scholarly journals 1279. Prevalence of HIV Among the Youth Aged 15–24 in Nigeria: A Need to Increase Access for Young Adolescents to HIV Counseling and Testing

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (suppl_1) ◽  
pp. S390-S390
Author(s):  
Ezinne Ezenekwe ◽  
Nevis Essien Uduak ◽  
Catherine Nnamani
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Primary Source ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
Public Health Issue ◽  
Reproductive Health Services ◽  
Hiv Counseling And Testing ◽  
Hiv Counseling ◽  
Counseling And Testing ◽  
Hiv Aids

Abstract Background Nigeria with a population of over 173 million people, HIV/AIDS remains a growing public health issue. The people living with the virus are about 3.2 million and it is observed that there is an increase of new infection among the adolescents and young people. We decided to study the prevalence of HIV among young people aged 15–24 in the country. The country was divided into six regions for the purpose of this study. Methods We adapted the secondary data that were collected from the report of the National HIV/AIDS and reproductive survey (NARSH 2012) on Prevalence of HIV/AIDS on adolescents and young people in Nigeria in 2012. Data collection on the survey were from the primary source documents in health facilities that offer HIV/AIDS services Results Among the six geopolitical zones, South–South zone has the highest (4.9%) prevalence rate of HIV infection among the adolescents and young people, more than the National median prevalence of 3.6%, while south -East has the lowest prevalence of (1.1%). Results showed that adolescent and young people, aged 20–24 had higher prevalence of 3.2% while ages 15–19 had prevalence of 2.9%. Results from the segregated data by sex showed that between the ages (15–24), the prevalence is higher (3.3%) with female gender than the male (2.4%) counterpart. HIV/AIDS in Africa and Nigeria in particular has a feminine face due to culture of silence, early child marriage and religious barriers that forbids female gender to discuss issues around sexuality or seek reproductive health services at age 15. Conclusion The age limit for access to HIV counseling and testing (HCT) should be adjusted to include young people who are sexually active as early as age 15. Findings revealed that the legal framework on access to HCT (HIV Counselling and Testing), of WHO at 18 years and above have created a barrier to young people who are below 18 and are active sexually to access HCT as the Health personnel would ask for the parental consent. Disclosures All authors: No reported disclosures.

scholarly journals Equitable access to HIV counseling and testing for youth in developing countries: A review of current practice

2004 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ann P. McCauley
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Young People ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Hiv Positive ◽  
Hiv Status ◽  
Hiv Counseling And Testing ◽  
Hiv Counseling ◽  
Voluntary Counseling And Testing ◽  
Counseling And Testing ◽  
Post Test

While many people get HIV-related counseling and testing, only those who receive pre- and post-test counseling, and test voluntarily, are participating in voluntary counseling and testing (VCT). The high rates of HIV infection among youth make it crucial to find programs to prevent infection. Because there is evidence that many adults benefit from VCT, there is increasing interest in extending these services to young people. VCT counseling helps adolescents evaluate their own behavior and its consequences. A negative test result offers the opportunity to recognize vulnerabilities and develop risk-reduction plans to adopt safe behaviors. Young people who test HIV-positive can receive referrals for care and have opportunities to discuss and understand what their HIV status means and what responsibilities they have to themselves and others as a result. Young women who are pregnant and test HIV-positive should be offered special care to safeguard their own health and minimize the risk of passing the virus to the baby. This report assesses the available evidence about the current status of VCT and youth in developing countries.

Counseling fatigue of HIV/AIDS counselor in Calabar, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 16-24
Author(s):  
Mary A. Mgbekem ◽  
Emilia J. Oyira ◽  
Regina Ella ◽  
Felicia Lukpata ◽  
Margaret Armon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Years Of Experience ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Hiv Counseling And Testing ◽  
Hiv Counseling ◽  
Counseling Training ◽  
Item Questionnaire ◽  
Counseling And Testing ◽  
Different Cultures ◽  
Hiv Aids

