HIV RISK PERCEPTION AND SEXUAL BEHAVIOUR AMONG STI PATIENTS ATTENDING UASIN GISHU DISTRICT HOSPITAL, ELDORET-KENYA
Keywords:
SEXUAL BEHAVIOUR, STI PATIENTS, HOSPITAL, KENYASynopsis
Globally, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) has killed more than 25 million people since it was first recognized in 1981, making it one of the most destructive epidemics in recorded history (UNAIDS/WHO, 2005). Despite recent improved access to antiretroviral treatment and care in many regions of the world, the AIDS epidemic claimed 3.1 million [2.8–3.6 million] lives in 2005; more than half a million (570 000) were children. The total number of people living with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) reached its highest level: an estimated 40.3 million [36.7–45.3 million] people are now living with HIV. Close to 5 million people were newly infected with the virus in 2005 (UNAIDS/WHO, 2005).
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