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Exploring the awarding of incentives to raise care-giving productivity in Botswana care programmes as exemplified by the Kanye Care Programme
- Author:
- KANG’ETHE Simon
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work Maatskaplike Werk, 47(1), March 2011, pp.59-72.
As the AIDS epidemic continues to take toll, particularly in countries of the developing world, it is particularly important that volunteer caregivers are working in an environment that is conducive to maintaining their spirits and morale. However, previous research on care giving in Kanye has indicated that the programme faces a lot of psychosocial and motivational challenges. The aim of this article is to explore the role of incentives in raising care-giving motivation and morale. A qualitative study comprised 10 focus groups with 82 primary caregivers registered in the Kanye community home-based care (CHBC) programme, and one-to-one interviews with 5 CHBC nurses in order to cross-check and corroborate the information received from the caregivers. The study found the following factors responsible for raising caregivers’ productivity: availability and adequacy of food baskets; availability and adequacy of care packages; recognition of caregivers’ role; training; and starting income-generating activities. It is recommended that all these factors be anchored in the programme.
Evaluation of the support to care giving by local non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in the Kanye Care Programme, Botswana
- Author:
- KANG’ETHE Simon
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work Maatskaplike Werk, 46(2), June 2010, pp.209-223.
Recently, the government in Botswana has recognised the important role non-government organisations (NGOs) could play in complementing its efforts against HIV. This study assessed the contribution that caregivers make to community home-based care programmes. The study also evaluated the extent of support the Kanye care programme received from non-government organisations and community based organisations. Eighty two registered primary caregivers attended focus groups. Findings showed that most caregivers were financially challenged, and lacked the support of all organisations; this was where NGOs were most useful in helping. The author concludes that the potential for NGOs, given the right resources, cannot be over emphasised.
HIV/AIDS, income loss and economic survival in Botswana
- Authors:
- RAJARAMAN D., RUSSELL S., HEYMANN J.
- Journal article citation:
- AIDS Care, 18(7), October 2006, pp.656-662.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
In countries facing severe HIV/AIDS epidemics, the overwhelming majority of those who are infected and affected by HIV are already living in poverty. Further income loss can threaten the ability to meet basic needs such as food, education and access to healthcare. Due to this, understanding the impact of HIV infection and caregiving on household income is essential to improving the health and welfare of HIV-affected individuals and families. This qualitative study examines how HIV infection and HIV caregiving affect household income in a population located within Botswana, a country with high HIV prevalence. The study found that extended unpaid leave from work or job loss are common consequences and are associated with failure to meet basic needs in the short and long-term. The authors make recommendations for policy and programme support, including workplace adaptations and public sector support for meeting health and basic needs of HIV-affected families.
The daily grind of the forgotten heroines: experiences of HIV/AIDS informal caregivers in Botswana
- Authors:
- JANKEY Odireleng, MODIE-MOROKA Tirelo
- Journal article citation:
- Ethics and Social Welfare, 5(2), June 2011, pp.217-224.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Abingdon
In Botswana there are an increasing number of people living with HIV/AIDS. Because of this, and the escalating cost of health care, there is an increased demand for informal carers in the community. In terms of the provision of social, psychological and economic support, there is much emphasis is placed on individuals who are living with HIV/AIDS. However, little research attention has been paid to the well-being and quality of life of informal carers. This lack of support and care for carers may have a negative impact on the quality of care and effective services for individuals living with HIV/AIDS. This paper presents findings from a small study that explored major sources of stress associated with caregiving among informal carers in a village in the southern part of Botswana. The paper suggests that informal carers are an integral part of the continuum of care. As a result, they need to be nurtured and supported for the betterment of those both infected and affected by HIV/AIDS.
Challenges that the referral system poses to care giving as exemplified by thinking the Kanye Community Home Based Care (CHBC) programme in Botswana
- Author:
- KANG'ETHE Simon
- Journal article citation:
- Social Work Maatskaplike Werk, 44(4), October 2008, pp.355-368.
The aim of this article is to explore and discuss the challenges and bottlenecks in the current referral system for people with HIV/AIDS, as well as the effectiveness of care giving in Kanye and Botswana generally. This research study was qualitative and exploratory, and included all the 140 registered primary caregivers and five CHBC nurses. Two slightly different interview guides were used as research instruments for caregivers and nurses. Findings indicate that the poor state of the Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) referral hospital, lack of referral information flow among service providers, the skeletal nature of some service providers, inadequate care package facilities in the clinics, inadequate human resources in health facilities and lack of transport facilities adversely affect caregivers’ referral capacity and process. Government and care organisations have been urged to work towards improving the referral system.
Extended family caring for children orphaned by AIDS: balancing essential work and caregiving in a high HIV prevalence nations
- Authors:
- HEYNMANN J., et al
- Journal article citation:
- AIDS Care, 19(3), March 2007, pp.337-345.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
While over 90 per cent of the 15 million children who have been orphaned by HIV/AIDS are cared for by family members, there is little information about whether adults can meet orphans’ essential caregiving needs while working to economically survive. Using a survey conducted in Botswana of 1033 working adults, the authors analyse the experience of adults who are caring for orphans. Over one-third of working adults were caring for orphans and many with few financial resources: 82% were living on household incomes below US$10 purchasing power parity adjusted per person per day. Because of their caregiving responsibilities, they were less able to supplement income with overtime, weekend, evening, or night work. At the same time caregiving responsibilities meant orphan caregivers spent fewer hours caring for their own children and other family members. Nearly half of orphan caregivers had difficulties meeting their children's needs, and nearly 75% weren't able to meet with children's teachers. Pay loss at work compounded the problems: One-quarter of orphan caregivers reported having to take unpaid leave to meet sick childcare needs and nearly half reported being absent from work for children's routine health care. This paper makes clear that if families are to provide adequate care for orphans while economically surviving there needs to be increases in social supports and improvements in working conditions.