Stigmatization as Correlate of Disposition to Utilization of Hiv/Aids Services Among Students in Tertiary Institution in Calabar Metropolis

Lu Akah,Vc Emeribe,E Ahueansebhor

doi:10.4314/gjedr.v12i1.5

Abstract

This study investigated stigmatization as correlate to utilization of HIV/AIDS services among students in tertiary institutions in Calabar metropolis. Three hypotheses were postulated to guide the study. Literature related to the variables was reviewed accordingly. Survey research design was adopted for the study. Sample of two hundred (200) students were utilized for the study using stratified random and convenience sampling techniques. Structured questionnaire designed by the researchers was the main instrument used for data collection. The instrument was subjected to validation by experts in relevant fields. The reliability estimate of the instrument was established through the test re-test reliability method. To test the hypotheses, Pearson Product Moment Correlation Analysis was adopted. The hypotheses were tested at .05 level of significance. The result of the analysis revealed that stigmatization significantly relate with disposition to utilization of HIV counseling services, HIV test/screening services and adherence to HIV treatment among tertiary institution students in Calabar Metropolis. Based on the findings of the study, it was recommended that government and nongovernmental agencies should embark on public enlightenment campaign to educate the public on the need for VCT utilization.Keywords: Stigmatization, Correlate, Disposition, Utilization HIV/AIDS

Highlights

OF THE STUDYHIV/AIDS related stigma and discrimination exist in the world over
The researchers adopted the survey research design, for this study. This design was deemed appropriate since the study aimed at describing and interpreting existing conditions of how stigmatization correlate with the utilization of HIV/AIDs services among students in tertiary institutions
The result of the hypothesis one revealed that stigmatization significantly relate with tertiary institution students disposition towards utilization of HIV counseling service in Calabar metropolis

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Introduction

OF THE STUDYHIV/AIDS related stigma and discrimination exist in the world over. Calabar being a fast growing tourist attraction locally, but internationally is faced with the possibility of increased HIV infections, especially during their annual Christmas carnival celebrations. The after effect of this and other related tourist activities as often lamented by health care givers are increase in unwanted pregnancies; increased incidence of STDs, resulting from the wanton display of sexual promiscuity. This no doubt raises concern among health workers and concerned individuals and NGOs. This no doubt raises concern among health workers and concerned individuals and NGOs After such tourism activities, the metropolis and its environs live with the aftermaths of increase in cases of abortions, child abandonment after delivery, increase in STDs, etc. Cases of HIV infection has been found to be on the rise in Calabar

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