The contribution of culture to the spread of HIV

Cultural factors have been shown to play a role in human decision making and behaviour. The main objective for this research was to identify and evaluate the possible influence of Shangaan cultural beliefs, myths and behaviours, on the spread of HIV within the Mnisi tribe. A qualitative method of in...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Joubert-Wallis, Marie
Other Authors: Fourie, Mattheus Eduard
Format: Others
Language:en
Published: 2009
Subjects:
HIV
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10500/647
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Summary:Cultural factors have been shown to play a role in human decision making and behaviour. The main objective for this research was to identify and evaluate the possible influence of Shangaan cultural beliefs, myths and behaviours, on the spread of HIV within the Mnisi tribe. A qualitative method of investigation was followed; interviews with three participants and observations of the Mnisi culture were used in the construction of the investigation and findings. Through the information obtained two cultures influencing the spread of HIV in the Mnisi tribe were identified, they are (1) The culture of power-rule and fear, and (2) The culture of poverty. === Psychology === M.Sc. (Psychology)