International Journal of Academic Research in Education and Review
 

International Journal of Academic Research in Education and Review

Vol. 3(10), pp. 292-305. December, 2015.

ISSN: 2360-7866

DOI: 10.14662/IJARER2015.052

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This paper examines what HIV/AIDS is all about, the origin, history of HIV/AIDS in Africa and Nigeria. The cause of AIDS, the pathogenesis of the infection, the role of cultural practices that may increase the risk of HIV infection, how it is being transmitted were discussed. The difference between HIV infection and AIDS, stages of the infection, sign and symptoms of AIDS and the common diseases associated with AIDS( opportunistic infections), the prevalence and burden of HIV/AIDS, including the factors contributing to high prevalence of the infection, the treatment for AIDS and the problems of Anti Retro Viral therapy were also discussed. It was concluded with few recommendations made as follows: The ABC of AIDS should be stress through public campaign where, “A” is for Abstinence, “B” is for being faithful and “C” for using condom so as to kick out the virus from the continent. Voluntary counseling and testing should be encouraged to make people know their HIV status. Government should layout a strategy that can make the people with the virus not to spread it and those without the virus protected and ensure anti retro viral drugs are made available to the people for free, so that they are able to live a longer life. Youths should be taught on how to stay safe and from indiscriminate sexual habits to protect themselves.

Key Words: HIV, AIDS, PADEMIC, NIGERIA’S PERSPECTIVE.

 

Cite This Article As: IKEMIKE, D. O. (2015). The Pandemic Nature of HIV and AIDS: The Nigeria’s Perspective in the 21st Century. Inter. J. Acad. Res. Educ. Rev. 3(10): 292-305

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