Nigerian university students' knowledge, perceptions, and behaviours about HIV/AIDS: are these students at risk?

Harding, Anna K.; Anadu, Edith C.; Gray, Lizbeth A.; Champeau, Donna

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“…Awareness about HIV/AIDS in the population was almost universal. This has been reported in other studies [10,11,12,13]. The Nigerian Demographic and Health Survey carried out in 2003 [14] showed that 97% of men had ever heard of AIDS and as in this study there was little variation by socio-demographic variables.…”

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Knowledge about HIV/AIDS and Sexual Practices among Automobile Repair Workers in Ibadan, Southwest Nigeria

Omokhodion

Osungbade²,

Ojanen³

et al. 2007

African Journal of Reproductive Health

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HIV/AIDS is a rapidly growing epidemic in sub-Saharan Africa. Very few studies have focussed on outdoor workers. A cross sectional survey was conducted among automobile repair workers in Ibadan, Southwest Nigeria.A structured questionnaire was administered by interviewers to collect information on knowledge of transmission and prevention of HIV/AIDS and sexual practices among automobile repair workers. Twenty five questions were designed to determine knowledge about HIV/AIDS, each with a minimum score of 0 and a maximum of 1.Eight hundred workers participated in the study. They were all male aged between 12 and 80 years, mean 29.8 years. About half of the population were single. Majority (96%) had heard of HIV/AIDS. Over 95% of respondents knew about transmission by sexual intercourse and blood transfusion. A mean knowledge score of 17.6 out of 25 was recorded. Several misconceptions such as transmission of HIV/AIDS by mosquitoes and through sharing of clothes were prevalent. Ninety-three percent had ever had sexual intercourse and 87% of singles were sexually active. Two hundred and thirtynine, (30%) had casual sex partners. Of these, only 59% used condoms during the last sexual intercourse with casual partners.In spite of a high knowledge score among this male dominated low income workers, their sexual practices are such RÉSUMÉConnaissance par rapport au VIH/SIDA et les pratiques sexuelle chez les mécaniciens à Ibadan, sud-ouest du Nigéria Le VIH/SIDA est une épidémie qui s'accroît rapidement en Afrique subsaharéenne. Il y a très peu de recherches qui ont été consacrées au travailleurs au grand air. Une enquête transversale a été menée auprès des mécaniciens à Ibadan, au sud-ouest du Nigéria. Les enquêteurs ont administré un questionnaire structuré dans le but de recueillir des renseignements sur la connaissance relative à la transmission et la prévention du VIH/SIDA et sur les pratiques sexuelles chez les mécaniciens. Vingt-cinq questions ont été préparées pour déterminer la connaissance sur le VIH/SIDA, chacun ayant une note minimum de 0 et un maximum de 1. Huit cents mécaniciens ont participé à l'étude. Ils étaient tous des mâles âgés d'entre 12 ans et 80 ans avec une moyenne de 29,8ans. A peu près une moitié de la population était célibataire. La majorité (90%) avaient jamais entendu du VIH/SIDA. Plus de 95% des enquêtés étaient au courant de le transmission à travers des rapports sexuels et la transfusion sanguine. Une note de connaissance moyenne de 17,6 sur 25 a été enrégistée. Beaucoup de mauvaises conceptions telles la transmission du VIH/SIDA par les moustiques et par le partage des vêtements étaient répandues. Quatre-vingt-trois pourcent avaient jamais eu des rapports sexuels et 87% des célibataires avaient des partenaires sexuels occasionnels. Malgré une note de connaissance parmi ces travailleurs à faible revenu dominé par les mâles, leur pratiques sexuelles sont de nature à encourager la transmission du VIH. (Rev Afr Santé Reprod 2007; 11[2]:24-32).

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Knowledge about HIV/AIDS and Sexual Practices among Automobile Repair Workers in Ibadan, Southwest Nigeria

Omokhodion

Osungbade²,

Ojanen³

et al. 2007

African Journal of Reproductive Health

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“…The data obtained in this study correspond with those found in studies conducted where HIV/AIDS knowledge of university students was found to be high, although misconceptions occurred regarding transmission of the virus (Friedland, R. et al, 1991;Harding, A. et al, 1999;Kelly, M. 2001). …”

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HIV/AIDS awareness among first year pharmacy students and the role of the university

