Workplace HIV and AIDS peer education : factors inhibiting the implementation of HIV and AIDS peer education programme of Durban correctional system

[摘要] ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The workplace HIV and AIDS peer educators were recruited by the Department of Correctional Services in order to render education, awareness and preventative programmes to employees on HIV and AIDS. However, there is lack of endeavor that is being seen in these peer educators concerning the provision of the required services.The study investigated the factors inhibiting the implementation of workplace HIV and AIDS peer education programme of Durban Correctional System in order to identify areas that need strengthening so that intervention measures can ensure the success of the endeavour.Findings indicated the need of HIV and AIDS training of supervisors and line managers concerning the impact of HIV and AIDS in the workplace as well as the roles and responsibilities to be undertaken by them to combat the spread and effects of the epidemic hence management support and participation is regarded as a key intervention strategy in the management of HIV and AIDS. The study also necessitated for the establishment of a fully flashed structure of workplace HIV and AIDS programme from Head office down to Correctional centres. Furthermore, the supervision of peer educators was identified as a great need hence it will improve work performance.

[发布机构] Stellenbosch University