The experiences of women living with HIV and Aids in Centurion, Gauteng province
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Authors
Makombe, Tsisi Nyasha
Issue Date
2014-11
Type
Thesis
Language
en
Keywords
Experience , HIV and AIDS , Women living with HIV and AIDS , Centurion, Gauteng province , Thematic content analysis
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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.
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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>