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Abstinence related training needs for youth in the context of HIV/AIDS in Newcastle Uniting Presbyterian Church
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2011-03)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The aim of this research study was to investigate the needs of youth within the Uniting Presbyterian church in Newcastle to abstain from sex before marriage with a view to developing guidelines for an ...
Investigating adherence for people living with HIV and AIDS on ART in Durban, Kwazulu Natal, South Africa
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2010-03)
ENGLISH SUMMARY: The study sought to investigate adherence for people living with HIV who are on ART. Since
high levels of adherence of more than 95% are required to achieve the durable suppression of the
viral load, the ...
Pregnant women’s attitudes towards the prevention of mother-to-child transmission programme
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2009-03)
This research paper has been developed in order to find the reasons for negative attitudes towards the Prevention of Mother-To-Child Transmission (PMTCT) Programme by pregnant women. Although the advantages for PMTCT ...
An inquiry into the effect of voluntary counseling and testing on mitigating the spread of HIV and AIDS among high school teachers teaching in Mdantsane
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2010-03)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This research investigates the effect that VCT (Voluntary Counselling and Testing) has on
mitigating the spread of HIV and AIDS among high school teachers teaching in the
Mdantsane suburb of East London ...
Lack of a support system for people infected and affected by HIV and AIDS in the workplace : can emotional and psychosocial support assist them to cope better with their problems?
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2006-03)
This research paper investigates the need for emotional and psychosocial support for people infected and affected by HIV and AIDS in the workplace. Most employees infected and affected by HIV and AIDS, as well as their ...
The perceptions of HIV Positive patients (ART patients) on ART and Treatment Supporters with regard to their role towards ART adherence, at ART clinics in the Intermediate Hospital Oshakati, Namibia
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2011-03)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study sought to explore and describe the perceptions of ART patients, treatment supporters and health care workers about their roles in ART adherence as well as their perceptions about factors that ...
The role of alcohol use in HIV transmission among Grootfontein residents – Namibia
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2009-03)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This research looks at the role of alcohol drinking in HIV transmission. A history of heavy alcohol drinking has been associated with a lifetime tendency toward high-risk sexual behaviors, including ...
Learners awareness of HIV/AIDS and their attitudes towards peer educators in Khayamandi High School
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2011-03)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The main aim of the study was to investigate learners' awareness of HIV/AIDS and their attitudes towards peer educators in secondary schools. The Department of Education in the Western Cape Province ...
Influence of disability grants on antiretroviral medication adherence : a study at Stanger HIV clinic
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2010-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT:Different reports have evidently shown that there are HIV infected individuals on
antiretroviral medications who at some points have difficulty with adherence. Various
reasons have been proposed for this. ...
The impact of HIV/AIDS on low income earners and their propensity to save : a case study of HIV-positive persons in Chiawelo, Soweto township, Gauteng
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2010-03)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The highest number of HIV and AIDS cases is recorded in Southern Africa and more
specifically in the republic of South Africa. Likewise the highest levels of poverty are
recorded in South Africa among ...