J Ark Med Soc. 1993 Jan;89(8):390-3.
The demographics of the HIV epidemic continue to change. Rates among white homosexuals seem to be leveling off; but there does not appear to be a corresponding decline among black homosexuals. Additionally, having found its first foothold among heterosexual injection drug users, increases in reported infection can be seen among heterosexuals who engage in non-monogamous, unprotected sex. To date, this increase in heterosexual transmission has been more pronounced among black Arkansans than white Arkansans. However, there are definite growth trends among heterosexuals regardless of race. Individuals who engage in risky behavior, specifically injection drug use, unprotected sex, and sex with multiple sex partners, should now consider that the risk of contracting HIV increases daily. Persons who engage in such risky behavior should educate themselves on the transmission of HIV and attempt to minimize their chances of infection. Persons who believe that they may be at risk for HIV should seek immediate testing and treatment. Confidential testing is provided by the Department of Health and individuals may call local offices for times that testing is available.
艾滋病毒流行情况的人口统计学特征持续变化。白人同性恋者中的感染率似乎趋于平稳；但黑人同性恋者中的感染率似乎并未相应下降。此外，艾滋病毒最初在异性恋注射吸毒者中站稳脚跟后，在非一夫一妻制、无保护性行为的异性恋者中，报告的感染人数有所增加。迄今为止，异性传播的这种增加在阿肯色州黑人中比白人中更为明显。然而，无论种族如何，异性恋者中都有明确的增长趋势。从事危险行为的个人，特别是注射吸毒、无保护性行为以及与多个性伴侣发生性行为的人，现在应该认识到感染艾滋病毒的风险每天都在增加。从事此类危险行为的人应该了解艾滋病毒的传播方式，并尽量减少感染的机会。认为自己可能有感染艾滋病毒风险的人应该立即寻求检测和治疗。卫生部提供保密检测，个人可以致电当地办公室了解检测时间。
