A STOCHASTIC-MODEL FOR THE HIV EPIDEMIC IN HOMOSEXUAL POPULATIONS INVOLVING AGE AND RACE

Authors
TAN WY XIANG Z
Citation
Wy. Tan et Z. Xiang, A STOCHASTIC-MODEL FOR THE HIV EPIDEMIC IN HOMOSEXUAL POPULATIONS INVOLVING AGE AND RACE, Mathematical and computer modelling, 24(12), 1996, pp. 67-105
Citations number
24
Categorie Soggetti
Mathematics,Mathematics,"Computer Science Interdisciplinary Applications","Computer Science Software Graphycs Programming
Journal title
Mathematical and computer modelling → ACNP
ISSN journal
08957177
Volume
24
Issue
12
Year of publication
1996
Pages
67 - 105
Database
ISI
SICI code
0895-7177(1996)24:12<67:ASFTHE>2.0.ZU;2-K
Abstract
In this paper, we derive a stochastic model for the HIV epidemic in ho mosexual populations involving age and race. To account for effects of different mixing patterns, a low risk selection rule is introduced. T he model is then formulated in terms of chain multinomial distribution s by means of which the means are derived. Some simulation studies by computer indicate clearly that age and race have a significant impact on the HIV epidemic.