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The contribution of Catholic Church theologies on 'Imago Dei' to the vulnerability of Catholic single women to HIV.Billy, Bangirana Albert. January 2011 (has links)
This is an exploratory study that seeks to establish the extent to which traditional theologies on 'imago Dei' may contribute to the vulnerability of Catholic single women to HIV and AIDS. It employs a feminist framework of study
to critically analyse how androcentric theologies on imago Dei informed by the Greek philosophies of Plato and Aristotle and advanced by the Church fathers do contribute to the dehumanisation of women. Argued in this study, is that these teachings could be responsible for single women‟s vulnerability in the context of HIV and AIDS. Following extensive research done on women, HIV and AIDS, this
study also presents cultural, social, economic and religious factors as players in women‟s susceptibility to HIV and AIDS. However, in a unique and particular way, this study seeks and presents a possible connection between the Catholic Church‟s teachings on imago Dei and the vulnerability of Catholic single women to HIV and AIDS. / Thesis (M.A.)-University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg, 2011.
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A labyrinth of teacher narratives : subjectivities and emotionality in HIV and AIDS teaching.Naidoo, Jaqueline Theresa. January 2014 (has links)
This study explores how subjectivities and emotionality of teachers are inextricably linked
with their teaching praxis in the spaces of the HIV and AIDS classroom. A post-structuralist
perspective and narrative approach are adopted. The landscape of HIV and AIDS education
forms the backdrop or overarching rationale for this study. Despite conflicting debates around
the role of teachers and schools in HIV and AIDS education, this study aimed to explore the
complexities and challenges facing teachers in mitigating HIV and AIDS education. The
broad question this study aimed to explore is: How do teachers’ life experiences,
subjectivities and emotionality influence their teaching about HIV and AIDS education? Data
was gathered from timelines, semi-structured interviews, classroom observations, scenario
analysis and critical lessons from five teachers. A purposeful sample of five teachers, who
volunteered and were teaching HIV and AIDS education, was selected from three primary
schools in a Midlands town in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The contexts of the schools
ranged from rural, semi-rural to urban.
Foucauldian concepts of technologies of power/knowledge, technologies of the self and
ethics of care were employed to analyse teachers’ subjectivities. Hargreaves theory of the
emotional practice of teaching and Zembylas’s genealogies of emotions served as the
analytical framework to make sense of emotionality of teachers. The co-constructed
narratives of teachers were analysed using holistic content narrative analysis which
uncovered seven clusters of meaning: diverse lives, multiple subjectivities; subjectivities and
teaching; HIV and AIDS knowledge and teaching; spatial dynamics; relationships; emotions
and feelings and cultural complexities.
A key insight of this study is that teachers constituted multiple, dynamic and conflicting subjectivities. ‘Compassionate’, ‘supportive’ and ‘knowledgeable’ subjectivities were identified. Teachers enacted these multiple subjectivities drawing on their personal and professional experiences, HIV and AIDS knowledge and community and department of education support. Significantly, teachers resisted tensions and negotiated conflicting subjectivities to create critical reflective or labyrinthine spaces within their classrooms. I argue that spatial dynamics and teachers’ spatial praxis emphasise how power, HIV and AIDS knowledge, subjectivities and space are inextricably linked. Further analysis of teachers’ narratives highlighted discourses of responsibility, expertise, collaboration and sexuality. Most importantly, this study emphasises the complex and critical role of teachers in mediating HIV and AIDS education.
A further insight is that teachers experience both positive and negative emotions when teaching about HIV and AIDS education, highlighting teaching as an emotional practice. Patterns of closeness in socio-cultural, moral and political emotional geographies and patterns of distance in professional and physical emotional geographies were displayed in teachers’ relationships. I argue that teachers negotiate their emotions and subjectivities when teaching about HIV and AIDS drawing on technologies of emotion. Of significance, cultural and religious myths as well as stigma and discrimination presented major challenges which teachers had to address. Key findings were categorised as: conflicting subjectivities and resistance; spatial praxis in labyrinthine spaces; technologies of emotion and demystifying cultural and religious myths.The implications of these findings are crucial for policy makers, teacher educators and teachers when implementing curricular and pedagogic changes in the complex spaces of the HIV and AIDS classroom. / Thesis (Ph.D.)-University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg, 2014.
