TOPIC: Epidemiology
OTHER KEYWORDS: Vietnamese, Orange County, CA
TITLE: Targeted HIV seroprevalence among Vietnamese in southern California
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Gellert GA, Moore D, Maxwell RM, Mai KK, Higgins KV. Targeted HIV seroprevalence among Vietnamese in southern California.Genitourin.1994; 70: 265-267.
SUMMARY
This paper discusses the unknown prevalence of HIV among southern California Vietnamese is unknown. Researchers collected seroprevalence data on targeted Vietnamese, in Orange County, CA who may be at risk for HIV infection. The study found that HIV infection exists among southern California Vietnamese, and men who have sex with men appear to be at risk for HIV infection similar to others practicing high risk behaviors in the US population. Preventive education needs to be targeted explicitly at these individuals.