Effect of multiple intervention models on uptake of HIV testing services and sexual behaviour among residents of military cantonments in south-east Nigeria

Bibliographic Data

ID15456796
AuthorsBenedict Ndubueze Azuogu (0000-0002-0108-4029, Federal Teaching Hospital Abakaliki, corresponding author), Lawrence Ulu Ogbonnaya (Ebonyi State University), Chukwuma David Umeokonkwo (0000-0002-0050-2874, Federal Teaching Hospital Abakaliki), Chihurumnanya Alo (Federal Teaching Hospital Abakaliki), Ngozi A Ifebunandu (Federal Teaching Hospital Abakaliki), Christopher N Obionu (University of Nigeria), Adaoha Pearl Agu (0000-0001-6987-3801, Ebonyi State University), Victoria Chioma Azuogu (0000-0002-0765-8855, Ebonyi State University), Felix O-O Oyari (Federal Teaching Hospital Abakaliki), Ijeoma Nkem Okedo‐Alex (0000-0001-6525-2696, Federal Teaching Hospital Abakaliki), Ifenyinwa M Okafor (Federal Teaching Hospital Abakaliki), Ugochukwu C Madubueze (0000-0001-6442-2729, Federal Teaching Hospital Abakaliki)
Year2019
Volume18
Issue2
Pages89-94
Publication date2019-04-03
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueAfrican Journal of AIDS Research (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1608-5906 • E-ISSN: 1727-9445
PublisherTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.2989/16085906.2019.1586738
PMID30987539
OpenAlexW2937340707
LanguageEN
References cited9

Background : HIV testing and counselling (HTC) has been a viable tool in controlling the spread of HIV/AIDS, and serves as the entry point in the HIV care and treatment cascade. In Africa, HIV-related morbidity and mortality are high with thousands still unaware of their HIV status. This study assessed the effect of on-site multiple HIV control interventions on the uptake of HTC services, knowledge and sexual behaviour among residents of two military cantonments [barracks] in south-east Nigeria. Methods: A quasi-experimental study was conducted among residents of cantonments in two states in Nigeria. A multistage sampling technique was used to select 350 respondents each at intervention and control sites. A pre-tested interviewer-administered questionnaire was used to collect information. On-site HTC services were established, with the training of HTC counsellors and peer educators. HIV awareness carnivals, with information, education and communication activities were conducted. Data were analysed with SPSS software and statistical tests carried out at 5% level of significance. Results: There was a statistically significant increase in the uptake of HTC services from 41.1% pre-intervention to 81.1% post-intervention (χ 2 = 113.8, p p Conclusion: The study demonstrated the effectiveness of multiple on-site intervention models in improving HIV knowledge, uptake of HTC services, and sexual behaviour among diverse cantonment residents. Establishing on-site HTC services and a constellation of awareness events will contribute significantly towards HIV prevention and control among high-risk populations

Condom · Environmental health · Family medicine · Health education · Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV · Intervention (counseling · Peer education · Psychological intervention · Public health · Statistical significance · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health · HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk · HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions · Medicine · Nursing · Gerontology