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Periodicity of the HIV/AIDS Epidemic in a Mathematical Model that Incorporates Complacency

Flugentius Baryarama1, Livingstone S. Luboobi1 and Joseph Y.T. Mugisha1
  • 1 Makerere University, Uganda

Abstract

An HIV/AIDS model incorporating complacency for the adult population is formulated. Complacency is assumed a function of the number of AIDS cases in a community with an inverse relation. A method to find the equilibrium state of the model is given by proving a stated theorem. An example to illustrate the application of the theorem is also given. Model analysis and simulations show that complacency resulting from dependence of HIV transmission on the number of AIDS cases in a community leads to damped periodic oscillations in the number of infective with oscillations more marked at lower rates of progression to AIDS. The implications of these results to public health with respect to monitoring the HIV/AIDS epidemic and widespread use of antiretroviral (ARV) drugs is discussed.

American Journal of Infectious Diseases
Volume 1 No. 1, 2005, 55-60

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3844/ajidsp.2005.55.60

Submitted On: 31 August 2005 Published On: 31 March 2005

How to Cite: Baryarama, F., Luboobi, L. S. & Mugisha, J. Y. (2005). Periodicity of the HIV/AIDS Epidemic in a Mathematical Model that Incorporates Complacency. American Journal of Infectious Diseases, 1(1), 55-60. https://doi.org/10.3844/ajidsp.2005.55.60

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Keywords

  • HIV/AIDS
  • periodicity
  • mathematical model
  • complacency