Motivations and expectations of a locally specific group of volunteer home based carers serving people with HIV/AIDS in the Mariannhill region

Mahilall, Ronita

dc.contributor.advisor	Petty, A.	en
dc.contributor.author	Mahilall, Ronita	en
dc.date.accessioned	2009-08-25T10:56:11Z
dc.date.available	2009-08-25T10:56:11Z
dc.date.issued	2009-08-25T10:56:11Z
dc.date.submitted	2006-01-31	en
dc.identifier.citation	Mahilall, Ronita (2009) Motivations and expectations of a locally specific group of volunteer home based carers serving people with HIV/AIDS in the Mariannhill region, University of South Africa, Pretoria, <http://hdl.handle.net/10500/1741>	en
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10500/1741
dc.description.abstract	South African health systems are struggling to cope with the HIV/AIDS pandemic. Home based care has become an invaluable resource that relieves overburdened and under-resourced hospitals. Home based carers provide basic nursing care and support to patients and their families, in the patient's home. Little is know about what motivates home based carers. Minimal research has been undertaken to investigate the expectations and experiences of these noble voluntary helpers. This study was conducted with a sample of home based carers at Community Outreach Centre, St Mary's, Mariannhill. Being field focused it used a qualitative research approach and participatory action research methodology. Focus group discussions were conducted with home based carers to explore their needs, motivations and expectations of Community Outreach Centre. The study enlightens us about issues related to home based care that directly affect them. Despite the painful realities of their lives, they appeared positive about serving as volunteer home based carers.	en
dc.format.extent	1 online resource (xiii, 211 leaves)
dc.language.iso	en	en
dc.subject.ddc	362.1969792009684
dc.subject.lcsh	AIDS (Disease) -- South Africa -- KwaZulu-Natal
dc.subject.lcsh	Home care services -- South Africa -- KwaZulu-Natal
dc.subject.lcsh	Volunteers -- South Africa -- KwaZulu-Natal
dc.subject.lcsh	Volunteer workers in terminal care -- South Africa -- KwaZulu-Natal
dc.subject.lcsh	Voluntarism -- South Africa -- Kwa-Zulu-Natal
dc.subject.lcsh	Volunteer workers in community health services -- South Africa -- KwaZulu-Natal
dc.subject.lcsh	HIV-positive persons -- Home care -- South Africa -- KwaZulu-Natal
dc.subject.lcsh	AIDS (Disease) -- Nursing -- South Africa -- KwaZulu-Natal
dc.subject.lcsh	HIV-positive persons -- Nursing home care -- South Africa -- KwaZulu-Natal
dc.title	Motivations and expectations of a locally specific group of volunteer home based carers serving people with HIV/AIDS in the Mariannhill region	en
dc.type	Dissertation	en
dc.description.department	Social work	en
dc.description.degree	M.A. Social Science (Social Work)	en