Abstract
Uptake of HIV Counseling and Testing (HCT) among young people aged 15-24 years remains relatively low in Nigeria (54.2% for males and 21.3% for females, according to a report published 2004 by Population Council). This low uptake of HCT may hinder access to HIV prevention and care among young people.
Highlights
Uptake of HIV Counseling and Testing (HCT) among young people aged 15-24 years remains relatively low in Nigeria (54.2% for males and 21.3% for females, according to a report published 2004 by Population Council)
Data on access and attitudes towards HCT were collected among 273 young people aged 15-24 years living in Kpaduma I and Kpaduma II AMAC Local Government Area Abuja Nigeria
A soccer tournament was organized in the Kpaduma II which is the intervention community with aim to bring youth together to promote the uptake of HCT services
Summary
Uptake of HIV Counseling and Testing (HCT) among young people aged 15-24 years remains relatively low in Nigeria (54.2% for males and 21.3% for females, according to a report published 2004 by Population Council). This low uptake of HCT may hinder access to HIV prevention and care among young people
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