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dc.contributor.authorNEGUSSIE, ETABEZAHU-
dc.date.accessioned2016-06-22T07:52:18Z-
dc.date.available2016-06-22T07:52:18Z-
dc.date.issued2013-11-
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/123456789/814-
dc.description.abstractThis paper explores phenomena of sensory disabled persons with the aim of understanding their vulnerability to HIV/AIDS. The study was undertaken utilizing an in depth interview and ten participants were purposely selected and interviewed. Methodologically the research is informed by phenomenological approach. Thematic categorization and content analysis is used for analyzing data. The key findings of the research indicate that first; the participants have multifaceted challenges: shortage of income due to lack of equal job opportunity that leads to commit sex for survival; social inferiority when viewed as liability and environmental legal constraints. Second, participants exposed for several risks including low income status, social and legal related challenges that increases susceptibility of persons with sensory disability to HIV/AIDS. Third, participants demonstrated lack of attention by different bodies’ for their special needs. Fourth, participants were devoid of different services. The aforementioned findings suggest the need for special interventions. The interventions should be designed and implemented to ensure the empowerment of SDPs, as well as developing mechanisms that enable to explore and build up the strength of individuals and communities, which would ultimately help to prevent and manage HIV preventionen_US
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherST. MARY’S UNIVERSITYen_US
dc.subjectSocial Worken_US
dc.titleIndira Gadhi National Open University School of Social Worken_US
dc.typeThesisen_US
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