Abstract

Background: Globally, India is leading in the world as far as numbers of HIV positive cases, and there is paucity of studies related to socio-demographic profile of HIV/AIDS patients in Guntur. Methodology: This socio-demographic study was conducted on HIV patients attending welfare programs in AMG INDIA INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION, Chilakaluripet, Guntur district on 8^th and 9th of every month. At the time of study, 1020 patients were registered however study was done on 1000 cases of which 500 were males and 500 were females. Data collection was done by personal Interview and from case record. Results: Most of the study individuals (98.3%) belonged to the age group 15-45 years, Majority of the study individuals were married (75.50%). Unprotected sexual route was the most common (91.5%) mode of transmission .Lack of education, staying alone  were also identified as root causes in women being infected with HIV. Conclusion: Most of HIV positive cases belonged to the sexually active & economically productive age group, low socioeconomic status, rural area and the sexual route were the predominant factors for transmission of disease. Education and self employment or uplifting of women’s economic status can decrease the prevalence of HIV in rural areas in both the sexes.