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Is the isolation of people living with HIV/AIDS in Mogalakwena, Waterberg district hospitals aggravating stigma and discrimination against people living with HIV/AIDS?
| Content Provider | Semantic Scholar |
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| Author | Mokwena, William Oukie |
| Copyright Year | 2012 |
| Abstract | Background Stigma and discrimination due to HIV/AIDS has been a threat to the community and the society at large. This disturbs the national health department‟s goal of providing care and support for those who are living with HIV/AIDS and those affected. It is a fact that government advocates against stigma and discrimination against people living with HIV (PLHIV). Stigma and discrimination against people living with HIV has been a problem as those who are affected and infected experience discrimination from their own families, communities and even at government hospitals where they expect to get help. The purpose of this study is to ascertain if the isolation of people living with HIV/AIDS in Mogalakwena, Waterberg district in Limpopo hospitals is aggravating stigma and discrimination against people living with HIV. Objectives The objective of the study is to: 1) establish as to whether PLHIV are treated the same as other patients when consulting at government hospitals. 2) Explore the existence of stigma and discrimination during the delivery of health care services. 3) To ascertain if bridge of confidentiality is violated by the employees in the department to of health against HIV/AIDS patients. 4) Describe personal experiences of officials handle people living with HIV concerning stigma and discrimination in hospitals and healthcare facilities. 5) Identify factors in practice that promote stigma and discrimination against people living with HIV. Methods In this study non-experimental qualitative research design was used as it is an interpretative, multimethod approach that investigates people in their natural environment. This approach was used as the study was conducted in the natural surroundings of the participants (Christensen B, 2007:62). Qualitative data was collected, using a questionnaire as a measuring instrument, which was done using both close ended and open ended questions. Data was interpreted and the information gained helped provide light to the problem in question. Stellenbosch University http://scholar.sun.ac.za |
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| Alternate Webpage(s) | http://scholar.sun.ac.za/bitstream/handle/10019.1/20032/mokwena_isolation_2012.pdf;jsessionid=FD7E342A86E558C453B821F7A68FD2B5?sequence=1 |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
