TRENDS OF SEXUAL ABUSE ON POPULATION LIVING WITH HIV IN NYANYA, FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY, ABUJA, NIGERIA

We now live in a world and time that is vicious which has given birth to hostile realities such as terorism, sexism, fundamentalism, acts that are evil, immorality, destructive, to mention but a few. This study sought to examine the trends of sexual abuse on vulnerable population living with HIV in Abuja Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria. A social survey design was adopted. A sample of 232 of respondents was drawn, using multi-stage sampling techniques including simple random, systematic sampling, clustered and purposive sampling techniques in the election of main streets, houses, households and individuals. Primary and secondary data were utilized in the study. The primary data were generated through the use of questionnaires. The questionnaires were analyzed quantitatively using tables, frequency and percentage. The results how that unprotected/indiscriminate sex is the main mode of transmission of HIV and low HIV/AIDs awareness is the major driver of HIV in the study area. It is based on this that the study recommends that policymakers need to recognize that cost effective information, education and communication must be well designed and target-group oriented and corporate sectors should be encouraged to absorb infected people. They should be motivated to plan and implement employee welfare schemes and modify existing schemes.