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

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)

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:unisa/oai:umkn-dsp01.int.unisa.ac.za:10500/1014
Date11 1900
CreatorsNetangaheni, Thinavhuyo Robert
ContributorsMakhubela-Nkondo, Olga Naome, Qakisa, E.
Source SetsSouth African National ETD Portal
LanguageEnglish
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeDissertation
Format1 online resource (xxiv, 206 leaves)

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