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Item Perceived HIV-Risks and the preventive strategies: the case of the trafficked women of Edo State Origin(2013) Taiwo, P. A.; Owumi, B. E.This paper examines the peoples' perception of getting infected with HIV–AIDS and the preventive strategies known and adopted by trafficked and vulnerable Nigerian women of Edo State origin. The data were obtained from secondary sources which included literature searches and primary sources based on qualitative data obtained through structured interviews involving the trafficked and deported Edo ladies. A further source of the data was from a focused of group of vulnerable women in Edo State. The trafficking of young girls and the ignorance of HIV status is a major factor for the spread of the HIV among sexually active people. The study reveals a high level of awareness among the trafficked (deported) women and, a low level of awareness among the vulnerable women living in Edo State. There are high numbers of unprotected sexual practices with regular partners whose HIV statuses are unknown and thus highly perceived HIV -risks among the most trafficked and a misconceived low perceived risks among the vulnerable. The study concludes by recommending for the sensitization about the need to test for HlV-status and for the adoption of adequate behavioral change as key strategies for reducing HIV -risks.Item Changing family structures/values and the incidence of human trafficking in Edo State(2007) Owumi, B. E.; Jerome, P. A.This paper attempts to unravel the underpinning factors that account for the upsurge of human trafficking in Edo State, Nigeria. The discourse is hinged on the Mertonian concept of innovation which explains the circumvention of societal mainstream values and employed as a circuit and routes to achieving societies collectively subscribed goals. The aims and objectives of the study include: identifying the changes in family structures that predispose parents to trafficking their children; examining the changes in family values that predispose parents to trafficking ;discussing the perception o parents about trafficking their children and finally explaining the reasons for the persistence of human trafficking despite attempts to curb it. Focus Group Discussion (FGD) and in-depth interview methods were used in collecting data. The study revealed that parents are predisposed to trafficking their children due to poverty, unemployment, greed, ignorance, illiteracy, polygyny, distortion of social values, dysfunctional families among others.Item Perceived HIV-Risks and the preventive strategies: the case of the trafficked women of Edo State origin(2013) Taiwo, P. A.; Owumi, B. E.This paper examines the peoples' perception of getting infected with HIV–AIDS and the preventive strategies known and adopted by trafficked and vulnerable Nigerian women of Edo State origin. The data were obtained from secondary sources which included literature searches and primary sources based on qualitative data obtained through structured interviews involving the trafficked and deported Edo ladies. A further source of the data was from a focused of group of vulnerable women in Edo State. The trafficking of young girls and the ignorance of HIV status is a major factor for the spread of the HIV among sexually active people. The study reveals a high level of awareness among the trafficked (deported) women and, a low level of awareness among the vulnerable women living in Edo State. There are high numbers of unprotected sexual practices with regular partners whose HIV statuses are unknown and thus highly perceived HIV -risks among the most trafficked and a misconceived low perceived risks among the vulnerable. The study concludes by recommending for the sensitization about the need to test for HlV-status and for the adoption of adequate behavioral change as key strategies for reducing HIV -risks.