Background: HIV counselling and testing (HCT) is a key strategic entry point to
prevention, treatment, care and support services.
Aim: The study aimed at determining the awareness of HIV counselling and testing
among undergraduate university students in Lagos, Nigeria.
Methods: The study was a descriptive cross-sectional one conducted in May 2010
among students recruited from seven faculties within two of the campuses of Lagos State
University, Ojo and Ikeja campuses.
Results: The level of awareness of HIV counselling and testing before the survey was
high among both male and female respondents. The knowledge about HIV counselling
and testing was poor irrespective of their Faculty of study.
Conclusion: Level of awareness of HIV counselling and testing seems to be high among
undergraduate students in Lagos. However, the knowledge about HIV counselling and
testing is still poor, even among medical students.