The effectiveness of home community based care programmes in Victor Khanye sub-district in Nkangala district, Mpumalanga
- Kgaphola, Kholofelo Lebogang
- Authors: Kgaphola, Kholofelo Lebogang
- Date: 2015
- Subjects: Home care services -- South Africa -- Mpumalanga , Community health services -- South Africa -- Mpumalanga , AIDS (Disease) -- Patients -- Services for
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/3909 , vital:20475
- Description: The Home and Community Based Care (HCBC) and Support programme has been established as a cost effective response for communities to tackle HIV and AIDS and many other chronic conditions and vulnerabilities which are faced by individuals, families and communities. In terms of the Framework for Home and Community Based Care and Support Programme (2012: 4) HCBCs create an enabling platform for “individuals, families and communities to have access to holistic and comprehensive services nearest to home, which encourages participations by people, responds to the needs of the people, encourages traditional community life and strengthens mutual support opportunity and social responsibility”. Victor Khanye Local Municipality, IDP (2010-2011: 116) states that VKLM is faced with: a high incidence of HIV and AIDS due to poverty, ignorance and a lack of proper entertainment facilities; shortage of clinics and professional staff members, which makes it difficult for patients to access treatment and maximum care and support; and an increase in the number of OVCs which results in a lack of parental care and guidance, poverty, illiteracy, lack of access to medical care, school drop-outs and ultimately an increase in criminal activity and the further spread of HIV and AIDS. The research will assess the effectiveness of Home Community Based Care programmes (HCBCs) on orphaned and vulnerable children with specific reference to the Victor Khanye sub-district in Nkangala District, Mpumalanga Province. The research was conducted in Delmas and its surrounding farming areas. Victor Khanye sub-District has nine wards, most of which are predominantly farming rural areas. The field research took place during June and August 2013 and represents observations recorded at the field interviews, the local AIDS committee and one-on-one interviews with beneficiaries The study is concluded with conclusions drawn from the field study and recommendations.
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- Date Issued: 2015
- Authors: Kgaphola, Kholofelo Lebogang
- Date: 2015
- Subjects: Home care services -- South Africa -- Mpumalanga , Community health services -- South Africa -- Mpumalanga , AIDS (Disease) -- Patients -- Services for
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MA
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/3909 , vital:20475
- Description: The Home and Community Based Care (HCBC) and Support programme has been established as a cost effective response for communities to tackle HIV and AIDS and many other chronic conditions and vulnerabilities which are faced by individuals, families and communities. In terms of the Framework for Home and Community Based Care and Support Programme (2012: 4) HCBCs create an enabling platform for “individuals, families and communities to have access to holistic and comprehensive services nearest to home, which encourages participations by people, responds to the needs of the people, encourages traditional community life and strengthens mutual support opportunity and social responsibility”. Victor Khanye Local Municipality, IDP (2010-2011: 116) states that VKLM is faced with: a high incidence of HIV and AIDS due to poverty, ignorance and a lack of proper entertainment facilities; shortage of clinics and professional staff members, which makes it difficult for patients to access treatment and maximum care and support; and an increase in the number of OVCs which results in a lack of parental care and guidance, poverty, illiteracy, lack of access to medical care, school drop-outs and ultimately an increase in criminal activity and the further spread of HIV and AIDS. The research will assess the effectiveness of Home Community Based Care programmes (HCBCs) on orphaned and vulnerable children with specific reference to the Victor Khanye sub-district in Nkangala District, Mpumalanga Province. The research was conducted in Delmas and its surrounding farming areas. Victor Khanye sub-District has nine wards, most of which are predominantly farming rural areas. The field research took place during June and August 2013 and represents observations recorded at the field interviews, the local AIDS committee and one-on-one interviews with beneficiaries The study is concluded with conclusions drawn from the field study and recommendations.
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- Date Issued: 2015
Assessing the need for specific services for HIV/AIDS affected people using participatory needs assessment processes
- Authors: Moresby-White, Ann
- Date: 2002
- Subjects: AIDS (Disease) -- Patients -- Services for , HIV-positive persons -- Services for , AIDS (Disease) -- Research , AIDS (Disease) -- South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MSocSc
- Identifier: vital:713 , http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1007692 , AIDS (Disease) -- Patients -- Services for , HIV-positive persons -- Services for , AIDS (Disease) -- Research , AIDS (Disease) -- South Africa
- Description: The purpose of the study undertaken is to develop knowledge to assist service providers in their planning and implementation of community -based programmes and projects. The thesis explores the most appropriate way of conducting a needs assessment, relating to HIV/AIDS services in a particular community; thereafter the needs assessment was carried out. This qualitative research study is conducted using participatory methods and techniques. The research reviews literature pertaining to HIV/AIDS, specifically in Africa, South Africa and the Eastern Cape and incorporates a discussion on the concept of community, community development and poverty. The design of the needs assessment tool, implementation and analysis is conducted through focus group discussions and individual semi-structured interviews. The theory on participatory approaches and community development are central to this study. The study found that HIV / AIDS as an issue is not perceived by the community under study to be an immediate need in light of basic needs being identified as priority. The use of participatory methods in this study highlighted the diversity within communities. Service providers who wish to initiate community - based projects need to take note of diversity and personal interests of individuals or groups who become involved in community- based projects. The study further highlighted the need for service providers to provide training, to their staff in participatory approaches and techniques, before embarking on community development projects. The study concludes that services relating to the HIV/AIDS epidemic cannot be carried out in isolation, but that an integrated approach is needed in the planning and implementation of services and programmes to address those affected by HIV/AIDS.
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- Date Issued: 2002
- Authors: Moresby-White, Ann
- Date: 2002
- Subjects: AIDS (Disease) -- Patients -- Services for , HIV-positive persons -- Services for , AIDS (Disease) -- Research , AIDS (Disease) -- South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MSocSc
- Identifier: vital:713 , http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1007692 , AIDS (Disease) -- Patients -- Services for , HIV-positive persons -- Services for , AIDS (Disease) -- Research , AIDS (Disease) -- South Africa
- Description: The purpose of the study undertaken is to develop knowledge to assist service providers in their planning and implementation of community -based programmes and projects. The thesis explores the most appropriate way of conducting a needs assessment, relating to HIV/AIDS services in a particular community; thereafter the needs assessment was carried out. This qualitative research study is conducted using participatory methods and techniques. The research reviews literature pertaining to HIV/AIDS, specifically in Africa, South Africa and the Eastern Cape and incorporates a discussion on the concept of community, community development and poverty. The design of the needs assessment tool, implementation and analysis is conducted through focus group discussions and individual semi-structured interviews. The theory on participatory approaches and community development are central to this study. The study found that HIV / AIDS as an issue is not perceived by the community under study to be an immediate need in light of basic needs being identified as priority. The use of participatory methods in this study highlighted the diversity within communities. Service providers who wish to initiate community - based projects need to take note of diversity and personal interests of individuals or groups who become involved in community- based projects. The study further highlighted the need for service providers to provide training, to their staff in participatory approaches and techniques, before embarking on community development projects. The study concludes that services relating to the HIV/AIDS epidemic cannot be carried out in isolation, but that an integrated approach is needed in the planning and implementation of services and programmes to address those affected by HIV/AIDS.
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- Date Issued: 2002
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