Research Article

Knowledge, Attitude, and Preventive Practices among Prison Inmates in Ogbomoso Prison at Oyo State, South West Nigeria

Table 4

HIV prevention practices by respondents.

QuestionsFrequency of “Yes answers”%

Have you ever used a condom?8349.7
In the past year have you had sexual relations?10562.9
Did you use a condom last time you had sex?4728.1
In the past year have you had sexual relation with one regular partner?5834.7
In the past year have you had sexual relations with more than one partner?4426.3
Do you feel you are at risk of an HIV/AIDS infection? 7243.1
Have you ever had an HIV test?2615.5
Would you like to have an HIV test?14184.4
Do you know where to have HIV test?11568.9
Do you believe HIV/AIDS exist in prison?9255.1
Which of these risky behaviors exist in this prison?
 Homosexuality12474.3
 Masturbation3420.4
 Intravenous drug injection95.4
Do you know inmate who has used hard drugs?11367.3
Do you know of the inmates who practice anal sex in the prison?2515.0
Do you partake in any of the risky behaviors mentioned above?95.4