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The role of community-based organisations in response to the HIV/AIDS in Botswana : the case of Gabane Community Home Based Care OrganisationChibamba, Fortune Michelo 06 1900 (has links)
This study examines the role of Community Based-Organisations (CBOs) in the response to HIV/AIDS as a development challenge drawing examples from the Gabane Community Home-Based Care CBO in Botswana. The study adopted qualitative methods of research and used group discussions, relative unstructured interviews, direct observation and literature review as methods of data collection. The study found out that HIV/AIDS is indeed a development problem and that it can be dealt with using some existing development approaches such as the sustainable livelihoods approaches. The study further identified specific roles that CBOs play in the response to HIV/AIDS. It also revealed the potential that CBOs have in achieving development. In addition, the study identified and outlined challenges that CBOs face in responding to HIV/AIDS. Key recommendations are that CBOs must integrate poverty reduction interventions in their activities. They must also form coalitions and strengthen their capacity to sustain their activities and manage partnerships. / Development Studies
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The role of community-based organisations in response to HIV/AIDS in Botswana : the case of Gabane Community Home-Based Care OrganisationChibamba, Fortune Michelo 06 1900 (has links)
This study examines the role of Community Based-Organisations (CBOs) in the response to HIV/AIDS as a development challenge drawing examples from the Gabane Community Home-Based Care CBO in Botswana. The study adopted qualitative methods of research and used group discussions, relative unstructured interviews, direct observation and literature review as methods of data collection. The study found out that HIV/AIDS is indeed a development problem and that it can be dealt with using some existing development approaches such as the sustainable livelihoods approaches. The study further identified specific roles that CBOs play in the response to HIV/AIDS. It also revealed the potential that CBOs have in achieving development. In addition, the study identified and outlined challenges that CBOs face in responding to HIV/AIDS. Key recommendations are that CBOs must integrate poverty reduction interventions in their activities. They must also form coalitions and strengthen their capacity to sustain their activities and manage partnerships. / Development Studies
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The facilitation of youth friendliness in a Youth Activity Centre (YAC) in BotswanaMatshediso, Ellah 27 November 2009 (has links)
The concept of youth activity centre (YAC) has not yet been evaluated. The purpose of this
study was to evaluate the YAC in Botswana. Accordingly, the researcher explored and
described the lived experience of young people utilising the YAC as well as the perceptions
of service providers at the Mochudi Centre in the Kgatleng District, in Botswana.
Furthermore, the objective was to develop and describe guidelines for the facilitation of
youth-friendly services (YFS) at YAC.
A phenomenological, qualitative, explorative, descriptive and contextual research design
was used to extract young people’s experiences and perceptions of service providers.
Thirty-two young people and 27 service providers (peer educators and service delivery
officers [SDOs]) were purposefully selected. Methods of data collection used were
unstructured individual in-depth interviews, focus group discussions and observations in
the forms of field notes. The data, mainly tape-recorded interviews and field notes were
transcribed verbatim for data analysis. Tesch’s eight-step data analysis model (Creswell
1994:155) was used.
One major theme, youth friendliness emerged with three categories, namely: physical,
administrative, and psychological aspects of youth-friendly services. All the respondents
indicated that they benefited and affirmed they were empowered and better people after
using the facility. However, limited access to the facility by the target group due to location,
cost of reaching the facility, and attitudes of service providers as well as failure to
implement planned activities due to financial and staff shortage were obstacles to youth
friendliness of the YAC.
Based on the findings and literature review, the researcher developed guidelines to
facilitate YFS and improved access to the YAC. Recommendations made are for practise
in the YAC, education of SDOs and for further research. / Health Studies / D. Litt. et Phil. (Health Studies)
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Nursing leadership : its impact on the role of village health committeesManyeneng, W. G. 06 1900 (has links)
Health Studies / D. Litt. et Phil. (Advanced Nursing Science)
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Examining home-based care of chronically/terminally ill persons by family care givers and their interaction with professional health care providersMooka, Dorethy 31 July 2013 (has links)
According to the Ministry of Health (1996:26), the most common
chronic/terminal illnesses were cardiovascular disorders, diabetes, cancer,
mental disorders, HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and asthma. Long term treatment
and care and the growing incidence of these conditions necessitated the
introduction of home-based care (HBC). Consequently, family care givers play
a major role in the provision of care to chronically/terminally ill patients and
professional health care providers adopt a supervisory role.
