The study explores the experiences of men who perpetrated violence against women
in the domestic sphere. The study’s overarching concern is that violence has been
largely seen as a women’s problem and not an issue that ...
Zimba, Zibonele France(University of Fort Hare, 2014)
The aim of the study was to examine the procedures followed by traditional healers treating people living with HIV and AIDS in the Instika Municipality and the challenges faced by them in this endeavour. Using the qualitative ...
The study investigated the vulnerability of old age pensioners from micro lending schemes, a case study of Mlungisi location in Queenstown. A qualitative approach was employed in this study, which was carried out among 20 ...
This research is an exploratory study on the challenges that offenders face upon release from prison which in turn contribute to recidivism. The study utilized labelling theory.Furthermore, the qualitative methodology used ...
This research sought to assess the effectiveness of the coping strategies that are employed by single mothers in alleviating and averting poverty in Chiredzi Town, Zimbabwe. The researcher wanted to investigate whether the ...
Sonjani, Zolani Mario(University of Fort Hare, 2014)
The aim of this study was to explore the perceptions of males on the relationship between sexual risk taking behaviours and HIV/AIDS in Nkonkobe Municipality with the following objectives: to explore the risk taking ...
The study set out to investigate the experiences of young African women in Libode village in Eastern Cape regarding Ukuthwala cultural marriage practice. The objectives of the study included; to find out the experiences ...
Nomngcoyiya, Thanduxolo(University of Fort Hare, 2015)
This research study explored psychosocial challenges associated with traditional
male circumcision (TMC) practice from the lenses of the newly initiated men, their
families, traditional nurses and the communities in ...
Mboto, Yandisa Constance(University of Fort Hare, 2015)
The research was based on exploring the lack of adherence to antiretroviral treatment for people living with HIV/AIDS in the case of Victoria Hospital, Eastern Cape. The main research objectives were to explore factors ...
Agere, Leonard Munyaradzi(University of Fort Hare, 2014)
The aim of this study was to evaluate the role played by CYCCs to provide support and protection to children who have been found to be in need of care, according to the criteria given in the Children’s Act No. 38/2005 as ...
The purpose of this research was to explore the practice of cross-racial adoption in South Africa using a case study of East London. The study was qualitative in nature and employed both in-depth interviews and focus group ...
Mangwiro, Vongai Patience(University of Fort Hare, 2014)
The aim of the dissertation was to explore the effectiveness of Community Home-based Care programmes in mitigating the effects of HIV and AIDs in rural areas in Zimbabwe in Shurugwi. Triangulation method was used to collect ...
HIV/AIDS-related stigma is still a stumbling block to HIV/AIDS prevention strategies
in many communities. The phenomenon of stigma affects the social functioning of
HIV positive individuals and their mental state as well. ...
The problem question that this study seeks to address is the perpetual
defencelessness of women to HIV and AIDS. The study was greatly influenced by
personal concern on the circumstances of predominantly black women in ...
Ncube, Ntombizehlile(University of Fort Hare, 2014)
The aim of this study was to examine the impact of the Old Age Grant on boosting the food security of the rural-household dwellers in the Goshen community in the Amathole Municipality in South Africa. The study investigated ...
The aim of the study was to explore the quality of life of single mothers in Marondera town. The study intended to achieve the following objectives: (i) determine the extent to which single mothers were satisfied with their ...
The study explores the perceptions of recently married individuals on the role of marriage preparation programs in the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality. The study’s concern is that despite the fact that marriage ...
The aim of this study was to investigate intra household decision-making dynamics in
the usage of social grants, particularly the Child Support and Foster Care grant. The area of study was Tyutyu village where the research ...
Ndlovu, Deogracious(University of Fort Hare, 2013)
This study was primarily carried out in order to assess the sexual risk behaviours of people living with mental illnesses as well as their vulnerability to HIV infection. It sets out the basic realities of the interaction ...
Grandmothers of today are playing motherly roles in rearing their grandchildren. This study sought to investigate the experiences of motherly roles played by grandparents in rearing children;, the challenges faced by ...