Objective: There is different perception of HIV/AIDS counselling fatique among counsellors of patients. This descriptive study assessed perceived HIV/AIDS counseling fatigue among HIV/AIDS counselors in Calabar, Nigeria. Materials and Methods: A total of 90 counselors were assessed using a 35-item questionnaire measuring a variety of counseling activities. Fatigue was ranked on a 5-point Likert-type scale. The counseling fatigue was categorized in five subscales: accessibility of clients for HIV Counseling and Testing (HCT), explains and facilitates, monitoring and follow through, trusting relationships, policies in counseling activities, and burnout responses. Results: The results showed that counselors’ perceptions on fatigue were mostly on accessibility of clients for HCT (Mean = 72.50, standard deviation [SD] = 6.124) with statistical significance of Chi-square calculated = 161.419, df = 5; P < 0.001, monitoring and follow through activities (mean = 71.80, SD = 11.23, Chi-square calculated = 31.223; df = 4; P < 0.001), and policies in counseling activities (mean = 66.0 SD = 9.62, (Chi-square calculated = 11.906, df = 6; P < 0.05). Explain and facilitate statistically and significantly correlated with age (r = 0.610, P = 0.000) and years of experience (r = 0.695, P = 0.000). Burnout responses were also statistically significant (Chi-square calculated = 144.000; df = 7; P < 0.001). Conclusion: Findings show HCT counseling activities generally cause fatigue for counselors, however, explain and facilitate counseling activities correlated with age (20–29 years) and years of experience (1–2 years) as these were found to be more fatigued among the participants. The years of experience correlation could be attributed to lack of formal HCT counseling training reported by 20 (20%). Further research is needed to explore counselors’ perceptions of HIV/AIDS counseling fatigue in different cultures.

scholarly journals Peran dan Tantangan Aktivis Yayasan Gaya Dewata dalam Kegiatan Pencegahan dan Penanggulangan HIV dan AIDS di Provinsi Bali

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ni Made Anggita Sastri Mahadewi
Keyword(s):  
Social Action ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Hiv And Aids ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Hiv Counseling And Testing ◽  
Hiv Counseling ◽  
Counseling And Testing ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Hiv Aids

Abstract This research discusses roles and challenges encountered by the activists of Yayasan Gaya Dewata (Gaya Dewata Foundation) in their efforts to prevent HIV infection and AIDS among gays and transgenders in Bali. This research applies qualitative approach to examine the actions conducted by the activists in three regions of Bali Province: Denpasar City, Badung Regency, and Gianyar Regency. The actions include field and cyber outreach, interactive group discussion, HIV counseling and testing, condom and lubricant distribution to gays and transgenders; and social support for people living with HIV and AIDS (PLHA). This research applies social action and simbolic interactionism theory to analyse several actions by the activists. This research finds that the actions by the activists of demonstrate a rational-instrumental and affective action as well as a symbolic  interactionism action in the context of HIV and AIDS prevention. Keywords: Yayasan Gaya Dewata, gays and transgender, HIV, AIDS, Bali  Abstrak Penelitian ini membahas peran dan tantangan yang dihadapi oleh para aktivis di Yayasan Gaya Dewata dalam upaya mereka mencegah infeksi HIV dan AIDS di kalangan gay dan waria di Bali. Penelitian ini menerapkan pendekatan kualitatif untuk mengamati kegiatan yang dilakukan para aktivis di tiga wilayah di Provinsi Bali: Kota Denpasar, Kabupaten Badung, dan Kabupaten Gianyar. Kegiatan para aktivis meliputi; penjangkauan lapangan dan online, diskusi kelompok interaktif, konseling dan tes HIV, pembagian kondom dan pelican bagi para gay dan waria, dan dukungan sosial bagi orang dengan HIV dan AIDS (ODHA). Penelitian ini menggunakan teori tindakan sosial dan interaksionisme simbolik untuk menganalisis kegiatan yang dilakukan para aktivis. Penelitian ini menemukan bahwa kegiatan yang dilakukan para aktivis menunjukkan sebuah bentuk tindakan sosial rasional-instrumental dan sebuah interaksi simbolik dalam konteks pencegahan HIV dan AIDS.  Kata kunci: Yayasan Gaya Dewata, gay, waria, HIV, AIDS, Bali.

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