Azwihangwisi Helen Mavhandu‐mudzusi
Biographic Data
| ID | 3591264 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Azwihangwisi Helen Mavhandu‐mudzusi |
| GIVEN NAMES | Azwihangwisi Helen |
| FAMILY NAME | Mavhandu‐mudzusi |
| SIGNATURE | MUDZUSI A H M |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of South Africa |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-6916-8472 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 30 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 38 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 30 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2014 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
Breaking the silence
Introduction The sexual abuse of learners by educators remains a significant issue in the South African educational system, compromising the learners' well-being and the veracity of institutions. Despite having solid or robust policy structures in place, incidents keep emerging, often hushed by stigma, power dynamics, and insufficient institutional retorts. The ongoing challenges of sexual exploitation in educational environments stipulate cavern…
Burden and predictors of advanced HIV disease among people living with HIV at Zewditu Memorial Hospital in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Background Globally, about 630,000 (500,000–820,000) deaths occur annually among people living with HIV (PLHIV). Advanced HIV disease (AHD) continues to be an important contributor to HIV-related mortality in sub-Saharan Africa. Despite a significant positive association with mortality, the prevalence and factors that lead to AHD in Addis Ababa have not been studied well. Thus, this study aimed at investigating the prevalence and contributing fac…
Approaches to delivering contextual and culturally relevant sexuality education
Sexuality education in rural South African schools encounters significant challenges, including limited resources, socio-cultural barriers, and lack of contextual relevance. This study explored culturally relevant, contextualised approaches to delivering sexuality education in rural schools using a qualitative design. Data were collected using participatory action research during a three-day workshop with 19 educators from the Soutpansberg North …
Teachers’ perceptions of a sexuality education and HIV prevention project in rural farm schools
Silent Struggles
Introduction: This paper focuses on sexual violence perpetrated against SGM youth globally, and especially at coming out age. This research aims at establishing the history of Sexual Violence among SGM youths in the rural Vhembe District, Limpopo Province, South Africa. Method: This research was a qualitative interpretative phenomenological study of young sexual and gender minorities between the ages of 18 and 35 with experiences of sexual violen…
Pentecostal church leaders’ support to children in need of care and protection
Churches are considered one of the important structures responsible for providing care and support to vulnerable populations. One such population are children in need of care and support. This article presents the support provided by Pentecostal religious leaders to children needing care and protection. The study was conducted in Pentecostal churches in Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, which is found in Gauteng province, South Africa. This qual…
Caring for the elderly in the African context
People’s functional ability, their needs and preferences for health services, social care, and support change as they age. They would need appropriate social care and support to compensate for their functional loss and sustain a dignified life that is consistent with their basic rights and fundamental freedoms. In the African ‘ubuntu’ context, this support is provided in various settings such as home, community, and residential facilities, of whi…
Women Living with HIV in Zimbabwe
This study explored women living with HIV (WLHIV)'s stigma-related emotional life and sense of self in a rural Zimbabwean setting. The objective of this study was to understand the sense of stigma in the emotional lives and self-perception of women living with HIV in rural Zimbabwe. The participants were a purposive sample of 20 rural women living with HIV. Their age ranged from 20 to 65 years old. WLHIV completed semi-structured individual inter…
Our Hands are Tied
Introduction South Africa’s Department of Basic Education introduced a policy in December 2021 to protect rural school learners from sexual exploitation. Schools must report statutory rape cases involving pregnant learners under 16 years of age with partners over 16. However, rural implementation faces significant barriers, highlighting the gap between policy intent and reality. Methods A cyclical longitudinal ethnographic design was used to inve…
Psychosocial support for counselors working with HIV-Serodiscordant couples
Living in HIV serodiscordant relationship poses psychosocial challenges \nto couples. These necessitate proper counseling. This paper \nexplored the psychosocial support for counselors working with HIVserodiscordant \ncouples at a regional hospital. The study used descriptive \nand exploratory approaches, underpinned by an interpretative \nphenomenological analysis design (IPA). Participants were selected \nusing a non-probability snowball sampli…
