ABSTRACT
This study was conducted to determine HIV Prevalence and associated risk factors amongst prison inmates in Kuje Federal Prison, a male only prison located in the Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria. Cross sectional study design and sample size of 154 were used. Data was collected by quantitative and qualitative methods. Variables on knowledge, attitude and practice were assessed using questionnaire, and HIV testing was also done. Knowledge, attitude and practice were scored and graded. Confidentiality and voluntary participation of respondents were ensured. Quantitative data was analysed using Epi-info version 3.5.3 and Microsoft Excel for univariate, bivariate and multi variate analysis, and thematic analysis done for qualitative data. Mean age of respondents was 31.9 + 7.8 years. 39.6% respondents were currently married. Median age at first marriage was 26 years (range 16-39) years. Overall HIV prevalence was 4.0% (1.5-8.6%, 95% CI) with convicts having 3.3% (0.1-17.2%, 95% CI) and awaiting trial inmates having 4.2% (1.4-9.5%, 95% CI). Only 16 (10.4%) knew all the five ways of HIV transmission. Mean score of HIV knowledge was 42%; 90 (58.4%) had poor knowledge and 3 (1.9%) had good knowledge. Attitude mean score on HIV was 84%; 120 (77.9%) respondents had positive attitude. 105 (68.1%) had ever been tested for HIV while 94 (61.0 %) knew HIV status.