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Coping with stigma by women whose partners died of aids
(North-West University, 2007)
The previous study on the experiences of widowhood and beliefs about the mourning process of the Batswana people found that widows were stigmatised due to cultural beliefs that made coping a difficult process for the widow. ...
Assessment of the quality of services provided by the home community based care programme to people infected and affected by HIV/AIDS
(North-West University, 2007)
The North-West Province has the fifth highest prevalence of HIV/AIDS in the country and has an estimated HIV prevalence of 22.9%. On the 24th November 1999 cabinet approved a special allocation of funds to finance a National ...
The provision of recreation services for youth at risk with special reference to AIDS orphans
(North-West University, 2010)
HIV/AIDS is a growing pandemic -not only in South Africa, but also globally. Worldwide there are currently more than 40 million people living with HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS, 2006:8). The increasing number of HIV-infections also ...
A social group work empowerment programme for families affected by HIV and AIDS from social workers' caseloads
(North-West University, 2008)
Due to the HIV and Aids issue, South Africa is currently faced with the largest pandemic in the history of the country. HIV and Aids do not only impact on the psycho-social functioning of the infected person, but also that ...
Challenges faced by the grandparents in caring for AIDS orphans in Koster
(North-West University, 2010)
The prevalence of HIV/AIDS is increasing with immense influence and pressure on the grandparents as primary caregivers and the main supporters of orphans in families. The grandparents are faced with biophysical, socio–economic ...
A Kierkegaardian-existentialist critique of pragmatic communication on HIV/AIDS, with respect to selected Ikageng residents
(Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education, 2001)
HIV/AIDS is arguably the most terrible epidemic in recorded history and communication for prevention is the most important instrument that is available to halt the pandemic. The masses have universally gained awareness of ...
Riglyne vir 'n MIV/VIGS-groepwerk-voorkomingsprogram vir die plaaswerkergemeenskap
(North-West University, 2006)
HIV/AIDS mainly is a health problem, which is accompanied by social and economic
implications worldwide and is seen as a pandemic that negatively affects South Africa. The agricultural labour force, specifically the farm ...
Guidelines for social workers to improve foster care placements for children affected by HIV/AIDS
(North-West University, 2007)
HIV and AIDS are dramatically reshaping the population structure of South Africa. The number of orphans as a result of AIDS-related deaths is expected to rise. This places a heavier burden of care on grandmothers, female ...
A community–based HIV stigma reduction and wellness enhancement intervention for people living with HIV and a close family member
(North-West University, 2012)
The diagnosis of HIV is a life-changing event that requires people to deal with the disease, as well as cope with HIV stigma. Both people living with HIV or AIDS (PLHA) and their close family members (CFM) are stigmatized, ...
Psychological well–being of HIV–affected children and their experience of a community based HIV stigma reduction and wellness enhancement intervention
(North-West University, 2012)
The HIV epidemic does not only affect people living with HIV or AIDS but has a large impact on the children. They are being stigmatised by association. There is paucity in research on HIV stigma interventions. In addition, ...