On the causal links between poverty and HIV in Nigeria, 1990-2009: An application of Granger causality and co-integration techniques

Halima Salihi Ahmad, and Madeline Berma, and Norlaila Abu Bakar, (2012) On the causal links between poverty and HIV in Nigeria, 1990-2009: An application of Granger causality and co-integration techniques. Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, UKM,Bangi, pp. 50-59.

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Abstract

The increasing rates of HIV/AIDS epidemics in Nigeria are posing serious challenges to the individuals, community, government and international donor agencies and raise critical questions as to whether poverty is a significant contributor to the growth of the disease. This paper utilises the Granger Causality Test to investigate the causative relationship between poverty and HIV in Nigeria. The results indicate no direct and significant linkages between poverty and HIV, meaning that poverty is not the driving force behind the increased rates of HIV prevalence in the country. Conversely, HIV was found to have caused increased rates of poverty in the country. In the light of these findings it is suggested that policies that would improve health and education should be implemented, together with the awareness enhancement of the public on the imperative of HIV screening prior to marriage contracts.

Item Type:Book
Keywords:education policies; Granger Causality Test; health policies; HIV/AIDS; poverty; public awareness
Journal:Geografia ; Malaysian Journal of Society and Space
ID Code:3517
Deposited By: Mr Azam
Deposited On:15 Feb 2012 08:55
Last Modified:14 Dec 2016 06:34

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