Abia State HIV epidemic and response: challenges and prospects

Ugochukwu Uchenna Onyeonoro; Obiageli Fidelia Emelumadu; Uche Ngozi Nwamoh; Andrew Ugwunna Ukegbu; Godwin OC Okafor

doi:10.3855/jidc.4417

Abia State HIV epidemic and response: challenges and prospects

Authors

Ugochukwu Uchenna Onyeonoro Federal Medical Center, Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria
Obiageli Fidelia Emelumadu Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi, Anambra State, Nigeria
Uche Ngozi Nwamoh Federal Medical Center, Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria
Andrew Ugwunna Ukegbu Federal Medical Center, Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria
Godwin OC Okafor Federal Medical Center, Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3855/jidc.4417

Keywords:

HIV/AIDS, epidemic, response, prevalence, behavior, Abia State

Abstract

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.

Author Biographies

Ugochukwu Uchenna Onyeonoro, Federal Medical Center, Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria

Consultant Public Health Physician/Epidemiologist with Department of Community Medicine, Federal Medical Center, Umuahia, Abia State. With interest in Reproductive Health/HIV/TB and Biostatistics.

Obiageli Fidelia Emelumadu, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi, Anambra State, Nigeria

A consultant public health physician and senior lecturer with Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi, Anambra Sate, Nigeria.

Uche Ngozi Nwamoh, Federal Medical Center, Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria

A consultant public health physician with Federal Medical Center, Umuahia, Abia, Sate, Nigeria

Andrew Ugwunna Ukegbu, Federal Medical Center, Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria

A consultant public health physician with Federal Medical Center, Umuahia, Abia, Sate, Nigeria.

Godwin OC Okafor, Federal Medical Center, Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria

A consultant public health physician with Federal Medical Center, Umuahia, Abia, Sate, Nigeria with interest in school health.

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Published

2014-11-13

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Onyeonoro UU, Emelumadu OF, Nwamoh UN, Ukegbu AU, Okafor GO (2014) Abia State HIV epidemic and response: challenges and prospects. J Infect Dev Ctries 8:1374–1377. doi: 10.3855/jidc.4417

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Vol. 8 No. 11: November 2014

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Regional Reviews

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