The experiences of women living with HIV and Aids in Centurion, Gauteng province

Makombe, Tsisi Nyasha

dc.contributor.advisor	Habedi, D. S. K.
dc.contributor.author	Makombe, Tsisi Nyasha
dc.date.accessioned	2014-11-06T12:13:37Z
dc.date.available	2014-11-06T12:13:37Z
dc.date.issued	2014-11
dc.identifier.citation	Makombe, Tsisi Nyasha (2014) The experiences of women living with HIV and Aids in Centurion, Gauteng province, University of South Africa, Pretoria, <http://hdl.handle.net/10500/14326>	en
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10500/14326
dc.description.abstract	This qualitative study aimed to explore and describe the experiences of women living with HIV and Aids in Centurion, Gauteng Province. The study was conducted at Lyttleton clinic and 12 women living with HIV and Aids were selected for the study using a non-probability, purposive sampling technique. In-depth, individual semi-structured interviews were used during data collection. A thematic content approach in data analysis yielded the following main themes: experience of being diagnosed HIV positive, disclosure of an HIV positive status, physical signs and symptoms of HIV and Aids, stigma/ emotional stress well experiences in services rendered. The study highlighted the need for a well-established health system, assisting women living with HIV and Aids on how to cope and to raise awareness on HIV and Aids.	en
dc.format.extent	1 online resource (xii, 92 leaves), illustrations
dc.language.iso	en	en
dc.subject	Experience	en
dc.subject	HIV and AIDS	en
dc.subject	Women living with HIV and AIDS	en
dc.subject	Centurion, Gauteng province	en
dc.subject	Thematic content analysis	en
dc.subject.ddc	362.196979200968227
dc.subject.lcsh	HIV positive women -- South Africa -- Pretoria --Medical care	en
dc.subject.lcsh	AIDS (Disease) in women -- South Africa -- Pretoria -- Services for	en
dc.subject.lcsh	AIDS (Disease) -- Social aspects	en
dc.title	The experiences of women living with HIV and Aids in Centurion, Gauteng province	en
dc.type	Thesis	en
dc.description.department	Health Studies	en
dc.description.degree	M. A. (Public Health)