An occupational Therapy income-generation group for HIV-positive women in Uganda: Part 1
Kamba, M.; Rugg, S.
International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation 15(1): 38-43
2008
ISSN/ISBN: 1741-1645 Document Number: 286475
Little is known of the occupational therapy interventions available to occupational therapy clients living with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in the developing world. This two-part series explores one group of female clients' views of taking part in such an intervention; an occupational therapy income-generation group. In this, the first part of the article, the authors outline the relevant background literature, exploring research on support group attendance, social support for HIV-positive people and the value of income-generation activities for women in developing countries. This material shows that people with chronic health conditions, especially those from potentially stigmatised groups, can obtain much-valued practical, psychological, social and economic support from therapeutic group attendance. This suggests that occupational therapy has much to offer this potential client group.