Abstract

Frequent engagement of men in sexual encounters with female sex workers (FSWs) while not using condoms places them at high risk for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection. HIV testing has been noted to be among the necessary methods to stop HIV transmission and acquisition. However, it’s illustrious that not all men voluntarily test for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), take a look at how to stop Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) transmission and/or acquisition. This study aimed to spot barriers to accessing Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing services among men. World Health Organization square measure shoppers of female sex workers (clients) in Ogoja Cross River North, South-South Nigeria. A comprehensive search of recent literature uncovered a fancy array of social, Personal, and behavioural barriers, as well as knowledge/awareness of the Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection’s existence, perception of human immunodeficiency (HIV) risk, stigma from care suppliers or family/partners/friends, distrust of care providers/systems. The purpose of this study is to explore possible barriers to HIV counseling and testing uptake among clients of Female Sex Workers in the Ogoja Local Government area of Cross River State, Nigeria, and to see possible ways of mitigating the barriers to epidemic control. This study was conducted in Ogoja Cross River State, Nigeria, with a sample size of 100 male clients of female sex workers, via random sampling technique through an online survey system known as Mwater for data collection. Frequency counts and percentages were used for data analysis. Vital findings of the study conclude: stigma and trust impact uptake of HIV test among male clients of female sex workers. Keywords: Acquired immunodeficiency syndromes, Barriers, Female sex workers, Human immunodeficiency virus, Human immunodeficiency virus testing, Male.

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