Community needs assessment of key populations-at-risk of HIV/AIDS in Nigeria's capital territory

Asuquo, Godwin Etim; Owolabi, David; Onoja, Ali Johnson; Okoro, Uche; Durueke, Floria

doi:10.1186/1471-2334-14-s2-p29

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“…FSW, MSM and PWID aged 15 years and older were found to be 30, 26 and 29 times, respectively likely to acquire HIV infection when compared with the general population (UNAIDS, 2020). In sub-Saharan Africa, KPs account for about 25% of new HIV infections and in Nigeria, the prevalence among KP group's ranges from 9.3 to 37.6% (Asuquo et al, 2014). The 2012 National HIV & AIDS and Reproductive Health Survey showed HIV prevalence among MSM to be 22.…”

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Correlates of HIV prevalence among key population in Nigeria

Adeoye¹,

Alau²,

Chika-Igbokwe³

et al. 2021

J. AIDS HIV Res.

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There has been improvement in the control of HIV/AIDS in Nigeria. The 2018 national prevalence was 1.4%, a decline from previous surveys. The gains are however not uniform; a gap still exists in the response to key populations (KP) due to socio-cultural barriers and unfavourable legislative environment. The demographic correlates of HIV among KP in Nigeria were examined. Society for Family Health provided HIV Testing services for KP and data from the intervention between 2019 and 2020 was analysed using SPSS version 20. Total of 132,838 were tested, 88.4% were 20-39 years, 65.6% were females and 63.5% were female sex workers (FSW). HIV positive KP were 7,962 (6.0% prevalence), prevalence of HIV was high among those ≥40 years, KP identified as males and men who have sex with men (MSM; p<0.001). Old age (aOR=0.82, 95%CI=0.73 -0.92), male KP (aOR=1.17, 95%CI=1.11 -1.22), and MSM (aOR=0.64, 95%CI=0.61 -0.67) were predictors of HIV positivity. Stakeholders should rethink priorities and strategies in addressing HIV epidemic in the country.

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Correlates of HIV prevalence among key population in Nigeria

Adeoye¹,

Alau²,

Chika-Igbokwe³

et al. 2021

J. AIDS HIV Res.

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“…Despite great progress made towards achieving HIV epidemic control, Nigeria ranks second in global HIV burden based on the total number of people living with HIV (PLWH) Key population (KP) groups consisting of female sex workers (FSW), men who have sex with men (MSM), people who inject drugs (PWIDs), transgender people (TG) and people in closed settings (such as prisons) are disproportionately affected by the epidemic [1,2]. In sub-Saharan Africa, KPs account for about 25% of new HIV infections and in Nigeria, the prevalence among KP groups ranges from 9.3% to 37.6% [3], which is far higher than the total national prevalence of 1.4% [4]. The socio-cultural barriers and unfavorable political and legislative environment in Nigeria has further created a huge gap in the national response to HIV epidemic control among KPs [3].…”

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“…In sub-Saharan Africa, KPs account for about 25% of new HIV infections and in Nigeria, the prevalence among KP groups ranges from 9.3% to 37.6% [3], which is far higher than the total national prevalence of 1.4% [4]. The socio-cultural barriers and unfavorable political and legislative environment in Nigeria has further created a huge gap in the national response to HIV epidemic control among KPs [3]. As the HIV incidence stabilizes or declines among the general population, control efforts among KP groups is still challenging, thereby undermining programmatic success [5].…”

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Virologic Response among Key Populations Living With HIV following a Switch to Dolutegravir-Based Regimen in Southern Nigeria

Katbi¹,

O²,

Bello³

et al. 2020

Int J Virol AIDS

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Background: Achieving optimal virologic suppression among key population groups is essential to HIV epidemic control. The recommendation to transition HIV positive key populations from efavirenz-based regimen (Tenofovir, Lamivudine, Efavirenz (TLE)) to dolutegravir-based regimen (Tenofovir, Lamivudine, Dolutegravir (TLD)) considered the effectiveness of dolutegravir in achieving suppressed viral loads within a short period of time. The aim of this study was to investigate the virologic outcome of key populations (KP) transitioned to dolutegravir-based regimen. Setting: Five key population (KP) treatment facilities in Southern Nigeria. Methods: This is a retrospective descriptive study using secondary level program data. Eligible KP were clients already on TLE for at least 6 months, transitioned to TLD based on the new national HIV treatment guideline recommending TLD as the new first line treatment for HIV clients. We implemented a phased transition schedule switching clients from efavirenz to dolutegravir based regimen. We assigned clients to transitioned and delayed transition groups based on available secondary data from a retention and audit determination tool (RADET). Viral load test was conducted for all clients at 6 months after commencement of TLE.

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Community needs assessment of key populations-at-risk of HIV/AIDS in Nigeria's capital territory

Abstract: Asuquo et al.: Community needs assessment of key populations-at-risk of HIV/AIDS in Nigeria's capital territory. BMC Infectious Diseases 2014 14(Suppl 2):P29.

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Correlates of HIV prevalence among key population in Nigeria

Correlates of HIV prevalence among key population in Nigeria

Virologic Response among Key Populations Living With HIV following a Switch to Dolutegravir-Based Regimen in Southern Nigeria

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