Table 1 Table showing sub-themes, categories and themes
Sub-themes | Categories | Themes |
|---|---|---|
Misperception of cause | Cause | Knowledge on HIV/AIDS |
Unprotected sexual intercourse, sharp instruments, use of traditional herbs | Transmission | |
Protected sex through the correct use of condoms, abstinence, being faithful to your partner | Prevention | |
Radio, television, Public announcement systems, drama | Media | Ways through which the VI access information |
Charts, braille books, HIV/AIDS Education, Pamphlets | ||
Peer education | IEC materials | |
Health centers visits, specialized staff, disability specific, Community home based care and Anti-natal | Health education | |
Workshops, Counseling, health education | ||
Asexual claims by the sighted, difficult people to teach | Challenges the VI face in accessing HIV/AIDS information | |
Double discrimination, cultural barrier and acceptance | Discrimination/Stigma | |
Illiteracy among the VI, Lack of IEC’s materials, No Programs specifically for VI | Education | |
No Access to radio, easily taken advantage, distance | Poverty | |
Structures do not integrate the VI, Challenge in isolating and Mobilizing special groups, Not accommodated in decision making | Integration | |
Few VI in employment | Employment | |
Poor funding, discriminatory funding, low staffing | Funding | |
Government to stop neglecting persons with VI, to be involved in planning | Integrate | Promotion of communication of HIV/AIDS information for persons with VI |
Equal participation in HIV/AIDS mainstream interventions | ||
Representation of the VI in all structures | ||
Government to Increase funding and source solar radios, initiate economic empowerment programs | Funding | |
Increase awareness, train health professions on the needs of the VI | Health promotion | |
Translation of HIV/AIDS information in readable and local languages, audio recordings | ||
Entertainment for the VI collaboration between line ministries and other agencies |