Objectives –

To estimate the prevalence of HIV, associated socio–demographic factor and mode of transmission in a population of those who are attending in ICTC counselling center of tertiary care hospital of Jharkhand.

Materials and methods –

The survey interviews were performed with patients capable to consent and with those accompanied by a capable caregiver who consented. HIV counselling and testing was offered to participants.

Results –

A total of 2904 persons were surveyed; 151 of these subjects were positive for HIV, yielding an overall prevalence of HIV infection of 5%(151/2904) in this sample. Among HIV +ve individuals(151), males(80/151) are more prone to infection i.e 53%. Among age distributions the key affected populations are 35–49 years of age group (59/151) 39%. Among the population more HIV +ve individuals are commercial sex partners 44%(66/151).

Conclusion –

HIVprevalence among persons attending the clinic, particularly men, was higher than among the general population in a population survey. The extremely high prevalence of HIV suggests an urgent need to allocate adequate resources for HIV prevention and treatment in this area. Effective monitoring of the epidemic in Jharkhand needs to include efforts to strengthen sentinel surveillance of HIV in rural areas and strategies for the surveillance of migrants and mobile individuals and commercial sex workers.