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HIV in women has increased in the last years: Yadira Hidalgo

- A couple of years ago only one woman per 20 men had HIV, but now, it is one for every three men
- The goal is to apply more than 500 free tests to women in Xalapa and its surroundings

Juan Luis Cornejo 31/07/2014

alcalorpolitico.com

HIV rates in women have increased, and the local government has exhorted women to turn to the units of fast tests, said Yadira Hidalgo, director of the Municipal Women Institute.
 
A couple of years ago, only one woman for every 20 men had HIV, but now it is one for every three. Most of them got it from their romantic partners and don’t even know it.
 
“For every hundred people there are three with HIV, unfortunately, the virus has had a major impact on women population, and we have to be very conscious about this situation because we are all vulnerable.”
 
This units of fast tests will be installed in the downtown park of Xalapa, “Parque Juarez”, and they are hoping to apply at least 500 free tests.


“They are fast tests that detect the virus antibodies on people. We have now 500 people that want to get tested voluntarily, all the people that come have to go to council, so they can learn everything about these tests.”
 
She pointed out that people that people can come to hear the talking and do not neccesarily need to take the test, if they do so, they go to the second part to fill out a format to give their consent and get a number assigned, as well as filling a individual survey with confidential information.
 
These tests include extracting a drop of blood that is mixed with quimical liquids, laying a membrane to get the result. Only two persons are going to know the results, the one that does the test and the one that took it.


“We invite them to diminish their risky practice and to use mechanical barriers like the condom for all their sexual activity, including oral as well.”
 
She said that these units will be located in different parts of the city, but there are still waiting for the dates and specific locations.
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