Behaviour of People Living with HIV Aids in Northeastern Nigeria

Bolori, Mohammed Tahiru; Amodu, Mary Olubisi; Ahmad, Isah Muhammad; Yusuph, Haruna; Saleh, Jalal-Eddeen Abubakar

doi:10.4236/oalib.1103944

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“…These findings are a deviation from what (4), in a study on knowledge, attitudes and practices about HIV and implications in risk and stigma prevention in Brazil, established high levels of HIV stigma (74.9%), with respondents having one or more negative beliefs towards persons living with HIV. Human behavior and constituent practices are important determinants of transmission of HIV infection (5). Practices in relation to prevention, testing and health seeking behavior are key to the HIV disease.…”

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Knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAPs) about HIV/ AIDS form a foundation upon which interventions against the disease can be anchored. Migration for socio-economic purposes as well as availability of readily available and disposable income especially for low cadre workers pre-disposes them to risky sexual behavior, with resultant increased risk of HIV infection. Construction workers are classified as key vulnerable populations to HIV infection because of their mobile nature, lack of adequate information and other socio-economic and cultural factors. The objective of the study was to assess HIV/AIDS Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices (KAP) among construction workers, at mid -term period of a HIV program being implemented in Kwale County, along the Kenyan Coast. The study used a cross-sectional descriptive survey design, which used a quantitative method. The participants were forty (40) construction workers, who were randomly chosen from five (5) consortium companies, located in Kwale County of the Kenyan Coast. Forty (40) self-administered individual interviews were conducted. The study tool was an in-depth questionnaire. Quantitative data was processed using a web-based online platform (JIBUSASA) into statistical tables, which were processed further into charts and text. The mid-term KAP findings indicate an increase in knowledge levels, and positive change of attitudes and practices regarding HIV/AIDS amongst the construction workers. It can be concluded from the study that prevention, awareness and supportive interventions can yield positive changes towards mitigating the negative effects of the disease, along its elimination continuum.

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“…For instance, it has been established that PLHIV on ART engage in consistent condom use, reduce the number of sexual partners, or help in partner(s) HIV testing due to the counseling they receive before and after initiating the ART [ 16 ]. Again, Bolori, Mohammed Tahiru et al [ 20 ] found that approximately 83% of respondents had an attitudinal change after being diagnosed as HIV-positive. Such changes include taking preventive measures against more serious STIs, avoiding the spread of the disease to others, and complying with medical advice on a regular basis.…”

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Positive Status Disclosure and Sexual Risk Behavior Changes among People Living with HIV in the Northern Region of Ghana

Kabriku,

Ansah,

Hagan

2023

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Objective: To investigate sexual behavior changes adopted by People Living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (PLHIV) on Antiretroviral therapy (ART) in the Northern Region of Ghana. Methods: We employed a cross-sectional survey with a questionnaire to collect data from 900 clients from 9 major ART centers within the region. Chi-square and logistic regression analyses were applied to the data. Results: More than 50% of PLHIV on ART use condoms, reduce sexual partners, practice abstinence, reduce unprotected sex with married/regular partners, and avoid casual sex. Fear of others getting to know patients’ HIV-positive status (χ2 = 7.916, p = 0.005), stigma (χ2 = 5.201, p = 0.023), and fear of loss of family support (χ2 = 4.211, p = 0.040) significantly predict non-disclosure of HIV-positive status among the participants. Change in sexual behavior is influenced by the following: “to avoid spreading the disease to others” (R2 = 0.043, F (1, 898) = 40.237, p < 0.0005), “to avoid contracting other STIs” (R2 = 0.010, F (1, 898) = 8.937, p < 0.0005), “to live long” (R2 = 0.038, F (1, 898) = 35.816, p < 0.0005), “to hide HIV-positive status” (R2 = 0.038, F (1, 898) = 35.587, p < 0.0005), “to achieve good results from ART treatment” (R2 = 0.005, F (1, 898) = 4. 282, p < 0.05), and “to live a Godly life” (R2 = 0.023, F (1, 898) = 20. 880, p < 0.0005). Conclusions: High self-disclosure rate of HIV-positive status was identified, with participants disclosing to their spouses or parents. Reasons for disclosure and non-disclosure differed from person to person.

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Behaviour of People Living with HIV Aids in Northeastern Nigeria

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