This study examined the quality of home care services provided in Botswana.
The availability and accessibility of home-based care services and resources
have a direct bearing on the quality of home-based care delivery system. The
researcher used systems theory was used as the conceptual framework for this
study.
The study aimed to
• determine the accessibility and availability of home-based care services in
Molepolole East
• investigate what the perspectives and experiences of family care givers,
patients and professional health care providers of Botswana home-based
care are
• determine the roles of professionals health care providers, patients, and
family care givers and their relationships in the context of home- based
care • identify the needs of chronically/terminally ill patents and family care
givers
• determine the type of support given to family care givers and patients by
professional health care providers and make recommendations for the
improvement of home-based care
• develop a model to prepare family care givers
The research design combined quantitative and qualitative research methods.
A sample of convenience was used to obtain information from patients'
family care givers and professional health care providers. Interviews and
questionnaires were used.
A proposed care giving preparedness model is presented to meet needs of
the family care givers.
The study found that family care givers needs are neither known nor
catered for by the professional health care provider. The family care givers
were not adequately prepared before adopting the care-giving role.
It is recommended that
• The proposed preparedness care giving training model is considered for
training of patients and family care givers before discharge and during
HBC.
• Increase patients and family care givers decision-making / Health Studies / D.Litt. et Phil. (Health Studies)
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The facilitation of youth friendliness in a Youth Activity Centre (YAC) in BotswanaMatshediso, Ellah 27 November 2009 (has links)
The concept of youth activity centre (YAC) has not yet been evaluated. The purpose of this
study was to evaluate the YAC in Botswana. Accordingly, the researcher explored and
described the lived experience of young people utilising the YAC as well as the perceptions
of service providers at the Mochudi Centre in the Kgatleng District, in Botswana.
Furthermore, the objective was to develop and describe guidelines for the facilitation of
youth-friendly services (YFS) at YAC.
A phenomenological, qualitative, explorative, descriptive and contextual research design
was used to extract young people’s experiences and perceptions of service providers.
Thirty-two young people and 27 service providers (peer educators and service delivery
officers [SDOs]) were purposefully selected. Methods of data collection used were
unstructured individual in-depth interviews, focus group discussions and observations in
the forms of field notes. The data, mainly tape-recorded interviews and field notes were
transcribed verbatim for data analysis. Tesch’s eight-step data analysis model (Creswell
1994:155) was used.
One major theme, youth friendliness emerged with three categories, namely: physical,
administrative, and psychological aspects of youth-friendly services. All the respondents
indicated that they benefited and affirmed they were empowered and better people after
using the facility. However, limited access to the facility by the target group due to location,
cost of reaching the facility, and attitudes of service providers as well as failure to
implement planned activities due to financial and staff shortage were obstacles to youth
friendliness of the YAC.
Based on the findings and literature review, the researcher developed guidelines to
facilitate YFS and improved access to the YAC. Recommendations made are for practise
in the YAC, education of SDOs and for further research. / Health Studies / D. Litt. et Phil. (Health Studies)
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Nursing leadership : its impact on the role of village health committeesManyeneng, W. G. 06 1900 (has links)
Health Studies / D. Litt. et Phil. (Advanced Nursing Science)
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Examining home-based care of chronically/terminally ill persons by family care givers and their interaction with professional health care providersMooka, Dorethy 31 July 2013 (has links)
According to the Ministry of Health (1996:26), the most common
chronic/terminal illnesses were cardiovascular disorders, diabetes, cancer,
mental disorders, HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and asthma. Long term treatment
and care and the growing incidence of these conditions necessitated the
introduction of home-based care (HBC). Consequently, family care givers play
a major role in the provision of care to chronically/terminally ill patients and
professional health care providers adopt a supervisory role.
This study examined the quality of home care services provided in Botswana.
