Akwa Ibom AIDS indicator survey: Key findings and lessons learnt.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The burden of HIV/AIDS epidemic is huge, but this varies widely by population in Nigeria. Data that could be used to guide the scale up of HIV prevention and control strategies has significant gaps. The study sought to estimate the prevalence of HIV and its associated determinants in Akwa Ibom state.

Methods

Akwa Ibom AIDS Indicator Survey (AKAIS) is a population based cross-sectional survey, with a two-stage probability sampling. The survey had both behavioural and biological components. Tablet-based questionnaire was used to collect data on participant's household information, demographics, socio-economic, and behavioral risk factors associated with HIV; while the biological component involved collection of venous blood samples for participants who were over 19m

SUBMITTER: Adedokun O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7299391 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature