This study explored the experiences and perceptions of sexuality and HIV/ AIDS among 15-24 year-old young people with physical disabilities in a South African Township characterised by high unemployment rates and lack of social services. Ten young people and ten parents participated in multiple individual interviews as well as in focus group discussions. The analysis of audio taped and transcribed responses identified common experiences and perceptions among participants. The results indicate that disabled young people have limited factual knowledge about sexuality and HIV/AIDS. The decisions and choices they make about sexual behaviour are not informed by what they know; rather, they are part of the whole life situation in Nyanga. Their need to be loved and accepted, need for job security and family life, were more important than practicing 'safe sex'. Therefore, there is need for HIV/AIDS programme developers to take into account the experiences and perceptions of the target population.
The structure and process of rehabilitation of stroke patientsaffects the outcomes of the patients. The aim of this study was to determine thestructure and process of rehabilitation of stroke patients at Community HealthCentres (CHCs) in the Western Cape, South A frica. A quantitative descriptive study was conducted. Questionnaires and archived records were used to collect the data. The study sample used to collect information related to the structure consisted of therapists (16) employed at the centres; while the study sample used to collect information related to the process consisted of 100 first time stroke patients. Descriptive statistics were conducted using Excel and SPSS. The results of the study revealed that there is a lack of occupational and speech therapy services at the centres forming partof the study sample. At centres where these services are provided the frequency and intensity with which the services are received by the patients is extremely low. Further research is needed to determine if the decreased intensity is onlyas a result of decreased availability of services or if inability of stroke clients to access the services also plays a role.
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