Browsing Humanities by Subject "AIDS"
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Aspects of moral education in Bhaca mamtiseni and nkciyo initiation rituals
(North-West University, 2010)The main objective of this mini–dissertation is to investigate the basic form and content of moral education as it manifests itself in the mamtiseni and nkciyo female initiation rituals of the Mount Frere region of the ... -
An assessment tool for social workers to identify risk behaviour in foster children
(2014)Problem statement: Due to HIV and AIDS impacting on communities, devastating consequences have been predicted. The number of orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) in need of care is escalating, causing social workers’ ... -
An HIV and AIDS group work programme empowering adolescents for the possible death of their caregivers
(North-West University, 2009)The overarching objective of this study was to develop and empirically evaluate an HIV and AIDS group work programme empowering adolescents to deal with the possible death of their parents/caregivers. This thesis comprised ... -
A Kierkegaardian-existentialist critique of pragmatic communication on HIV/AIDS, with respect to selected Ikageng residents
(Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education, 2001)HIV/AIDS is arguably the most terrible epidemic in recorded history and communication for prevention is the most important instrument that is available to halt the pandemic. The masses have universally gained awareness of ... -
The provision of recreation services for youth at risk with special reference to AIDS orphans
(North-West University, 2010)HIV/AIDS is a growing pandemic -not only in South Africa, but also globally. Worldwide there are currently more than 40 million people living with HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS, 2006:8). The increasing number of HIV-infections also ... -
Psychological well–being of HIV–affected children and their experience of a community based HIV stigma reduction and wellness enhancement intervention
(North-West University, 2012)The HIV epidemic does not only affect people living with HIV or AIDS but has a large impact on the children. They are being stigmatised by association. There is paucity in research on HIV stigma interventions. In addition, ... -
A social group work empowerment programme for families affected by HIV and AIDS from social workers' caseloads
(North-West University, 2008)Due to the HIV and Aids issue, South Africa is currently faced with the largest pandemic in the history of the country. HIV and Aids do not only impact on the psycho-social functioning of the infected person, but also that ... -
A social work empowerment programme for HIV/AIDS poverty stricken families
(North-West University, 2010)This research forms part of the Tswaragano project. The study further reports on the project of a multi-disciplinary programme that was developed and implemented by postgraduate students of the North-West University, ...