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51	Sero-positive stigma and its impact in the workplace Bhattacharya, Shivaji 30 November 2003 (has links) With an estimated 500 infections everyday, the country is beset with a galloping HIV and AIDS epidemic. With these accelerating numbers, it is no longer possible to ignore people living with HIV and AIDS, as they will inevitably form a more and more significant volume of the workforce. A key aspect of this phenomenon, that needs dedicated attention, is the issue of their stigmatisation in the workplace. The intent is to present the voice of the stigmatised. The dissertation attempts to understand how a stigmatised identity affects a productive member of society. It tries to capture the perspective of sero-positive persons as productive members of society and not as `victims' or `threats'. The ultimate objective is to influence policy in the workplace in order to provide a nurturing and productive work environment. The key thought emerging from the research is: driven by the inescapable structural stigma of the workplace, the virus fundamentally influences the self-definition of the sero-positive person. / Sociology / M.A. Sero-Positive Stigma Unspoken stigma Discrimination Workplace Parastatal organisation HIV and Commitment to work HIV and feelings of being outcast HIV and Sense of self Finitude Sublimation in work PLWHA (People living with HIV and AIDS) 362.19697920968 AIDS (Disease) -- South Africa Discrimination Stigma (Social psychology) AIDS phobia Social adjustment Identity (Psychology)
52	The exploration of perceptions of people regarding HIV/AIDS in the workplace Netangaheni, Thinavhuyo Robert 11 1900 (has links) The study aim to investigate perceptions of military personnel with regard to HIV/AIDS in the SANDF in some military Units of Bloemfontein. The military personnel includes all males and females whose ages range between 19 - 47 years, were included in the sample. The approach utilised were both qualitative and quantitative. The data collection technique were: Closed and open-ended questionnaires were distributed to 548 respondents. ~ Participant observation. ~ Review of documents. • Unstructured observations. .. Unstructured interviews. This different data collection techniques to gather valid and reliable information with regard to HN/AJDS in the SANDF were triangulated. The findings revealed poor perception with regard to HIV/AIDS in the workplace, health education, lack of privacy, and discrimination on the benefit of HIV/AIDS. The recommendations of this project deals with aspects which include HIV/AIDS education, inclusion of HIV/AIDS in all military courses, distribution of policy on HIVIAIDS to all military personnel, and involvement in HIV/AIDS awareness. / Health Studies / M. Cur. (Health Studies) Perception HIV/AIDS Workplace Education Exploration Culture Privacy Confidentiality Testing Policy Employment Equity Act AIDS drugs Sexually transmitted diseases Military Health Civil Military Alliance SANDF SAMHS 362.1969792096854 South Africa. Defence Force

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Sero-positive stigma and its impact in the workplace

The exploration of perceptions of people regarding HIV/AIDS in the workplace