Table 3.
Percent distribution of respondents’ beliefs about knowledge on HIV/AIDS transmission in Nigeria
| Responses | Percent, (n = 987) |
|---|---|
| % Aware of HIV/AIDS1 |
94.9 (937) |
| % Aware of HIV prevention2 |
84.2 (832) |
|
Mentioned Prevention Methods |
|
| Fidelity |
66.9 (661) |
| Condom use |
52.2 (516) |
| Sexual abstinence |
46.2 (456) |
| Avoid sex with prostitutes |
36.4 (359) |
| Avoid sex with one with many partners |
20.7 (204) |
| Avoid sex with multi-partners |
18.6 (184) |
| Avoid sex with homosexuals |
18.6 (184) |
| Avoid sex with drug users |
8.2 (81) |
|
Non-sexual methods of prevention |
|
| Avoid sharing sharp instruments |
60.6 (599) |
| Avoid blood transfusion |
34.0 (336) |
| Avoid kissing |
14.2 (140) |
| Avoid injection |
9.1 (90) |
| Avoid mosquito bites |
9.6 (95) |
| Seek protection from traditional healers |
2.7 (27) |
|
Other HIV-related Beliefs |
|
| % Chances of reducing HIV infection by sticking to one partner |
59.9 (592) |
| % HIV can be gotten from mosquito bites |
23.1 (228) |
| % One can get HIV by sharing food with a person infected with AIDS |
18.5 (183) |
| % Reduce chances of infection by using condoms every time sex is had |
59.9 (592) |
| % Healthy-looking person can be HIV positive |
78.7 (778) |
| % Aware of persons living with HIV/AIDS |
45.5 (449) |
| % Aware of mother-to-child transmission of HIV |
84.5 (835) |
| % Mother-to-child transmission during pregnancy |
86.0 (850) |
| % Mother-to-child transmission during delivery |
56.2 (555) |
| % Mother-to-child transmission during breastfeeding |
65.7 (649) |
| % Ever discussed HIV prevention with partner | 61.3 (606). |
1Percentage of respondents who reported they were aware of HIV/AIDS.
2Percentage of respondents who reported awareness of mode of HIV transmission and prevention.