| dc.description.abstract | Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) attacks the immune system and can progress to Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS). Addressing HIV/AIDS is crucial for achieving Sustainable Development Goal 3.3, which aims to end the epidemic by 2030. By the end of 2023, global HIV prevalence reached 5‰ with a Case Fatality Rate (CFR) of 16‰. In Indonesia, prevalence stands at 2‰, while incidence has increased from 13 per 100,000 population in 2021 to 21 per 100,000 in 2023, with a CFR of 7‰. In Medan City, HIV incidence reached 70 per 1,000 population. Puskesmas Padang Bulan is a health facility in Medan providing voluntary counseling and testing (VCT) services. This study aims to analyze the relationship between sociodemographics and HIV incidence at the VCT Clinic of Padang Bulan Health Center Medan in 2025. This study employs an analytic observational design with a cross-sectional approach, involving 85 samples collected using purposive sampling technique. Univariate data were analyzed descriptively and bivariate data were analyzed by chi square test with 95 percent confidence level (α=0.05). Results showed that 75.3% of respondents at the VCT Clinic of Padang Bulan Medan Health Center in 2025 were diagnosed HIV-positive. There was an association between gender (p < 0.05), marital status (p < 0.05), education level (p < 0.05), income (p < 0.05), STI history (p < 0.05), place of residence (p < 0.05), and mode of sexual intercourse (p < 0.05) with HIV incidence. Meanwhile, age (p > 0.05), ethnicity (p > 0.05), occupation (p > 0.05), and regional origin (p > 0.05) has no significant association with HIV incidence. Individuals with HIV should adhere to antiretroviral treatment and adopt a healthy lifestyle to improve quality of life and prevent transmission. The community must foster awareness, promote inclusivity, and disseminate accurate HIV/AIDS information to reduce stigma. | en_US |