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Critical factors in NACOSA’s success as a network organisation in the HIV and AIDS sectorDe Vos, Marieta 04 1900 (has links)
Thesis (MPhil)--Stellenbosch University, 2015. / ENGLISH ABSTRACT: NACOSA had an eventful history spanning 22 years. The first phase between 1992 and
2001 is labeled Great Expectations as the composite multi-sectoral structure started a
groundbreaking initiative on HIV and AIDS in South Africa and believed that the first
AIDS plan drafted by them would be implemented as planned. Expectations came to
nothing as government struggled to find its feet through a decade of blunders leading to
the demise of the structure by end 2001.
The next phase between 2001 and 2010 is labeled Starting Over as the Western Cape
branch of NACOSA reinvented itself as a community mobilisation network for the
province. Within a period of ten years Western Cape NACOSA developed into a
successful national network with a large membership fully involved through its
networking, capacity building and promoting dialogue functions.
The third phase between 2010 and 2015 is labeled Rapid Growth as NACOSA
developed into a large training and grant management agency with strong systems
providing funding to its members through sub-granting. Networking continued at a
slower pace but is still highly important for the organisation. The network contributes to
localised social capital through shared learning and collaboration.
NACOSA‟s sustainability has been developed through the ability to raise long-term
funds for network activities, capacity building of members and coordinated service
delivery on the ground. NACOSA also has a culture of identifying and acting fast on
opportunities and adapting to change when it is needed.
Strategic factors attributing to the success of NACOSA are a sector based approach
promoting diversity in its membership; a consistently focused and shared purpose
throughout the years; a community agent approach believing in and advocating for
community systems strengthening; obtaining a mandate from network members for
main strategy changes; strategic partnerships; a strong capacity building approach
focussing on organisational and programmatic competencies; not competing with
network members but acting as main weaver; creating specialist networks for specific
HIV-related causes; a committed representative executive committee and skilled staff;
bringing groups together on a regular basis for discussions and strategising; a variety of
social media; and a network mindset intent on a culture of learning and building trust
between member organisations. / AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: NACOSA het 'n gebeurtenisvolle geskiedenis wat strek oor 'n periode van 22 jaar. Die
eerste fase tussen 1992 en 2001 word genoem Groot Verwagtinge, verwysende na die
saamgevoegde multi-sektorale struktuur wat ontstaan het as die eerste groot MIV en
VIGS inisiatief in Suid-Afrika. Hulle het verwag dat hul eerste VIGS-plan
geïmplementeer sou word soos wat hulle dit beplan het. Hul verwagtinge het egter
skipbreuk gely as gevolg van die regering wat oor die dekade heen hul voete gesleep
en foute gemaak het wat uiteindelik gelei het tot die struktuur se ondergang in 2001.
Die volgende fase tussen 2001 en 2010 word genoem Oorbegin verwysende na die
Wes-Kaap tak van NACOSA wat hulself herskep het as „n gemeenskapsmobiliseringsnetwerk.
Wes-Kaap NACOSA het binne tien jaar weer ontwikkel in 'n suksesvolle
nasionale netwerk met 'n groot ledetal wat volledig ingeskakel is by die organisasie se
netwerk, kapasiteitsbou en bevordering van dialoogaktiwiteite.
Die derde fase tussen 2010 en 2015 word genoem Snelle Groei verwysende na
NACOSA se ontwikkeling in 'n groot opleidings- en fondsbestuursagentskap met sterk
stelsels wat befondsing aan hul lede verskaf. Netwerkskakeling het voortgeduur teen 'n
stadiger pas maar is steeds baie belangrik vir die organisasie. Die netwerk dra by tot
die bou van plaaslike sosiale kapitaal deur middel van samewerking en saam leer.
