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HIV/AIDS Prevention Services in Sagamu, Nigeria: an Analysis of the Sexual Behaviour of HIV Counseli

Authors: ABIODUN Olumide

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Abstract: HIV/AIDS has been a major developmental issue all over the world particularly in Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. In Nigeria, there was a steady decline in the sero-prevalence of the infection in the last few years. Sexual transmission of HIV remains a major problem in Nigeria and other West African countries. This study, therefore, considers the sexual health characteristics of clients accessing HIV counseling and testing services at Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital between May 1 2008 and April 30, 2010.Clientsâ€™ stth records were reviewed and analyzed using SPSS 10.0. 76.5% (1827) of clients did not use condom in the last sex and 13.6% (323) had more than one sexual partner. 14.7% (334) of the clients had a history of previous sexually transmitted infection. 35.0% (117) of the clients who have had a previous history of sexually transmitted infections were HIV positive. A previous history of STIs was found to be associated with increased HIV prevalence (p is 0.00, p is less than 0.05). Behavior change communication must be intensified to achieve sustainable public enlightenment and attitudinal change as regards sexual risk taking, in relation to HIV/AIDS. Provision of comprehensive sexual health services are needed to reduce the burden of HIV infection in developing countries.

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ABIODUN,O. . (0000). HIV/AIDS Prevention Services in Sagamu, Nigeria: an Analysis of the Sexual Behaviour of HIV Counseli, 0 (), 0-0.

ABIODUN,O. . "HIV/AIDS Prevention Services in Sagamu, Nigeria: an Analysis of the Sexual Behaviour of HIV Counseli" 0, no (), (0000): 0-0.

ABIODUN,O. and . (0000). HIV/AIDS Prevention Services in Sagamu, Nigeria: an Analysis of the Sexual Behaviour of HIV Counseli, 0 (), pp0-0.

ABIODUNO, . HIV/AIDS Prevention Services in Sagamu, Nigeria: an Analysis of the Sexual Behaviour of HIV Counseli. 0000, 0 ():0-0.

ABIODUN,Olumide , . "HIV/AIDS Prevention Services in Sagamu, Nigeria: an Analysis of the Sexual Behaviour of HIV Counseli", 0 . (0000) : 0-0.

A.Olumide , "HIV/AIDS Prevention Services in Sagamu, Nigeria: an Analysis of the Sexual Behaviour of HIV Counseli" vol.0, no., pp. 0-0, 0000.

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