Knowledge; Attitude and Practices of Employers should they Discover that their Domestic Worker is HIV Positive
Occup. health South. Afr. (Online)
; 22(1): 10-17, 2015.
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em Inglês
| AIM (África)
| ID: biblio-1268145
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ABSTRACT
Background:
Infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is an epidemic that has become the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in South Africa. HIV/AIDS threatens productivity; profitability and the welfare of employees and their families. Some employers insist on knowing the HIV status of their domestic workers; and there have been reports of discrimination and unfair dismissal when they are found to be infected.Methods:
This qualitative study describes the knowledge; attitudes and practices of employers towards HIV-positive domestic workers in Rustenburg. In-depth interviews and a focus group discussion were conducted with 10 purposefully selected participants; all employers of domestic workers.Results:
It was found that employers had reasonable knowledge about HIV and AIDS and positive views on accepting and accommodating an HIV-positive domestic worker. While they would not consider dismissal on the basis of HIV status; they were not aware of legal aspects related to HIV-positive domestic workers or how to offer support. They were also not aware of universal precautions to use to prevent HIV transmission.Conclusion:
There is a need to provide more information to employers to ensure that HIV-positive domestic workers are reasonably accommodated in their work and have access to appropriate services
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Base de dados:
AIM (África)
Assunto principal:
Atitude
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Infecções por HIV
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Nível de Saúde
Tipo de estudo:
Pesquisa qualitativa
Aspecto:
Determinantes sociais da saúde
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Preferência do paciente
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Occup. health South. Afr. (Online)
Ano de publicação:
2015
Tipo de documento:
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