NACOSA se volhoubaarheid het ontwikkel deur hul vaardigheid om langtermynfondse
in te samel vir netwerkaktiwiteite, kapasiteitsbou en gekoördineerde dienslewering op
grondvlak. NACOSA het ook 'n kultuur om geleenthede vinnig te identifiseer en daarop
te reageer, asook om aan te pas by veranderinge wanneer nodig.
Strategiese faktore wat bygedra het tot NACOSA se sukses sluit in 'n wye
sektorbenadering met diverse lidmaatskap; 'n konsekwente gedeelde doelwit oor die
jare; die bevordering van sterk gemeenskapstelsels; die verkryging van 'n mandaat by
netwerklede vir strategie-veranderinge; strategiese vennootskappe; 'n sterk
kapasiteitsboubenadering wat fokus op organisatoriese en programmatiese
vaardighede; geen kompetisie met lede-organisasies maar eerder die rol van
“hoofwewer”; skep van spesialisnetwerke vir spesifieke MIV-verwante kwessies; 'n
toegewyde raad en vaardige personeel; gereelde bymekaarbring van groepe vir dialoog
en strategie bou; 'n verskeidenheid van sosiale media; en 'n netwerk denkpatroon
gefokus op 'n leerkultuur en die bou van vertroue tussen lede.
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HIV/AIDS beliefs among MSM in the PhilippinesDecoste, Anthony 04 1900 (has links)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This research study examines the beliefs related to HIV/AIDS risks and the
perceived effectiveness of preventative measures among men who have sex with men
(MSM) in the Philippines. Using a questionnaire developed using the Health Belief
Model (HBM), this study endeavors to understand beliefs and thus improve counseling
guidelines for MSM who continue to engage in risky sexual behaviors following VCT
and a negative HIV test. The impact of HIV/AIDS on the Philippines is beginning to
increase, affecting men and their partners. The rapid growth of HIV/AIDS among Filipino
MSM indicates that more attention must be paid to the barriers and benefits of condom
use within this high-risk population.
A background of the presence and prevalence of HIV/AIDS is presented. This
study aims to answer the question of why MSM choose to have unprotected sex despite
the risk of HIV/AIDS. Multiple barriers to condom use are identified, including the
availability of condoms, partner resistance, and reduced pleasure. The impacts of
culture and society, the media, role models, social networking, drug use, and riskseeking
behavior on safer sex are assessed. Currently, supplying condoms and
providing voluntary testing and counseling is the primary mode of preventing the spread
of HIV/AIDS, but this study sheds light on the critical issues of condom availability,
perceived benefits and barriers to condom use, and the disconnect between belief and
behavior regarding HIV/AIDS and unprotected sex among MSM in the Philippines. / AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Die doel van hierdie studie is ‗n ondersoek na die gelowe (beliefs) teenoor MIV/Vigs van
mans wat seks het met mans. Die studie poog verder om ondersoek in te stel na
moontlike voorkomende maatreëls wat ingestel kan word om die pandemie te bekamp.
Vir die doel van hierdie studie is ‗n vraelys ontwikkel , deur gebruik te maak van die
Health Belief Model, met die doel om ‗n beter begrip te kry van die redes vir
risikogedrag onder mans wat seks het met mans in die Fillipyne. Die voorkoms van
MIV/Vigs by mans wat seks het met mans is steeds aan die toeneem in die Fillipyne en
dringende maatreëls is nodig om die groei van die pandemie te beperk.
Die studie gee ‗n agtergrond tot MIV/Vigs in die Fillipyne. Die ondersoek gaan dan voort
om te probeer bepaal waarom risikogroepe steeds voortgaan om aan onbeskermende
seksuele aktiwiteite deel te neem.
