Community Based HIV and AIDS care

Along with the distress associated with HIV and AIDSfor the individual there is also psychosocialimplications for other family members significantothers households and communities. Community BasedCare has become an important form of AIDS care inSouth Africa. The training of volunteers is thereforeof vital importance to empower them to address thephysical and psychosocial needs of people living withHIV and AIDS This book provides a broad overview ofthe psychosocial implications of HIV and AIDS inSouth Africa. The book also focuses on the role ofthe volunteer in the Community Based Care programmeand presents empirical research on the ability of thevolunteer to attend to the psychosocial needs ofpeople living with HIV and AIDS. The book isessential reading material for health careprofessionals social scientist volunteers as wellas people living with HIV and AIDS.