Spatial analysis of HIV/AIDS in Pakistan

Abstract

Background: HIV/AIDS has emerged as a serious worldwide health problem since 1980s and the attainment of a successful disease control program and an effective viral cure is still elusive. Currently, careful estimates put the number of HIV/AIDS affected people at 43 million all over the world. Till such time the disease remains uncured, effective policies are required for the control of HIV/AIDS. Method: The present study is based on the available regional data of recorded HIV/AIDS cases in different provinces of Pakistan. Result: To demonstrate the clustering of infected groups in the target areas we have resorted to the use of Hot Spot assessment and spatial autcorrelation techniques. Conclusion: We conclude that due to a number of socio-economic reasons strong clustering of infection are appearing in a predictable pattern across Pakistan.