title: The dynamics, dilemmas and complexities of AIDS: the cultural context of Botswana.
abstract: AIDS permeates all aspects of the lives of individuals, families and the society at large. In addition, it is beset with dynamics, dilemmas and complexities that have a bearing on people's psychosocial health. However, AIDS presents a wealth of learning opportunities to affected people and to governments. Using Botswana as an exemplar, the author explores the way AIDS has transformed the way of life of a people through the challenges and the opportunities that it presents. The author reflects on the interface of AIDS and mental illness. The paper concludes with recommendations for the way forward.
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing, University of Botswana, Gaborone , Botswana.
authors.forename: Motshedisi Boitumelo
authors.initials: MB
authors.lastname: Sabone
mesh_terms: D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000451:nursing* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology*; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001902:Botswana; D002648:Child; D054540:Child, Orphaned / Q000523:psychology; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003466:Cultural Characteristics; D003906:Developing Countries; D005260:Female; D005783:Gender Identity; D006293:Health Promotion; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology*; D058873:Pandemics; D011209:Power, Psychological; D011247:Pregnancy; D021841:Safe Sex / Q000523:psychology; D057545:Social Stigma; D012945:Social Values; D055815:Young Adult