A decolonial analysis of religious medicalisation of same-sex practices in South African Pentecostalism
Same-sex practices are commonly medicalised in various global spaces. Some societies view same-sex practices as some form of disease that needs to be cured. In Africa, the influence of Christianity has prompted many communities to conclude that there are spiritual forces behind same-sex orientations and practices. Therefore, same-sex practices are demonised, and those identifying with these sexualities and gender identities are viewed as sick, or…
Addressing unique challenges and crafting inclusive policies for Queer living with disabilities
The article calls for concerted efforts to create a more equitable and inclusive society where all individuals, regardless of their sexual orientation or disability status, can thrive and fulfil their potential
Gender-Based Violence in Some Pentecostal Churches-A South African Study
One of the most devastating practices to be normalised in modern times is gender-based violence. Women and girls in South Africa can no longer enjoy the freedom that was promised by the country's Freedom Charter during the dawn of democracy. Rape, killing and other forms of female persecution have become common practices, and the most worrying part of this is that the perpetrators of this violence seem to enjoy more freedom than their victims. Un…
Cyclical Longitudinal Ethnography as an Innovative Design for Addressing Sexuality Education in South African Rural Farm Schools
Addressing Sexuality Education among learners in rural schools can be challenging when using traditional designs such as ethnography and phenomenology. This paper introduces Cyclical Longitudinal Ethnography as an innovative design for addressing Sexuality Education in South African rural farm schools. This design was developed as part of an engaged scholarship on HIV prevention in rural farm schools in Soutpansberg North Circuit, Limpopo Provinc…
Application of Ethics in the South African Rural Context
When conducting research, it is fundamentally important to adhere to universal ethical principles with the intent to minimise harm and maximise benefits. This is not always relevant as these principles are based on the Western way of doing things. In Western culture, the focus of ethics is mainly on individualism and this value undermines the essence of ubuntu. However, in the South African context, the individual is always seen in relation to si…
Working with indigenous knowledge
The aim of the book is to assist both local and international scholars in articulating the scholarly discourse on indigenous health attitudes, practices, and experiences. The indigenous lens that was used to generate and disseminate indigenous knowledge in this book will strengthen indigenous scholarship, thus making it accessible to a wider audience. In addition, the information shared in this book will add value for scholars and assist them wit…
Inclusiveness of teaching and learning to LGBTIQ individuals during Covid-19 and beyond
The coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) has changed teaching and learning activities in several ways. One of the changes is the transition of most higher learning institutions from face-to-face to either blended or fully online modes of teaching and learning. This paper discusses the experiences of LGBTIQ students regarding the inclusiveness of the teaching and learning strategies used during COVID-19 and beyond. The study followed the phenome…
Utilisation of HIV services by female sex workers in Zimbabwe during the Covid-19 pandemic
This study focuses on female sex workers as a key population group that suffers a degree of vulnerability according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). Key populations refer to people at heightened risk of contracting the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) due to specific behaviours and social and legal environments which increase their vulnerability to the virus. Key populations are disproportionately affected by HIV, yet they have less acce…
WhatsApp as a Qualitative Data Collection Method in Descriptive Phenomenological Studies
This article presents WhatsApp as a means of data collection among vulnerable populations, reporting on a study conducted in South Africa and Zimbabwe, to determine the terminology used for and among different genders and sexually diverse individuals. 19 LGBTIQ+ individuals, recruited through a modified snowballing technique, participated in the study. Using WhatsApp text-based information, the interview questions and information regarding the st…
Violence Against LGBT(QI) Persons in Africa
The discourse on the intersectionality of religion and HIV and Aids with specific reference to Thulamela municipality, Limpopo province
