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Emmanuel Asampong - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Qualitative study on the socio-cultural determinants of care of children Orphaned by AIDS in the Ashanti and Eastern regions of Ghana
    BMC Public Health, 2015
    Co-Authors: Lily Yarney, Emmanuel Asampong
    Abstract:

    Background Almost three decades after the discovery of HIV and AIDS in Ghana, the most obvious impact of the disease is the growing Orphan crisis affecting most families and communities, especially in areas that the prevalence of HIV has exceeded the epidemic’s threshold of 5%. Studies have indicated that these Orphans usually experience a wide range of problems which include education, nutrition, physical and sexual abuse, emotional and psychological distress, stigma and discrimination, among others The aim of the study was to examine the social, cultural, and traditional norms and practices that influence the care of children Orphaned by AIDS in Ghana. Methods The study employed focus group discussions, in-depth interviews and key informant interviews to generate information on the socio-cultural factors that impact Orphan care in the Ashanti and Eastern regions of Ghana. Results The findings indicated that the cultural practices that influence how well an AIDS Orphan is taken care of by their caregivers include traditional rituals, ceremonies, and norms like funeral rites, marriage and naming ceremonies, festivals, inheritance, polygyny, and puberty rites. The social factors mentioned to affect Orphan care significantly were: excessive alcohol drinking, and tobacco and drug use, dressing with fashion, night club attendance, market days, stigma and discrimination, among others. Conclusion It is recommended that though some cultural and traditional practices are deeply rooted in communities and cannot be done away completely, Orphan care policies on interventions should take into account these factors to mitigate their effects on the care of Orphans.

Ellen Block - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

Lily Yarney - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Qualitative study on the socio-cultural determinants of care of children Orphaned by AIDS in the Ashanti and Eastern regions of Ghana
    BMC Public Health, 2015
    Co-Authors: Lily Yarney, Emmanuel Asampong
    Abstract:

    Background Almost three decades after the discovery of HIV and AIDS in Ghana, the most obvious impact of the disease is the growing Orphan crisis affecting most families and communities, especially in areas that the prevalence of HIV has exceeded the epidemic’s threshold of 5%. Studies have indicated that these Orphans usually experience a wide range of problems which include education, nutrition, physical and sexual abuse, emotional and psychological distress, stigma and discrimination, among others The aim of the study was to examine the social, cultural, and traditional norms and practices that influence the care of children Orphaned by AIDS in Ghana. Methods The study employed focus group discussions, in-depth interviews and key informant interviews to generate information on the socio-cultural factors that impact Orphan care in the Ashanti and Eastern regions of Ghana. Results The findings indicated that the cultural practices that influence how well an AIDS Orphan is taken care of by their caregivers include traditional rituals, ceremonies, and norms like funeral rites, marriage and naming ceremonies, festivals, inheritance, polygyny, and puberty rites. The social factors mentioned to affect Orphan care significantly were: excessive alcohol drinking, and tobacco and drug use, dressing with fashion, night club attendance, market days, stigma and discrimination, among others. Conclusion It is recommended that though some cultural and traditional practices are deeply rooted in communities and cannot be done away completely, Orphan care policies on interventions should take into account these factors to mitigate their effects on the care of Orphans.

Tosin Aiyelokun - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • overcoming blind spots in interaction design a case study in designing for african AIDS Orphan care communities
    Information Technologies and International Development, 2009
    Co-Authors: Donald J Patterson, Tosin Aiyelokun
    Abstract:

    The process of designing technological systems for the developing world is a challenging task. In a project that we undertook in the summer of 2007 using an iterative design process, we attempted to develop delay-tolerant networking technology on mobile phones to support workers at AIDS Orphanages in Zambia and South Africa. Despite extensive preparations and research, we found that conditions on the ground were radically different from what we had anticipated, and we had to quickly re-group and redefine our strategic goals. This experience made us realize that, for this type of design, resiliency and contingency planning were the most valuable tools in our interaction design toolbox. In response to changing conditions, we rapidly prototyped a different mobile telephony application called Nomatic*AID that provides a feedback loop among donors, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and field workers. In this paper, we reflect on the redirection of our work once we reached our field site and our resulting acceptance of design blind spots. We present lessons we learned to help practitioners meet their goals in the presence of considerable and obvious design distance.

Esmeralda Ricks - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Health and social care professionals’ anguish in providing care and support to children who are AIDS Orphans in Nelson Mandela Bay: A qualitative study
    International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences, 2018
    Co-Authors: Sharron Frood, Dalena Van Rooyen, Esmeralda Ricks
    Abstract:

    Abstract Background Orphanhood is a major consequence of the AIDS pandemic globally. In South Africa most children who are AIDS Orphans live in township communities. They are often uncared for and unsupported by the community, and experience recurrent psychological trauma and much personal suffering. This results in health and social care professionals working with these children experiencing professional anguish. Whilst it is known that children who live as AIDS Orphans in township communities suffer, there are no empirical studies reflecting the experiences of health and social care professionals providing care and support to these vulnerable children. Objective To explore and describe the experiences of primary health care nurses, social workers and psychologists caring for and supporting children who are AIDS Orphans living in township communities in South Africa. Design The descriptive phenomenology research design incorporated an exploratory, contextual and descriptive approach. In-depth individual interviews were used to collect data from participants. Setting Participants were selected using purposive (nurses and social workers) and snowball sampling (psychologists) from four primary health care clinics and twelve satellite health care clinics, all located in township communities in Nelson Mandela Bay, South Africa. The participants were all caring for and supporting children who are AIDS Orphans living in these communities. Participants The primary health care nurses (n = 10) and social workers (n = 8) were selected using criterion-based purposive sampling, whilst snowball sampling was used to select psychologists (n = 6). Participants are referred to as health and social care professionals. Methods In-depth individual interviews were recorded and transcribed. Independent coders reviewed the data and individually developed themes and subthemes, using thematic analysis. Results Although it is accepted that health and social care professionals experience anguish whilst providing care and support to AIDS Orphan children, this study provides detail of this professional anguish, as presented in the following four main themes: 1) challenges in providing care and support; 2) unique experiences; 3) short-falls related to “best practice” in the health and social care system; and 4) development of holistic care. Conclusions The data provided deep and descriptive insights related to the anguish of health and social care professionals in caring and supporting the AIDS Orphan children.