An investigation into older caregivers' lived experiences of adult AIDS-ill children in Umlazi Township, KwaZulu-Natal
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Authors
Nala-Preusker, Happy-Princess Mantombi
Issue Date
2014-06
Type
Dissertation
Language
en
Keywords
Older caregivers , Adult AIDS – ill children , Lived experiences , Umlazi Township , Coping strategies , Caregiver identity theory , Isolation , Stigmatization and discrimination , Acceptance , Maintaining hope
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Abstract
The purpose of this study was to explore the lived experiences of older caregivers of adult AIDS ill children in Umlazi Township in the province of Kwa- Zulu Natal. A qualitative research design which was exploratory was executed with a sample of purposively selected participants who are the members of the organization that provides support to the older caregivers.
Data saturation occurred after focus group and in depth individual interview with ten participants.
The findings revealed that older caregivers experience lot of challenges which ranges from emotional, physical, financial, psychological, social and time constraints when caring for their adult AIDS ill children .The study further revealed that older caregivers developed a wide range of coping strategies to face their challenging caregiving task and most of the older caregivers utilized positive coping strategies. Recommendations that are described focus on the inclusion and consultation of older caregivers in all decisions and programmes about them.
Appendix C (Interview guide) in English as well as in Zulu
Appendix C (Interview guide) in English as well as in Zulu
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Citation
Nala-Preusker, Happy-Princess Mantombi (2014) An investigation into older caregivers' lived experiences of adult AIDS-ill children in Umlazi Township, KwaZulu-Natal, University of South Africa, Pretoria, <http://hdl.handle.net/10500/18360>