The study sought to evaluate the role of men in HIV and AIDS management in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Zimbabwe, Harare, Mbare Congregation. in a society where men are seen as strong in terms of masculinity, gender and economical issues their role in mitigating against HIV and AIDS is questionable as in many cases they are viewed as the main drivers of the disease. Several governments, Non Governmental Organization and Faith Based Organization has made it clear of their commitment to towards the education, treatment and care and eradication of the pandemic. this also calls in the role of the church as an organization to determine what role does it play on mitigation.An analysis of data collected suggests that there is need for the church to engage its congregants to more information in HIV and AIDS awareness through its teachings. However there is need to train the pastors first before they are ordained and sent out to work with parishioners and congregants.
The researcher recommended the introduction of training of pastors in HIV and AIDS issues and that man as decision makers should also be involved in caring, and all management and mitigation issues in relation to HIV and AIDS issues.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Abstract
Dedication
Acknowledgements
List of Acronyms
List of figures
List of tables
1. Chapter 1
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Background of study and problem statement
1.3 Activities of churches in HIV/AIDS
1.4 Role of men in HIV/AIDS
1.5 Men’s involvement in care and support
1.6 Research aim
1.7 Research objective
1.8 Hypothesis
1.9 Research questions
2. Chapter 2
2.1 Literature review
2.2 National HIV/AIDS policy 1999 document
2.2.1 Multi-sectoral approach to HIV/AIDS and problems
2.2.2 Upholding of human rights
2.3 Lack of clear theology on HIV/AIDS
2.4 Lack of training in psychological counseling for pastors
2.5 Lack of focus in the provision of care
2.6 Lack of capacity in resources to allow for an alternate approach to care
2.7 The education gaps
2.8 Knowledge on sexuality
2.9 Holistic pastoral training
2.10 Capacity building for care givers
2.11 Exposure to local cultural values
2.12 Holistic care for the affected and infected
2.13 Fighting stigmatization
2.14 Financial support for medical care
2.15 Social support-support groups
2.16 HIV/AIDS and development
3. Chapter 3
3.1 research design
Site
Ethical considerations
Sampling
Data collection
Data collection tools
4. Chapter 4
Data analysis, presentation and interpretation
Figure
Table 1 Age groups of respondents
Table 2 Levels of education attained
Table 3 Occupation and responsibilities
Table 4 Position in church and experience
Table 5 Formal training in HIV/AIDS
Table 6 Ascertaining if support given gets to
Table 7 Role of the church
Table 8 Problems encountered
Table 9 Place for those suffering with HIV/AIDS
Table 10 Pastor’s time to visit the sick
Table 11 HIV and AIDS management
5. Chapter 5
Discussion, conclusion and recommendation
5.1 Discussion
5.2 Conclusion
5.3 Recommendations
5.4 Further studies
References
Appendix 1
Appendix 2