Prevalence and associated risk factors of HIV in prisons in Balochistan, Pakistan: a cross-sectional study [version 1; referees: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations]

Background: The prevalence of HIV is 0.1% in Pakistan, with epidemicity in high-risk groups. The infection is on verge of transmission from key populations to the general population through people who inject drugs and sexual transmission. Prisoners are vulnerable to infectious diseases like HIV. Thi...

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Main Authors: Muhammad Dawood Khan, Ahmad Wali, Razia Fatima, Aashifa Yaqoob, Shoaib Aziz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: F1000 Research Ltd 2018-11-01
Series:F1000Research
Online Access:https://f1000research.com/articles/7-1821/v1