Abstract
Objective
To describe some sociodemographic features and health of individuals who present tuberculosis, and HIV co-infection of a specialized center located in the municipality of Sao Paulo.
Methods
This was a descriptive study of tuberculosis/HIV co-infection reported in a referral and training center of sexual transmissible diseases and AIDS in the municipality of Sao Paulo, conducted between 2007 and 2016. The source of information was a notification system and follow-up of tuberculosis cases.
Results
We notified 745 cases of co-infection, 76.6% were men, 67.8% were aged between 30 to 49 years, and 62.6% had 8 years or more of formal education. In relation to end of treatment of tuberculosis, 46.3% of cases evolved cure and 13.3% were death. The comparison of periods of notification from 2007-2011 and 2012-2016 can be observed by the occurrence of percentage reduction of 43.0% in the number of reported cases, and 76.6% in frequency of evolution of death.
Conclusion
The knowledge of the epidemiological situation of tuberculosis/HIV co-infection enables the provision of subsides to rethink the activities of health care and to enhance public policies.
Tuberculosis; Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome; Community health nursing; Chronic disease; Health services