ABSTRACT Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection and AIDS remain a major public
health crisis in Nigeria which harbors more people living with HIV than any other country in …

Abstract Background Currently, Nigeria alone accounts for 30% of the burden of mother-to-
child transmission of HIV. This review explores the socio-cultural factors influencing …

This study examined the knowledge and practices of adolescent school girls in Kano,
Nigeria around menstruation and menstrual hygiene. Data was collected quantitatively and …

Background HIV/AIDS remain a major public health concern in Nigeria. People living with
HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) face not only personal medical problems but also social problems …

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BACKGROUND: Nigeria has the third highest population of people living with human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Despite this, the knowledge of HIV/AIDS and uptake of …

Background HIV testing and counseling (HTC) remains critical in the global efforts to reach a
goal of universal access to prevention and timely human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) …

Background: Traditional birth attendants (TBAs) assist most deliveries in Nigeria. Knowing
and understanding all issues surrounding HIV/AIDS and Prevention of Mother-To-Child …

Despite technical means and apparent political will, the percentage of pregnant women
involved in preventing mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) interventions is not increasing …

This paper explores the effect of social relations and gender-based conflicts on the uptake of
HIV testing in the South and Central provinces of Zambia. We conducted a community …