-retroviral therapy (ART) to combat the HIV/AIDS pandemic - in Africa. To identify the effect, we combine exogenous variation in the scope … counterfactual simulation reveal the largest potential gains in countries with intermediate HIV prevalence where disease control has …

We study the long-term determinants of the high rates of HIV infection in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly among women … trade. First we show that, in clusters where polygyny is more widespread, HIV infection rates are higher. By instrumenting … polygyny is likely to affect HIV infection by focusing on sexual behavior, as captured by the intensity of sexual activity and …

We study the long-term determinants of the high rates of HIV infection in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly among women … trade. First we show that, in clusters where polygyny is more widespread, HIV infection rates are higher. By instrumenting … polygyny is likely to affect HIV infection by focusing on sexual behavior, as captured by the intensity of sexual activity and …

We study the long-term determinants of the high rates of HIV infection in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly among women … trade. First we show that, in clusters where polygyny is more widespread, HIV infection rates are higher. By instrumenting … polygyny is likely to affect HIV infection by focusing on sexual behavior, as captured by the intensity of sexual activity and …

endogenous response to HIV risk may explain why the HIV/AIDS epidemic has coincided with systematic marriage and pregnancy delays. … revealed over time. Sexual safety is an important but hidden partner attribute, especially in areas where HIV is endemic. A … more so if they are also attractive. Frequent HIV testing may enable safe people to signal and screen. Consistent with …

HIV/AIDS is seen as not only the leading cause of death in SSA region but a major public health challenge. Currently … the region is HIV/AIDS positive. Regrettably so, there is a link between the epidemic prevalence and poverty. As a result …, the study empirically examined the impact of HIV/AIDS burden on economic growth in selected Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA …

-related topics (including pornography and sexual abuse), sexual partners, contraception, HIV/AIDS, and other sexually transmitted …This paper offers evidence of the causal impact of high-speed Internet on sexual behavior and HIV spread in Africa. Our … likelihood of HIV infection by over 2 percentage points. This large effect is entirely driven by women, educated individuals …