MA 37 The Impact of HIV/AIDS on Rural Farmers’ Productivity in Abuja
The Impact of HIV/AIDS on Rural Farmers’ Productivity in Abuja
Gylych Jelilov1*, Emaniya Sike2, Bilal Celik2, Murat Akyuz2
1Department of Economics, Nile University of Nigeria, Nigeria
2Department of Business Admin, Nile University of Nigeria, Nigeria
ABSTRACT
The effect of the HIV scourge in Nigeria cannot be overemphasized, statistics shows that since the beginning of the epidemic about 2.8% of the population are affected. This seminar set out to investigate the impact of HIV/AIDS on the Agricultural sector using the rural farmers in Abuja as a case study. The paper confirmed that the impact of HIV/AIDS on the farmers and national economy is negative, substantial and, indeed, increasing. Data used in this work was sourced through group discussions, interviews, review of journals and field work. Upon analysis of data, findings showed that HIV/AIDS contributed to low productivity which ultimately culminated into food shortage. The study also showed that there are also psychological effects borne by the members of the family of the sick farmer resulting to an overall economic loss. The researcher however recommends that more emphasis should be laid
on creating awareness on the disease and that poverty alleviation programmes should be targeted to address pertinent poverty situations and households.
Key words: HIV, AIDS, Health Economics, Productivity
HOW TO CITE THIS ARTICLE: Gylych Jelilov, Emaniya Sike, Bilal Celik, Murat Akyuz, The Impact of HIV/AIDS on Rural Farmers’ Productivity in Abuja, J Res Med Dent Sci, 2020, 8 (4):94-98.
Jelilov, G., Sike, E., Akyuz, M., & Celik, B. (2020). The Impact of HIV/AIDS on Rural Farmers’ Productivity in Abuja. Journal of Research in Medical and Dental Science, 8(4), 94-98. Retrieved from www.jrmds.in
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