HIV/AIDS infections are an increasingly alarming pandemic, therefore it will remain
being a challenge and a priority. The efforts of all participating and active
stakeholders are appreciated in the fight against HIV/AIDS.
This research dissertation gives an overview of the HIVIAIDS status and impact on
the affected children around Kagisano (Ganyesa) service point. This information has
been collected in Pomfret, which is a village near Ganyesa.
The survey was undertaken with the aim to investigate social work services for
children affected by HIV/AIDS in the rural area in which Pomfret is situated.
The objectives of this study were:
To investigate the needs of children affected by HIV/AIDS in a rural village
called Pomfret through a literature study and empirical research.
To investigate the role of the social worker in providing for the needs of
children affected by HIV/AIDS in Pomfret.
These objectives were achieved by means of a study of the relevant literature and
through empirical research. The available literature on the subject was consulted to
determine whether any research has been conducted in this field and whether the
subject was researchable. The empirical research was conducted to confirm the
previous research findings. The literature study and the empirical research were vital
in formulating recommendations.
In this study the survey method was used as a systematic data gathering procedure.
Data was gathered through a self-formulated schedule. The researcher administrated
the schedules by holding personal interviews with the respondents. The research was
conducted in the Pomfret district and 50 respondents were willing to be part of the
research.
The findings of this research reflect that social workers still have much to do in order
to address the needs of children affected by HIV/AIDS in rural areas. / Thesis (M.A. (MW))--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2006.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:NWUBOLOKA1/oai:dspace.nwu.ac.za:10394/871 |
| Date | January 2005 |
| Creators | Modise, Baiso Daphney |
| Publisher | North-West University |
| Source Sets | North-West University |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
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