STIGMA AND DISCRIMINATION A HURDLE TOWARDS HIV DISCLOSURE IN A WORKPLACE: EMPLOYEES' PERCEPTIONS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT, MOPANI DISTRICT, LIMPOPO PROVINCE, SOUTH AFRICA

This study investigated whether stigma and discrimination are obstacles to employees of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development in Mopani District within Limpopo Province, to freely disclose their HIV status in a workplace. A qualitative research methodology was applied. A purposive sample of twenty participants (male=10; female=10; age range=18 to 65 years) was selected. The constructivism theoretical framework was used to navigate the study.