Sero-prevalence of Human Immunodeficiency Virus among Students Undergoing Medical Examination in a Tertiary Institution

Hanson Asikiya Huldah *

Department of Health Services, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.

Briggs Bieye Renner

Department of Health Services, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.

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Abstract

Aims: To assess the prevalence of human immunodeficiency virus among students undergoing medical checkup in a tertiary institution.

Study Design:  The investigation utilised a cross-sectional study design technique.

Methodology: In this present study, 2114 participants were included in the age range 15-49 years. Serological method was used to detect the presence of HIV using a rapid diagnostic technique using determine. Tile method was used to determine the ABO and Rhesus D antigens in the individuals.

Results: Out of the 2114 participants sampled, the population studied according to various departments within the university were ME 95 (5%), EM 181 (9%), LIB 101 (5%), SPE 63 (3%), ENG 296 (14%), BIO 423 (20%), CHE 150 (7%), COM 305 (14%), MGT 236 (11%) and ACC 236 (12%). The prevalence of HIV among tertiary institution students is 1%.

Conclusion: This research gives an insight into the prevalence of HIV among students in tertiary institution for strategic intervention.

Keywords: Medical check, HIV, student population


How to Cite

Huldah, Hanson Asikiya, and Briggs Bieye Renner. 2024. “Sero-Prevalence of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Among Students Undergoing Medical Examination in a Tertiary Institution”. International STD Research & Reviews 13 (1):63-70. https://doi.org/10.9734/ISRR/2024/v13i1171.