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The Invisible Suffering of HIV and AIDS Caregivers in Botswana

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This chapter reviews the research literature on the public health crises in southern Africa created by the HIV and AIDS pandemic especially those studies of the home care system. Special attention is given to Botswana because it has an exemplary public health system, which has partnered with many Western institutions to try to reduce the devastation to the society. The conclusion is that the well-being of home-based caregivers has been neglected and requires much greater support, given the enormous burden of suffering imposed upon them.

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  1. Department of Social Work, University of Botswana, Private Bag 0022, Gaborone, Botswana

    Gloria Jacques

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Jacques, G. (2015). The Invisible Suffering of HIV and AIDS Caregivers in Botswana. In: Anderson, R. (eds) World Suffering and Quality of Life. Social Indicators Research Series, vol 56. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-9670-5_12

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