Table 4 Comparison of risky sexual behavior among Nigerian naval personnel who had experienced transfers
From: Knowledge of AIDS and HIV risk-related sexual behavior among Nigerian naval personnel
Variable | Posted abroad (N = 118) | Local transfer (N = 273) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
Had ever had sex with a female sex worker | 52 (39.1%) | 81 (32.8%) | 0.030* |
Had sex with a sex worker in 6 months preceding survey | 6 (25%) | 18 (22.2%) | 0.027* |
Did not use a condom during last sexual encounter with a sex worker | 22 (42.3%) | 41 (52%) | 0.027* |
Had sex with multiple partners (2 or more persons) | 62 (52.2%) | 100 (36.6%) | 0.004* |
Mean number of non-primary sex partners | 2.8 | 2.0 | 0.003* |