HIV/AIDS and the Status of Women in Botswana

Exploring states of panacea and perfidy of family and community volunteerism in palliative care giving in kanye CHBC program, Botswana

“…Not withstanding the efficacy and effectiveness of these important volunteer service providers especially in resource strapped countries of the developing world, palliative care to the clients with chronically and debilitating diseases is especially critical so that proper management of the diseases can be achieved. [ 11 ]…”

The perfidious experiences of men as palliative caregivers of people living with HIV/AIDS and other terminal illnesses in Botswana. eclectic data sources

“…Gender mainstreaming to all the social institutions needs to be strengthened. According to feminists, such as Kelesetse,[14] leaving women to perform care duties alone is gender exploitation, a human rights abuse; and also contributes to feminization of poverty. [2226]…”

Fertility Decline in Botswana 1980-2006

“…Public health facilities have been providing family planning and maternal and child health services (including immunization, antenatal care, delivery, and postnatal care) since 1973, and the quality of services at rural and urban facilities is comparable. 29 Before MCH/FP services were fully integrated in 1984, each of the services-such as antenatal care, postnatal care, and immunizations-was offered on a different day of the week. Since then, family planning services have been available daily at the network of health facilities, particularly at the lower level health facilities where most B otswana's readily accessible and strong national family planning program and the increased use of modern contraceptives it inspired have contributed to the declining total fertility rate.…”

“…26 In 1979, the MCH/FP unit, along with the nutrition and health education units, became the Family 30 Fixed facilities that offer MCH/FP services increased from 50 in 1973 to more than 441 in 1989. 31 To improve the quality of services, the Ministry of Health embarked on an intensive training program for health personnel, nursing students, and tutors, with a target of training 60 family welfare educators per year. Topics included the integration of MCH/FP services, family planning clinical skills, contraceptive logistics, family life education, and nutrition.…”

“…The program trained approximately 600 between 1973 and 1989. 32 Family Planning Policy Guidelines and Service Standards were developed in October 1987 and reviewed in September 1994. In 1989 a family planning logistics manual on contraceptive commodities and drugs was developed to ensure that contraceptives were always available at the health facilities.…”