HIV/AIDS and disability: Differences in HIV/AIDS knowledge
RESEARCH PAPER
This study is undertaken in Nigeria where there is an estimated adult HIV prevalence rate of 5.4%. The study sought to compare HIV knowledge among deaf and hearing individuals in order to identify how effectively deaf members of the community are being reached by HIV/AIDS messages.
Methods. A survey comparing knowledge about HIV/AIDS among deaf and hard of hearing adolescents (n ¼50) and young adults (n ¼50) was undertaken.