The availability and accessibility of home-based care services and resources
have a direct bearing on the quality of home-based care delivery system. The
researcher used systems theory was used as the conceptual framework for this
study.
The study aimed to
• determine the accessibility and availability of home-based care services in
Molepolole East
• investigate what the perspectives and experiences of family care givers,
patients and professional health care providers of Botswana home-based
care are
• determine the roles of professionals health care providers, patients, and
family care givers and their relationships in the context of home- based
care • identify the needs of chronically/terminally ill patents and family care
givers
• determine the type of support given to family care givers and patients by
professional health care providers and make recommendations for the
improvement of home-based care
• develop a model to prepare family care givers
The research design combined quantitative and qualitative research methods.
A sample of convenience was used to obtain information from patients'
family care givers and professional health care providers. Interviews and
questionnaires were used.
A proposed care giving preparedness model is presented to meet needs of
the family care givers.
The study found that family care givers needs are neither known nor
catered for by the professional health care provider. The family care givers
were not adequately prepared before adopting the care-giving role.
It is recommended that
• The proposed preparedness care giving training model is considered for
training of patients and family care givers before discharge and during
HBC.
• Increase patients and family care givers decision-making / Health Studies / D.Litt. et Phil. (Health Studies)
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The buddy system of care and support for and by women living with HIV/AIDS in BotswanaZuyderduin, Johanna Regina 28 February 2004 (has links)
A needs assessment during 2000 guided the design of a buddy system in Botswana. Implementation of this care and support system for and by 39 HIV+ve female buddy-client pairs started in 2002. During April and November 2002, levels of disclosure, self-care, support and quality of life of buddy-client pairs and the controls (n = 38) were compared. Orem's self-care theory, Maslow's hierarchy of needs and Cohen and Syme's conceptualisation of social support formed the theoretical framework. By November 2002, clients' disclosure levels, self-care for TB, and antiretroviral therapy adherence had improved. Higher income, higher education and older age predicted higher levels of self-care for antiretroviral therapy. The social support survey reported satisfaction with types of support available in November 2002 (N = 112). Clients' scores for self-care for TB, antiretroviral therapy and social support improved more than those of controls over the study period. The personal resource questionnaire measured perceptions of support: buddies' scores increased more than those of clients. Women on antiretroviral therapy completed the adherence attitudes inventory in April and November 2002 and reported a downward trend in adherence. Findings of the quality of life (SF 36) instrument showed that during the six-month study period, physical and mental health component summary scores improved but remained low (N = 112). During 2003 Botswana's community-based buddy-support programme was adopted by four other countries in Southern Africa in an attempt to enhance the quality of life of HIV+ve women in these countries. / Health Studies / D. Litt. et Phil. (Health Studies)
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The buddy system of care and support for and by women living with HIV/AIDS in BotswanaZuyderduin, Johanna Regina 28 February 2004 (has links)
A needs assessment during 2000 guided the design of a buddy system in Botswana. Implementation of this care and support system for and by 39 HIV+ve female buddy-client pairs started in 2002. During April and November 2002, levels of disclosure, self-care, support and quality of life of buddy-client pairs and the controls (n = 38) were compared. Orem's self-care theory, Maslow's hierarchy of needs and Cohen and Syme's conceptualisation of social support formed the theoretical framework. By November 2002, clients' disclosure levels, self-care for TB, and antiretroviral therapy adherence had improved. Higher income, higher education and older age predicted higher levels of self-care for antiretroviral therapy. The social support survey reported satisfaction with types of support available in November 2002 (N = 112). Clients' scores for self-care for TB, antiretroviral therapy and social support improved more than those of controls over the study period. The personal resource questionnaire measured perceptions of support: buddies' scores increased more than those of clients. Women on antiretroviral therapy completed the adherence attitudes inventory in April and November 2002 and reported a downward trend in adherence. Findings of the quality of life (SF 36) instrument showed that during the six-month study period, physical and mental health component summary scores improved but remained low (N = 112). During 2003 Botswana's community-based buddy-support programme was adopted by four other countries in Southern Africa in an attempt to enhance the quality of life of HIV+ve women in these countries. / Health Studies / D. Litt. et Phil. (Health Studies)
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