Resultate van die studie toon aan dat daar verskeie faktore is wat die gebruik van
kondome ontmoedig in die risikogroep wat in hierdie studie aangespreek word.
Kondome is nie altyd beskikbaar nie; seksuele vennote wil nie kondome gebruik nie en
die vermindering in seksuele plesier word as redes aangevoer.
Hierdie studie maak ‗n betekenisvolle bydrae tot die kennisbasis van die gelowe en
houdings van mans wat seks het met mans ( en dan MIV-positief raak) en sal na alle
waarskynlikheid betekenisvol bydra tot die meer suksesvolle bestuur van hierdie
risikogroep in die Fillipyne.
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Pragmatique de l'action publique: Etat réflexif, subjectivité et délibération :le cas de la prévention du VIH/sida en BelgiqueCantelli, Fabrizio 10 February 2006 (has links)
Il s'agit d'une analyse de l'action publique destinée à prévenir le sida en Belgique dans le contexte de normalisation du sida. La prévention du sida a été reliée à la nouvelle question sociale et aux modes d'action publique qui se donnent à voir, en passant par le recours à des pratiques qui individualisent et subjectivent la relation aux usagers en situation de précarité et de vulnérabilité. La phase d'élaboration et la phase de mise en oeuvre (via quatre associations thématiques, analysées au travers des notions de capacitation, responsabilisation et confiance)sont étudiées et approchées au moyen d'un travail d'enquête mobilisant une observation et des entretiens. Dans les deux phases, une approche pragmatique de l'action publique est développée, puis l'analyse se prolonge en utilisant des modèles d'Etat pour comprendre et décrypter ces deux phases de l'action publique. / Doctorat en sciences politiques / info:eu-repo/semantics/nonPublished
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Outcomes-based instructional planning in the integration of HIV/AIDS themes in the natural sciences and life sciences curriculum.Mbatha, Virginia Lindiwe 05 June 2008 (has links)
M.Ed. / This study was conducted with the main aim to inquire into the possibilities of the integration of themes on HIV/AIDS into the Natural Sciences (Grades 7-9) and Life Sciences (Grades 10-12) curriculum in such a way that learners can become aware of the danger of an epidemic such as caused by HIV/AIDS, and start to take care of themselves. The researcher also wanted to explore the views of educators as stakeholders’ perseverance and strategies for combating the pandemic spread of the HIV/AIDS amongst our youth and everyone else. It is generally accepted that many schools are already experiencing the effects of the disease as teachers, learners and members of their families fall ill and even die. This often results in the disruption of the normal school programme. At present, the assumption can be made that there is no integration of themes, knowledge and life skills on HIV/AIDS and the Natural Sciences (Grade 7-9) and Life Sciences (Grade 10-12) curriculum, and no teaching about the consequences of this disease. It is clear that HIV/AIDS, Natural Sciences (Grade 7-9) and Life Sciences (Grade 10-12) programmes should be designed to enable young learners to develop the skills, knowledge, attitudes and values that will prepare them to identify and solve problems and make decisions for their own benefit. At the same time, Natural Sciences (Grade 7-9) and Life Sciences (Grade 10-12) help learners to develop basic personal and community health knowledge and skills that would benefit the whole community. They will also learn about their rights and responsibilities and the causes and impact of problems that may affect their health and safety because the HIV/AIDS programmes can also be incorporated into the Natural Sciences (Grade 7-9) and Life Sciences (Grade 10-12) curriculum. Natural Sciences (Grade 7-9) and Life Sciences (Grade 10-12), and themes on HIV/AIDS, link closely to the knowledge and experiences the learners bring with them to school. The programmes should affirm both this prior knowledge and experience, and assist in the development of new life skills out of it. The Department of Education is expecting that the issue of HIV/AIDS should be taught in school. The problem that arises is HOW TO link or integrate HIV/AIDS and Natural Sciences (Grade 7-9) and Life Sciences (Grade 10-12). The educators need to be capacitated through in-service training and workshops to enable them to handle the issue of HIV/AIDS with all the sensitivity it deserves. Where teachers can draw on their relevant professional experiences and expertise to integrate and strengthen their Natural Sciences (Grade 7-9) and Life Sciences (Grade 10-12) skills, they should do so without hesitation. At the same time they should address the development of appropriate life skills and knowledge on HIV/AIDS to deal with the consequences of the disease and how to fight it. / Dr. M.C. van Loggerenberg
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The AIDS of aid?: long-term organisation challenges of a CBO dealing with HIV/AIDS, poverty and donor aidShelver, Amy January 2012 (has links)
