Kwazulu-Natal minibus taxi drivers' perceptions on HIV and Aids
Transmission, prevention, support and effects on the industry
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 2177670 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Gugu Mchunu (0000-0001-8021-4129, University of KwaZulu-Natal, corresponding author), Busisiwe Ncama, Busisiwe P Ncama (0000-0002-8084-4910), Joanne R Naidoo (0000-0001-7208-1901), Sisana Majeke, Thandazile Myeza, Thandiwe Ndebele, Padmini Pillay |
| Year | 2012 |
| Volume | 9 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 210-217 |
| Publication date | 2012-11-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | SAHARA-J Journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1729-0376 • E-ISSN: 1813-4424 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/17290376.2012.745639 |
| PMID | 23234349 |
| OpenAlex | W2106509876 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 7 |
In South Africa, the minibus taxi drivers are largely becoming another high-risk category in the HIV and AIDS epidemic. Although previous studies have shown that knowledge of HIV and AIDS is relatively high among the taxi drivers it is still not clear how this sub-population perceive the support rendered to them with regard to HIV and AIDS prevention strategies. This study aimed to focus on this atypical workplace and explore the KwaZulu-Natal, minibus taxi drivers' perceptions on HIV and AIDS. In this study, qualitative methods were utilized to determine the minibus taxi drivers' understanding of HIV and AIDS infection, HIV prevention strategies, existing support strategies and effects of HIV and AIDS on the taxi industry. Focus-group discussions were conducted, to collect data. The results showed that even though the taxi drivers had some understanding on HIV and AIDS there was still a dire need for interventions that were geared towards addressing HIV-related needs of the drivers in this industry
Business · Environmental health · Family medicine · Focus group · Perception · Population · Psychological intervention · Qualitative research · Sociology · Telecommunications · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health · Engineering · HIV/AIDS Impact and Responses · HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions · Medicine · Nursing · Psychology · Marketing
| Citations per year | 1 |
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| Citation span | 2025 - 2025 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |