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Many Africans Know How to Prevent HIV/AIDS
But their safe-sex behaviors are out of sync with their knowledge
November 30, 2011
While the vast majority of residents across 19 sub-Saharan African countries know how to prevent HIV/AIDS, their reported use of condoms is much lower, including in countries with high HIV rates.
Many Africans Lack Confidence in Honesty of Elections
Ghanaians are most likely to cast a "confidence vote" year after year
November 21, 2011
A median of 41% across 19 sub-Saharan African countries Gallup surveyed in 2011 express confidence in the honesty of elections in their countries. Trust in the electoral system varies greatly across countries, with Ghanaians the most confident year after year among those surveyed.
Belief in Male Circumcision Varies in Sub-Saharan Africa
Links between circumcision and preventing HIV increase with education
October 19, 2010
Belief that all men should be circumcised and that male circumcision reduces the risk of being infected with HIV/AIDS is relatively high in several sub-Saharan African countries with low reported circumcision rates. Such awareness increases with education.
Estimated 1 Billion Adults Struggled to Afford Food in 2009
In 22 countries, more than half didn't have enough money to buy food at times
September 28, 2010
Gallup surveys in 113 countries in 2009 reveal an estimated 1 billion adults struggled to afford food at times for themselves and their families. More than half of adults in 22 countries, 15 of which are in sub-Saharan Africa, reported experiencing such difficulties.
Rape Viewed as Major Problem Across Sub-Saharan Africa
Prevalent in countries with violence in recent past
September 2, 2010
Majorities in nearly all 18 sub-Saharan African countries surveyed in 2009 say rape is a major problem in their countries, underscoring the extent to which the issue plagues the subcontinent.
Witchcraft Believers in Sub-Saharan Africa Rate Lives Worse
Belief widespread in many countries
August 25, 2010
More than half of those surveyed across 18 sub-Saharan African countries say they personally believe in witchcraft. Their evaluative wellbeing is lower than that of those who do not believe.
Few Sub-Saharan Africans Aware of Local Microfinance Options
Forty-three percent say lenders aren't available
July 30, 2010
Slightly more than one-third of sub-Saharan Africans say they are aware of microfinance institutions in their communities, while more than 4 in 10 say they have heard of these institutions but that they are not available in their communities. Roughly one in five say they have never heard of microfinance institutions.
Global Economic Crisis Was Personal in Countries Far and Wide
Personal outlooks on jobs, standard of living declined significantly
June 22, 2010
Gallup's Personal Economy Index before and after the global economic meltdown in 2008 shows the crisis rippled through everyday lives around the world. Scores fell significantly in 61 out of 96 countries, documenting a decline in economic situations at the personal and community level.
Sub-Saharan Africans Bank on Family for Business Loans
Majority of sub-Saharan Africans would not consider formal lenders
June 11, 2010
Sub-Saharan Africans are more likely to turn to family members for money to start a business than they are to banks, microfinance institutions, or other sources. More than one-third say they would consider loans from banks and microfinance institutions.
Few in Sub-Saharan Africa Have Money in a Bank
Two-thirds say they lack enough money
May 11, 2010
Fewer than one in five sub-Saharan Africans has a personal bank account. Two-thirds say the lack of money is the main reason why they don't have accounts.
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