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Statistical Study of HIV Stigma and Discrimination in Northeastern Nigeria Through Statistical Charts

Chiwa Musa Dalah N P Singh and VV Singh*

The present paper is focused on a study of the stigmatization and discrimination faced by people living with HIV in Northeastern part of Nigeria. Previous research has established that awareness and knowledge of HIV/AIDS in Northeastern Nigeria are high. However, still, stigmatization and discrimination may be experienced by people living with HIV/AIDS. In contrast, HIV discrimination refers to someone’s unfair and unjust treatment based on their real or perceived HIV status. North-Eastern Nigeria consists of six states (6), namely Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Taraba, and Yobe states, with a total population of about twenty-five million (25m). The secondary data from the federal ministry of health is used for the assessment and predictions have carryout.


 
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