The accessibility of HIV/AIDS related health information to people living with HIV/AIDS in khomas region (Windhoek)

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dc.contributor.authorAngula, Penehafoen_US
dc.date.accessioned2014-02-07T14:08:02Z
dc.date.available2014-02-07T14:08:02Z
dc.date.issued2008en_US
dc.descriptionA thesis submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Arts in Nursing Scienceen_US
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dc.description.abstractHIV/AIDS is a worldwide problem generally and a particular one in Namibia. Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is a fatal disease caused by the Human Immune Virus (HIV). This disease has become an epidemic, infecting tens of millions of people worldwide. The virus, which is transmitted from one individual to another through the exchange of body fluids (such as blood or semen, and breast milk) attacks white blood cells, thereby causing the body to lose its capacity to ward off infection. As a result many AIDS patients die of opportunistic infections that strike their debilitated bodies. Living with HIV/AIDS is a challenge. (Hirsch, Kett & Trefil, 2002, p. 1)en_US
dc.description.abstractThe purpose of this study is to explore and describe the accessibility of HIV/AIDS related health information to people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) in the Khomas region in Namibiaen_US
dc.description.abstractThe objectives of the study are to: Explain the experiences of those diagnosed with HIV/AIDS. D etermine the accessibility of HIV/AIDS related health information for People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) Determine the knowledge of PLWHA on support systemsen_US
dc.description.abstractA qualitative approach formed the basis of this research design. Qualitative research is a means of exploring the depth, richness and complexity inherent in a phenomenon. Qualitative methods are particularly useful when describing a phenomenon from the "emic" perspective, which is the perspective of the informants' point of view (De Vos et al., 2002, p. 357). This specific approach was selected because the researcher intended to explore and describe how people living with HIV/AIDS access information to live positively with the disease. living with HIV/AIDSen_US
dc.description.abstractOn the accessibility of health information in general, this study found that only some people have access to HIV/AIDS information. But access to HIV/AIDS related information is limited for some participants who identified language,lack of interest, alcohol abuse, time allocation as some of the barriers. Most reading materials are either written in English or Afrikaans which made it impossible for most of PLWHA to understand it. Those who understand those languages do not share it with others because of stigmaen_US
dc.description.abstractParticipants also indicated that alcohol abuse does contribute to inaccessibility to such information. Participants stated that some PLWHA are abusing alcohol and do not listen when information is presented whether through the radio or at community meetings. Some participants also claimed that the time allocated to HIV/AIDS programme on National television (NBC) and radio stations is not enough. All these factors made it impossible for PLWHA to have access to relevant informationen_US
dc.description.abstractRecommendations were formulated. Problems such as the language issue need to be looked at by all stakeholders who are responsible for preparing information materials. More programmes on HIV/AIDS are needed on radios and NBC television in local languages. Stigma and discrimination need to be addressed seriously from all levels of society. This will enable PLWHA to live positively. Poverty was also identified as a barrier to living positively with HIV/AIDS. It is, therefore, recommended that specific programmes/projects need to be developed to reduce poverty among PLWHA. Approaches to enable men to participate in HIV/AIDS issues should be developed and strengthened. Further research related to this study is recommendeden_US
dc.description.degreeWindhoeken_US
dc.description.degreeNamibiaen_US
dc.description.degreeUniversity of Namibiaen_US
dc.description.degreeMaster of Arts in Nursing Scienceen_US
dc.description.statusdead link :http://wwwisis.unam.na/theses/angula2008.pdf(java.io.FileNotFoundException:http://wwwisis.unam.na/theses/angula2008.pdf)en_US
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dc.identifier.isisF004-199299999999999en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11070/389
dc.language.isoengen_US
dc.masterFileNumber3322en_US
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dc.subjectAIDSen_US
dc.subjectAcademic Dissertationen_US
dc.subjectHealth information servicesen_US
dc.subjectHIV infectionsen_US
dc.titleThe accessibility of HIV/AIDS related health information to people living with HIV/AIDS in khomas region (Windhoek)en_US
dc.typeThesisen_US
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