What impact does HIV/AIDS workplace policy have on HIV/AIDS management in Mdantsane high schools, in East London
Date
2006-03
Authors
Ndobo, Nontsikelelo Gwendoline
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Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch
Abstract
In this minithesis, I explore the impact of the well addressed comprehensive HIV/AIDS workplace policy in the effective management of the spread of HIV/AIDS in Mdantsane high schools.
The research conveniently made use of six Mdantsane high schools in analysing their HIV/AIDS workplace policies.
In the study I critically assess and analyse the contents of the policies, whether they adhere to the International Labour Organisations (ILO) key areas for a workplace policy, as well as to the National HIV/AIDS Workplace Policy for Institutions and Schools.
I establish the importance of a workplace policy in providing the framework for action to reduce the spread of HIV/AIDS and managing its impact.
I then argue that the positive difference in the effectiveness of an HIV/AIDS policy depends on the programmes encompassed in it, like protection of rights of employees affected by HIV/AIDS, prevention through information, education and training as well as care and support for workers and their families.
Description
Thesis (MPhil (Industrial Psychology. HIV/AIDS Management))--University of Stellenbosch, 2006.
Keywords
Dissertations -- Industrial psychology, Theses -- Industrial psychology, Assignments -- Industrial psychology, Theses -- HIV/AIDS management, Dissertations -- HIV/AIDS management, Assignments -- HIV/AIDS management, AIDS (Disease) -- South Africa -- East London -- Prevention, HIV infections -- South Africa -- East London -- Prevention, AIDS (Disease) -- Patients -- Employment -- South Africa -- East London, HIV-positive persons -- Employment -- South Africa -- East London, High school teachers -- Health and hygiene -- South Africa -- East London