Evaluation of the HIV - AIDS and the AIDS Mortality Surveillance System in Caquetá, Colombia, between 2014 and 2018

Abstract

Introduction: HIV/AIDS is a global pandemic that has generated numerous human losses, life’s quality deterioration, and unfavorable economic consequences. Several prevention programs have been implemented to strengthen early diagnosis and stop the transition from HIV to AIDS.

Objective: To evaluate and follow-up on the qualitative and quantitative attributes of the HIV-AIDS notification process according to the established procedure of notification to the SIVIGILA in Caqueta, Colombia.

Methods: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s methodology was used for evaluating the subsystem. Virtual surveys were carried out in 47 people in charge of the system in different territorial entities, and documents and databases were reviewed to examine qualitative attributes. In terms of analysis, triangulation in Epi-info was made in qualitative aspects, and frequency measurements were used in quantitative aspects.

Results: The results are divided into eight categories. a)Simplicity: it is easy to complete the records. b)Flexibility: the subsystem has had different changes in terms of case definition and the inclusion of variables. c)Acceptability: it is recognized the importance of monitoring HIV - AIDS and AIDS Mortality. d)Opportunity: It is not opportune; there is no periodicity for the information analysis. e)Representativeness: the total number of cases in the territory is not represented. f)Utility: the subsystem allows the formulation of public policies. g)Quality: there were 20 repeated cases. h)Sensibility: all mortalities are not taken into account.