FINAL PORTFOLIO 2025
2 2025
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Due date:1 October 2025
INTRODUCTION
This portfolio focuses on the critical issue of adherence to HIV treatment among children and
adolescents in South Africa. Despite the country’s progress in rolling out an effective HIV
programme, many young patients continue to face challenges due to delayed disclosure of
their HIV status by parents and caregivers. Stigma, fear, and lack of psychosocial support
contribute to poor adherence, leading to chronic conditions and reduced treatment
outcomes.
The case study provided forms the basis of this portfolio, which aims to apply social work
group methods to support parents and caregivers in preparing for disclosure and
strengthening adherence among children and adolescents. The tasks include short-answer
questions on recruitment, group type, composition, and inclusion criteria, followed by the
development of a comprehensive group work proposal. This portfolio demonstrates both
theoretical knowledge and practical application, highlighting the role of group work in
addressing pressing community health challenges.
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INTRODUCTION
This portfolio focuses on the critical issue of adherence to HIV treatment among
children and adolescents in South Africa. Despite the country’s progress in rolling out
an effective HIV programme, many young patients continue to face challenges due
to delayed disclosure of their HIV status by parents and caregivers. Stigma, fear, and
lack of psychosocial support contribute to poor adherence, leading to chronic
conditions and reduced treatment outcomes.
The case study provided forms the basis of this portfolio, which aims to apply social
work group methods to support parents and caregivers in preparing for disclosure
and strengthening adherence among children and adolescents. The tasks include
short-answer questions on recruitment, group type, composition, and inclusion
criteria, followed by the development of a comprehensive group work proposal. This
portfolio demonstrates both theoretical knowledge and practical application,
highlighting the role of group work in addressing pressing community health
challenges.
QUESTION 1
1.1.
Describe the recruitment method that you would use to recruit members.
I would use direct contact through interviews and telephone calls with parents and
caregivers who already attend the clinic for their children’s HIV treatment. This
method is suitable because it allows for private, sensitive, and respectful
engagement, which is crucial given the stigma surrounding HIV. In addition, I would
collaborate with community leaders and clinic staff to spread information discreetly
about the group. This recruitment approach ensures that only relevant, willing
participants are reached while maintaining confidentiality and trust.
1.2