Table 1.
Profile of study states in Nigeria
| Indicators | Akwa Ibom | Cross River | Lagos |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIV prevalence | 5.6% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Population and landmarks | South-south Nigeria, 7081 km2, estimated population of 5,540,758 | South-south Nigeria, 20,156 km2, estimated population of 3,737,517 | South-west Nigeria, 3577 km2, estimated population of 14,368,332 |
| Median age at first sexual intercourse | 17.4 for women, 22.3 for men | 17.5 for women, 19.2 for men | 20 years for women, 20.3 years for men |
| % of women with sexual activity within the past 4 weeks | 42.9% | 46% | 51.2% |
| % of women who never had sexual intercourse | 15.1% | 12.1% | 20% |
| % of men with sexual activity within the past 4 weeks | 50% | 43.5% | 57.8% |
| % of men who never had sexual intercourse | 16.8% | 18% | 13.4% |
| Fertility rate | 3.6 | 3.7 | 3.4 |
| % of people with a discriminatory attitude toward people with HIV | 61.1% for women, 38.2% for men | 28.8% for women, 40.4% for men | 66.9% for women, 65.3% for men |
| % who reported using a condom during last sexual intercourse with such a partner | 33% for females, 72.5% for men | 37.9% for females, 65.5% for men | 38.9% for female, 71.5% for men |