt in relation to HAART. The most relevant ones are the vital satisfaction, the imaginary about HIV, the availability of their networks in front of diagnosis and the availability of information are fundamental. Discussion: It is necessary to enter into specific interventions considering the sociocultural aspects and satisfying the psychosocial needs of women. It is imperative that public policies and health teams consider these aspects to improve adherence to HAART.