EPIDEMIOLOGICAL TRENDS AND TRANSMISSION ROUTES OF HIV INFECTION IN THE FERGANA REGION: A RETROSPECTIVE STUDY (2010–2024)

Matnazarova Gulbahor Sultanovna; Qodirova Sarvinoz Bakhtiyorjon qizi; Xamzayeva Nilufar Toshtemirovna; Saidkasimova Nargiza Sayfullayevna; Kurbaniyazova Malika Oralbayevna; Bobojonova Shohista Davronbekovna

Authors

Matnazarova Gulbahor Sultanovna MD, PhD (DrSc) Professor, Department of Epidemiology, Tashkent State Medical University
Qodirova Sarvinoz Bakhtiyorjon qizi Master’s Student, Department of Epidemiology, Tashkent State Medical University
Xamzayeva Nilufar Toshtemirovna PhD Senior Lecturer, Department of Epidemiology, Tashkent State Medical University
Saidkasimova Nargiza Sayfullayevna PhD Associate Professor, Department of Epidemiology, Tashkent State Medical University
Kurbaniyazova Malika Oralbayevna Assistant, Department of Epidemiology, Tashkent State Medical University
Bobojonova Shohista Davronbekovna Assistant, Department of Hematology, Transfusiology and Laboratory Medicine

Keywords:

HIV infection; epidemiology; transmission routes; migration; sexual transmission; Fergana region; Uzbekistan

Abstract

Background: HIV infection remains an important public health problem in Uzbekistan, particularly in regions with high population density and intensive migration. The Fergana region is one of the areas where the epidemiological situation of HIV requires continuous monitoring and analysis. Objective: The aim of this study was to analyze the epidemiological trends, geographical distribution, and transmission routes of HIV infection in the Fergana region during the period 2010–2024. Methods: A retrospective epidemiological study was conducted using official surveillance data from the regional HIV monitoring system. HIV incidence rates were calculated per 100,000 population. District-level distribution, modes of transmission, and demographic characteristics of people living with HIV were analyzed using descriptive epidemiological methods.