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Item Open Access Concerns and Benefits of PrEP: Lessons from the National PrEP Demonstration Project Formative Study in Nigeria(Department of Psychology, Nasarawa State University Keffi., 2015-07-22) Dadem, Nancin Y.; Idoko, John; Folayan, Morenike; Kolawole, Grace O.; Anenih, James; Emmanuel, AlhassanThe use of antiretrovirals(ARVs) as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) reduces the risk of HIV transmission in serodiscordantcouples in Africa. • The design of effective strategies for delivery and optimal uptake of this new prevention tool begins with an understanding of likely public attitudes. • We conducted a formative study to identify: o A demonstration study group; o Potentially effective approaches to public health messaging about PrEP; o Possible community concerns and logistical challenges; o Options for addressing these challenges when implementing a PrEPDemonstration Project in Nigeria.Item Open Access Creating an Enabling Environment for Workplace Interventions: From Policy to Action(Department of Psychology, Nasarawa State University Keffi., 2006-09-06) Emmanuel, Alhassan; Mohammed, M.; Meribole, E.; Mafeni, J.; Otive-Igbuzor, E.; Ibe, O.Issues: In spite of all the documented impacts of HIV at the workplace, only a small percentage of workplaces in Nigeria (the most populous country in Africa) have policies and programmes on HIV/AIDS. Issues of pre-employment testing, discrimination, confidentiality, care and support, etc are therefore mostly at the whims and caprices of employers. A bold step towards addressing this issue was the development of the National Workplace Policy on HIV/AIDS. Description: Based on an assessment identifying the need for a framework to protect HIV infected and affected workers in the workplace, a diverse range of stakeholders (Government Agencies, Labour, Employers, the Private Sector, PLWAs and NGOs) was brought together to develop the National Workplace Policy on HIV/AIDS for Nigeria through a highly participatory process. This policy was approved by the highest level of Government in Nigeria and a National Technical Working Group set up to work towards ensuring implementation of the policy at all levels. Lessons learned: Policy needs to contain clauses that deal very clearly with issues of non-compliance. To make it more actionable, there is need for policy to have legal backing especially in Nigeria where over 70% of workers are engaged in the Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises sector which often do not have legal entities, systems or policies to protect employees. Involvement of all relevant stakeholders enhanced the widespread acceptance of the policy. Recommendations: The policy should be stepped all the way down to enterprise level through advocacy and capacity building. Enterprises should be assisted to adapt the policy to their peculiar situations. A review should be undertaken to fill in gaps identified - particularly in making the objectives more SMART. In moving policy the process of getting legal backing should be embarked upon. An M & E system should be put in place to track implementation.Item Open Access Positive Peer Influence: HIV Prevention Programme among Men Who Have Sex with Men in Nigeria(Department of Psychology, Nasarawa State University Keffi., 2021-07-23) Emmanuel, Alhassan; Olamide, Omigbile; Ayegba, Hope; Adelekan, AdemolaItem Open Access Suicide and Suicide Preventions for HIV/AIDS Patients: Effect of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy on Suicidal Ideation among People Living with HIV/AIDS(Department of Psychology, Nasarawa State University Keffi., 2021-01-05) Ajayi, Oluwabunmi; Emmanuel, Alhassan; Andrew, Zamani E.Item Open Access Toll Free Telephone Counselling- A viable Public Private Partnership Approach to Increasing HIV Prevention in Nigeria(Department of Psychology, Nasarawa State University Keffi., 2020-01-05) Emmanuel, Alhassan; Eno, E.; Esu, E.