Risks and predictors of HIV infection among adolescents in conflict regions of Nigeria

HIV remains highly prevalent in sub-Saharan Africa, home to approximately 66 % of all people living with HIV and 85 % of children and adolescents living with HIV globally. The region also experiences the highest levels of armed conflict, resulting in a dual burden of violence and infectious diseases like HIV. Despite these challenges, few studies have explored the impact of war and armed conflict on HIV transmission among adolescents in sub-Saharan Africa. To address this gap in the literature, our study examines HIV risk behaviors among adolescents in both conflict and non-conflict zones of Nigeria.