Sociology of HIV/AIDS Pandemic in Nigeria
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2013
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Oyefara, J.L.
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This paper examines the complex nexuses that exist between sociological enterprise and knowledge of various
intricacies that surround HIV/AIDS pandemic in Nigerian societies, more importantly on how to have deep and
clearer understanding of those factors that are responsible for hyper-geometric rate of HIV transmission in the
country. Three distinct sociological theories were adopted in the paper and it was demonstrated that HIV/AIDS
pandemic is not only a medical problem but also it is a socio-cultural, economic and developmental problem in
Nigeria. On the basis of this revelation, it has been recommended that government at different levels, policy
makers, programme designers and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) working on how to stem the spread
of HIV/AIDS pandemic in Nigeria should work within the socio-cultural, economic and development context of
the country. This is one major way on how to achieve success in battle against HIV/AIDS pandemic in the country.
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Sociology of HIV/AIDS , Sexuality , HIV/AIDS , Research Subject Categories::SOCIAL SCIENCES::Social sciences::Sociology
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Oyefara, J.L. (2013). Sociology of HIV/AIDS Pandemic in Nigeria. Developing Country Studies, Vol.3(1):117-122pp.
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