Hess-April, LuciaTshoto, Ncedisa2021-03-292024-04-172021-03-292024-04-172020https://hdl.handle.net/10566/11378Magister Artium (Child and Family Studies) - MA(CFS)HIV/AIDS is one of the major challenging illnesses globally and is increasingly recognised as an illness that affects families and not just the individual. While HIV/AIDS has brought many challenges to infected individuals and their families, the focus has primarily been on individuals with HIV/AIDS in relation to their needs. Families often provide most of the emotional and physical care to a family member with HIV/AIDS, placing a huge strain on them that could lead to tension between family members. There is a paucity of research exploring the phenomenon of being a member of a family affected by HIV/AIDS. Therefore, the aim of this study was to explore the lived experiences of family members adjusting to HIV/AIDS disclosure within their families.enAcquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)Human Immunodeficiency SyndromeFamilyLived experienceDisclosureUniversity of the Western Cape