Predictors Of Sexual Risky Behavior Among Internal Migrant In Nigeria

ABSTRACT

Migration is an impo1iant process of change, especially for populations in developing countries. Just by moving to new places, migrants are different from those who do not migrate in terms of socio-demographic characteristics. This study focuses on migration in Nigeria and its interaction with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) risk. Two main research questions are addressed: What is the prevalence level of sexual risky behavior among internal migrants? To what extent do (socio demographic characteristics of internal migrants in Nigeria) influence sexual risky behavior in Nigeria? The analysis is based on the 2013 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey data. The results indicate that internal Migration has influence on sexual risky behavior. Also, migration is significantly correlated with multiple sexual partners. There is a remarkable difference in the mean age of migrants and non-migrants; migrants on average are significantly older and more likely to be married than non-migrant

Key words: Migration, internal migration, sexual risky behavior, NDI-IS, Nigeria