International Journal of Women's Health Care(IJWHC)
ISSN: 2573-9506 | DOI: 10.33140/IJWHC
Impact Factor: 1.011
Masud Abdullahi
Department of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Federal University, P.M.B. 7156 Dutse, Jigawa State, Nigeria
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Research Article
Demographic and Social Factors Associated with HIV Discordance Among HIV Infected Couples in Kaduna State Nigeria
Author(s): Daniel A Danboyi*, Nura M Sani, Lawal Danjuma and Masud Abdullahi
Background: Discordance has always been a bane in the efforts to stop the spread of HIV within the population as it creates a gap through which re-infection occurs. Knowing the demographics associated with discordance will help in the fight against HIV AIDS transmission. Objectives: The study was conducted to assess the demographic and social factors associated with HIV discordance among HIV- infected couples. Methods: A total of 158 couples and 317 individuals were recruited for the survey using a stratified sampling technique. A detailed closed-ended questionnaire was administered to them to collect their demographic and social information. A blood test was also carried out to confirm their HIV status. Results: The majority 161(50.8%) of respondents had secondary education while the lea.. Read More»