Title:
Youths Perception of Their HIV Status in Enugu Metropolis: A Case of Enugu State University Enugu, Nigeria

Authors:
Modebelu, Ifunanya. C., Okeke, Justice. C., Modebelu, Melody. N., Nigeria

Abstract:

The study ascertained the current perception of youths towards their HIV status in universities in Enugu metropolis: A case of Enugu State University of Science and Technology Enugu, Nigeria. A sample of 330 respondents was drawn from 11 departments in the university through proportionate stratified sampling technique. Descriptive survey design was employed. Researchers developed a' 24-item structured questionnaire built on two point rating scale was used in data collection. It was validated by three experts, two experts in Community Medicine and one in Measurement and Evaluation all from University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN). Internal consistency reliability test was established through a trial test, analyzed with Cronbach Alpha reliability technique. Frequency counts and percent were used to present the results. findings among others revealed that a significant number of youths do not have accurate information on HIV and all the modes of transmission of the disease while a few are not aware of any route of transmission; the media was the major source of information on HIV for these youths; need for increased sensitization for attention towards youths especially in ensuring the availability of accurate information on HIV and its routes of transmission. Based on the findings, it was recommended that increased publicity of HIV as a disease and its routes of transmission should be encouraged. It is also essential to ratify the information being disseminated through the mass media and internet to ensure that it is correct, current and adequate with regards to HIV.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.51505/ijmshr.2021.5508