Variable Overall N (%) 22-45 years 46-79 years
Total N 45 23 22
Do not think HIV/AIDS ministry would be well-accepted by Church community 1 (2.22) 1 (5) 0 (0.00)
Cautious in speaking openly about HIV/AIDS 11 (24) 5 (22) 6 (28)
Unsure what topics to discuss and which issues to address 3 (7) 2 (9) 1 (5)
Unsure how to obey with principles of the Church while still showing support 9 (20) 2 (9) 7 (32)
Unsure how to help HIV+ persons 11 (24) 4 (17) 7 (32)
Unsure about which activities/resources would be most helpful 8 (18) 4 (17) 4 (18)
Do not want to support “irresponsible” or “immoral” behaviour of HIV+ persons 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0)
Limited educational resources 14 (31) 8 (35) 6 (27)
Limited financial resources 18 (40) 4 (17) 14 (64)
Need help from outside organizations 20 (44) 9 (39) 11 (50)
Lack of experience working with HIV+ persons 11 (24) 7 (30) 4 (18)
Do not/did not see a need in the community 1 (2) 0 (0) 1 (5)