Abstract
Background: Human Immunodeficiency Virus/HfV) and Hepatitis B Virus(HBV)
infections are global viral diseases with various seroprevalence rates in different parts of
the world. They share similar modes of transmission and are very important in
Transfusion Medicine.
Aim/Objective: To determine the level of awareness and practice of HIV and Hepatitis B
virus screening among Niger-Delta residents.
Methodology: Semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect information from
residents in Benin and Warri towns of southern Nigeria.
Results: A total of 396 people were surveyed, 94.2% were aware of screening for
mVlHBv; 50.5% had been screened for mv, while 16.7% had been screened for HBV
previously.
Conclusion: There is a high level of awareness of HIV and HBV screening among Niger-
Delta residents, but the level of awareness is not commensurate with participation in
screening especially for Hepatitis B Virus.