The contribution of culture to the spread of HIV
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Authors
Joubert-Wallis, Marie
Issue Date
2009-08-25T10:45:29Z
Type
Dissertation
Language
en
Keywords
Poverty , AIDS , Culture , Power , HIV
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Abstract
Cultural factors have been shown to play a role in human decision making and behaviour. The main objective for this research was to identify and evaluate the possible influence of Shangaan cultural beliefs, myths and behaviours, on the spread of HIV within the Mnisi tribe. A qualitative method of investigation was followed; interviews with three participants and observations of the Mnisi culture were used in the construction of the investigation and findings. Through the information obtained two cultures influencing the spread of HIV in the Mnisi tribe were identified, they are (1) The culture of power-rule and fear, and (2) The culture of poverty.
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Citation
Joubert-Wallis, Marie (2009) The contribution of culture to the spread of HIV, University of South Africa, Pretoria, <http://hdl.handle.net/10500/647>