The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) since its genesis has continued to affect a large number of the population in the African region and has caused exponential deaths. At the same time, new infections have been reported in South Africa. However, religion as a vehicle of change through the institution of the church has been acting on the contrary, since it discourages the use of condoms (one of the most effective ways to prevent HIV) and morali…
The intersectionality of religion, race and gender at the time of Covid-19 pandemic
This paper presents the intersectionality of religion, race, and gender during the COVID-19 pandemic from a South African perspective. Though COVID-19 has affected every area in South Africa, the intersectionality of religion, race, gender class has begun to be interrogated by scholars, NGOs, and faith-based organizations. The interpretative phenomenological analysis study was conducted at a South African rural-based hospital, which is comprised …
Addressing Learner-Centred Barriers to Sexuality Education in Rural Areas of South Africa
The findings could guide programming, implementation, and delivery of school-based sexuality education leading to improved adolescents' sexual and reproductive health
Healthcare Services Utilisation by Eritrean Immigrants in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Immigrants in the United States of America ( usa ) face challenges regarding the utilisation of healthcare services. Issues include difficulty to access healthcare services. Qualitative descriptive phenomenological design was used in the analysis. Data were collected using a semi-structured interview format with eight conveniently selected Eritrean immigrants living in Indianapolis. Data were analysed using Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis …
The Couple Interview as a Method of Collecting Data in Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis Studies
The aim of this article is to discuss the couple interview as a method of collecting data in interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) studies. This study was conducted in Gauteng, South Africa, with the aim of understanding the experience of living in an HIV-serodiscordant relationship. Seven HIV-serodiscordant heterosexual couples were interviewed (dyadic interviews). This article provides a brief overview of these HIV-serodiscordant coupl…
The Couple Interview as a Method of Collecting Data in Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis Studies
The aim of this article is to discuss the couple interview as a method of collecting data in interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) studies. This study was conducted in Gauteng, South Africa, with the aim of understanding the experience of living in an HIV-serodiscordant relationship. Seven HIV-serodiscordant heterosexual couples were interviewed (dyadic interviews). This article provides a brief overview of these HIV-serodiscordant coupl…
WhatsApp as a Qualitative Data Collection Method in Descriptive Phenomenological Studies
This article presents WhatsApp as a means of data collection among vulnerable populations, reporting on a study conducted in South Africa and Zimbabwe, to determine the terminology used for and among different genders and sexually diverse individuals. 19 LGBTIQ+ individuals, recruited through a modified snowballing technique, participated in the study. Using WhatsApp text-based information, the interview questions and information regarding the st…
Addressing Learner-Centred Barriers to Sexuality Education in Rural Areas of South Africa
The findings could guide programming, implementation, and delivery of school-based sexuality education leading to improved adolescents' sexual and reproductive health
Application of Ethics in the South African Rural Context
When conducting research, it is fundamentally important to adhere to universal ethical principles with the intent to minimise harm and maximise benefits. This is not always relevant as these principles are based on the Western way of doing things. In Western culture, the focus of ethics is mainly on individualism and this value undermines the essence of ubuntu. However, in the South African context, the individual is always seen in relation to si…
Gender-Based Violence in Some Pentecostal Churches-A South African Study
One of the most devastating practices to be normalised in modern times is gender-based violence. Women and girls in South Africa can no longer enjoy the freedom that was promised by the country's Freedom Charter during the dawn of democracy. Rape, killing and other forms of female persecution have become common practices, and the most worrying part of this is that the perpetrators of this violence seem to enjoy more freedom than their victims. Un…
Cyclical Longitudinal Ethnography as an Innovative Design for Addressing Sexuality Education in South African Rural Farm Schools
Addressing Sexuality Education among learners in rural schools can be challenging when using traditional designs such as ethnography and phenomenology. This paper introduces Cyclical Longitudinal Ethnography as an innovative design for addressing Sexuality Education in South African rural farm schools. This design was developed as part of an engaged scholarship on HIV prevention in rural farm schools in Soutpansberg North Circuit, Limpopo Provinc…
