%0 Journal Article
%T Behaviour of People Living with HIV Aids in Northeastern Nigeria
%A Mohammed Tahiru Bolori
%A Mary Olubisi Amodu
%A Isah Muhammad Ahmad
%A Haruna Yusuph
%A Jalal-Eddeen Abubakar Saleh
%J Open Access Library Journal
%V 4
%N 10
%P 1-12
%@ 2333-9721
%D 2017
%I Open Access Library
%R 10.4236/oalib.1103944
%X
Introduction: Human Behavior is important as one of
the determinants of transmission of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
infection. The risk of getting infected with HIV as well as subsequent
developments and reactions after the infection has a direct bearing on human
behavior. Positive behavior change of HIV infection prevention is less than the
level of awareness and knowledge pertaining the disease among PLWHA. Method: A
cross-sectional descriptive study was carried out on PLWHA
attending clinic at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital. A structured
interviewer administered questionnaire was used to collect data by systematic
random sampling technique. The objective of the research was to understand more
about the behaviour of PLWHA and make recommendations on how to improve the
behavioral change communications among PLWHA to curb the menace of HIV
infection. Results: The people living with HIV/AIDs may be knowledgeable and
having high awareness on HIV/AIDS but may not necessarily reflect into good
behaviors concerning, taking
the right steps to prevent menaces of HIV infection. The behavior of PLWHA was
found to have gaps that portend danger in regard
to making life more miserable to victims and portend more risk of getting
others infected. The gaps are mainly related to psychological issues (e.g.,
lack of enjoyment or with condom use), beliefs, stigma and financial issues. Conclusion:
Counselling should be used to inculcate technic, good morals, attitude and
practices among PLWHA to prevent them from deliberate or spontaneous attempts
to infect others with the virus. Safer and satisfying sex can be promoted through expanding knowledge and
awareness about HIV/AIDS and removing stigma among the general populace
through community health education as well as through schoolsĄŻ curricula.
Empowerment of the youths in public and private settings discourages exchanging sexual intercourse for financial gains.
%K Behavior
%K HIV/AIDS
%K Northeastern Nigeria
%U http://www.oalib.com/paper/5290174