Abia State HIV epidemic and response: challenges and prospects.
Since the first seroprevalence survey in 1999, the HIV prevalence in Abia State has increased from 1.8% to 7.3% in 2010. The state is currently experiencing a generalized epidemic, with most transmission occurring through heterosexual low-risk sex. Drivers of the epidemic include low knowledge of HIV prevention, low risk perception, predominantly male factor-driven risky sexual behavior, and low condom use. This study reviewed the state HIV epidemic trend in relation to response, sought to identify the gaps between the epidemic and response, and recommended measures to strengthen the state response.
Federal Medical Center, Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria. u2onyeonoro@gmail.com.
Ugochukwu Uchenna
UU
Onyeonoro
Obiageli Fidelia
OF
Emelumadu
Uche Ngozi
UN
Nwamoh
Andrew Ugwunna
AU
Ukegbu
Godwin Oc
GO
Okafor
D000818:Animals; D018562:Disease Transmission, Infectious; D058872:Epidemics; D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000635:transmission*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009549:Nigeria / Q000453:epidemiology; D015995:Prevalence; D012307:Risk Factors