The Experiences of HIV-serodiscordant Couples at the Perinatal HIV Research Unit in Soweto, South Africa
The incidence of HIV-sero-discordancy among heterosexual couples is estimated between 30 to 50%. This poses great risk to increased spread of HIV as seronegative partners in a sero-discordant relationship have higher risk of HIV infection compared to negative serocordant couples. This paper reports on the experiences of HIV sero-discordant couples at the Perinatal HIV Research unit in Gauteng Province, South Africa. A qualitative approach was ado…
Our Hands are Tied
Introduction South Africa’s Department of Basic Education introduced a policy in December 2021 to protect rural school learners from sexual exploitation. Schools must report statutory rape cases involving pregnant learners under 16 years of age with partners over 16. However, rural implementation faces significant barriers, highlighting the gap between policy intent and reality. Methods A cyclical longitudinal ethnographic design was used to inve…
Psychosocial support for counselors working with HIV-Serodiscordant couples
Living in HIV serodiscordant relationship poses psychosocial challenges \nto couples. These necessitate proper counseling. This paper \nexplored the psychosocial support for counselors working with HIVserodiscordant \ncouples at a regional hospital. The study used descriptive \nand exploratory approaches, underpinned by an interpretative \nphenomenological analysis design (IPA). Participants were selected \nusing a non-probability snowball sampli…
The intersectionality of religion, race and gender at the time of Covid-19 pandemic
This paper presents the intersectionality of religion, race, and gender during the COVID-19 pandemic from a South African perspective. Though COVID-19 has affected every area in South Africa, the intersectionality of religion, race, gender class has begun to be interrogated by scholars, NGOs, and faith-based organizations. The interpretative phenomenological analysis study was conducted at a South African rural-based hospital, which is comprised …
Management of Staff and Students Living with HIV and Aids in a South African Rural-Based University
Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) is making its toll in South African institutions of higher education. Studies revealed that several students and staff became ill and some died in patterns that signal HIV and AIDS-related conditions. The study aim was to explore how the staff and students living with HIV and AIDS are managed at a South-African rural-based university. The study used Interpretative Phen…
The Experiences of HIV-serodiscordant Couples at the Perinatal HIV Research Unit in Soweto, South Africa
There has been a link between nutrition styles and human health and physical features for centuries.Similarly, there has been a connection between the easiness and difficulty to reach food materials, and shortage and abundance of these material and human behaviors and moral structure.One of the efforts to make a connection between these qualifications comes from Ibn Khaldun.A thinker of Islam, Ibn Khaldun, who lived in the 18 th century, stated t…
The Experiences of HIV-serodiscordant Couples at the Perinatal HIV Research Unit in Soweto, South Africa
The incidence of HIV-sero-discordancy among heterosexual couples is estimated between 30 to 50%. This poses great risk to increased spread of HIV as seronegative partners in a sero-discordant relationship have higher risk of HIV infection compared to negative serocordant couples. This paper reports on the experiences of HIV sero-discordant couples at the Perinatal HIV Research unit in Gauteng Province, South Africa. A qualitative approach was ado…
Management of Staff and Students Living with HIV and Aids in a South African Rural-Based University
Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) is making its toll in South African institutions of higher education. Studies revealed that several students and staff became ill and some died in patterns that signal HIV and AIDS-related conditions. The study aim was to explore how the staff and students living with HIV and AIDS are managed at a South-African rural-based university. The study used Interpretative Phen…
Religion-related stigma and discrimination experienced by lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students at a South African rural-based university
This paper reports on the stigma and discrimination experienced by lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students at a rural university in South Africa. Twenty lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students recruited through snowball sampling participated in this study. Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis was used as a framework for data analysis. Findings indicate that religion-related stigma and discrimination are common at a rural-based…
Citizenship rights, discrimination and stigmatisation of LGBTI students by health care services at a South African rural-based university
