title: Findings from an HIV/AIDS programme for young women in two Nigerian cities: a short report.
abstract: This short report describes the findings from an HIV/AIDS programme for young women that was held in two Nigerian cities. Very little information is available on interventions that address the needs of young Nigerian women; a population that represents a high incidence and prevalence of HIV and AIDS. Responses were elicited from the programme participants through the use of pre- and post-test questionnaires, with a view to identifying effective health education strategies for the prevention of sexually transmitted infections including HIV/AIDS among young Nigerian women. Outcomes revealed low knowledge levels, poor attitudes and misconceptions about HIV/AIDS as well as widespread stigma. This indicates a continual need for the design and implementation of a comprehensive and culturally appropriate HIV/AIDS and sexual health program for young women in Nigeria which meets their needs.
authors.affiliation: National Academy of Sciences, Washington DC, USA. Slawoyin@gmail-com
authors.forename: Oluseyi O C
authors.initials: OO
authors.lastname: Lawoyin
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006266:Health Education / Q000379:methods*; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D009549:Nigeria; D016730:Program Development; D015397:Program Evaluation; D012307:Risk Factors; D013240:Stereotyping; D014505:Urban Population; D055815:Young Adult