Background: Despite the increase in the number of people using ART in South Africa, the use of traditional medicine in combination with ART becomes a challenge. This study explored the perceptions, knowledge and attitudes of patients, health workers and traditional healers about use of traditional medicine and ART. Methods: Data was collected through interviews with 14 participants: six patients on ART and TM; two doctors; 2 professional nurses and 4 traditional healers. Two focus group discussions, one in each research site were held with community health workers who work with HIV positive patients. Data was analysed using a thematic content analysis approach. Findings: When patients become sick they use traditional medicine first, then when all else fail they come to the health facility. Most patients start using traditional medicine before they are diagnosed with HIV. When they get sick the first point of entry seem to be the traditional healers. Most patients start using traditional medicine before they are diagnosed with HIV. Some people prefer using traditional medicine because they want privacy and to remain anonymous. Conclusion: This study has revealed that patients have a history of using traditional medicine for chronic conditions prior to their diagnosis with HIV, and continue using traditional medicine in conjunction with their ART. This indicates that traditional medicine is an integral part of the "treatment modality" for patients and is used in combination with conventional medicine. Learning Objectives: 1. Describe the types and sources of social support for Korean older adults. 2. Compare the received and desired social support by Korean older adults. Background: Korea is a fast-aging country experiencing changes in social and family values. While research on social support among older adults increases, understanding the context in which they perceive and expect social support is relatively limited. This qualitative study aims to illustrate how older adults in Seoul recognize received and desired social support in what context. Method: In-depth face-to-face interviews were conducted with 21 older adults in Seoul who were local senior center users. They were asked to describe the types and sources of received and desired social support; and the meaning of the gap between received and desired social support. Interview transcripts were analyzed using a grounded theory approach.