Journal of AIDS & Clinical Research

Soter Ameh

Publications

• Research Article
  HIV-Related Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Healthy Adults in Cross River State Nigeria: A Population Based-Survey
  Author(s): Uchenna Okonkwo, Soter Ameh, Akaninyene Out and Henry OkparaUchenna Okonkwo, Soter Ameh, Akaninyene Out and Henry Okpara
  
  Background: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) remains a global health problem disproportionately distributed across Nigeria. Cross River State (CRS), a tourist state, located in the Niger delta, has one of the highest prevalence rates. There is evidence that poor knowledge and stigmatization are obstacles to achieving universal access to HIV prevention programs. Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) of HIV among adults resident in CRS, Nigeria. Methods: A cross sectional descriptive survey design was employed. A total of 1,620 healthy adults were recruited. KAP towards HIV was assessed using a structured pre-tested questionnaire. Categorical variables were described as frequencies and continuous variables as median and interquartile range. Kruskal-Wallis test was used to determine relationship between variables and median KAP s.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2155-6113.1000699

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