Abstract
Since the first seroprevalence survey in 1999, the HIV prevalence in Abia State has increased from 1.8% to 7.3% in 2010. The state is currently experiencing a generalized epidemic, with most transmission occurring through heterosexual low-risk sex. Drivers of the epidemic include low knowledge of HIV prevention, low risk perception, predominantly male factor-driven risky sexual behavior, and low condom use. This study reviewed the state HIV epidemic trend in relation to response, sought to identify the gaps between the epidemic and response, and recommended measures to strengthen the state response.
Highlights
Nigeria currently ranks third among countries with the highest number of people living with HIV/AIDS
HIV prevalence ranges between 1.0% and 12.7% among the 36 states in the country; Abia State is currently ranked 8th with a HIV prevalence rate of 7.3% [1,2]
Abia State is the only state in Nigeria that has witnessed a persistent rise in HIV prevalence among African National Congress attendees since 1999, increasing from 3.0% in 1999 to 7.3% in 2010 [3]
Summary
Nigeria currently ranks third among countries with the highest number of people living with HIV/AIDS. HIV prevalence ranges between 1.0% and 12.7% among the 36 states in the country; Abia State is currently ranked 8th with a HIV prevalence rate of 7.3% [1,2]. The state is currently experiencing a generalised epidemic, with transmission occurring mostly in the general population
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