ECONOMICAL SUPPORT THAT CONTRIBUTE TO THE WELLBEING OF PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV AND AIDS PLWHA IN MBALA DISTRICT

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to explore lived experiences of People Living with HIV and AIDS (PLWHA) in Mbala District on how Economical Support has contributed to their wellbeing. The study objective was to establish how Economical Support contributes to the wellbeing of People Living with HIV and AIDS (PLWHA). Phenomenological research design was employed. The study comprised of eight (8) participants who were purposively sampled because they were the ones who experienced the support from the Faith-Based Organisation and were interviewed. It was found that the PLWHA had created a financial base, through the profits they made from the donated money, which they used to support each other during times of difficulties. The other economic support which was established in form of gifts was the presence of the people they love, helping the children with daily needs at home, helping children go to school through fees payment and providing food and their daily care as well as encouraging messages which were more than any other gift. The study recommended that there is also need for the Church and its partners to increase the coverage of their economic assistance so that all vulnerable church members and other vulnerable members in the communities can have access to the empowerment.