| The Farmer Life School: experience from an innovative approach to HIV education among farmers in South Africa. | |
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PMID: 18709208 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The Farmer Life School (FLS) is an innovative approach to integrating HIV education into life skills and technical training for farmers. This study aims to gain insight into the strengths and weaknesses of this relatively new approach, through the implementation of an adapted version in South Africa. The results are presented of a pilot with three groups of community gardeners, predominantly women, attending weekly sessions. Impact was assessed in terms of three key elements: participation, learning, and empowerment. Data were collected through extensive session reports, follow-up interviews, and reflection exercises with facilitators and participating groups and individuals. The results suggest that a group-based discovery learning approach such as the FLS has great potential to improve food security and wellbeing, while allowing participants to explore issues around HIV/AIDS. However, the analysis also shows that HIV/AIDS-related illness and death, and the factors that drive the epidemic and its impact, undermine farmers' ability to participate, the safety and trust required for learning, and the empowerment process. Participatory approaches such as the FLS require a thorough understanding of and adaptation to the context. |
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Authors:
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K Swaans; J E W Broerse; M Salomon; M Mudhara; M Mweli; J F G Bunders |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Evaluation Studies; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: SAHARA J : journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS Research Alliance / SAHARA , Human Sciences Research Council Volume: 5 ISSN: 1813-4424 ISO Abbreviation: - Publication Date: 2008 Jul |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-08-18 Completed Date: 2008-12-09 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101226212 Medline TA: SAHARA J Country: South Africa |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 52-64 Citation Subset: IM; X |
Affiliation:
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Athena Institute for Research on Innovation and Communication in Health and Life Sciences, VU University Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. k.swaans@gmail.com |
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Adult Aged Aged, 80 and over Attitude to Health* Curriculum Female Follow-Up Studies Gardening / education* HIV Infections / epidemiology, prevention & control* Health Education / organization & administration* Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice Health Services Research Humans Male Middle Aged Pilot Projects Power (Psychology) Problem-Based Learning Program Evaluation Qualitative Research Questionnaires Rural Health Services / organization & administration South Africa / epidemiology |
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