Author/Authors :
Nematollahi, M Department of Health Information Management - Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz , Khalesi, N Department of Health Services management - Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran , Moghaddasi, H Department of Health Information Management - Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran , Askarian, M Department of Community Medicine - Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
Abstract :
Background: For the purpose of minimizing the HIV/AIDS epidemic effects, one of the programs is the promotion of
scientific methods and setting of the suitable surveillance systems. The present research was conducted to design the
HIV/AIDS surveillance system in Iran applying WHO recommendations and the experience of some countries.
Methods: In 2009, based on the country's requirements, the HIV/AIDS surveillance system was proposed and
designed for Iran. The Delphi technique was utilized to find the views of experts. Data analysis was conducted
based on a comparison of the attributes of the HIV/AIDS surveillance systems in the countries under consideration
using a descriptive and theoretical analysis.
Results: The model was approved obtaining the final score of 36.3 out of 44, viz 82.5%.
Conclusion: Designing and performing of the HIV/AIDS surveillance pattern in the direction of “second generation
of HIV/AIDS surveillance” can be considered as an important step in the improvement of the patient’s control
and precaution of HIV/AIDS.
