African Women and the Law (Law/Gender/Social crossover)

Advancing Scholarship Across the Continent

Vol. 2007 No. 1 (2007)

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Well-being Gains Through Community Care: A 3-Year Impact Study on Women with HIV/AIDS in South African Slums

Sifiso Mafela, Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) Zoleka Mandela, Department of Research, Nelson Mandela University
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18859560
Published: May 23, 2007

Abstract

Community-based caregiving programmes for elderly women living with HIV/AIDS in South African urban slums have gained attention as a critical component of comprehensive care. Data were collected through structured interviews with community members and focus group discussions conducted by trained facilitators. The study underscores the importance of integrating community care into HIV/AIDS treatment frameworks for enhanced outcomes among vulnerable populations. Healthcare providers should prioritise expanding community-based caregiving programmes and advocating for policy changes that promote holistic health approaches in urban slums.

How to Cite

Sifiso Mafela, Zoleka Mandela (2007). Well-being Gains Through Community Care: A 3-Year Impact Study on Women with HIV/AIDS in South African Slums. African Women and the Law (Law/Gender/Social crossover), Vol. 2007 No. 1 (2007). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18859560

Keywords

AfricanEpidemiologyEmpowermentInterventionsLivelihoodsQualitativeSustainability

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