African Americans

Chima, Felix O.

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“…But, it is still considered to be "scientific" when done in accordance with specifically required guidelines. 36 Two practical considerations make the comparative method indispensable in political science. First, the ability of the researcher to physically manipulate the situation, as found in the experimental method, is not always possible for certain topics in political science.…”

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“…This is the problem of multiple causation or conjectural causation. 38 As King, Keohane, and Verba explain, "Viewed holistically, every aspect of social reality is infinitely complex and connected in some way to preceding natural and sociological events." 39 How can the researcher decipher this complexity?…”

Section: The Logic and Scientific Utility Of The Comparative Methodsmentioning

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Back to the Future in 2002?: A Model of Sikh Separatism in Punjab

Chima¹

2002

Studies in Conflict & Terrorism

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Section: The Logic and Scientific Utility Of The Comparative Methodsmentioning

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Back to the Future in 2002?: A Model of Sikh Separatism in Punjab

Chima¹

2002

Studies in Conflict & Terrorism

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“…As a result, older persons are generally less knowledgeable about HIV/AIDS than younger people and less aware of how to protect themselves against infection (Center for AIDS Prevention Studies 1997 ). Older people are also excluded from multimedia prevention campaigns, by virtue of the fact that the majority of older people may not be able to comprehend some of the HIV/AIDS prevention messages which usually target young people and high-risk groups (Chima, Chima & Azie 2004 ; Ingstad, Bruuns & Tlou 1997 ; Kirk & Goetz 2009 ; Williams & Tumwekwase 2001 ).…”

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Understanding of the risk of HIV infection among the elderly in Ga-Rankuwa, South Africa

Lekalakala-Mokgele

2014

SAHARA-J: Journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS

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The literature pertaining to the elderly shows that HIV infection among this population is on the increase, suggesting that the elderly population engages in activities risky for HIV infection. Reports on such behaviour include frequent sexual relations with much younger people and having multiple partners. A study was carried out in Ga-Rankuwa, a black township in Gauteng Province, South Africa to explore and describe the understanding of these elderly people regarding their risks of HIV infection and AIDS. Using a qualitative, exploratory design, three focus-group interviews were conducted with 32 women aged over 50 years. Findings revealed that older persons have knowledge about transmission of HIV infection and AIDS. However, a few had misconceptions as to how HIV infection is transmitted, as they believed that poor nutrition and sharing facilities play a role. Knowledge of mechanisms of protecting themselves against infection, such as use of a condom during coitus and wearing gloves when caring for infected family members, was also evident. The elderly indicated that they would prefer an older person, who they could identify with, to educate them more about HIV infection and AIDS. Although majority of participants had knowledge of how HIV is transmitted, and issues that put them at risk of transmission, a few the older persons had misconceptions about how HIV is transmitted due to lack of knowledge, as they believed that poor nutrition and sharing facilities can transmit infection. The lack of knowledge underscores the importance of addressing sexual risk with older people. It was very clear that more needs to be done in terms of education campaigns to dispel the myths of HIV infection and to empower the elderly.

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African Americans

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Back to the Future in 2002?: A Model of Sikh Separatism in Punjab

Back to the Future in 2002?: A Model of Sikh Separatism in Punjab

Understanding of the risk of HIV infection among the elderly in Ga-Rankuwa, South Africa

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