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Asian Journal of Epidemiology

Year: 2008 | Volume: 1 | Issue: 1 | Page No.: 17-23
DOI: 10.3923/aje.2008.17.23
Awareness of HIV/AIDS Pandemic in Selected Fishing Communities in North Central Nigeria
T. Olowosegun, A.M. Sule, O.A. Sanni, H.U. Onimisi and O.M. Olowosegun

Abstract: This study centers on the HIV/AIDS awareness investigation in two north central states (Kogi and Niger States) of Nigeria. A total of 100 respondents were investigated on their level of awareness of HIV/AIDS as it affects their fishing activities. It was discovered that a greater percentage (about 94%) of the respondents were aware of the disease but did not know their status. About 10% got their information from health workers while about 6% got their information from friends and relatives. Recommendations were given for better management of our fisher folks in respect of the dreaded disease HIV/AIDS for a good and balanced production.

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T. Olowosegun, A.M. Sule, O.A. Sanni, H.U. Onimisi and O.M. Olowosegun, 2008. Awareness of HIV/AIDS Pandemic in Selected Fishing Communities in North Central Nigeria. Asian Journal of Epidemiology, 1: 17-23.

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