Abstract:
Health care workers are faced with increased workloads because of clients who are
suffering from different types of chronic illnesses, including HIV and AIDS. This article
explored and described the role of health promoters regarding health promotion
programmes for families with adolescents that have been orphaned by the HIV and AIDS
endemic. A descriptive, qualitative phenomenological study was employed. The population
involved health promoters in the Hammanskraal region in rural South Africa. The
participants were purposively selected for focus group interviews. Data were qualitatively
analysed. Various health promoters’ contributions were identified regarding home visits,
patient care, social care and health education. The contributions of health promoters were
visible and efficient in the communities. It was recommended that the community, the
governmental and non-governmental organisations should train and support health
promoters to assist in service delivery for local communities.
