ABSTRACT
An individual's knowledge of HI V transmission and accurate assessment of their own
risk is key in adopting safer sexual practices. Evidence suggests prevalence of HIV I AIDS
among Ghanaians has seen a steady decline over the years; however there are reports of
new infection among various populations despite on-going interventions. Sus@ning
prevention education among youth and other special groups is very vital in contributing
to further decline in the overall prevalence of HIV / AIDS. This study explored HIV I AIDS
related risk perception and sexual practices of sero positive persons and those who did
not know their status in the Osu Klottey Sub-metropolitan area. The study was
exploratory and descriptive in nature and employed both qualitative and quantitative
methods in data collection. Tools such as Survey questionnaires, In-depth individual
interview and Focus Group Discussion guides were used. Key Informants like caregivers,
health care providers as well as PL WHA's were interviewed. Key fmdings of the study
included inconsistent use of preventive measures by sexually active respondents, both
sero positive and those who did not know their status. The male and female positive
persons had different perceptions about how they got infected, for instance majority of
HIV positive females believed they were infected by their husbands and malevolent
spirits. HIV/AIDS related risk perception was found to be higher amnne sem positive
persons than respondents who did not know their HIV status while most positive persons
and their relations believed that ART was 'cure' and could 'heal' them completely. The study
also made the following recommendations among others, the need for expansion of CT
services in the community while more research is conducted into the popUlation, their
specific needs, and access to ntltldtld serviccs cl't:ated especially for MSM.
MAMATTAH, P (2021). Hiv/Aids Related Risk Perception And Sexual Practices In Osu Klotfey Sub-Metropolitan Area Of Accra. Afribary. Retrieved from https://tracking.afribary.com/works/hiv-aids-related-risk-perception-and-sexual-practices-in-osu-klotfey-sub-metropolitan-area-of-accra
MAMATTAH, PATIENCE "Hiv/Aids Related Risk Perception And Sexual Practices In Osu Klotfey Sub-Metropolitan Area Of Accra" Afribary. Afribary, 14 Apr. 2021, https://tracking.afribary.com/works/hiv-aids-related-risk-perception-and-sexual-practices-in-osu-klotfey-sub-metropolitan-area-of-accra. Accessed 09 Nov. 2024.
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MAMATTAH, PATIENCE . "Hiv/Aids Related Risk Perception And Sexual Practices In Osu Klotfey Sub-Metropolitan Area Of Accra" Afribary (2021). Accessed November 09, 2024. https://tracking.afribary.com/works/hiv-aids-related-risk-perception-and-sexual-practices-in-osu-klotfey-sub-metropolitan-area-of-accra