The study aimed to develop an in-depth understanding of the challenges faced by social
workers rendering Occupational Social Work (OSW) services, particularly in
establishing and maintaining workplace support groups for employees living with HIV
and AIDS. The study used a qualitative research approach, aided by exploratory,
descriptive and contextual research design. Data was collected from eight participants
with semi-structured interviews and was analyzed by applying eight steps for data
analysis as proposed by Tesch, cited in Creswell (2003:191). Data verification was done
by applying Guba’s model (in Krefting, 1991). The themes, which emerged from the
interviews, were: the recruitment of members in workplace support groups and the
challenges faced by social workers rendering OSW services. The findings indicate that,
critical as their roles may be, social workers experience numerous challenges when
providing workplace HIV and AIDS support groups. These include HIV and AIDS
disclosure, management, organisational and logistical challenges / Social Work
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:unisa/oai:umkn-dsp01.int.unisa.ac.za:10500/10346 |
| Date | 07 August 2013 |
| Creators | Khubana, Mukondeleli Isaac |
| Contributors | Qualinge, L. I. |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Dissertation |
| Rights | University of South Africa |
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