The information experience and learning needs of couples living with HIV in Malawi
Wella, K.
Health Information and Libraries Journal 31(4): 325-329
2014
ISSN/ISBN: 1471-1842 PMID: 25443030 DOI: 10.1111/hir.12086Document Number: 625164
In this feature, guest writer Kondwani Wella presents an overview of his PhD - a study which investigated the information experience of serodiscordant couples with HIV and AIDS in Malawi. In particular, for this article, he considers the information behaviour of people who need HIV- and AIDS-specific information and the role of the librarian in helping to deliver what is needed to support engagement in relevant learning. H.S.
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