KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES AND BELIEFS OF OLDER MEN REGARDING HIV AND AIDS IN SOUTH AFRICA
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.15270/47-3-126Abstract
This article reports on a study done with older men who are affected in many ways by HIV and Aids. The aim of the study was to ascertain the level of knowledge among older men about HIV and Aids, and to what extent daily living has been influenced by the disease. An exploratory design was used for the study, with in-depth interviewing to gain a rich combination of qualitative and quantitative data. Besides providing certain demographic information, participants were interviewed on the impact of general illness in their community, and the impact of HIV and Aids specifically on the individual, the household and the community.Downloads
References
ABDOOL KARIM, S.S. 2005. Introduction. In: ABDOOL KARIM, S.S. & ABDOOL KARIM, Q. (eds) HIV/AIDS in South Africa. Cape Town: Cambridge University Press: 31-36.
ADLER, E.S. & CLARK, R. 2008. How it’s done: an invitation to social research. London: Thomson Wadsworth.
AFRICA REGION OF THE WORLD BANK. 1999. Intensifying action against HIV/AIDS in Africa: responding to a development crisis. Washington: The World Bank.
ALASUUTARI, P., BICKMAN, L. & BRANNEN, J. 2009. The SAGE Handbook of social research methods. London: Sage Publications.
BARNETT, T. & BLAIKIE, P. 1992. AIDS in Africa: it’s present and future impact. London: Belhaven Press.
BELSKY, J.K. 1999. The psychology of aging: theory, research, and interventions. London: Brooks/Cole Publishing Company.
BENOKRAITIS, N.V. 1996. Marriages and families: changes, choices and constraints. New Jersey: Prentice Hall.
BONUCK, K.A. 1993. AIDS and families: cultural, psychosocial and functional impacts. Social Work in Health Care, 18(2):75-89.
BRADSHAW, D. & DORRINGTON, R. 2005. AIDS-related mortality in South Africa. In: ABDOOL KARIM, S.S. & ABDOOL KARIM, Q. (eds) HIV/AIDS in South Africa. Cape Town: Cambridge University Press: 419-429.
CHAKA, S. 2003. “Stop robbing pensioners” says Chaka. Potchefstroom Herald, 3: Dec. 15.
CRESWELL, J.W. 2009. Research design: qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods approaches. London: Sage Publications.
CRESWELL, J.W. & PLANO CLARK, V.L. 2007. Designing and conducting mixed methods research. London: Sage Publications.
DELPORT, J. 2007. Die ontwikkeling en evaluering van ‘n maatskaplike groepwerkintervesieprogram in aanverwante pleegsorgplasings. [The development and evaluation of a social group work intervention programme in kinship foster placements.] Potchefstroom: North-West University. (PhD Thesis)
DORRINGTON, R., BRADSHAW, D. & BUDLENDER, D. 2002. HIV/AIDS profile in the provinces of South Africa: indicators for 2002. Cape Town: Centre for Actuarial Research, University of Cape Town.
EVIAN, E. 2006. Primary HIV/AIDS care. Houghton: Jacana Media.
FROHLICH, J. 2005. The impact of AIDS on the community. In: ABDOOL KARIM, S.S. & ABDOOL KARIM, Q. (eds). HIV/AIDS in South Africa. Cape Town: Cambridge University Press: 351-370.
GILLWALD, C. 2002. Workshop for the Commissioners of Child Welfare. [Online] Available: http://www.doj.gov.za/speech/6march2002.htm [Accessed: 13/06/2006].
GLICKEN, M.D. 2003. Social research: a simple guide. London: Allyn & Bacon.
GRINNELL, R.M. 2001. Social work research and evaluation: quantitative and qualitative approaches. New York: F.E. Peacock Publishers.
GRINNELL, R.M. & UNRAU, Y.A. 2008. Social work research and evaluation: foundations of evidence-based practice. London: Oxford University Press.
KEIGHER, S.M., FORTUNE, A.E. & WITKIN, S.L. 2000. Aging and social work: the changing landscapes. Washington: NASW Press.
KOTZE, G.J., ROUX, A.A. & WESSELS, C.C. 2001. Die sosio-ekonomiese posisie van MIV/VIGS-pasiënte in die Noordwes Provinsie [The socio-economic position of HIV/AIDS patients in the North-West Province.] Social Work/Maatskaplike Werk, 37(1):72-83.
LAU, J.T.F., CHOI, K.C., TSUI, H.Y. & SU, X. 2007. Associations between stigmatization toward HIV-related vulnerable groups and similar attitudes toward people living with HIV/AIDS: Branches of the same tree? AIDS Care, 19(10):1230-1240.
MASON, S. & LINSK, N. 2002. Relative foster parents of HIV-affected children. Child Welfare, 81(4):541-569.
MERTENS, D.M. & GINSBERG, P.E. 2009. The handbook of social research ethics. Los Angeles: Sage Publications.
MITCHELL, M. & JOLLEY, J. 2001. Research design explained. London: Harcourt College Publishers.
MONETTE, D.R., SULLIVAN, T.J. & DEJONG, C.R. 2008. Applied social research: a tool for the human services. London: Brooks/Cole Cengage Learning.
MOTSHEDI, M. 2009. A social work programme for poverty stricken families in rural areas of the Northern Cape Province. Potchefstroom: North-West University. (PhD Thesis)
NEUMAN, W.L. 2006. Social research methods: qualitative and quantitative approaches. London: Pearson Allyn and Bacon.
ORSULIC-JERAS, O., SHEPERD, J.B. & BRITTON, P.J. 2003. Counseling older adults with HIV/AIDS: a strength-based model of treatment. Journal of Mental Health Counselling, 25(3):233-244.
