Community Based HIV and AIDS care

Community Based HIV and AIDS care
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88
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9783639163797
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Along with the distress associated with HIV and AIDS for the individual, there is also psychosocial implications for other family members, significant others, households and communities. Community Based Care has become an important form of AIDS care in South Africa. The training of volunteers is therefore of vital importance to empower them to address the physical and psychosocial needs of people living with HIV and AIDS This book provides a broad overview of the psychosocial implications of HIV and AIDS in South Africa. The book also focuses on the role of the volunteer in the Community Based Care programme and presents empirical research on the ability of the volunteer to attend to the psychosocial needs of people living with HIV and AIDS. The book is essential reading material for health care professionals, socialscientist, volunteers as well as people living with HIV and AIDS.

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