Case Study: Babirye Federesi
Babirye Federesi
The Uganda Empowers Home Visiting Program consists of a group of counselors that visit people with HIV and/or AIDS in the Lwengo-Kyawagonya. Uganda Empowers visits people at home so that we can offer resources and advice to those that are in need. The Home Visiting Program is also a way for people to share their story.
Name: Babirye Federesi
Gender: Female
Age: 60
Additional Information: Babirye was interviewed by Counselor Matsiko John Bosco. She is a widowed grandmother.
Babirye shares her story:
As you can see am down on the bed, I do no work because am always very ill, I was diagnosed with Annia (wounds in the stomach) and operated once, but the doctors told me I have to be operated for the 2nd time because the wounds have developed, but I can’t support myself for medication. My son who used to support me died and left me with his 3 young kids. It is me who is responsible for all their needs plus school fees.
Matsiko John Bosco asked her what her greatest concern is. Babirye answered:
I am very sick suffering from AIDS and Annia, when I die who will look after my young grandchildren?
Matsiko John Bosco’s advice:
I asked her if she had ever thought of starting a local income generating activity but she said she was only focused on cultivating. I told her that since cultivation is only seasonal and requires more energy that you do not have now, don’t you think starting up a small home business can give you some daily income to help you and your grand kids, and these kids will be supporting you in business on weekend while not at school and they will also gain so business skills SO even when your time of death comes they will have known how to run and maintain businesses and sustain them selves!. WE discussed on that option for a while, she welcomed the option, but had a worry of money for starting up capital” BUT I empowered her to start small!
Matsiko John Bosco’s observations:
• The patient was well established and hard-working before the illness developed.
• There was a good hygiene at home.
• Nutrition was poor.
• Adherence to treatment was low.
• The patient lacked family support since she is the engine at home.
Case Study: Babirye Federesi
Babirye Federesi
The Uganda Empowers Home Visiting Program are a group of counselors that visit people with HIV and/or AIDS in the Lwengo-Kyawagonya. Uganda Empowers visits people at home so that we can offer resources and advice to those that are in need. The Home Visiting Program is also a way for people to share their story.
Name: Babirye Federesi
Gender: Female
Age: 60
Additional Information: Babirye was interviewed by Counselor Matsiko John Bosco. She is a widowed grandmother.
Babirye shares her story:
As you can see am down on the bed, I do no work because am always very ill, I was diagnosed with Annia (wounds in the stomach) and operated once, but the doctors told me I have to be operated for the 2nd time because the wounds have developed, but I can’t support myself for medication. My son who used to support me died and left me with his 3 young kids. It is me who is responsible for all their needs plus school fees.
Matsiko John Bosco asked her what her greatest concern is. Babirye answered:
I am very sick suffering from AIDS and Annia, when I die who will look after my young grandchildren?
Matsiko John Bosco’s advice:
I asked her if she had ever thought of starting a local income generating activity but she said she was only focused on cultivating. I told her that since cultivation is only seasonal and requires more energy that you do not have now, don’t you think starting up a small home business can give you some daily income to help you and your grand kids, and these kids will be supporting you in business on weekend while not at school and they will also gain so business skills SO even when your time of death comes they will have known how to run and maintain businesses and sustain them selves!. WE discussed on that option for a while, she welcomed the option, but had a worry of money for starting up capital” BUT I empowered her to start small!
Matsiko John Bosco’s observations:
• The patient was well established and hard-working before the illness developed.
• There was a good hygiene at home.
• Nutrition was poor.
• Adherence to treatment was low.
• The patient lacked family support since she is the engine at home.