Perceptions of the appropriate HIV / AIDS counsellor in Arusha and Kilimanjaro regions of Tanzania: implications for hospital counselling.

摘要: Abstract The objective of the study is to identify key characteristics an HIV/AIDS counsellor who would prove be culturally acceptable for particular problems associated with in Arusha and Kilimanjaro, Tanzania. counselling hospitals recommended by Tanzanian Ministry Health WHO. There was a need check whether theories counselling, developed Western societies, valid African context. Few research reports exist on Africa. No previous studies have been conducted locally important relevant hospital counsellor. A qualitative approach used. Methods data collection are interviews focus groups. phenomeno-logical hermeneutical mode analysing utilized. In spite differences cultural context, fit client-centred counselling. Informants were more concerned social consequences disease...