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An investigation into the stigmatization of HIV-positive clients at clinics in the Leribe district

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dc.contributor.advisor Human, Susara Petronella,1952-
dc.contributor.advisor Dolamo, Bethabile
dc.contributor.author Ekeji, Immaculata Nwogo
dc.date.accessioned 2010-10-18T06:33:53Z
dc.date.available 2010-10-18T06:33:53Z
dc.date.issued 2010-06
dc.identifier.citation Ekeji, Immaculata Nwogo (2010) An investigation into the stigmatization of HIV-positive clients at clinics in the Leribe district, University of South Africa, Pretoria, <http://hdl.handle.net/10500/3683> en
dc.identifier.uri http://hdl.handle.net/10500/3683
dc.description.abstract A quantitative approach was used to investigate the stigmatization of HIV positive clients in the Leribe District of Lesotho. The study population included 5200 HIV positive patients who enrolled for ARV in government clinics. A randomly selected sample of 520 clients responded through a questionnaire and interviews. The statistical package (STATA version 9) was used to analyze data. The objectives of the study were to explore the type and level of stigmatization of HIV-positive clients and to describe ways in which health workers in the PHC can reduce the stigmatization of HIV-positive clients at the clinics. The findings revealed that types of stigmatization included separation, isolation, labeling and discrimination. Ways to reduce the stigma within a community based primary health care facility included educating people living with HIV on how to protect themselves from multiple infection, providing effective counselling to clients and families maintaining confidentiality, and using change strategies to change attitudes of health care providers. The integration of HIV-related activities is a strong recommendation and the importance of the consistent availability of ARV treatment was emphasized. en
dc.format.extent 1 online resource (xvii, 159 leaves) en
dc.language.iso en en
dc.subject Stigmatization en
dc.subject HIV-positive clients en
dc.subject Integration of services en
dc.subject.ddc 362.19697920096885
dc.subject.lcsh AIDS (Disease) -- Lesotho -- Leribe (District) en
dc.subject.lcsh AIDS (Disease) -- Lesotho -- Leribe (District) en
dc.subject.lcsh AIDS (District) -- Social aspects -- Lesotho -- Leribe (District) en
dc.subject.lcsh AIDS phobia -- Lesotho -- Leribe (District) en
dc.subject.lcsh Stigmatization -- Lesotho -- Leribe -- (District) en
dc.subject.lcsh Stigma (Social psychology) -- Lesotho -- Leribe (District) en
dc.subject.lcsh Health education -- Lesotho -- Leribe (District) en
dc.subject.lcsh HIV-positive persons -- Services for -- Lesotho -- Leribe (District) en
dc.subject.lcsh AIDS (Disease) -- Patients -- Counseling of -- Lesotho -- Leribe (District) en
dc.subject.lcsh AIDS (District) -- Patients -- Family relationships -- Lesotho -- Leribe (District) en
dc.subject.lcsh HIV-positive persons -- Lesotho -- Leribe (District) -- Public opinion en
dc.title An investigation into the stigmatization of HIV-positive clients at clinics in the Leribe district en
dc.type Dissertation en
dc.description.department Public Health
dc.description.degree M.A. (Public Health)


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