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) individuals experience stigmatisation and discrimination in their everyday lives. These experiences are noted in South Africa, even though its constitution of 1996 is recorded as the first constitution in the world to explicitly provide for non-discrimination against people based on gender and sexual orientation. This article highlights the findings of an interpretative phenomenological ana…
The Couple Interview as a Method of Collecting Data in Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis Studies
The aim of this article is to discuss the couple interview as a method of collecting data in interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) studies. This study was conducted in Gauteng, South Africa, with the aim of understanding the experience of living in an HIV-serodiscordant relationship. Seven HIV-serodiscordant heterosexual couples were interviewed (dyadic interviews). This article provides a brief overview of these HIV-serodiscordant coupl…
Healthcare Services Utilisation by Eritrean Immigrants in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Immigrants in the United States of America ( usa ) face challenges regarding the utilisation of healthcare services. Issues include difficulty to access healthcare services. Qualitative descriptive phenomenological design was used in the analysis. Data were collected using a semi-structured interview format with eight conveniently selected Eritrean immigrants living in Indianapolis. Data were analysed using Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis …
Violence Against LGBT(QI) Persons in Africa
The discourse on the intersectionality of religion and HIV and Aids with specific reference to Thulamela municipality, Limpopo province
The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) since its genesis has continued to affect a large number of the population in the African region and has caused exponential deaths. At the same time, new infections have been reported in South Africa. However, religion as a vehicle of change through the institution of the church has been acting on the contrary, since it discourages the use of condoms (one of the most effective ways to prevent HIV) and morali…
The intersectionality of religion, race and gender at the time of Covid-19 pandemic
This paper presents the intersectionality of religion, race, and gender during the COVID-19 pandemic from a South African perspective. Though COVID-19 has affected every area in South Africa, the intersectionality of religion, race, gender class has begun to be interrogated by scholars, NGOs, and faith-based organizations. The interpretative phenomenological analysis study was conducted at a South African rural-based hospital, which is comprised …
Addressing Learner-Centred Barriers to Sexuality Education in Rural Areas of South Africa
The findings could guide programming, implementation, and delivery of school-based sexuality education leading to improved adolescents' sexual and reproductive health
Working with indigenous knowledge
The aim of the book is to assist both local and international scholars in articulating the scholarly discourse on indigenous health attitudes, practices, and experiences. The indigenous lens that was used to generate and disseminate indigenous knowledge in this book will strengthen indigenous scholarship, thus making it accessible to a wider audience. In addition, the information shared in this book will add value for scholars and assist them wit…
Inclusiveness of teaching and learning to LGBTIQ individuals during Covid-19 and beyond
The coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) has changed teaching and learning activities in several ways. One of the changes is the transition of most higher learning institutions from face-to-face to either blended or fully online modes of teaching and learning. This paper discusses the experiences of LGBTIQ students regarding the inclusiveness of the teaching and learning strategies used during COVID-19 and beyond. The study followed the phenome…
Utilisation of HIV services by female sex workers in Zimbabwe during the Covid-19 pandemic
This study focuses on female sex workers as a key population group that suffers a degree of vulnerability according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). Key populations refer to people at heightened risk of contracting the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) due to specific behaviours and social and legal environments which increase their vulnerability to the virus. Key populations are disproportionately affected by HIV, yet they have less acce…
WhatsApp as a Qualitative Data Collection Method in Descriptive Phenomenological Studies
This article presents WhatsApp as a means of data collection among vulnerable populations, reporting on a study conducted in South Africa and Zimbabwe, to determine the terminology used for and among different genders and sexually diverse individuals. 19 LGBTIQ+ individuals, recruited through a modified snowballing technique, participated in the study. Using WhatsApp text-based information, the interview questions and information regarding the st…
Cyclical Longitudinal Ethnography as an Innovative Design for Addressing Sexuality Education in South African Rural Farm Schools
