Thesis (M.S.)--Western Washington University, 2010. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 49-57). Also issued online.

Thesis (MA (Demography))--University of Pretoria, 2005. / Includes bibliographical references.

Aim of the study: The aim of this study was to explore and describe the experiences of informal women caregivers of people living with HIV and AIDS at home in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The study took place in Temeke district in the Dar es Salaam region through the auspices of Pastoral Activities and Services for people with AIDS, Dar es Salaam Archdiocese (PASADA), a non-governmental organization that provides home-based care services. Research design and method: The research design was a qualitative, descriptive and exploratory study based on the interpretive paradigm. The study population was informal women caregivers looking after spouses or relatives at home who were living with HIV and AIDS (staged at World Health Organization clinical stages III and IV), some on antiretroviral therapy and others not. Purposive sampling was used to select participants who were attending PASADA's community centre. Data were collected using semi-structured· interviews which were audio-recorded. Eight participants were interviewed in order to explore their individual experiences of caring for people living with HIV and AIDS. Data collection continued until data saturation was achieved. The recorded data were transcribed verbatim and analysed using thematic analysis. Anonymity and confidentiality of the study participants was maintained throughout. Findings: Themes which emerged from the data were as follows: social and economic situation; HIV-related stigma and discrimination; stress and burn-out: treatment and support system; care burden and the challenges. Financial problems made an impact on food security, and the caregivers also had to cope with multiple illnesses in the people under their care. The lack of support for the caregivers increases their vulnerability to stress and burn-out.

Title from PDF of title page (University of Missouri--Columbia, viewed on March 30, 2010). The entire thesis text is included in the research.pdf file; the official abstract appears in the short.pdf file; a non-technical public abstract appears in the public.pdf file. Dissertation advisor: Dr. Debra Parker Oliver. Vita. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (M.S.)--Florida State University, 2004. / Advisor: Dr. Deborah I. Frank, Florida State University, School of Nursing, Dept. of Graduate Studies. Title and description from dissertation home page (viewed Sept. 23, 2004). Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (M.S.)--University of Michigan, 1986.

Thesis (M.S.)--University of Michigan, 1990.

Thesis (M.S.W.)--University of Hong Kong, 1994. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 105-110).

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of California, San Diego, 2000. / Vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 70-77).

Thesis (M.S.)--University of Michigan, 1986.