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

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.