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July 26, 2026JAIDS Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes

The Epidemiology of HIV and Injection Practices Among People Who Inject Drugs in Nigeria: Results from the 2020 Integrated Biological and Behavioural Surveillance Survey

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SSSouradet Y. ShawKGKalada GreenCEChukwuebuka Ejeckam

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Overview

Cross-sectional survey investigates HIV prevalence and injection behaviors in Nigeria, indicating significant risks.

Key Points

  • The study aims to describe HIV prevalence and injection practices among people who inject drugs in Nigeria.
  • Cross-sectional survey conducted in 2020 across 12 states in Nigeria.
  • Assessment of HIV seroprevalence through screening tests and self-reported demographics.
  • Multivariable logistic regression models estimated odds ratios for factors associated with HIV prevalence and injection practices.
  • Weighted HIV prevalence was found to be 10.9% among 4,358 participants.
  • Female sex (AOR: 1.6, 95% CI: 1.2-2.1) and less than secondary education (AOR: 1.4, 95% CI: 1.1-2.0) were significantly associated with HIV.
  • Riskier injection practices were linked with pentazocine (AOR: 1.7, 95% CI: 1.2-2.4) and crack cocaine (AOR: 2.0, 95% CI: 1.4-2.8) use.

Cite This Study

Shaw et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a65a825d3aea3239cd789c2https://doi.org/10.1097/qai.0000000000003939
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