Although HIV is identified as a family disease, the overall response to the global HIV
epidemic continues to predominantly focus on individuals. The aim of this qualitative study …

This study examines the role of family in the care and support of people living with HIV/AIDS
(PLWHA) as a way of reducing the burden of stigma in the family. The PEN-3 model …

This paper reports on a post-intervention qualitative evaluation of the pilot intervention of the
AmaQhawe Family Project, in South Africa, which is a cartoon-based, manualised …

More than 90% of all HIV infections in children result from mother to child transmission.
Elimination of mother–child transmission is a global priority and vital for the improvement of …

Background HIV-infected female sex workers (FSWs) have poor linkage to HIV care in sub-
Sahara Africa. Methods We conducted 21 participatory group discussions (PGDs) to explore …

Background: HIV prevalence is high among South African women of reproductive age and
transmission of HIV from mothers to children is a concern. This study ascertained the level of …

Aim This article presents a discussion on the role of family interventions in HIV/AIDS disease
prevention and care. Background Although HIV/AIDS epidemic and its impact on the society …

This paper offers lessons learned from a literature review of community involvement in
biomedical and other technologies that can guide appropriate and effective introduction of …

Despite numerous national prevention efforts, South Africa remains at the epicenter of the
HIV/AIDS epidemic. The burden of the epidemic is extremely heterogeneous, with province …

The main objective of this study was to explore the perceptions of health care, and social
services professionals on the psychosocial impact of African rural families. The research …