Cultural Practices and the Spread of AIDS in Nigeria.

Cultural Practices and the Spread of AIDS in Nigeria.

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The paper seeks to highlight several cultural ways that facilitate the spread of HIV/AIDS in Nigeria and the need for government to take action towards its control and prevention.
 
Published at In K. Mahadevan et al (ed.) Reproductive Health of Humankind in Asia and Africa: A Global Perspective Volume 1and 2. Delhi: B. R. Publishing Corporation. P
Published in 2000
 
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Azuh, D.
Azuh Dominic » Dr Dominic Ezinwa Azuh holds a PhD degree in Population Studies. He is a population Scientist in the Department of Economics and Development Studies, Covenant University Ota Ogun State Nigeria. He has co-authored a number of research papers published in books, journals and attended several conferences. Dr Dominic Azuh belongs to a number of associations namely, International Union for the... view full profile
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