Spatial Analysis of HIV/AIDS in Pakistan

Authors

  • Syed Rizwan Ul Haq Tirmizi PNEC - National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad
  • Syed Talha Tirmizi Petroleum Department, NED University, Karachi
  • Nasir Uddin Khan Mathematics Department, Karachi University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v17i3.36999

Keywords:

Spatial Analysis, Provinces of Pakistan, HIV/AIDS

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.

Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol.17(3) 2018 p.433-438

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Syed Rizwan Ul Haq Tirmizi, PNEC - National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad



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Published

2018-06-29

How to Cite

Tirmizi, S. R. U. H., Tirmizi, S. T., & Khan, N. U. (2018). Spatial Analysis of HIV/AIDS in Pakistan. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science, 17(3), 433–438. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v17i3.36999

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Vol. 17 No. 3 (2018)

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