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401	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)
402	The psycho-social challenges facing HIV/AIDS lay counsellors at a community-based voluntary counselling and testing site in Tshwane Kabamba, Tshibangu Taiddyslas 11 1900 (has links) This study focuses on the psycho-social challenges faced by HIV/AIDS lay counsellors at a Voluntary Counselling and Testing (VCT) site in Tshwane, South Africa. A qualitative approach was employed by using semi-structured interviews with open-ended questions to obtain information from four lay counsellors, who provide pre- and post-test counselling at a VCT site. The results indicate that the management of clients’ emotions and needs pose enormous challenges to HIV/AIDS lay counsellors who do not receive any formal psycho-social support at VCT sites. The research participants in this study resort to their own coping mechanisms to deal with the challenges – with varying degrees of success. The recommendation is made that a formal support programme should be put in place at VCT sites, which will allow HIV/AIDS lay counsellors to respond to the many demands placed on them. Such a programme can help prevent burnout and a high turnover in lay counsellors. / Social Work / M. A. (Social Behaviour Studies in HIV/AIDS) Coping mechanism Moral pressure Psychological challenges Social challenges HIV/AIDS TASO model of counselling 362.196979200968227
403	A pentecostal response to the challenges of HIV/AIDS in Tumahole Skhosana, Thabang Johannes 11 1900 (has links) This dissertation is a challenge to the Pentecostal churches, particularly, the Apostolic Faith Mission Church in Tumahole, to take an action in meeting the challenges posed by HIV/AIDS. This disease, HIV/AIDS, is the latest enemy to human life that the nations are faced with. In the newspapers like Sowetan, there is an article almost daily about HIV and AIDS. In this dissertation, I have tried to show shocking figures of how this disease is spreading in Africa. The seriousness of the disease, unlike other diseases, is its in curability. The secular organisations are far ahead of the churches in as far as the relevant programmes on combating HIV/AIDS are concerned. Despite these massive programmes, the disease is spreading like the wild fire. Deducing from this background, it is no longer the question of whether the Pentecostal churches have any role to play, but what specific role should the church play in this challenge. In this challenging times, many people look at the church as one of the most important institute that would play a positive role in bringing hope to the hopeless. / Christian Spirituality, Church History and Missiology / M. Th. (Missiology (Urban Ministry)) AIDS: Acquired Immunedeficiency Syndrome ARC: AIDS Related Complex (sicknesses) AZT: Zidovudine Drug HIV: Human Immunedeficiency Virus TB: Tuberculosis TLC: Transitional Local Council PCP: Pneumocystis Carinii Pneumonia WHO: World Health Organisation 261.8321969792 Apostolic Faith Mission of South Africa AIDS (Disease) -- Religious aspects Church work with the sick Tumahole (Parys, South Africa)
404	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)
405	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
406	The psycho-social challenges facing HIV/AIDS lay counsellors at a community-based voluntary counselling and testing site in Tshwane Kabamba, Tshibangu Taiddyslas 11 1900 (has links) This study focuses on the psycho-social challenges faced by HIV/AIDS lay counsellors at a Voluntary Counselling and Testing (VCT) site in Tshwane, South Africa. A qualitative approach was employed by using semi-structured interviews with open-ended questions to obtain information from four lay counsellors, who provide pre- and post-test counselling at a VCT site. The results indicate that the management of clients’ emotions and needs pose enormous challenges to HIV/AIDS lay counsellors who do not receive any formal psycho-social support at VCT sites. The research participants in this study resort to their own coping mechanisms to deal with the challenges – with varying degrees of success. The recommendation is made that a formal support programme should be put in place at VCT sites, which will allow HIV/AIDS lay counsellors to respond to the many demands placed on them. Such a programme can help prevent burnout and a high turnover in lay counsellors. / Social Work / M. A. (Social Behaviour Studies in HIV/AIDS) Coping mechanism Moral pressure Psychological challenges Social challenges HIV/AIDS TASO model of counselling 362.196979200968227
407	A pentecostal response to the challenges of HIV/AIDS in Tumahole Skhosana, Thabang Johannes 11 1900 (has links) This dissertation is a challenge to the Pentecostal churches, particularly, the Apostolic Faith Mission Church in Tumahole, to take an action in meeting the challenges posed by HIV/AIDS. This disease, HIV/AIDS, is the latest enemy to human life that the nations are faced with. In the newspapers like Sowetan, there is an article almost daily about HIV and AIDS. In this dissertation, I have tried to show shocking figures of how this disease is spreading in Africa. The seriousness of the disease, unlike other diseases, is its in curability. The secular organisations are far ahead of the churches in as far as the relevant programmes on combating HIV/AIDS are concerned. Despite these massive programmes, the disease is spreading like the wild fire. Deducing from this background, it is no longer the question of whether the Pentecostal churches have any role to play, but what specific role should the church play in this challenge. In this challenging times, many people look at the church as one of the most important institute that would play a positive role in bringing hope to the hopeless. / Christian Spirituality, Church History and Missiology / M. Th. (Missiology (Urban Ministry)) AIDS: Acquired Immunedeficiency Syndrome ARC: AIDS Related Complex (sicknesses) AZT: Zidovudine Drug HIV: Human Immunedeficiency Virus TB: Tuberculosis TLC: Transitional Local Council PCP: Pneumocystis Carinii Pneumonia WHO: World Health Organisation 261.8321969792 Apostolic Faith Mission of South Africa AIDS (Disease) -- Religious aspects Church work with the sick Tumahole (Parys, South Africa)

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