Awareness of HIV/AIDS Pandemic in Selected Fishing Communities in North Central Nigeria*

Olowosegun, T.; Sule, A.M.; Sanni, O. A.; Onimisi, H. U.; Olowosegun, O.M.

doi:10.3923/aje.2010.100.106

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“…Fishermen have been reported at highest risk [ 6 ] because they have social linkages and they move to various sites, and regional markets. HIV/AIDS prevalence among fishermen is reported to be 4–14 times higher than the general population [ 5 - 10 ].…”

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“…In a KAP survey in Indian state of Kerala, only 5% of the fishermen reported that they know about HIV and AIDS [ 11 ]. Some other studies indicate that about half of the fishermen knew about modes of transmission of HIV, 44.9% attribute to positive living and only 39.6% had knowledge about preventive services for HIV/AIDS [ 7 , 10 - 12 ].…”

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Knowledge, attitude and practices regarding HIV/AIDS among adult fishermen in coastal areas of Karachi

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Background: Migrant populations are at high risk of Human Immuno Deficiency Virus infection (HIV) and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS). Studies of HIV/AIDS knowledge, attitudes and practices among fishermen in developing countries have shown gaps in knowledge and fear of contagion with ambivalent attitudes towards HIV/ AIDS and inconsistent universal precautions adherence. The aim of this study was to determine the knowledge, attitude and practices regarding HIV/AIDS among adult fishermen in a coastal area of Karachi, Pakistan. Methods: Community based cross sectional study was conducted among fishermen in coastal area of Karachi from June to September 2012. A total of 297 adult fishermen were selected by using simple random sampling technique from different sectors of coastal village. Data were collected using a structured validated questionnaire. The frequency distribution of both dependent and independent variables were worked out. Comparisons of knowledge, attitude and practices regarding HIV/AIDS by socio-demographic characteristics were made using logistic regression.

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Knowledge, attitude and practices regarding HIV/AIDS among adult fishermen in coastal areas of Karachi

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“…In Nigeria, HIV/AIDS is a health problem affecting people in all strata of the population. 1 The current national HIV prevalence in Nigeria is estimated at 1.4% with total estimated 1.9 million people living with the virus. The distribution of HIV burden across ages in Nigeria shows that 12.0% of people living with HIV are between ages 0–14 years while 75.0% are between 15–49 years and 13.0% are 50 years and above.. 2 Although HIV/AIDS infection is a generalized health problem in the population, fisherfolks are particularly vulnerable.…”

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Effects of Training on HIV Risk Perception, Knowledge and Sexual Behaviour Among Fisherfolks in Two Communities in North Central Nigeria

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Ajuwon

2021

Community Health Equity Research & Policy

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Fisherfolks participate in unsafe sexual behaviors which can predispose them to HIV infection. This research was designed to assess the effects of training on HIV/AIDS-related knowledge and sexual behavior among fisherfolks in two fishing communities in Nigeria. Respondents were allocated into Experimental Group (EG, n = 103) and Control Group (CG, n = 105). Data were collected at baseline using a questionnaire which included questions on socio-demographic characteristics, sexual behavior among others. A 3-day HIV/AIDS training was conducted for EG. Fisherfolks in EG and CG with good knowledge were 16.5% and 54.3%, respectively at baseline. The number increased to 100.0% in EG than CG (60%) at follow-up. At baseline, fisherfolks in EG and CG with high riskperception scores were 26.2% and 59.0%, respectively; corresponding figures at post intervention for EG and CG were 100.0% and 70.0% respectively. Training increased HIV/AIDS knowledge, improved risk perception and reduced risky sexual practices among fisherfolks.

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The Influence of HIV-AIDS Public Enlightenment Campaigns on Adolescents Sexual Behavior in Nigeria

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Awareness of HIV/AIDS Pandemic in Selected Fishing Communities in North Central Nigeria*

Cited by 4 publications

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Knowledge, attitude and practices regarding HIV/AIDS among adult fishermen in coastal areas of Karachi

Knowledge, attitude and practices regarding HIV/AIDS among adult fishermen in coastal areas of Karachi

Effects of Training on HIV Risk Perception, Knowledge and Sexual Behaviour Among Fisherfolks in Two Communities in North Central Nigeria

The Influence of HIV-AIDS Public Enlightenment Campaigns on Adolescents Sexual Behavior in Nigeria

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