Abia State HIV epidemic and response: challenges and prospects
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Published on: October 31, 2010
Ugochukwu Uchenna Onyeonoro1, Obiageli Fidelia Emelumadu, Uche Ngozi Nwamoh
1Federal Medical Center, Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria. u2onyeonoro@gmail.com.
Abstract:
Since the first seroprevalence survey in 1999, the HIV prevalence in Abia State has increased from 1.8% to 7.3% in 2010. The state is currently experiencing a generalized epidemic, with most transmission occurring through heterosexual low-risk sex. Drivers of the epidemic include low knowledge of HIV prevention, low risk perception, predominantly male factor-driven risky sexual behavior, and low condom use. This study reviewed the state HIV epidemic trend in relation to response, sought to identify the gaps between the epidemic and response, and recommended measures to strengthen the state response.
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