Incidence Cases of HIV/AIDS Infection in Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria

Ijioma, B.C.; Kalu, Iche; Nwachukwu, Chukwuemeka; Nwachukwu, Izu

doi:10.3923/rjbsci.2010.304.309

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“…This finding agrees with that of which confirmed knowledge increase among adolescents after providing educational interventions and coincides with the popular view that "knowledge is power". 10,11 This agrees with the views of that knowledge, attitudes and values acquired at the secondary school levels play critical roles in increasing HIV and AIDS prevention as well as healthy life styles. 5,9 The finding that the interventions provided to the respondents enabled them to understand transmission modes, preventive measures and the causative agent of HIV and AIDS was evidenced by the high proportion of the respondents who opted to stay in the same classroom with those living positively with HIV and AIDS as well as the mean number of respondents who held the view that students with HIV and AIDS should not be stigmatized or rejected.…”

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“…Unless interventions capable of increasing in-school adolescents' knowledge on HIV prevention are provided, incidence of HIV infection among adolescents will continue to increase. [10][11][12][13] In the absence of a cure for AIDS, primary prevention through targeted intervention is the only feasible means of controlling HIV infection among the adolescents, especially the in-school adolescents. Unfortunately, HIV and AIDS prevention programmes are not adequate in many secondary schools including those in Orlu senatorial zone.…”

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Intervention programmes for HIV and AIDS prevention: a study of in- school adolescents in Orlu Senatorial Zone of Imo State, Nigeria

2017

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Background: Helpful strategies to prevent human immuno-deficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) among adolescents remain the greatest challenge in developing countries including Nigeria. In Nigeria, interventions for preventing HIV and AIDS for in-school adolescents are limited. This study used class-room instruction (CI) and drama (DR) for HIV and AIDS prevention among in-school adolescents in Orlu Senatorial Zone.Methods: A quasi-experimental design using 165 students from three randomly selected co-educational secondary schools was adopted. Two experimental groups (CI and DR) and a control group were used for the study. Baseline data were collected using a semi-structured questionnaire with 29-point knowledge and 9-point attitudinal scales. Knowledge was analysed using the scores <15 and ≥15 for low and high knowledge respectively. For attitude, scores of <5 and ≥5 were categorised as negative and positive respectively. The results for baseline studies were used to design interventions that were implemented for 8 weeks. Also, mid-term and follow-up evaluations were conducted during the study. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics, t-test and ANOVA at p=0.05.Results: The mean ages of the respondents in CI, DR and control groups were 13.4±1.2, 13.9±1.5 and 13.8±1.2 years respectively. Knowledge scores on HIV and AIDS at baseline were 20.5±2.7, 20.4±2.6 and 21.1±2.7 for CI, DR and Control groups respectively. These scores increased to 22.7±2.7, 22.6±1.8 and 21.2±0.3 at mid-term for CI, DR and control, respectively. At follow-up, scores for CI and DR increased to 23.9±1.8 and 24.5±1.4 respectively while the score for the control dropped to 20.0±2.8. Scores for attitude for CI, DR and control groups during baseline study were 5.3±1.4, 4.9±1.5 and 5.3±1.0 respectively. For mid-term, attitude scores were 5.1±1.2, 5.0±0.9 and 4.7±1.5 for CI, DR and control respectively while scores for follow-up were 5.3±1.2, 5.6±0.7 and 4.5±1.2, indicating greater increase among the intervention groups than that of control.Conclusions: Based on the results of the study, drama yielded more positive outcomes in both knowledge gained and in attitudinal change among in-school adolescents than classroom instruction. Drama intervention is therefore, an important HIV and AIDS prevention strategy for in- school adolescents.

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Intervention programmes for HIV and AIDS prevention: a study of in- school adolescents in Orlu Senatorial Zone of Imo State, Nigeria

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“…The burden of HIV infection in the State is higher in rural communities (5.6%) than in urban areas (2.2%) [2]. However, in a study involving 17, 964 individuals who underwent HIV counseling and testing between April 2007 and September 2009 at General Hospital Umuguma, Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State, 8.1% were found to be HIV positive [14]. It was reported that about 60% of the HIV-infected individuals were females while 83.3% were 25 years or more [14].…”

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Prevalence and Risk Factors for Opportunistic Infections in HIV Patients Receiving Antiretroviral Therapy in a Resource-Limited Setting in Nigeria

Iroezindu¹

2013

J AIDS Clin Res

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Since the introduction of Highly Active Anti-retroviral Therapy (HAART), a significant decline in OIs and AIDS progression has been observed [10-12]. However, significant differences still exist in the burden of OIs between high income and resource-limited settings. Most of the evidence for decline in OIs has come from high-income settings with relatively less burden of OIs in the pre-HAART era, early and widespread access to ART and sophisticated diagnostic tools. There is insufficient knowledge about the burden and risk factors for OIs in

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“…The same is applicable to "magnetic couple" or "sero-discordant" (those in which one partner is HIVpositive and the other HIV-negative). [39][40][41][42] This study used drama and role play to provide emotional and cognitive experiences on the consequences of sexual risk behaviours in tertiary institutions.…”

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Students’ sexual exposure in tertiary institutions: a case study of some universities in Abia state of Nigeria

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Akubugwo

Onwuka

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Int J Community Med Public Health

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Background: Studies have shown that new entrants in institutions of higher learning are at risk of sexual exploits by older students. Drama has been identified as an intervention strategy capable of internalizing both the emotional and cognitive dimensions of sexual problems for positive changes. This study used drama to create awareness on likely common sexual exploits in institutions of higher learning. Methods: Study used first year students in three universities, federal, state and private. It was assumed that first year students in institutions of higher learning are likely to be exposed to sexual overtures by older students. It was considered that using drama as an intervention will create awareness on types of sexual overtures experienced in tertiary institutions. A random sample of ninety ((90) students, comprising thirty (30) students in each of the universities studied was selected. Pre- and post-self-administered questionnaire were given to the selected students to complete. On completion, copies of the questionnaire (pre- and post) were analyzed using Tables and percentages. Results: The study showed that students in the three universities studied were approached for sex by fellow students but this was more in Rhema University 8 (28. 8%) than in other universities. Both male and female sexes approached the students for sex. Finding showed that some students practiced anal, oral, and multiple sex, but this was more in MOUA 10 (33.3%) than in ABSU and Rhema with 9 (30%) respectively. For knowledge on how HIV is transmitted, students had the knowledge that HIV transmission occurs by sharing sharp objects. This knowledge was more among students in MOUA 29 (97%) than those in ABSU 28 (93%) and Rhema 27 (90%). Conclusions: Drama therefore, is a valuable and timely intervention strategy capable of encouraging HIV risk reduction among university students.

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Incidence Cases of HIV/AIDS Infection in Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria

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Intervention programmes for HIV and AIDS prevention: a study of in- school adolescents in Orlu Senatorial Zone of Imo State, Nigeria

Intervention programmes for HIV and AIDS prevention: a study of in- school adolescents in Orlu Senatorial Zone of Imo State, Nigeria

Prevalence and Risk Factors for Opportunistic Infections in HIV Patients Receiving Antiretroviral Therapy in a Resource-Limited Setting in Nigeria

Students’ sexual exposure in tertiary institutions: a case study of some universities in Abia state of Nigeria

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