Table 1 Themes derived from the analysis
Themes | Main themes |
|---|---|
Peer counselling and guidance General counselling and guidance by teachers Professional counselling Spiritual counselling Sexuality and reproductive health counselling | Counselling and guidance |
Peer friendships Clubs, games, and sports In-school mentors (‘guardian teachers’) Liaison with community resourceful people Liaison with nearby healthcare centres | Social support networks and linkages |
Access to information Appropriate information about HIV/AIDS Sensitization of all school stakeholders Skills development Future prospects with schooling | Knowledge and skills |
Non-discriminatory school policies Child protection policy Changing HIV/AIDS messages Attitude to normalize HIV/AIDS Rules and regulation against stigmatizing acts | Anti-stigma and anti-discrimination measures |
Value of disclosure Partial disclosure Confidentiality and privacy Trust for disclosure Encouraging disclosure | Disclosure of HIV status |
School nurses Essential medicines/first aid Sickbay Medication adherence support Referrals to healthcare centres | Treatment and management of HIV |
Special meals for YLWHA Remedial classes Financial support | Affirmative action for YLWHA |