| Summary: | The impact of HIV/AIDS extends beyond those living with the virus, as each infection
affects the lives of the family, friends and communities surrounding an infected person.
Those most affected by HIV/AIDS are the children.
The aim of this study was to examine the views of a rural community concerning the impact
ofHIV/AIDS status of the parents on their children and to provide intervention guidelines to
address the problem. From the research study it was clear that the inhabitants of
Heuningvlei village were mostly unemployed and unable to generate income due to lack of
skills, training and other opportunities. There was vast evidence of poverty in the
community. The community is of opinion that children are negatively affected
educationally, socially, economically and health-wise when their parents have HIV/AIDS.
They saw family support and material and financial resources as a priority to assist these
children through caring and providing food parcels and social grants. Due to poverty in the
community and the increase in the numbers of children affected by HIVIAlDS, the caring
capacities of families are reduced and children are often left to care for themselves. The
community views the role of the social worker as very important. Therefore guidelines are
essential for social workers to help communities care for children affected by HIV/AIDS. === Mini-dissertation (M.A. (MW))--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2007.
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