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. 2012 Jan 1;4(1):245-52.
doi: 10.5539/gjhs.v4n1p245.

The effects of HIV/AIDS scourge on production and income among rural households in Adamawa State of Nigeria

Iya I B  1 , Purokayo S G, Gabdo Yusuf
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The effects of HIV/AIDS scourge on production and income among rural households in Adamawa State of Nigeria

Iya I B et al. Glob J Health Sci. .

Abstract

The paper investigates the determinants and the impact of HIV/AIDS on households in Adamawa State. 120 respondents affected with HIV/AIDS were selected for interview using simple random sampling techniques. Both primary and secondary data were used in its analysis to determine the impact of the disease on household's income. The data collected were analyzed using descriptive analytical techniques and a logistic regression model was employed to estimate the likelihood that a household witnessed a fall in income as a result of the disease. The paper revealed that HIV/AIDS had an adverse impact on household's productivity, income, saving and capital formation. The paper, therefore recommends an intensive Aids education programme and Government at all level as well as NGO's should endeavor to provide adequate HIV testing kits, medication and free counseling services to enable the households determine their HIV status.

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