Grainger, Linda D.Ndlovu, Busisiwe Adelaide2017-11-152017-11-152005DIT112629http://hdl.handle.net/10321/2678A dissertation submitted in full compliance with the requirements for a Masters Degree in Technology: Nursing at Durban Institute of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2005.There has been an increase in child/girl rape in South Africa, Statistics of child rape have shown that a child was being raped every 25 minutes in South Africa (Child Protection Unit, S.AP.S., 1999). The numbers of child rapes has increased from 12% in 1998 to 19,94% in 2001 (Taylor, 2002). Reports indicated that in some instances, child rape was being carried out as a cure for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection or acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) (Kufwa, 1998).523 penNursingAIDS (Disease)--South AfricaHealers, BlackRape victimsAbused childrenThesishttps://doi.org/10.51415/10321/2678