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Exploring nurses’ self-motivation with infection prevention and control practices at a selected hospital in Limpopo Province, South Africa

Kanekgo, Madalane Hazel (2025-06)

Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) remain a major challenge in maternity units, where mothers and newborns are highly vulnerable. Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) practices are crucial for reducing maternal ...
Exploring cervical cancer awareness, perceptions and screening uptake among rural women in Oshikoto region, Namibia

Kamati, Maria Ndinelago (2025-11-24)

Background:Cervical cancer is a worldwide public health concern; however, it is a preventable non-communicable disease that can be detected early through screening and treatment of pre-cancerous lesions and effective ...
A conceptual model for the implementation of mobile electronic health records (mehr) system in Namibia

George, Jomin (2025-02-22)

The study aimed to develop a conceptual model for the implementation of mobile Elec-tronic Health Record (mEHR) systems in Namibia, aimed at enhancing health information management and ensuring continuity of care for ...
Perceptions of indigenous health practitioners regarding collaborating with medical practitioners in a selected Municipality of the Umkhanyakude District in KwaZulu-Natal

Mbambo, Nkosikhona (2025-12)

Background: Significant percentage of South Africa’s black population, in areas like the uMkhanyakude District, a largely rural and socio-economically vulnerable region, utilise the services of indigenous health practitioners ...
Exploring cervical cancer awareness, perceptions and screening uptake among rural women in Oshikoto Region, Namibia

Kamati, Maria Ndinelago (2025-11-24)

Cervical cancer is a worldwide public health concern; however, it is a preventable non-communicable disease that can be detected early through screening and treatment of pre-cancerous lesions and effective management. ...
Experiences of registered midwives implementing Basic Antenatal Care Programme at a clinic in Capricorn District, South Africa

Moremi, Dendeza Rachael (2019-06-10)

The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of registered midwives implementing Basic Antenatal Care Programme at a clinic in Capricorn District, South Africa. Qualitative descriptive design was conducted to ...
Views of teenagers towards teenage pregnancy in the Capricorn district, Limpopo province

Mushwana, Constance (2023-01)

Teenage pregnancy is one of the world’s major public health problems and contributes to the burden of unplanned childbirths among girls in the 10-to-19-year age cohorts. In response to this public health challenge, this ...
The influence of nurse educator-student interpersonal relationships on employability and readiness to practice in South Africa

Olyn, Kelebogile Patience (2023-03)

Background: South Africa is in a crisis with a shortage of qualified nurses, yet the unemployment rate is high. Nurses are a critical part of the healthcare delivery system. A measurable number of nursing graduates are ...
Quality of care for neonates admitted to neonatal intensive care units in central Ethiopia

Getaneh Assefa Siyum (2023-11-30)

Neonatal and maternal deaths are attributable to low quality of care, however, the deaths are preventable. In Ethiopia, the low neonatal survival rate contributes to more than 56% of under-5 deaths. The purpose of the study ...
A clinical leadership-mentoring framework for nurse managers in mental health care settings

Chabedi, Moleboge Antonia (2024-06-30)

In the rapidly evolving landscape of the 21st century, leadership is recognised not merely as an art but as a value-driven imperative vital for transformation across all fields, including mental health care. The ongoing ...
Best practice guidelines to address barriers to treatment completion for patients with drug-resistant tuberculosis in Ethiopia

Ahmed Reshid Tusho (2022-11)

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to develop best practice guidelines to address barriers to treatment completion of patients with drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) in Ethiopia. Method: This study utilised a research ...
A social support framework for mental health care users to promote continuity of care

Phakula, Lenny Tina (2024-02-28)

Mental healthcare users (MHCUs) often face mental health challenges such as relapse, consequently leading to readmissions due to inadequate continuity of care. The study aimed to develop a social support framework for MHCUs ...
Utilization of health management information system for data driven decisions in maternal healthcare in Addis Ababa

Kasu Tola Bifa (2024-04-29)

A Health Management Information System (HMIS) is the essential component of the country's Health Information System (HIS) and is vital for the functioning of the country’s healthcare system. It consists of prescribed data ...
Exploring perceptions and experiences of young adults regarding condoms use as prevention with-in a Johannesburg South community, South Africa

Molungoa-Monyela, Muriel Lebohang (2024-03-01)

The world has made notable progress towards the eradication of the human-immunodeficiency virus / acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV and AIDS) pandemic in the past three decades, and condom use during sex has been a ...
The experiences and perceptions of mental health care users suffering from major depressive disorder regarding treatment

Lekoloane, Frans Mmakwena (2024-06)

Major Depressive Disorder is a burden to public health affecting millions of people worldwide. However, many people do not receive treatment. More research has been done on the efficacy of medications rather than the ...
Strategies to improve contraceptive use among women and young girls attending postnatal care at selected hospitals and clinics in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Zinaw Mesafint Dessie (2023-11)

This study aimed to develop strategies to improve contraceptive use among women and young girls attending postnatal care at selected hospitals and clinics in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. An explanatory sequential mixed research ...
Strategies for utilization of Routine Health Information System (RHIS) for management of child healthcare in Namibia

Namukwambi, Rauna Ndalila (2024-01-26)

The Health Information System (HIS) encompasses all the information that can be utilised for planning and decision-making in the health sector. Namibia still experiences childhood illnesses such as diarrhoea, malaria, and ...
The effect of diabetic peripheral neuropathy on quality of life among persons attending podiatry clinics in Ekurhuleni

Mafhege, Avhashoni Granny (2024-02)

Diabetic peripheral neuropathy is associated with the damage or impairment of peripheral nerve fibres in people with diabetes mellitus. The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of diabetic peripheral neuropathy ...
Perceptions of teenage girls regarding the use of contraceptives in the Ekurhuleni District, Gauteng Province

Moloi, Pretty Thulisine (2023-11)

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to explore teenage girls’ perceptions regarding the use of contraceptives in the Ekurhuleni District, Gauteng Province. Setting: The study was conducted at two high schools in Tembisa, ...
Mentorship in the primary health care facilities in Sedibeng District of Gauteng Province, South Africa

Msiza, Itumeleng Gladys (2023-11)

Mentoring is recommended as a method to assist nurses in developing their leadership skills. The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of facility managers with regard to mentorship at primary healthcare ...

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