AIDS in pregnant women in Huize county, Yunnan province

ObjectiveTo investigate the current status of AIDS epidemic in pregnant women in Huize. MethodsThe data of HIV antibody screening for pregnant women and HIV positive pregnant women cases from 2005 to 2007 were analyzed. ResultsThe HIV antibody screening for 14 671 hospitalized pregnant women in Huize during 2005-2007 indicated that 15 pregnant women were HIV positive, 13 of them were infected by heterosexual contact, and the infection source for other 2 women was unknown. ConclusionThe AIDS epidemic is serious in Huize. It is suggested to conduct HIV counseling before marriage, promote safe sexual activity, conduct community health education and perform routine HIV test in antenatal clinic to improve the voluntary test for HIV in pregnant women.