Grandmothers in Maai Mahiu Kenya Defy HIV Stigma and Transform Their Community

Author:

Njiru Pauline Wanjiru1

Affiliation:

1. St. Paul's University, Kenya

Abstract

This chapter details the experiences of grandmothers who defy HIV- related stigma to transform their community. After the death of their children, they took the responsibility to raise the grandchildren orphaned by AIDS. They suffered stigma from their families, churches, the community, and themselves. The chapter utilises data collected during the author's PhD research, which examined the source of strength, faith, and hope exhibited by the grandmothers parenting grandchildren orphaned by AIDS in Maai Mahiu, Kenya. Fifteen grandmothers and one health worker participated. The study employed qualitative and grounded theory research approaches. Their responses to the stigma resulted in them gaining and promoting accurate knowledge, the promotion of positive living, and improved standards of living. Their responses positively transformed their own lives and their community. The chapter concludes by restating that in their proactive responses, the grandmothers defied stigmatization and took it upon themselves to ensure the orphaned grandchildren lived.

Publisher

IGI Global

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