An assessment of the Bhambayi community with the view to planning an improved home-based care program for people living with AIDS

Abstract

The study was a cross sectional descriptive approach using individual interviews and a focus group. The study took place in Inanda, KwaZulu Natal. The purpose of the study was to assess the Bhambayi community at the individual, family and community levels in terms of the provision of home-based care for people living with, and affected by AIDS; and to develop an action plan for an appropriate intervention.