Research Articleshttp://hdl.handle.net/10566/502024-03-28T03:44:06Z2024-03-28T03:44:06ZAn exploration of community-based services and resources available to boost the capabilities of aids-orphaned adolescents and primary caregivers to achieve emotional and psychosocial wellbeingTsweleng, Petuniahttp://hdl.handle.net/10566/92232023-08-11T12:53:10Z2023-01-01T00:00:00ZAn exploration of community-based services and resources available to boost the capabilities of aids-orphaned adolescents and primary caregivers to achieve emotional and psychosocial wellbeing
Tsweleng, Petunia
Children and families affected by Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
(AIDS) often struggle to achieve their valuable goals due to experiences of
stigma and discrimination, lack of socioeconomic support, and unattended
grief among others. Research shows that, such experiences have been found
to be associated with the mental health problems individuals affected by
AIDS often suffers. The current study explored community-based services
and resources available to assist AIDS-orphaned adolescents and primary
caregivers to achieve emotional and psychosocial wellbeing.
2023-01-01T00:00:00ZA systematic review regarding caregiving relationships of adolescents orphaned by aids and primary caregiversTsweleng, Petuniahttp://hdl.handle.net/10566/92222023-08-11T12:56:56Z2022-01-01T00:00:00ZA systematic review regarding caregiving relationships of adolescents orphaned by aids and primary caregivers
Tsweleng, Petunia
Statement of the Problem: Research and aid organisations report that children and adolescents orphaned due to
HIV and AIDS are particularly vulnerable as they are often exposed to negative effects of both HIV and AIDS and orphanhood.
Without much-needed parental love, care, and support, these children and adolescents are at risk of poor developmental
outcomes. A cursory look at the available literature on AIDS-orphaned adolescents, and the quality of caregiving relationships
with caregivers, shows that this is a relatively under-researched terrain. This article is a review of the literature on caregiving
relationships of adolescents orphaned due to AIDS and their current primary caregivers. It aims to inform community
programmes and policymakers by providing insight into the qualities of these relationships. Methodology: A comprehensive
search of both peer-reviewed and non-peer-reviewed literature was conducted through EBSCOhost, SpringLINK, PsycINFO,
SAGE, PubMed, Elsevier ScienceDirect, JSTOR, Wiley Online Library databases, and Google Scholar. The combination of
keywords used for the search were: (caregiving relationships); (orphans OR AIDS orphaned children OR AIDS orphaned
adolescents); (primary caregivers); and (quality caregiving); (orphans); (HIV and AIDS). The search took place between 24
January and 28 February 2022. Both qualitative and quantitative research studies published between 2010 and 2020 were
reviewed. However, only qualitative studies were selected in the end -as they presented more profound findings concerning
orphan-caregiver relationships.
2022-01-01T00:00:00Z"it's very genuine": The perceptions of stakeholders on the primary caregiving relationships of adolescents orphaned by AIDS and grandmothersTsweleng, Petuniahttp://hdl.handle.net/10566/92212023-08-11T12:55:33Z2023-01-01T00:00:00Z"it's very genuine": The perceptions of stakeholders on the primary caregiving relationships of adolescents orphaned by AIDS and grandmothers
Tsweleng, Petunia
Adolescents orphaned through Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) are at higher risk of poor
developmental outcomes due to the trauma caused by the parent’s AIDS related illness and resultant death,
lack of stable care and support and financial difficulties among others. Research shows that high quality parental
care is needed to nurture the development of these vulnerable youth. The current study explores the quality of
caregiving relationships between AIDS-orphaned adolescents and grandmother primary caregivers, based on
the narratives of stakeholders. Special focus was on finding out whether these relationships were perceived as
promoting the emotional and psychosocial wellbeing of the orphans. A qualitative methodological framework
with narrative inquiry approach was utilised. In-depth interviews were conducted with 6 purposefully selected
stakeholders who provide psychosocial support services to orphans and primary caregivers. Stakeholders
reported that, due to the grandmothers’ genuine love and care, most of these relationships were found to be
nourishing to the development of the orphans. It was further indicated that, the orphans fared well socially,
emotionally and cognitively and performed highly at school.
2023-01-01T00:00:00ZA needs assessment for social work interventions for children affected by HIV and AIDSLukelelo, NomvuyoRoman, NicoletteSchenck, Catherinahttp://hdl.handle.net/10566/91942023-07-12T00:00:49Z2023-01-01T00:00:00ZA needs assessment for social work interventions for children affected by HIV and AIDS
Lukelelo, Nomvuyo; Roman, Nicolette; Schenck, Catherina
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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