Addressing Sexuality Education among learners in rural schools can be challenging when using traditional designs such as ethnography and phenomenology. This paper introduces Cyclical Longitudinal Ethnography as an innovative design for addressing Sexuality Education in South African rural farm schools. This design was developed as part of an engaged scholarship on HIV prevention in rural farm schools in Soutpansberg North Circuit, Limpopo Provinc…
Application of Ethics in the South African Rural Context
When conducting research, it is fundamentally important to adhere to universal ethical principles with the intent to minimise harm and maximise benefits. This is not always relevant as these principles are based on the Western way of doing things. In Western culture, the focus of ethics is mainly on individualism and this value undermines the essence of ubuntu. However, in the South African context, the individual is always seen in relation to si…
A decolonial analysis of religious medicalisation of same-sex practices in South African Pentecostalism
Same-sex practices are commonly medicalised in various global spaces. Some societies view same-sex practices as some form of disease that needs to be cured. In Africa, the influence of Christianity has prompted many communities to conclude that there are spiritual forces behind same-sex orientations and practices. Therefore, same-sex practices are demonised, and those identifying with these sexualities and gender identities are viewed as sick, or…
Addressing unique challenges and crafting inclusive policies for Queer living with disabilities
The article calls for concerted efforts to create a more equitable and inclusive society where all individuals, regardless of their sexual orientation or disability status, can thrive and fulfil their potential
Gender-Based Violence in Some Pentecostal Churches-A South African Study
One of the most devastating practices to be normalised in modern times is gender-based violence. Women and girls in South Africa can no longer enjoy the freedom that was promised by the country's Freedom Charter during the dawn of democracy. Rape, killing and other forms of female persecution have become common practices, and the most worrying part of this is that the perpetrators of this violence seem to enjoy more freedom than their victims. Un…
Silent Struggles
Introduction: This paper focuses on sexual violence perpetrated against SGM youth globally, and especially at coming out age. This research aims at establishing the history of Sexual Violence among SGM youths in the rural Vhembe District, Limpopo Province, South Africa. Method: This research was a qualitative interpretative phenomenological study of young sexual and gender minorities between the ages of 18 and 35 with experiences of sexual violen…
Pentecostal church leaders’ support to children in need of care and protection
Churches are considered one of the important structures responsible for providing care and support to vulnerable populations. One such population are children in need of care and support. This article presents the support provided by Pentecostal religious leaders to children needing care and protection. The study was conducted in Pentecostal churches in Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, which is found in Gauteng province, South Africa. This qual…
Caring for the elderly in the African context
People’s functional ability, their needs and preferences for health services, social care, and support change as they age. They would need appropriate social care and support to compensate for their functional loss and sustain a dignified life that is consistent with their basic rights and fundamental freedoms. In the African ‘ubuntu’ context, this support is provided in various settings such as home, community, and residential facilities, of whi…
Women Living with HIV in Zimbabwe
This study explored women living with HIV (WLHIV)'s stigma-related emotional life and sense of self in a rural Zimbabwean setting. The objective of this study was to understand the sense of stigma in the emotional lives and self-perception of women living with HIV in rural Zimbabwe. The participants were a purposive sample of 20 rural women living with HIV. Their age ranged from 20 to 65 years old. WLHIV completed semi-structured individual inter…
Our Hands are Tied
Introduction South Africa’s Department of Basic Education introduced a policy in December 2021 to protect rural school learners from sexual exploitation. Schools must report statutory rape cases involving pregnant learners under 16 years of age with partners over 16. However, rural implementation faces significant barriers, highlighting the gap between policy intent and reality. Methods A cyclical longitudinal ethnographic design was used to inve…
Sociology (24 works) · Psychology (17 works) · Medicine (16 works) · Political science (15 works) · Gender Studies (12 works) · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (10 works) · HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions (9 works) · Qualitative research (9 works) · Human sexuality (8 works) · Gender Studies (7 works)