The effect of HIV/AIDS on sexuality among HIV positive females attending specialist clinic

Abstract

Introduction: The impact and stigma associated with Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) has led to different sexual behaviours in affected individuals the resultant lack of proper sexual information and various accompanying misconception has led to a high transmission of HIV in Sub Saharan Africa.
Methodology: This study was a cross sectional survey of HIV positive women attending the STI/family planning clinics of FMC Makurdi between January to December, 2010.
Result: A total of 145 HIV positive women participated in this survey of which 118(81.4%) were sexually active, 60% of whom did not have their status affecting their sexual behaviour.
Conclusion: Counseling on safe sexual practice should be stressed in among HIV positive individuals to reduce the spread of the disease.

Jos Journal of Medicine, Volume 7 No. 2