This study assessed the role of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in
HIV-prevention among mobile and vulnerable populations (MVPs) and potential
emigrants in Beitbridge. A mixed-method approach, which combines quantitative and
qualitative approaches, was used in this action research. A total of 20 in-depth face-toface
interviews were conducted with key informants and 56 self-administered
questionnaires were completed by MVPs and potential emigrants in Beitbridge. The
study found that a number of effective strategies are currently being implemented as a
preventative measure by the IOM within MVPs and potential emigrants’ communities in
Beitbridge. At the same time, however, in order to ensure sustainability of these HIVprevention
initiatives, the IOM must promote long-term synergies with other strategic
partners throughout the project cycle. It is recommended that, the IOM strategically
position itself by moving a step further from being the sole provider of emergency
humanitarian support towards devising sustainable and durable solutions among MVPs
and potential emigrants. / Sociology / M.A. (Social Behaviour Studies in HIV-AIDS)
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:unisa/oai:uir.unisa.ac.za:10500/5302 |
| Date | 06 1900 |
| Creators | Kwenda, Nyararai |
| Contributors | Allais, C. |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Dissertation |
| Format | 1 online resource (xiv, 136 leaves), ill. |
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