High HIV Prevalence Among Men Who Have Sex With Men in Nigeria

Abstract

HIV prevalence among MSM in the 3 cities was 4-10 times higher than the general population prevalence and was behaviorally linked. In response to a complex set of risks and disadvantages that put African MSM at a greater risk of HIV infection, future interventions targeting MSM should focus on a comprehensive approach that combines behavioral, biomedical, and structural interventions.

High levels of unprotected anal intercourse and never testing for HIV among men who have sex with men in Nigeria: evidence from a cross-sectional survey for the need for innovative approaches to HIV prevention

“…1 A more recent survey also using RDS and serological testing reported an HIV prevalence among MSM of 34.9% in Abuja, 11.3% in Ibadan and 15.2% in Lagos. 2 In comparison, the national HIV prevalence in Nigeria is estimated at 4.1%. 3 The pattern of a disproportionately high prevalence of HIV among MSM within a generalised epidemic setting is consistent across African countries, including those in sub-Saharan Africa with an exceedingly high national HIV prevalence.…”

“…The results and details of the HIV testing process have been presented in a separate publication. 2 The survey instrument was adapted from a previous study and tested before the field data collection. 13 Participants and recruitment MSM were defined as men aged ≥18 years living in the cities of Abuja, Ibadan and Lagos who reported oral or anal sex with another man in the past 12 months.…”

Provision of Healthcare Services to Men Who Have Sex with Men in Nigeria: Students' Attitudes Following the Passage of the Same-Sex Marriage Prohibition Law

“…This study population was chosen, because previous studies carried out among MSM in Nigeria showed that the majority of self-reported MSM were younger than 30 years of age. [30][31][32] It is hoped that the findings from this research will contribute to filling the gap in knowledge available on this topic. This article focuses particularly on our analysis of the differences between medical and nonmedical students.…”

“In the Fell Clutch of Circumstance”: HIV and Men Who Have Sex With Men in Sub-Saharan Africa

“…In Nigeria, for example, Vu, Adebajo et al [22] report HIV prevalence rates ranging from 11.3 to 34.9 % among MSM in three cities, and note that these rates are 4-10 times higher than HIV prevalence in the general population. In a cohort study in Senegal, Drame et al [23] report an HIV prevalence of 36 %, while in Togo Ekouevi, Dagnra et al [24] report a prevalence of 19.6 % in a cross sectional study in six cities.…”

“…In terms of HIV infection, Park et al [25] found that gay self identity was associated with being HIV positive among MSM in Douala, Cameroon (OR2.53; 95 % confidence interval (CI) 1.90-7.40), and Vu, Adebajo et al [22] found that heterosexual and bisexual MSM in Ibadan, Nigeria, were significantly more likely to be HIV positive than gay identifying MSM in that city (AOR 9.1; 95 % CI 1.2-70.6).…”