A NEEDS ASSESSMENT FOR SOCIAL WORK INTERVENTIONS FOR CHILDREN AFFECTED BY HIV AND AIDS

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15270/59-2-1048

Keywords:

children affected by HIV and AIDS, HIV and AIDS, intervention, needs assessment, orphaned and vulnerable children, social work

Abstract

Children are often left orphaned and without adult supervision when the parent or caregiver dies from HIV and AIDS-related illnesses. There is very little information available in South Africa on the type of interventions to reinforce the care and support provided to children affected by HIV and AIDS (CABHA). This study aimed to explore existing interventions provided to CABHA and the experiences of social workers in implementing interventions. Findings indicate that interventions are a continuous and collaborative process between social workers and stakeholders. A proper needs assessment should be done before implementing interventions to ensure that they benefit the children identified as needing intervention. Community-based interventions should not be underestimated as a significant source of support for CABHA.

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Author Biographies

Nomvuyo Lukelelo, University of the Western Cape

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Social Work Department

Nicolette Roman, University of the Western Cape

2SARChI Chair in the Development of Human Capabilities and Social Cohesion through the Family, University of the Western Cape

Catherina Schenck, University of the Western Cape

SARChI Chair in Waste and Society, University of the Western Cape

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Published

2023-06-28

How to Cite

Lukelelo, N., Roman, N. ., & Schenck, C. . (2023). A NEEDS ASSESSMENT FOR SOCIAL WORK INTERVENTIONS FOR CHILDREN AFFECTED BY HIV AND AIDS. Social Work/Maatskaplike Werk, 59(2), 88–108. https://doi.org/10.15270/59-2-1048

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Vol. 59 No. 2 (2023)

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