The following treatise first frames the role of CBOs in responding to the HIV/Aids crisis in relation to their position in the global health governance system through a literature survey that moves from an analysis of the global structures down to the local. The survey covers the role of international organisations, international NGOs (INGOs), national governments, local NGOs and CBOs and outlines the context in which Masizakhe is working within the global health governance structure. Secondly the research design and methodology are outlined focusing on the longitudinal, case study and participant--‐observation approaches. Hypotheses, conceptualisation, definitions, key variables are described and data collection methods and fieldwork practice extrapolated upon. Following that data capturing, editing and analysis are discussed in conjunction with shortcomings and sources of error. In the fourth chapter the research discusses the history, structure and outlines the research findings by comparing what has changed within the organisation over time, presenting and discussing the results. The outcomes of this research have shown that existing problems in this particular CBO are very difficult to overcome without committed, sustained support from donors, government, community and the organisation’s members. CBOs are often hamstrung by a series of intersecting factors which hamper their ability to problem--‐solve, even when the route to overcoming the problem is clear, particularly when the capacity and will to do so is not always present from both within the organisation and from outside support systems. These challenges then impact on the overall quality of and ability to deliver the services the organisation is structured to deliver. The major challenge for the organisation remains the inconsistent donor cycle and resultant instability thus created within an organisation already working in a highly volatile, unstable situation marked by poverty and disease. Thus the title, The Aids of Aid?, captures the essence of Masizakhe’s struggle with its own syndrome of problems. It summarises a comment made by the project secretary said that: “Sometimes it feels like we are not only fighting for the health of our people – We are fighting for the health of our organisation. We are a sick organisation trying to help sick people. All we need is donors and funding –we can’t live without them, and when they don't give, we get sick” (Stamper, Pers Comm, 2011). The other emergent challenges were a battle internally with ‘founder syndrome’, lack of management transparency and a dysfunctional board.
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Potential health risk factors amongst students at a higher education institution in the Western Cape with regard to sexuality and HIV/AIDSTabata, Nomzamo Peggy January 2018 (has links)
Thesis (MTech (Nursing))--Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2018 / Health risks are continuing to be a challenge worldwide. Globally, young people aged 15-24 are amongst the most vulnerable groups. It was revealed that between 2007 and 2010, the rate of HIV infection increased in this age group. In sub-Saharan Africa, three out of four new HIV infections are amongst girls aged 15 to 19 years of age. Young women aged 15 to 24 are twice more likely to live with HIV than men in 2019. South Africa is the country with the largest human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infected population in the world, with an estimated 7 million people living with HIV and 380 000 new HIV infections in 2015. University students are a very important group of young people because they are being prepared for the world of work and to assume leadership roles. However, they are the group most exposed to a range of health risks, particularly regarding sexuality and HIV/AIDS. The aim of this study was to explore potential health risk factors amongst students at a Higher Education Institution (HEI) in the Western Cape with regard to sexuality and HIV/AIDS. The objectives of the study were to explore the factors that may increase health risk behaviours amongst students at an HEI and to discover and describe the knowledge university students have regarding potential health risks related to sexuality and HIV/AIDS. A qualitative research design was employed. Focus group interviews were done to collect data and a thematic content analysis was employed to analyse the data. Results revealed that the university students engaged in high-risk sexual behaviours, such as transactional sex, casual sex, multiple partner sexual relationships and unprotected sex. Such behaviours lead to a high-risk of contracting STIs and HIV/AIDS. Among the factors that were found to be contributing to these risky behaviours, was the new-found freedom of being away from the supervision of parents. Peer pressure at HEIs, as well as abuse of alcohol and drugs, also contribute to risky behaviours. Recommendations were that there should be organised and measured approaches to expose both lecturers and the students to HIV/AIDS education through an integrated curriculum design. There should be teamwork amongst lecturers, support staff and students to create powerful discussions and an exchange of ideas to clarify issues regarding HIV/AIDS, sexuality and other related topics to reduce high-risk behaviours and promote solid constructive attitudes amongst the university community.