PIENAAR, A. 2001. 9% van jeug weet nie van VIGS [9% of youth do not know of AIDS.] Beeld, 1: Apr. 7.
POGGENPOEL, M. 1998. Data analysis in qualitative research. In: DE VOS, A.S., STRYDOM, H., FOUCHÉ, C.B., POGGENPOEL, M. & SCHURINK, E.W. (eds) Research at grass roots: a primer for the caring professions: 334-353.
RITCHIE, J. & LEWIS, J. 2003. Qualitative research practice: a guide for social science students and researchers. London: SAGE Publications.
ROSS, E. 2001. Images of AIDS: Psychosocial issues for affected individuals, families and professional caregivers. The Social Work Practitioner-Researcher/Die Maatskaplikewerk-Navorser-Praktisyn, 13(2):20-32.
ROUX, A.A., VENTER C.S. & WESSELS, C.C. 2001. A group work programme for HIV/AIDS patients. The Social Work Practitioner-Researcher/Die Maatskaplikewerk-Navorser-Praktisyn, 13(2):33-47.
ROUX, A.A. 2002. Evaluering van ‘n groepwerkhulpverleningsprogram met MIV-positief/VIGS-pasiënte [Evaluation of a group work empowerment program with HIV positive/AIDS patients.] Potchefstroom: Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education. (PhD Thesis)
RUBIN, A. & BABBIE, E. 2005. Research methods for social work. London: Thomson Brooks/Cole.
RYKE, E., NGIBA, T. & STRYDOM, H. 2003. Perspectives of elderly blacks on institutional care. Social Work, 39(2):139-148.
SCHÖNTEICH, M. 2000. Age and AIDS: South Africa’s time bomb. [Online] Available: http://www.iss.co.za/PUBS/ASR/8nov4/schonteich.html [Accessed: 16/02/2009].
SHEIKH, J.I. & YALOM, I.D. 1996. Treating the elderly. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass Publishers.
SHELL, R.C.H. & ZEITLIN, R. 2000. The changes of acquiring HIV/AIDS during school-going years in the Eastern Cape. The Social Work Practitioner-Researcher/Die Maatskaplikewerk- Navorser-Praktisyn, 12(3):139-154.
SHISANA, O. & SIMBAYI, L. 2002. Nelson Mandela/HSRC study of HIV/AIDS: South African national HIV prevalence, behavioural risks and mass media. Cape Town: Human Sciences Research Council Publishers.
SITO, M.M. 2008. A social group work empowerment programme for families affected by HIV and AIDS from social workers’ caseloads. Potchefstroom: North-West University. (PhD Thesis)
STEWART, G. & STEWART, J. 1993. Social work and housing. Hong Kong: MacMillan Publishers.
STINE, G.J. 2008. AIDS Update 2007. New York: McGraw-Hill Companies Inc.
STRONG, B., DE VAULT, C. & SAYAD, B.W. 1998. The marriage and family experience: intimate relationships in a changing society. London: Wadsworth Publishing Company.
STRYDOM, C., NOGUEIRA, L. & ROUX, A.A. 2007. Die houdings en kennis van die plaaswerker-gemeenskap ten opsigte van MIV/VIGS [The attitude and knowledge of the farm worker community towards HIV/AIDS.] Social Work/Maatskaplike Werk, 43(2):162-176.
STRYDOM, H. 2000. The knowledge base of high school pupils in the North West Province on HIV/AIDS. The Social Work Practitioner-Researcher/Die Maatskaplikewerk-Navorser-Praktisyn, 12(3):196-207.
STRYDOM, H. 2001. Social development of and services for disadvantaged older persons in Potchefstroom. The Social Work Practitioner-Researcher/Die Maatskaplikewerk-Navorser-Praktisyn, 13(2):98-117.
STRYDOM, H. 2003a. Qualitative perceptions of aging of a specific group of black males. The Social Work Practitioner-Researcher/Die Maatskaplikewerk-Navorser-Praktisyn, 15(3):302-322.
STRYDOM, H. 2003b. Perceptions and attitudes towards elder abuse. The Social Work Practitioner-Researcher/Die Maatskaplikewerk-Navorser-Praktisyn, 15(1):76-96.
STRYDOM, H. 2005. Ethical aspects of research in the social sciences and human service professions. In: DE VOS, A.S., STRYDOM, H., FOUCHÉ, C.B. & DELPORT, C.S.L. (eds). Research at grass roots: for the social sciences and human service professions. Pretoria: Van Schaik Publishers: 56-70.
TLHOJANE, E. 2006. The role of social workers to empower poverty stricken families in rural areas. Potchefstroom: North-West University. (MA(SW) Dissertation)
UNAIDS. 1999. A joint response to AIDS. Geneva: UNICEF.
WALDROP, D.P. & WEBER, J.A. 2001. From grandparent to caregiver: the stress and satisfaction of raising grandchildren. Families in Society: The Journal of Contemporary Human Services, 82(5):461-472.
WEYERS, M.L. 1990. Die maatskaplike implikasies en impak van VIGS: ‘n verkenning [The social implications and impact of AIDS: a reconnaissance.] Koers, 55(3):345-356.
WHITESIDE, A. & SUNTER, C. 2000. AIDS: the challenge for South Africa. Cape Town: Human & Rousseau.
Downloads
Published
How to Cite
Issue
Section
License
This journal is an open access journal, and the authors and journal should be properly acknowledged when works are cited.
Authors may use the publishers version for teaching purposes, in books, and with conferences.
The following license applies:
Attribution CC BY-4.0
This license lets others distribute, remix, tweak, and build upon your work, even commercially, as long as they credit you for the original creation.
Articles as a whole may not be re-published with another journal.
