Browsing by Author "Agyemang, F.Akosau"

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    Experiences of elderly women caring for people living with HIV and AIDS in Masindi District, Uganda
    (Taylor and Francis, 2020) Kyomuhendo, Clare; Boateng, Alice; Agyemang, F.Akosau
    HIV/AIDS prevalence among adults aged 15–49 is increasingly affecting elderly women as caregivers. This study explored the experiences of elderly women caring for people living with HIV/AIDS in Masindi District, Uganda. Employing qualitative methods, 24 participants (18 elderly women caregivers and 6 key informants) were purposively selected. Data was collected from indepth face-to-face interviews and analysed thematically. Findings revealed that participants performed numerous roles, resulting in economic, psychological, social and physical challenges. Coping strategies employed are problem and emotion-focused. Elderly women caring for HIV/AIDS persons will benefit from direct intervention and support services.
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    Mental Health Issues Among Elderly People: A Case of the Ghanain Elderly
    (2025) Agyemang, F.Akosau; Kyomuhendo, Clare
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    Support services available for elderly women caring for people living with HIV and AIDS in Masindi District, Uganda
    (2021) Kyomuhendo, Clare; Boateng, Alice; Agyemang, F.Akosau
    In sub-Saharan Africa, HIV/AIDS remains a big challenge and a leading cause of death among young adults, its main productive human resource. Hence, increasing the demand for care and support services by the epidemic infected and affected people. As a result, elderly persons, especially women are burdened to provide care and support; a midst disintegrated family support system and the inability of public and private sectors to adequately address their needs. The current qualitative study examined the support services available for elderly women caring for people living with HIV/AIDS in Masindi district, Uganda. A purposive sampling method was used to recruit 24 participants. In-depth interviews were conducted with 18 elderly women caregivers and 6 key informants. Findings indicated that the elderly women caregivers were at least receiving support from two major sectors; including the informal (family, friends, neighbors, religious and community groups) and formal (The Aids Support Organisation- TASO and the government) support systems. However, this support was not consistent and efficient for optimal caregiving. Therefore, more needs to done by making both the informal and formal support systems fully available for elderly caregivers for HIV/AIDS people, thus, benefiting from direct intervention and support services to help meet their care needs.