HIV/AIDS Information Sources and Safe-Sex Practices among Artisans in Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria

  • Abubakar Sidiq Suleman Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria
  • Jide Peter Jimoh Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos, Nigeria
DOI: https://doi.org/10.58709/niujss.v10i3.1989

Abstract

This study investigated HIV/AIDS information sources and safe-sex practices among artisans in Ilorin metropolis. Two research questions guided the study. Information Processing Theory was used to underpin the study. A descriptive research design was adopted for the study. The study found among others that, artisans have a high level of awareness about HIV/AIDS and safe sex. The study, therefore recommended among others, that, to achieve the vision 2030 (Goal 3, target 3.2) of the Sustainable Development Goal on ending HIV/AIDS as projected by WHO, the Federal and State Ministries of health and other stakeholders in HIV/AIDS containment should intensify health awareness campaigns’ efforts with special interest on HIV/AIDS containment and safe-sex practices through the use of appropriate information sources of the target audience.


Keywords: Health communication, HIV/AIDS, Information sources, Safe-sex practices, Artisans 

Published
2024-09-30
How to Cite
SULEMAN, Abubakar Sidiq; JIMOH, Jide Peter. HIV/AIDS Information Sources and Safe-Sex Practices among Artisans in Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria. NIU Journal of Social Sciences, [S.l.], v. 10, n. 3, p. 143-154, sep. 2024. ISSN 3007-1690. Available at: <https://niujournals.ac.ug/ojs/index.php/niujoss/article/view/1989>. Date accessed: 04 apr. 2026. doi: https://doi.org/10.58709/niujss.v10i3.1989.
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Vol 10 No 3 (2024): NIU Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 10 No. 3, September 2024
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