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Poverty: An Indicator of HIV/AIDS Prevalence in Nigeria

Authors: ADERANTI Ruth

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This study examined poverty as one of the leading factors of HIV/AIDS prevalence in Nigeria by gaining insight into both theoretical and empirical relationship between poverty and the spread of HIV/AIDS infection in Nigeria. Objective statistical record of the spread of HIV/AIDS by UNAIDS in 2006 were investigated. Findings shows that there was a consistent increase in poverty level between 1985 and 1996 while the level of poverty between 1996 and 2004 was decreased by 11% and almost at the same time between 1997 and 2005 there was an increase in the number of people living with HIV/AIDS increased by 700,000. With this finding, it may be concluded that poverty has nothing to do with the HIV/AIDS prevalence since at almost the same period when poverty level decreased HIV/AIDS infection increased. However, understanding of the nature of HIV/AIDS which may not manifest several years after infection may be responsible for the increase in HIV/AIDS when poverty level is reducing. As times goes on there may be reduction in HIV/AIDS infection if the poverty level continues to decrease. Therefore recommendations are proffered that the government should intensify efforts in poverty alleviation programs, NGOâ€™s should help the government to meet the needs of the society and individuals who are well- to -do in the society should render help in alleviating poverty among the people. African Journal for study of Educational issues 4(4) 11

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ADERANTI,R. . (0000). Poverty: An Indicator of HIV/AIDS Prevalence in Nigeria, 0 (), 0-0.

ADERANTI,R. . "Poverty: An Indicator of HIV/AIDS Prevalence in Nigeria" 0, no (), (0000): 0-0.

ADERANTI,R. and . (0000). Poverty: An Indicator of HIV/AIDS Prevalence in Nigeria, 0 (), pp0-0.

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ADERANTI,Ruth , . "Poverty: An Indicator of HIV/AIDS Prevalence in Nigeria", 0 . (0000) : 0-0.

A.Ruth , "Poverty: An Indicator of HIV/AIDS Prevalence in Nigeria" vol.0, no., pp. 0-0, 0000.

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