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Item 'Fixing' it together : The Dipaakanyo participants' evaluation(2008-11-25T10:12:13Z) Chisulo, VioletThe purpose of this research was to examine the perceptions of a selected group of retrenched participants from Ford Motors in Gauteng in the Dipaakanyo Social Plan Programme. An evaluative qualitative study utilizing a triangulation of methods was chosen. The findings revealed that the programme led to an understanding of the economic context, acquisition of new skills, and changes in attitude and behaviours. The challenges were the timing, duration, as well as the language and style of facilitation. Recommendations were that the programme form part of an Employee Assistance Programme, develop comprehensive individual development plans and inclusion of spouses.Item Evaluation of the Soul City adult education training programme in HIV/AIDS(2007-03-15T12:24:31Z) Naicker, NishaEXECUTIVE SUMMARY Introduction Soul City is a non-governmental organisation that runs a HIV/AIDS Adult Education Training Programme. The training involves fourteen partner organisations. The training programme uses the Soul City HIV/AIDS materials to train master trainers, who then train others (community trainees) to use the materials (A cascade model of training). Objectives of the study The study evaluated whether the training programme has met its objectives, the effectiveness of the training cascade model and the impact of the training. Methodology Study design: The study was divided into 2 sub – studies. The respondents were randomly and proportionately selected per province. Questionnaires were developed and the participants were interviewed telephonically or face to face. Study Period: July- August 2004. Study population: 1. Partner organisations managers and master trainers. Sample size of 30. 2. Community trainees. Sample size of 265. Results Master trainers: Impact of the training on the organisations and individuals was positive, since it strengthened the organisations and improved knowledge and attitudes of participants.A few, mainly administrative problems were experienced by the partner organisations, however these problems were subsequently dealt with. Community Trainees: A large number of community trainees are being trained and they are training others in the community. The majority of the training took place in urban areas. Reaching rural areas was a challenge. 83% of participants had a very good knowledge and understanding of HIV/AIDS related issues. Participants scored highly on assessment of their behaviour as well. The majority of trainees had positive views of the training. Conclusion The study showed that the training programme had met its objectives and the cascade training model used was effective. Thus the training process was effective in training individuals and contributing to positive changes in the partner organisations and on an individual level.Item Evaluation of a bereavement training programme for volunteers at a Community Centre(2006-11-16T11:50:57Z) Russell, Erica LeeThe present study investigates a bereavement training programme with a group of volunteer lay counsellors. In South Africa, the number of orphans resulting from an increase in parental deaths from natural causes, such as AIDS and nonnatural causes, for example violence, is increasing rapidly. The increasing number of bereaved children is creating a demand for professional support services that cannot be met by the present number of trained professionals. To address this imbalance, the training of lay counsellors is proposed. It is thus relevant to train those who are willing to help with the necessary knowledge and skills in a bereavement training programme. The present study involves ten volunteers from a Community Centre. Qualitative research methods are employed to analyse the data that is gained from the preand post-training responses to the interviews and Case Examples. Content analysis is used to elucidate the themes that emerge from the collected data. The results of the present study indicate that perceptual and developmental changes have occurred within the volunteers following the training programme, however, it is evident that further training is necessary because of the limited ability that the volunteers demonstrate in practically transferring the knowledge to new cases. In terms of this finding it is clear that factors such as language, age, educational level and personal experiences of death are important criteria to consider in the selection of volunteers for a bereavement training programme. Furthermore, traditional African perspectives of death, cultural differences and HIV/AIDS awareness need to be incorporated into future bereavement training programmes. In terms of the outcomes of the study, a positive outcome is the revision of the Bereavement Programme for children, taking cognisance of cultural sensitiveness, to make it more applicable within the local context. The results of the study also highlight the limitations and implications of the present research, which are discussed and recommendations for future research are made.Item An assesment of the psychological support given and received by home-based caregivers working in the North West province.(2006-11-13T11:18:49Z) Mckenzie, GillianThe primary aim of this study was to identify and assess the type of, and level of emotional and psychological support offered by home-based caregivers within a Home Community-Based Care Programme, and to explore the type of issues that home-based caregivers are dealing with on a day-to-day basis. A secondary aim of this study was to evaluate and determine the level of emotional and psychological support that is being offered and received by home-based caregivers themselves, as well as the type of training that they receive. Data was collected using the semi-structured interview method of data collection from a sample of 16 participants. The data was analysed using both quantitative and qualitative techniques. The main findings were that the emotional and psychological services being offered by the participating home-based caregivers to the beneficiaries/clients of the Tapologo HIV/AIDS Programme were adequate, and included the following services: providing emotional support, spiritual support, basic counselling skills such as active listening and empathy, providing pre and post-test counselling, and psychoeducation. These services are offered primarily on an individual basis, although evidence for group support being used was also indicated. Issues that the participating home-based caregivers are having to deal with on a day-to-day basis included addressing both the physical and emotional needs of clients, and helping patients to accept their illness and disease as well as dealing with the subsequent loss/losses. The type of emotional and psychological support received by the participating home-based caregivers themselves was suggested to be provided from both within and outside of the programme. The provision of support provided from within the programme was provided by the social worker/s, the sister/s in charge, the church, counsellors at Lifeline, supervisors, and colleagues. The types of emotional and psychological support received by these service providers included general counselling and emotional support, debriefing, supervision, psychoeducation, and spiritual support. Emotional support provided outside of the programme included support from family members and friends. Finally, a holistic approach to training was indicated from the data. The types of emotional and psychological training received include the provision of basic counselling skill, psychoeducational skills, and training in self-care.