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The prevention of intrapartum HIV/Aids transmission from mother to child

Roets, Lizeth Marthese, B. Nel, M. Van der Vyfer, M. Wilke, B. (2003)

The transmission of HIV/AIDS from mother to child is the main cause of HIV/AIDS in children and child mortality. Two-thirds of children with HIV/AIDS are infected in the intrapartum period (Farley, 2000:1 -2). ...

The nurses’ experience of possible HIV infection after injury and / or exposure on duty

Roets, Lizeth Ziady, L.E. (AOSIS, 2008)

The purpose of the research was to describe the experience of nurses in the studied hospital who had been exposed to possible HIV infection during injury or exposure on duty. A qualitative phenomenological descriptive ...

Factors contributing to late antenatal care booking in Mopani District of Limpopo Province

Ragolane, Victoria Joyce (2017-12)

Late booking is associated with high perinatal and maternal morbidity and mortality. The World Health Organization (WHO, 2016) recommends that pregnant women should book for ANC full first before 12 weeks of gestation. The ...

The assessment of the continuing professional development of nurses at a selected public hospital in KwaZulu-Natal

Pillay, Deshnee (2017-11)

Background: The Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Framework established by the South African Nursing Council (SANC) states that organisations have a responsibility to create enabling environments in which the ...

Implementation of clinical guidelines for the management of pre-eclampsia by midwives in uMgungundlovu District of KwaZulu Natal

Masemola, Sizile Rose (2017-11)

The purpose of the study is to determine the knowledge of midwives on implementing clinical guidelines for the management of pre-eclampsia with the aim of improving midwifery practice and preventing maternal and neonatal ...

Guidelines for the development of the generic nursing programme in Zimbabwe

Mutara, Godfrey (2017-11)

The predominant trend in nursing education in Zimbabwe is the hospital-based apprenticeship model. Globally, there has been a shift from a hospital-based model to a university-based one. When a new nursing programme is ...

Perceptions of the R48 primary health care trained nurses regarding the implementation of expanded programme of immunization in Tshwane District

Mashikinya, Mabatho Sarah (2017-11)

PURPOSE: The purpose of the study was to explore the perception of the R48 trained professional nurses with regard to implementation of the EPI in Tshwane District Gauteng Province. METHODOLOGY: A qualitative research ...

Barriers to utilization of antenatal care services among pregnant women in Omaheke region, Namibia

Iiyambo, Norbert (2017-11)

The purpose of the study is to determine the barriers to utilisation of antenatal care services among pregnant women in Omaheke Region - Namibia. A quantitative, cross-sectional descriptive research was followed, and a ...

Strategies to support positive sexual behaviour among adolescents attending high schools in Ethiopia

Amare Bayeh Desta (2017-11)

The understanding of the patterns of association between positive sexual behaviours and protective factors that have greater impact helps to design appropriate strategies not only on positive sexual behaviour but also ...

Facility linkages to HIV care and treatment as per entry point at a Norton Health Centre, Zimbabwe

Tungwarara, Nigel Leon (2018-01)

Effective linkage to HIV care and treatment for all people diagnosed with HIV is crucial if positive treatment outcomes are to be realised. The study used the client records for all those newly diagnosed with HIV through ...

Lived experiences of young people living with mental health care users in Limpopo Province

Molepo, Mamokota Maggie (2018-01)

The purpose of the study was to investigate the lived experiences of young people living with mental healthcare users (MHCUs) in order to gain insight into their needs and how their daily coping can be maximised. A ...

An exploration of the perceptions of nurses of their roles and responsibilities in realisation of the quality improvement initiative "Back to Basics" nursing care

Els, Roelien (2017-11)

Patient outcomes are influenced by the quality of care that the workforce renders. The registered nurse, as designated process-owner of the “Back to basics” quality improvement (QI) initiative, plays a vital role, being ...

Addressing the high adverse pregnancy outcomes through the incorporation of preconception care (PCC) in the health system of Ethiopia

Andargachew Kassa Biratu (2017-11)

Background: Preconception care (PCC) is highly recommended evidence-based intervention to optimize women’s health in particular and in so doing reduce the incidences of adverse pregnancy outcomes (APO). PCC targets ...

Nursing student's perspectives on Spiritual care in clinical nursing practice in a selected school of nursing at Umkhanyakude District in KZN Province

Nkala, Gugulethu Cynthia (2017-11)

A qualitative, non-experimental, explorative and descriptive research design based on the phenomenological philosophical tradition by Heidegger to broaden hermeneutics was conducted. The study was conducted at Umkhanyakude ...

Exploring the accessibilty of antiretroviral treatment amongst people living with HIV and AIDS at public health care facilities in Gert-Sibande Region in Mpumalanga

Mohale, Matome Oliver (2016-08)

The aim of the study was to explore the accessibility of antiretroviral treatment amongst people living with HIV and AIDS at Public Health Care Facilities in Gert-Sibande Region in Mpumalanga. The study was conducted at a ...

Assessing the communication climate focus of professional nurses in selected public hospitals in the Gauteng province through the development of a measuring instrument

Wagner, J-D. (2017-11)

The purpose of this study was to develop and test a measuring instrument based on the Gibb’s Defensive Communication Climate Paradigm (1961) to assess the communication climate focus of professional nurses in selected ...

Teaching and learning through simulation: student nurses' experiences

Poliah, Nirmala (2017-11)

The purpose of study was to explore and describe the student nurses’ experiences of teaching and learning through simulation. The study was conducted at one public college of nursing located in the city of Tshwane in the ...

The experiences of nurse educators in implementing the evidence-based practice in teaching and learning

Mthiyane, Gloria Nozipho (2018-01)

The purpose of this study was to determine the nurse educators’ experiences in implementing the evidence-based practice (EBP) in teaching and learning, and to describe the importance and benefits of EBP teaching and learning ...

Factors contributing to late booking amongst pregnant women at Ekurhuleni health district

Selala, Dikeledi Beauty (2017-12)

The aim of the study was to determine factors contributing to late booking amongst pregnant women at Ekurhuleni health district in order to offer recommendations for enhancing early booking. Interpretative phenomenological ...

Factors related to reduced adherence to TB treatment in Keetmanshoop Namibia

Chinyama, Amos (2017-11)

The purpose of this study was to explore factors related to poor adherence to TB treatment in Keetmanshoop municipal area in Namibia. A qualitative, exploratory design was used to explore basic information about the study. ...

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