The lack of knowledge on HIV by pastors in the Thulamela Municipality: Pastoral power

The lack of knowledge on HIV by pastors in the Thulamela Municipality: Pastoral power

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The Church, as an institution, has pioneered ground-breaking interventions, although some of these interventions were also a vehicle for imperial colonisation.Through its missionary activities, the Church has exercised such a form of power over its flock.This article intends to analyse the extent of the knowledge that pastors in Thulamela Municipality, Limpopo Province, have concerning HIV/AIDS and the prejudices associated with the illness.The article applies a qualitative approach in ascertaining the extent of such knowledge as well as the pastoral approaches utilised.In this qualitative phenomenological study, the authors explored marvos t coils the knowledge of these pastors regarding HIV/AIDS.

A semi-structured interview guide was used to direct the collection of data.Following thematic analysis, the knowledge of pastors regarding HIV/AIDS emerged as the theme of the study.The findings revealed that difficulties relating to providing pastoral care to people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWH) were exacerbated by a lack of knowledge and limited training offered to pastors.The article will further argue that there is a need for a partnership missy minzy between the churches and public health services.Contribution: This article strives to expose biblical discourse exhibited by pastors because of a lack of theological formation and to suggest a way forward in collaborating the church as a religious institution and public health institution for combating HIV/AIDS.