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The challenges experienced by educators in addressing violence in schools : a social work perspective

Mohale, Tshepiso (2023-11)

Violence in schools is becoming prevalent. Violence within schools is not a new social problem but is emerging as a cause for sincere concern due to the recent spate of attacks within South African schools that have claimed ...

Factors motivating early antenatal attendance in Lesotho

Lenkoane, Matholoana Elizabeth (2024-02)

Early antenatal care (ANC) attendance in the first trimester of pregnancy provides a unique opportunity for early identification of health concerns, prompt treatment and health education. There are several national and ...

Contextual factors influencing higher education institution academics' well- being and adjustment during organisational systems and process changes

Banjwa, Phumla Penelope (2023-07)

This study explores the contextual factors influencing the well-being and adjustment of academics at higher education institutions (HEIs) during organisational system and process changes. The research was conducted at a ...

The lived experiences of becoming a Jungian sand play therapist in South Africa

Liebel, Wayne J. (2024-01)

This study explores the lived experiences of qualified Jungian sandplay therapists in South Africa. The primary objective of this study is to have a comprehensive understanding of the experiences encountered by mental ...

Social work services for parents of adolescents with substance use disorders in Limpopo Province: Capricorn and Waterburg district

Shadung, Moshala Meriam (2023-11)

Substance use disorders among adolescents are on the rise globally, including in South Africa, posing a huge challenge to their parents. Regardless of the challenges associated with substance use disorder among adolescents ...

An investigation of the experiences of non-Muslim communities of Southern Borno under the Boko Haram insurgency in Borno States of Nigeria

Ziradzo, Samaila (2023-03-31)

The investigation on the experiences of non-Muslim communities of Southern Borno in the Federal Republic of Nigeria under the Boko Haram insurgency is inevitable, considering the dire humanitarian situation that has since ...

The challenges faced by nurses in the implementation of HIV universal test and treat strategy in primary health care clinics in a Kwazulu-Natal District

Mthembu, Nomcebo (2023-11-06)

The purpose of this study is to describe the challenges that nurses working in primary health care clinics faced when implementing HIV Universal Test and Treat (UTT) strategy in a KwaZulu-Natal district. The researcher ...

The art adherence and intimate partner violence nexus : moderating influences of meaning in life, sense of coherence, and spirituality

Phiri, Lebogang (2023-10-05)

In South Africa, intimate partner violence (IPV) has been associated with unfavourable outcomes for antiretroviral medication (ART) adherence, such as low treatment uptake, low ART adherence and the inadvertent virological ...

An action plan to enhance the transfer of learning of pain management competencies of nurses in Saudi Arabian teaching hospitals

Kolobe, Litaba Efraim (2024-02-18)

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to develop an action plan that would facilitate the enhancement of the transfer of learning (TOL) of pain management competencies amongst nurses at teaching hospitals in Saudi ...

The effects of COVID-19 on the mental health of intensivists and critical care nurses affected by PTSD

Soodhin, Arisha (2024-01)

The purpose of the research project was to investigate the effects of PTSD on intensivists and critical care nurses during the Coronavirus pandemic. The project aims to explore any themes that emerged from the participants' ...

Factors associated with stunting in children 0-59 months in the Manzini region in eSwatini

Khumalo, Sukoluhle (2023-11-30)

This study aimed to identify and describe factors associated with stunting in children the Manzini region so that evidence-based recommendations could be made to relevant policymakers. A quantitative, cross-sectional study ...

The role of sport on the self-esteem of underprivileged adolescents

Moonsamy, Desiree (2023)

This qualitative study explores the role of sport in enriching the self-esteem of underprivileged adolescents. The research was based on in-depth interviews with underprivileged adolescents who participate in sports programs, ...

Development of strategies to improve health care services for young people in East Gojjam Zone, Ethiopia

Gizew Damtie Demeke (2023-10-30)

Proper health service provision for young people aged 15-24 years (young people) remains a challenge in East Gojjam because of different factors. Literatures indicate that even though there is rapid population growth in ...

Challenges associated with HIV treatment compliance among adolescents and young adults living with HIV in Emfuleni, Gauteng

Molete, Regina Mampekase (2023-01-30)

The purpose of the study was to explore and describe the challenges associated with HIV treatment compliance among adolescents and young adults (AYAs) living with HIV aged between 18 to 24 years in Emfuleni, sub-district ...

Adolescent-parent partnership guidelines for improving communication on sexual and reproductive health in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Alemayehu Bogale Mesfin (2024-02-06)

Background: Globally, adolescents face health risks, especially with respect to sexuality and reproduction. Each year, 7.4 million girls have unintended pregnancies that resulted to 3 million unsafe abortions. There is a ...

Exploring resilience skills and strategies of social workers : a qualitative study within the Department of Social Development, Johannesburg

Mangolele, Lucy Rhabela (2024-01-09)

Social Work is a profession that is fulfilling yet emotionally demanding. As such, the ongoing commitment to self-care by exploring resilience skills and strategies for social workers are essential to maintain a healthy ...

Bullying Malady in a learning context : Developing intervention guidelines for social work practice

Sekgobela, Tumelo (2024-01-10)

Bullying is fundamentally the most common form of violence among peers during the school years. Perpetrators often display aggressive behavior towards their victims. Globally, bullying is seen as a complex social problem ...

The perception of probation officers on factors contributing to recidivism among children in conflict with the law, post diversion

Tshivhase, Jerry (2024-01-11)

South Africa (SA) is one of the countries with a high rate of recidivism among children in conflict with the law. Criminologists and social work researchers have long been interested in developing effective interventions ...

Constructing a career counselling framework to guide adaptive behaviour

Mbiko, Headman Nkosiyakhetha (2023-11-17)

This research focused on constructing a career counselling framework that could be applied for career development support in the context of the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) in South Africa. The constructs ...

A decolonial analysis of religious medicalisation of same-sex practices in South African Pentecostalism

Shingange, Themba Mavhandu-Mudzusi, Azwihangwisi Helen (AOSIS, 2023-05-23)

Same-sex practices are commonly medicalised in various global spaces. Some societies view same-sex practices as some form of disease that needs to be cured. In Africa, the influence of Christianity has prompted many ...

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