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Oral sessions of circumcision, and encouraged patients on ARVs to continue treatment. However, protective and preventive properties of traditional medicines were frequently highlighted. Conclusion It was clear from this study that for many in South Africa traditional beliefs are often held alongside an acknowledgement of some aspects of germ theory. Given the pervasive traditional belief-based explanatory model of disease, health messaging and interactions that do not acknowledge this are likely to fail. It is critical that the allopathic/western system understands these core beliefs of patients accessing their services so as to optimise health messages, treatments, behaviours and clinical outcomes in SSA. Understanding experiences and impact Of dOmestic ViOlence and abUse in gay and bisexUal men attending a sexUal HealtH serVice in tHe UK

Tertiary institutions in South Africa are experiencing alarming undergraduate drop-out rates. This has partly been attributed to students’ inadequate preparation, and failure to gather information on, and planning for, their careers. The need for sound career guidance at the high school level is key, making the role of Life Orientation (LO) increasingly prominent. The aim of this study was to determine what benefits high school learners derive from attending career talks. To this end, a qualitative study was conducted with Grade 10 learners studying STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) at a township high school in Mamelodi, Tshwane. Data were collected using a qualitative questionnaire and analysed thematically. The findings demonstrated the importance of role models sharing information on their careers and work experiences. Another finding pertained to the importance of information on diverse careers, for the development of learners’ career self-efficacy as students of STEM in a township high school context. The findings highlight the importance of LO teachers organising career workshops. The study will benefit the Department of Basic Education, businesses, and employers as key stakeholders, by helping to enhance the career development of future employees and entrepreneurs.

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