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I O Orubuloye1, J C Caldwell, P Caldwell
1Faculty of Social Sciences, Ondo State University, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria.
Studies in Family Planning
|November 1, 1992
Summary
Sexual networking in Nigeria is widespread, with limited knowledge of partners' partners. This suggests a gradual spread of sexually transmitted diseases and HIV/AIDS, rather than a rapid epidemic.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Social Science
Background:
- Understanding sexual networking is crucial for controlling sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and HIV/AIDS.
- Previous research has focused on commercial sex workers, potentially underestimating broader transmission dynamics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the patterns of sexual networking among males in Ondo State, Nigeria.
- To assess the extent of commercial sexual relationships and knowledge of extended sexual networks.
- To inform strategies for STD and HIV/AIDS prevention and control.
Main Methods:
- In-depth interviews with 488 males aged 15-50 regarding their sexual partners and their partners' characteristics.
- Census of commercial sex establishments to estimate client numbers.
- Analysis of relationship commercialization and network diffusion.
Main Results:
- Extensive male sexual networking was observed, extending beyond commercial sex workers.
- Males generally lacked accurate knowledge of their non-marital partners' other partners.
- Detailed questioning provided reliable data on the commercial nature of relationships.
Conclusions:
- Sexual networking in Ondo State is characterized by diffusion, not solely by commercial sex work.
- This pattern aligns with a model of slow, increasing HIV/AIDS epidemic growth.
- Findings highlight the need for broader STD/HIV/AIDS prevention strategies beyond targeting commercial sex workers.
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