Bezuidenhout

2007

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As HIV/AIDS continues to spread and affect the lives of millions of people, a sense of urgency has developed about the imperative need to stop the epidemic. Education is the key to change knowledge, attitudes and behaviour. There is currently a gap in education programmes targeting youths of ages 18-24 years, for example, those enrolled in tertiary institutions. The aim of the study was therefore to establish the level of HIV/AIDS awareness among undergraduate pharmacy students at the University of Limpopo (Medunsa Campus)/Tshwane University of Technology Schools of Pharmacy. A structured questionnaire was administered to pharmacy students on entry to the programme. Although the students of 2003, 2004 and 2005 obtained mean percentage HIV/AIDS awareness scores in the range of 70%-80%, they had inadequate knowledge of some transmission routes, events that occur when HIV invades the body, the "window period" and some symptoms. These knowledge gaps should be addressed by universities by integrating HIV/AIDS policies and education fully into all aspects of their planning, operations and teaching.

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“…For example, Nigerian university students indicated an average of 3.5 sexual partners at the time they were surveyed (Harding, Anadu, Gray, & Champeau, 1999). Approximately 63% of Togolese university students had more than one sexual partner at the time of the survey, and some 38% reported regular condom use (Sallah et al, 1999).…”

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Sexual behaviour and condom use among university students in Madagascar

Rahamefy

Rivard

Ravaoarinoro

et al. 2008

SAHARA-J: Journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS

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Although the number of known HIV-infected students in Madagascar increased significantly between 1989 and 1995, very little is known about student behaviour with regard to AIDS. The study objectives were: to describe Malagasy students' sexual behaviour and condom use; to document students' perceptions about condoms; and to study the relationships between students' socio-demographic characteristics, their perceptions about condoms, and their condom use. The survey used a cross-sectional design and was conducted at the Antananarivo's university campus sites. Anonymous questionnaires were self-administered to 320 randomly selected students.Descriptive statistics and 95% confidence intervals were calculated. Logistic regressions were performed to identify the predictors of condom use. Participants' average age was 24 years. Approximately 80% of the participants reported sexual experiences, and the average age at sexual debut was 19 years. Only 5.7% reported consistent condom use. Common reasons for non-use were steady relationships (75.6%), the perception that condoms were useful only during ovulation periods (8.7%), and the decrease of pleasure (6.4%). The predictors of condom use were male gender, and the perception that condoms were useful during ovulation periods.Risky sexual behaviours with regard to AIDS were prevalent in this community. An HIV prevention programme is recommended. Keywords: Sexual behaviour, condoms, HIV, students, Madagascar. RésuméBien que le nombre connu des étudiants malgaches infectés par le VIH ait largement augmenté entre 1989 et 1995, l'information sur le comportement des étudiants par rapport au SIDA est très limitée. Les objectifs de cette étude furent: 1) décrire le comportement sexuel des étudiants malgaches et l'utilisation du préservatif, 2) documenter les perceptions des étudiants envers les préservatifs, 3) examiner dans quelle mesure l'utilisation du préservatif par les étudiants varie en fonction de leurs caractéristiques sociodémographiques et leurs perceptions envers les préservatifs. Cette étude a été menée dans les sites du campus universitaire d' Antananarivo en utilisant un devis transversal. Un questionnaire anonyme a été auto-administré à 320 étudiants sélectionnés au hasard. Des statistiques descriptives et intervalles de confiance à 95% ont été calculés. La régression logistique a été utilisée pour identifier les déterminants de l'utilisation du préservatif. La moyenne d'âge des participants était de 24 ans. Environ 80% des répondants ont signalé avoir eu des rapports sexuels et l'âge moyen de premiers rapports était de 19 ans. Seulement 5,7% ont rapporté l'utilisation systématique du préservatif. Les raisons de non utilisation furent les suivantes : être dans une relation stable (75,6%), la perception que le préservatif est uniquement utile durant la période d' ovulation (8,7%) et la réduction du plaisir (6,4%). Le genre masculin et l'argument d' ovulation ont été identifiés comme prédicteurs d'utilisation de préservatifs. Les comportements sexuels à risque...

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Nigerian university students' knowledge, perceptions, and behaviours about HIV/AIDS: are these students at risk?

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Knowledge about HIV/AIDS and Sexual Practices among Automobile Repair Workers in Ibadan, Southwest Nigeria

Knowledge about HIV/AIDS and Sexual Practices among Automobile Repair Workers in Ibadan, Southwest Nigeria

HIV/AIDS awareness among first year pharmacy students and the role of the university

Sexual behaviour and condom use among university students in Madagascar

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