Assessment of the Awareness of HIV Prophylaxis Among Academic and Non-Academic Staff of Adamawa State College of Health Science and Technology, Michika

Despite increasing global awareness of HIV prophylaxis, uptake remains limited in many low-resource settings due to stigma, misinformation, and structural barriers. This study investigates the level of awareness and attitudes toward Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) and Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) among academic and non-academic staff at Adamawa State College of Health Science and Technology, Michika. Using a descriptive cross-sectional survey design, data were collected from 150 participants through a validated structured questionnaire. Stratified random sampling ensured proportional representation across staff categories.
Findings revealed that academic staff were significantly more aware of HIV prophylaxis than non-academic staff, with education level emerging as a strong predictor of awareness (AOR = 4.56; 95% CI: 2.01–10.34). Gender and cultural norms influenced attitudes, with female staff reporting greater stigma-related barriers to accessing information. Logistic regression analysis confirmed that job role and educational attainment were statistically significant determinants of awareness. The study concludes that institutional gaps, educational disparities, and sociocultural factors hinder effective dissemination of HIV prevention strategies. Recommendations include structured health education programs, gender-sensitive interventions, and inclusive communication strategies to improve awareness and uptake among institutional staff.

HIV prophylaxis, PEP, PrEP, awareness

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