title: Kwazulu-Natal minibus taxi drivers' perceptions on HIV and AIDS: transmission, prevention, support and effects on the industry.
abstract: In South Africa, the minibus taxi drivers are largely becoming another high-risk category in the HIV and AIDS epidemic. Although previous studies have shown that knowledge of HIV and AIDS is relatively high among the taxi drivers it is still not clear how this sub-population perceive the support rendered to them with regard to HIV and AIDS prevention strategies. This study aimed to focus on this atypical workplace and explore the KwaZulu-Natal, minibus taxi drivers' perceptions on HIV and AIDS. In this study, qualitative methods were utilized to determine the minibus taxi drivers' understanding of HIV and AIDS infection, HIV prevention strategies, existing support strategies and effects of HIV and AIDS on the taxi industry. Focus-group discussions were conducted, to collect data. The results showed that even though the taxi drivers had some understanding on HIV and AIDS there was still a dire need for interventions that were geared towards addressing HIV-related needs of the drivers in this industry.
authors.affiliation: University of KwaZulu-Natal, School of Nursing. gmchunu@hsrc.ac.za
authors.forename: Gugu
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: McHunu
authors.forename: Busisiwe
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Ncama
authors.forename: Joanne Rachel
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Naidoo
authors.forename: Sisana
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Majeke
authors.forename: Thandazile
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Myeza
authors.forename: Thandiwe
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Ndebele
authors.forename: Padmini
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Pillay
mesh_terms: D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000523:psychology / Q000635:transmission; D000328:Adult; D001334:Automobile Driving; D017280:Condoms / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D017144:Focus Groups; D006266:Health Education; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009790:Occupations; D036301:Qualitative Research; D011477:Sex Work / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D012747:Sexual Partners; D012938:Social Perception; D013019:South Africa / Q000453:epidemiology; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014186:Transportation