Brief communication: demographic disparities and modes of transmission of HIV in Mizoram, Northeast India
This study examines the prevalence of Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in Mizoram, Northeast India, with a focus on age-group transmission routes and gender-specific prevalence. According to data from the ART Plus Centre at Civil Hospital Aizawl (January-December 2023), men were more likely to be infected with HIV, with the 26-35 age group being the most affected. Heterosexual transmission and intravenous drug use (IDU) were shown to be the most common modes of transmission. Gender and age variations were identified by statistical analysis using SPSS<sup>®</sup> (V 27.0), highlighting the need for focused interventions. To effectively combat the HIV epidemic in this area, gender-specific policies, harm reduction strategies, and stigma reduction measures are essential.
Authors
- Jane Ralte
- Swagnik Roy (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8087-969X)
- Sumit Aggarwal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0652-1611)
- Lalengkimi Ralte
- Richard L. Chawngthu
- Rebecca Lalngaihzuali
- John Zothanzama (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1418-9185)
- Benjamin Lalrinpuia (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8524-7149)
- Nachimuthu Senthil Kumar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0192-2133)
- Gracy Laldinmawii (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1291-442X)
- Lalnunthari Khawlhring
- Nalida Lalthafeli
- Christina Lalnuntluangi
Institutions
- Zoological Survey of India (IN)
- Mizoram University (IN)
- Indian Council of Medical Research (IN)
- ICFAI University, Mizoram (IN)
- Government Medical College (IN)
- Christian Hospital Serkawn (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- AIDS Research and Therapy
- Published
- 2025-10-08
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12981-025-00753-5
- Primary Topic
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, India
- Indian Council of Medical Research