The global prevalence of HIV-1 has stabilized at
0.8%, with 33 million people living with HIV/AIDS, 2.7 million new infections
and 2.0 million AIDS death in 2007. Heterosexual spread in the general
population is the main mode of transmission in sub-Saharan Africa, which remains
the most heavily affected region, with 67% of the global burden. Male-male sex,
injection drugs use, and sex worker are the
0.8%, with 33 million people living with HIV/AIDS, 2.7 million new infections
and 2.0 million AIDS death in 2007. Heterosexual spread in the general
population is the main mode of transmission in sub-Saharan Africa, which remains
the most heavily affected region, with 67% of the global burden. Male-male sex,
injection drugs use, and sex worker are the
predominant risk factors in most
other regions. Infection rates are declining in some regions, including some of
the most heavily affected countries in Africa, but climbing elsewhere such as
in Eastern-Europe and Central Asia. Recent HIV epidemiologic research findings
include new insights into the role of HIV viral load, co-infection with
sexually transmitted infections, male circumcision, antiretroviral treatment, serosorting
and super-infection in HIV transmission and prevention.
Adolescent are often regarded as future leaders of
any nation considering their pivotal position in manpower development of a
nation, socio-economy and political advancement. However, many adolescent do
not acknowledge the spread of HIV owing to their social and cultural norms. HIV
is not more a news all over the world but what is news is that adolescents are
tending towards being among the high risk groups.
any nation considering their pivotal position in manpower development of a
nation, socio-economy and political advancement. However, many adolescent do
not acknowledge the spread of HIV owing to their social and cultural norms. HIV
is not more a news all over the world but what is news is that adolescents are
tending towards being among the high risk groups.
Several studies have been carried out in Nigeria
and some parts of the world. According to the study of Abdulazeez (2012), in
the study carried out in Niger Delta University Amasoma, a prevalence of 13.7%
was reported. This could be as a result of some risk behaviours which may
include sharing of shaving blade, clippers and tooth-brushes, other include
multiple sex partners, youthful exuberance, complacency and economic hardship. The
study also stated that females have higher rates (10.3%) than males at (9.4%),
this difference was attributed to the feature of the female genital anatomy,
poverty and violence against young women. The study of Entonu and Agwale (2007)
carried out in Keffi Nasarawa State reported a prevalence of 5.0%. The study of
Collins, Okolo and Isichie (2012) reported a prevalence of 19.2% in Jos Plateau
State. Other studies include the study of Ajuwon, Olley and Akin-Jimoh (2004)
in Ibadan which reported a prevalence of 8.18% among people age 15-19 years of
age.
and some parts of the world. According to the study of Abdulazeez (2012), in
the study carried out in Niger Delta University Amasoma, a prevalence of 13.7%
was reported. This could be as a result of some risk behaviours which may
include sharing of shaving blade, clippers and tooth-brushes, other include
multiple sex partners, youthful exuberance, complacency and economic hardship. The
study also stated that females have higher rates (10.3%) than males at (9.4%),
this difference was attributed to the feature of the female genital anatomy,
poverty and violence against young women. The study of Entonu and Agwale (2007)
carried out in Keffi Nasarawa State reported a prevalence of 5.0%. The study of
Collins, Okolo and Isichie (2012) reported a prevalence of 19.2% in Jos Plateau
State. Other studies include the study of Ajuwon, Olley and Akin-Jimoh (2004)
in Ibadan which reported a prevalence of 8.18% among people age 15-19 years of
age.
Cape Town South Africa reported a prevalence of 60%
among adolescents in urban areas. Whereas female have 74% and male have 26%
respectively.
among adolescents in urban areas. Whereas female have 74% and male have 26%
respectively.
References
Abdulazeez. A (2012): Frequency of HIV Infection
Among Students of Tertiary and Secondary Institutions in an endemic state. Am. J Med Sci. 4(4): 170-173.
Among Students of Tertiary and Secondary Institutions in an endemic state. Am. J Med Sci. 4(4): 170-173.
Ajuwon. A., Olley. B. and Akin, J. (2004):
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Experience of Sexual Coercing Among Adolescents in Ibadan Nigeria Afri J. Repro. Health 5:20-3.
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