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The perceptions of postgraduates students about female condoms at the University of LimpopoShiburi, Mkhotso George January 2021 (has links)
Thesis( MPH.) -- University of Limpopo, 2021 / Title: The Perceptions of Postgraduate Students About Female Condoms at The University of Limpopo
Background: The female condom is one of the safest and effective female-initiated methods of contraceptives that has been promoted as an integral part of inventions that provide protection against the widespread of Human Immunodeficiency Virus and other Sexual Transmitted Infections among the youth, including at institutions of higher learning. A number of university students in South Africa are at risk of contracting HIV because of their risky sexual behaviours. How one perceives the female condom can have greater potential to influence its use. There is a gap in literature about this condom. Therefore, this study seeks to understand and document perceptions of postgraduate students about the female condom at the University of Limpopo.
Objectives: To explore demographic characteristics of postgraduate students at the University of Limpopo regarding female condoms.
To describe perceptions of postgraduate students at the University of Limpopo about female condoms.
Methods: The study used the qualitative research approach. Participants of the study were full-time male and female postgraduate students at the University of Limpopo. Data was collected through semi-structured interviews, participants were interviewed one by one using an interview guide. The sample size of the study was 10 participants which was determined by saturation of data. An audiotape was also used to record interviews with participants, and field notes were also taken during the interview. Data was analysed through Thematic Content Analysis.
Results: Literature suggests that students are aware of the female condom and its potential to reduce the risk of contracting HIV and STI but are still reluctant to use it in preference of the MC which is well marketed and promoted. The observed discarding and misuse of female condoms among students is associated with lack of knowledge and their perceptions of it. Although this study does not generalise the overall students’ perceptions regarding the female condom, but as a qualitative research, the study provides a useful qualitative enquiry of postgraduate students at the University of Limpopo about the female condom.
Conclusion: Many studies have concluded that a female condom is a female-initiated method that is developed to empower and educate women to take control of their sexual health issues as well as to develop other programmes that prioritise women against HIV/AIDS and other STI. There is a need for effective interventions and campaigns to improve student knowledge in order to minimise wasteful expenditure in the process of the procurement and distribution of female condoms. There is also a need to increase the availability and accessibility of these condoms at institutions of higher learning.
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The role of the Anglican Church in the prevention of the spread of HIV and Aids in the Limpopo provinceUseh, Rosa Isegbuyota 30 June 2006 (has links)
This study examined the role of the Anglican Church in the prevention of the spread of HIV and AIDS in the Limpopo Province, South Africa, using a random sample of 51 members of the Zoutpansberg parish.
The study found that the Church currently contributes to the prevention of the spread of HIV among its congregation through HIV-related activities to reduce stigma, prejudice and discrimination against people living with HIV and AIDS (PLWHA). At the same time, however, much still needs to be done in the areas of cultural perception, sexual practices, and myths surrounding HIV and AIDS. Most of the respondents indicated that they would like to see the Church play an active role in voluntary counselling and testing (VCT), marital counselling, and encouraging openness with regard to HIV and AIDS.
It is recommended that the Church should extend its activities to include members of the community outside the congregation in the prevention of the spread of HIV and AIDS. / Health Studies / M.A. (Health Studies)
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