Effects of Training on HIV Risk Perception, Knowledge and Sexual Behaviour Among Fisherfolks in Two Communities in North Central Nigeria.

IF 1.3 Q2 Social Sciences

International Quarterly of Community Health Education Pub Date : 2021-03-23 DOI:10.1177/0272684X20977366

Aiyedun Sunday Abiodun, Ademola J Ajuwon

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Fisherfolks participate in unsafe sexual behaviors which can predispose them to HIV infection. This research was designed to assess the effects of training on HIV/AIDS-related knowledge and sexual behavior among fisherfolks in two fishing communities in Nigeria. Respondents were allocated into Experimental Group (EG, n = 103) and Control Group (CG, n = 105). Data were collected at baseline using a questionnaire which included questions on socio-demographic characteristics, sexual behavior among others. A 3-day HIV/AIDS training was conducted for EG. Fisherfolks in EG and CG with good knowledge were 16.5% and 54.3%, respectively at baseline. The number increased to 100.0% in EG than CG (60%) at follow-up. At baseline, fisherfolks in EG and CG with high riskperception scores were 26.2% and 59.0%, respectively; corresponding figures at post intervention for EG and CG were 100.0% and 70.0% respectively. Training increased HIV/AIDS knowledge, improved risk perception and reduced risky sexual practices among fisherfolks.

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培训对尼日利亚中北部两个社区渔民艾滋病风险认知、知识和性行为的影响。

渔民参与不安全的性行为可能导致他们感染艾滋病毒。本研究旨在评估培训对尼日利亚两个渔业社区渔民艾滋病相关知识和性行为的影响。受访者被分为实验组（EG，n = 103）和对照组（CG，n = 105）。基线数据通过调查问卷收集，其中包括社会人口特征、性行为等问题。对 EG 进行了为期 3 天的艾滋病毒/艾滋病培训。在基线调查中，EG 和 CG 中具有良好知识的渔民分别占 16.5%和 54.3%。在随访中，EG 的这一数字增至 100.0%，而 CG 则为 60%。基线时，风险感知得分高的 EG 和 CG 渔民分别为 26.2% 和 59.0%；干预后，EG 和 CG 的相应数字分别为 100.0% 和 70.0%。培训提高了渔民对艾滋病毒/艾滋病的认识，改善了风险认知，减少了危险的性行为。

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