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Table 3 Percent distribution of respondents’ beliefs about knowledge on HIV/AIDS transmission in Nigeria

From: HIV/AIDS stigma and utilization of voluntary counselling and testing in Nigeria

Responses

Percent, (n = 987)

% Aware of HIV/AIDS1

94.9 (937)

% Aware of HIV prevention2

84.2 (832)

Mentioned Prevention Methods

 

Fidelity

66.9 (661)

Condom use

52.2 (516)

Sexual abstinence

46.2 (456)

Avoid sex with prostitutes

36.4 (359)

Avoid sex with one with many partners

20.7 (204)

Avoid sex with multi-partners

18.6 (184)

Avoid sex with homosexuals

18.6 (184)

Avoid sex with drug users

8.2 (81)

Non-sexual methods of prevention

 

Avoid sharing sharp instruments

60.6 (599)

Avoid blood transfusion

34.0 (336)

Avoid kissing

14.2 (140)

Avoid injection

9.1 (90)

Avoid mosquito bites

9.6 (95)

Seek protection from traditional healers

2.7 (27)

Other HIV-related Beliefs

 

% Chances of reducing HIV infection by sticking to one partner

59.9 (592)

% HIV can be gotten from mosquito bites

23.1 (228)

% One can get HIV by sharing food with a person infected with AIDS

18.5 (183)

% Reduce chances of infection by using condoms every time sex is had

59.9 (592)

% Healthy-looking person can be HIV positive

78.7 (778)

% Aware of persons living with HIV/AIDS

45.5 (449)

% Aware of mother-to-child transmission of HIV

84.5 (835)

% Mother-to-child transmission during pregnancy

86.0 (850)

% Mother-to-child transmission during delivery

56.2 (555)

% Mother-to-child transmission during breastfeeding

65.7 (649)

% Ever discussed HIV prevention with partner

61.3 (606).

  1. 1Percentage of respondents who reported they were aware of HIV/AIDS.
  2. 2Percentage of respondents who reported awareness of mode of HIV transmission and prevention.