Abstract
Objective: To evaluate the sociodemographic and clinical aspects of patients with HIV treated by the Specialized Care Service at a Testing and Counseling Center. Methods: This is a descriptive, cross-sectional epidemiological study, carried out by obtaining secondary data provided by the Specialized Care Service in a Testing and Reception Center, in which the sociodemographic and laboratory aspects of HIV patients were analyzed. Results: During the study period, it was observed that 356 individuals were undergoing treatment, with a predominance of males (58.7%). It was observed that 153 patients had a viral load lower than 50 copies/mL, totaling 80.1%, being the group with the highest prevalence. The TCD4+ lymphocyte count was analyzed, in which the male sex was predominant with 52%, with a variation of 71 to 339 cells/mm³. Conclusion: Given the above, because males have a higher prevalence of HIV cases in the city, awareness-raising actions are needed through social, outpatient, care and educational networks for this public.