Impact of HIV/AIDS on rural community of Kwa-Mthethwa area in KwaZulu-Natal
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2003
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A study of impact of HIV/AIDS on rural community involves a whole range of factors. This investigation focused on youth's level of knowledge of HTV/AIDS, youth's informants and youth's attitudes towards HIV/AIDS sufferers.
Literature review was conducted. This has revealed that the attitude within the community feeds on a plethora of explanations for caring of AIDS sufferers. Much research has focused on poverty. Most research recognize the importance of support groups and champion this idea to many communities.
An empirical investigation was conducted. The findings reveal that many adolescents/youth understand a lot about HIV/AIDS. Furthermore youth is receptive to a wide spectrum of credible sources of information. The attitude of the community is generally positive towards HIV/AIDS sufferers.
The dissertation concludes with recommendations for further research in this field.
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Submitted to the Faculty of Arts in fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Arts in the Department of Sociology at the University of Zululand, 2003.
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AIDS (Disease)--Social aspects--South Africa--KwaZulu-Natal., AIDS (Disease) in adolescence--South Africa--KwaZulu-Natal., Risk-taking (Psychology) in adolescence--South Africa--KwaZulu-Natal., Sexually transmitted diseases--Study and teaching--South Africa--KwaZulu-Natal.