In view of the paucity of empirical data on condom use among female sex workers (FSWs) with their clients
and regular/trusted sex partners in Nigeria, particularly Ogun State, this study was conducted to examine
FSWs’ knowledge and perception about HIV/AIDS and find out their pattern of condom use with their clients
and regular/trusted sex partners. One hundred and thirty-one FSWs were interviewed using semi-structured
questionnaires in Ogun State, South-West Nigeria. Results showed pervasive consistent condom use
(95.4%) with high (74.8%) incidence of condom breakage with clients, inconsistent condom use with
regular/trusted partners (75.6%), drug/substance abuse as post-exposure prophylaxis, recent STI
experiences, and low self-perceived risk of HIV infection among the FSWs studied. A few (1.5%)
respondents who were not using condoms with their clients at all were also not using with their
regular/trusted sex partners. Results showed the need for urgent educational interventions on proper
condom use particularly targeting FSWs who use no condom or often experience condom breakage with
clients and deemed it less imperative to use condom with their regular/trusted sex partners. The
programmatic response should emphasise the dangers of substance abuse, their vulnerability to STIs and
HIV and becoming vessels of spreading such infections.