Open AccessNonconsensual sexual relationship and prevalence of HIV infection in adolescent in Jos, Nigeria
Author(s) -
John Casken,
SN Okolo,
Chris Isichei
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
nigerian medical journal/nigerian medical journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2229-774X
pISSN - 0300-1652
DOI - 10.4103/0300-1652.107555
Subject(s) - human immunodeficiency virus (hiv) , medicine , demography , population , hiv test , test (biology) , sexual behavior , clinical psychology , family medicine , environmental health , health services , sociology , paleontology , health facility , biology
HIV infection in adolescents is promoted by sexual risky behaviours and nonconsensual sex. Nonconsensual sex ranges from forced sex/rape, unwanted touch and inducement by gifts. This study was designed to determine the prevalence of nonconsensual sex (NCS) and HIV infection in adolescents.