Research
HEAIDS plays a two-fold role in relation to research.
The most important element in this sector-wide package of research is a national survey on HIV/AIDS across the higher education sector. This study will:
This survey is critical in enabling HEAIDS to support the sector and individual institutions in relation to risk assessment, policy formulation, the development of budgets and funding strategies, and programme formulation.
Competencies of graduates
A focused study is being conducted to compare the actual HIV/AIDS competencies of graduates with the competencies desired by employers in a range of sectors. This is intended to inform the development of HIV/AIDS content for tertiary level curricula in various fields.
Best practice in HIV/AIDS prevention
Aspects of HIV/AIDS prevention programmes are being investigated, with a view to documenting those that represent good practice. The purpose is to provide institutions with a resource that can be used in the operational planning of prevention programmes.
- The programme has begun to collate the research done by individual institutions in the field of HIV/AIDS in order for all role players to have a clear picture of existing research and current gaps.
- HEAIDS has commissioned sector-wide research on aspects of HIV/AIDS that are critical to effective policy development and planning by institutions.
The most important element in this sector-wide package of research is a national survey on HIV/AIDS across the higher education sector. This study will:
- Establish the HIV prevalence rate among students and staff.
- Investigate relevant knowledge, beliefs and practices of students and staff.
This survey is critical in enabling HEAIDS to support the sector and individual institutions in relation to risk assessment, policy formulation, the development of budgets and funding strategies, and programme formulation.
Competencies of graduates
A focused study is being conducted to compare the actual HIV/AIDS competencies of graduates with the competencies desired by employers in a range of sectors. This is intended to inform the development of HIV/AIDS content for tertiary level curricula in various fields.
Best practice in HIV/AIDS prevention
Aspects of HIV/AIDS prevention programmes are being investigated, with a view to documenting those that represent good practice. The purpose is to provide institutions with a resource that can be used in the operational planning of prevention programmes.
