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Attaining quality education in Mauritius at secondary level : a case study of the Zone 2 (state secondary) schools from the educator’s perspective

Burrun, Shanita (2011-03)

"Education For All" is the goal which the Ministry of Education and Human Resources, in Mauritius, wishes to attain, based on the recommendations of UNESCO. Mauritius urges for quality education, that is, a world-class ...
Evaluation of the management of HIV and AIDS workplace policy at Statistics South Africa

Mabuza, Cynthia Mmamuthudi (2011-11)

The purpose of the study was to evaluate the management of the HIV and AIDS workplace policy at Statistics South Africa (Stats SA). This entailed an assessment of the levels of awareness amongst employees, and an assessment ...
Is EPZ employment a stepping stone or a stumbling block for the empowerment of women? : evidence from Mauritius

Peedoly, Aveeraj Sharma (2011-06)

This study critically assesses how far the Mauritian EPZ, which consists of a predominantly female workforce, is conducive to women’s empowerment, particularly in a context of rife global competition. Focus Group Discussions ...
An analysis of HIV/AIDS policy development and implementation at two Ugandan Universities

Iraka, Timothy Atwine (2011-01)

The main objectives of the study were to analyse the process involved in HIV/AIDS policy development and implementation at two selected universities in Uganda. The rationale for the study was to describe the policy ...
Social support for male prisoners who are living with HIV at Pretoria Central Prison

Mamosadi, Tseke (2010-06)

A qualitative study aimed at exploring the nature and extent of the perceived social support available to male prisoners living with HIV at Pretoria Central Prison was conducted. A literature investigation into the life ...
Problems experienced by mothers who opted for replacement infant feeding in a prevention of mother-to-child transmission programme in Makhado municipality, Limpopo Province, South Africa

Mugivhi, Modipadi Rebecca (2010-11)

The recommended infant feeding method for mothers living with HIV is either exclusive breastfeeding for six months or replacement infant feeding (RIF), while a mixed feeding method carries the greatest health risks for ...
Psychosocial problems and needs of educators infected with HIV and/or affected by HIV and AIDS in selected Johannesburg inner city schools

Mampane, Johannes Ntshilagane (2011-06)

The impact of HIV and AIDS has threatened to destroy the education sector in South Africa. This qualitative study set out to investigate the psychosocial problems and needs of educators infected with HIV and/or affected ...
Working women’s perceptions of power, gender-based violence and HIV-infection risks : an explorative study among female employees in an airline business

Freeman, Rachel Johanna (2010-11)

Power imbalances and gender-based violence (GBV) have increasingly been cited as important determinants putting women at risk of HIV infections. Studies have shown that globally one in every three women has been beaten, ...
An exploratory study of the types of psychosocial services provided to educators living with HIV at selected primary schools in the Limpopo Province

Thindisa, Johanna Ntlwaneng (2011-06)

Educators play an essential role within the education system as role models. Many educators, in addition to being affected by learners living with HIV and AIDS, are themselves living with HIV and struggle to cope. SMTs ...
A psycho – analysis of bereavement in Xhosa, Zulu and Tswana cultures

Yawa, Sibongile Ndileka (2010-11)

This study investigated the process of bereavement in the Xhosa, Zulu and Tswana cultures with participants including three cultural experts and a bereaved family from each ethnic group. Data was collected using semi – ...
An investigation of the challenges and coping mechanisms of home-based caregivers for patients living with HIV in Mamelodi

Mabusela, Mmalesiba Dorothea (2010-11)

HIV/AIDS is a global challenge and its impact is evident. This places a burden on hospitals and health professionals. To ease this burden there are home-based care programmes which, through home-based caregivers, provide ...
A comparative analysis of quality of life and stigma experienced by people living with HIV receiving antiretroviral therapy in a home-based care project in Malema an Ribaue districts, Mozambique

Massicotte, Alexandre Claude Raynald (2010-08-31)

Stigma is broadly considered as an important obstacle in HIV prevention and treatment. In Mozambique, more PLWHIV have access to treatment than ever. ART increased their QoL and created a new context for stigma ...
The persistence of female genital mutilation (FGM) and its impact on women's access to education and empowerment : a study of Kuria district, Nyanza Province, Kenya

Ondiek, Concellia Aoko (2010-06)

The overall policy goal of education for the Kenyan Government is the provision of education and training to all Kenyans as it is fundamental to the Government’s overall development strategy. This emphasis means that every ...
A qualitative analysis of the communication process between HIV-positive patients and medical staff : a study at Stanger Regional Hospital's antiretroviral therapy clinic

Moola, Sabihah (2010-09)

Health communication is a vital part of health care and treatment. For patients living with HIV, effective health communication is crucial. This study aimed at describing health communication from the perspective of ...
A study of the involvement and participation of employees in a workplace HIV-prevention programme at a Bulawayo tyre manufacturing firm

Ncube, Charlie (2010-06)

Employee involvement and participation in HIV-prevention interventions at the workplace remains a barrier to effective programme implementation, which contributes significantly to programme failure and the consequent ...
Perceptions of the role of church-based programmes in addressing HIV and AIDS : a study in the Durban inner-city area

Cele, Mfiseleni Sylvester (2010-10)

A structured questionnaire was used to survey the perceptions of programme coordinators, fieldworkers and beneficiaries of the role of church-based programmes in addressing HIV and AIDS in the inner-city of Durban. ...
Work stress : the repercussions on family dynamics

Moodley, Namoshini (2010-06)

This sociological study investigates the effects of work stress on family dynamics. Job demands, like heavy workload and working overtime, could have an effect on family members to fulfill role obligations and vital family ...
Health and HIV risk assessment of men who have sex with men (MSM) in the Johannesburg inner city

Lalla-Edward, Samanta Tresha (2010-06)

By gathering information from a volunteer sample of men who sleep with men (MSM) in the Johannesburg inner city, the study aimed to discover those decisions and behaviour that influence their health decision-making and ...
Knowledge of and exposure to the HIV/AIDS workplace programme and stigma and discrimination amongst employees of the South African Police Service (SAPS) : a study at the Pretoria Head office

Magwaza, Bongani Wiseman (2009-09)

This study investigated the exposure of employees in the South African Police Service (SAPS) to the HIV/AIDS workplace programme, levels of knowledge of HIV/AIDS, perceptions of stigma and discrimination and of participation ...
Anticipated and enacted stigma among female outpatients living with HIV : the case of Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital, South Africa

Lekganyane, Maditobane Robert (2010-03)

Three years into the human territory, the fight against HIV/AIDS still prevails. According to Fuller (2008), it is estimated that by 2025, 80 million Africans will have been killed by this pandemic, while 90 million are ...

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