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Knowledge, attitudes and perceptions of correctional officers towards inmates with HIV/AIDS
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-03)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: HIV/AIDS has reached alarming proportions in correctional facilities world-wide, and continues to ravage the lives of inmates in these centres. Studies have shown that HIV prevalence in incarceration ...
To investigate the risk perception of rural adult population in Chikhwawa District, TA Maseya, on wife inheritance as a driver to HIV transmission
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-03)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: INTRODUCTION: The purpose of this study was to investigate the cultural practice of wife inheritance as a driver of HIVtransmission among the adult population in Chikhwawa District, TA Maseya inMalawi. ...
The extent of HIV-related stigma and the resultant discrimination among health care workers at Salvation Army Chikankata Mission Hospital, Mazabuka District, Zambia
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-03)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: HIV-related stigma and discrimination remained pervasive problems in health care institutions worldwide. This study aimed at identifying the level of HIV-related stigma and discrimination in a randomly ...
Knowledge, attitudes and perceptions of HIV and Aids response programmes by service staff at the University of Venda
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-03)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study is a KAP (Knowledge, Attitudes and Perceptions) survey that aims to identify and examines the level of knowledge, attitudes and perceptions of the University of Venda service staff towards the ...
Utilization of an HIV/AIDS employee wellness program within the workplace (Harare, Zimbabwe)
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-03)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study partly assessed the utilisation of an HIV/AIDS Employee Wellness Program (HIV/AIDS EWP) offered by a bank in Harare, Zimbabwe. It was done by assessing employees‟ knowledge, awareness and ...
HIV/AIDS related stigma and discrimination in the Bukavu community, democratic republic of the Congo
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-03)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The objectives of this study were to identify stigmatization problems in Bukavu community and what support services are available, to establish how often these services are available and to identify the ...
Knowledge and attitudes of women attending the antenatal care clinic at Piggs Peak Government Hospital as regards the female condom in HIV prevention
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-03)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Introduction: The female condom is the only currently available method that offers women partial control in protecting themselves from HIV infection. Despite the availability of this condom, its uptake ...
Factors that influence parents to disclose or not to disclose HIV status to their children who are living with HIV/AIDS in the greater Harare area in Zimbabwe
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-03)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study seeks to find factors that influence parents to disclose or withhold HIV status to the children who are living with HIV/AIDS. The observation from practice in the HIV clinics is that some ...
An investigation into the role of parents in HIV and AIDS education offered in schools in the Directorate of Education, Oshana Region - Northern Namibia
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-03)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: HIV/AIDS education has been accepted with mixed feelings mainly because of its close association with human sexuality. Notwithstanding the controversy, HIV/AIDS educa-tion is being taught in schools in ...
Is the isolation of people living with HIV/AIDS in Mogalakwena, Waterberg district hospitals aggravating stigma and discrimination against people living with HIV/AIDS?
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-03)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Background
Stigma and discrimination due to HIV/AIDS has been a threat to the community and the society at large. This disturbs the national health department‟s goal of providing care and support for ...