Browsing Research Articles (Nursing and Midwifery) by Title
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The epidemic of sexual violence in South Africa
(Health and Medical Publishing Group, 2016-11)ENGLISH SUMMARY : No abstract available. -
Ethical issues that confront nurses in private hospitals in the Western Cape Metropolitan area
(AOSIS Publishing, 2014-06)Background: Nurses are faced daily with a variety of ethical issues which could be as a result of budget cuts, target setting, the shortage of nurses and expertise. Objectives: The objectives of the study were to identify ... -
Experiences of women in survivorship following mastectomy in the Cape Metropole
(Health and Medical Publishing Group, 2018)BACKGROUND: In spite of significant improvements in the treatment of breast cancer, many women still undergo mastectomy. The effects of breast cancer surgery on the diverse population of South African women have not been ... -
Factors influencing patient falls in a private hospital group in the Cape Metropole of the Western Cape
(AOSIS, 2020)Background: The fall rate of patients in hospitals is a worldwide concern due to the impact falls have on patients, the family or relatives, as well as the healthcare setting. Factors influencing patient falls are categorised ... -
Factors influencing the confidence and knowledge of nurses prescribing antiretroviral treatment in a rural and urban district in the Western Cape province
(AOSIS Publishing, 2019)Background: Since the introduction of nurse-initiated and managed antiretroviral treatment (NIMART) in South Africa in 2010, initiation of antiretroviral therapy (ART) in primary care has become the responsibility of nurses. ... -
Health sector responses to intimate partner violence : a literature review
(AOSIS Publishing, 2014-11)Background: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a common and serious public health concern, particularly in South Africa, but it is not well managed in primary care. Aim: This review aims to summarise the current state ... -
How can we manage intimate partner violence better?
(Health and Medical Publishing Group, 2016-10)ENGLISH SUMMARY : No abstract available. -
Implementing intimate partner violence care in a rural sub-district of South Africa : a qualitative evaluation
(Co-Action Publishing, 2014-09-12)Background: Despite a high burden of disease, in South Africa, intimate partner violence (IPV) is known to be poorly recognised and managed. To address this gap, an innovative intersectoral model for the delivery of ... -
Integrating HIV care and treatment into primary healthcare : are clinics equipped?
(AOSIS Publishing, 2014-08-28)Background: The demand for HIV care and treatment services is increasing rapidly and strategies to sustain long-term care should be employed. The decentralisation and integration of HIV care and treatment services into ... -
Intimate partner violence : how should health systems respond?
(Health & Medical Publishing Group, 2014-08)Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a common and serious public health concern, worldwide and in South Africa. Exposure to IPV leads to wide-ranging and serious health effects, and there is evidence that intervening for IPV ... -
Knowledge of community care workers about key family practices in a rural community in South Africa
(AOSIS Publishing, 2015-12)Background: Interventions by community care workers within the context of communitybased integrated management of childhood illness (CIMCI) may have a positive effect on child health if the health workers have adequate ... -
Knowledge of midwives about hypertensive disorders during pregnancy in primary healthcare
(AOSIS Publishing, 2016-04)Background: Many factors or medical conditions may influence the outcome of pregnancy,which in turn, may increase infant and maternal morbidity and mortality. One such condition is an increase in blood pressure (BP). Setting: ... -
The lived experiences of rural women diagnosed with the human immunodeficiency virus in the antenatal period
(Taylor & Francis, 2017)Background: In South Africa, pregnant women are diagnosed with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) at antenatal clinics and simultaneously initiated on antiretroviral treatment (ART). An HIV diagnosis together with the ... -
Misoprostol for prevention and treatment of postpartum haemorrhage : a systematic review
(AOSIS Open Journals, 2013-04)Background: Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) is a leading cause of maternal mortality especially in the developing world. Misoprostol, a highly effective drug is highly effective in inducing uterine contractions and has been ... -
Missed opportunities in child healthcare
(AOSIS Publishing, 2014-08)Background: Various policies in health, such as Integrated Management of Childhood Illnesses, were introduced to enhance integrated service delivery in child healthcare. During clinical practice the researcher observed ... -
Nurses’ views on promotion and the influence of race, class and gender in relation to the Employment Equity Act
(AOSIS, 2019)Orientation: Regardless of the implementation of the Employment Equity Act (EEA), No. 55 of 1998 and the abolishment of apartheid in 1994, African and mixed-race females are under-represented in managerial positions in the ... -
Nursing students perception of simulation as a clinical teaching method in the Cape Town Metropole, South Africa
(Health & Medical Publishing Group, 2015-11)Background. Given the pivotal role that simulation plays in teaching students clinical skills, it is important to understand the students’ perception of using simulation laboratories. Objectives. A descriptive qualitative ... -
Patient knowledge of HIV and its treatment in South Africa
(AOSIS Publishing, 2014-05)Background: Patients on antiretroviral therapy (ART) need to achieve a 90% adherence rate to ART in order to prevent disease progression and drug resistance. The patients’ knowledge of ART and HIV is thus crucial to ... -
Patient satisfaction and treatment adherence of stable human immunodeficiency virus-positive patients in antiretroviral adherence clubs and clinics
(AOSIS, 2018)Background: South Africa has experienced a substantial increase in access to antiretroviral treatment (ART) in recent years. Effective strategies to manage access to treatment need to be incorporated into and implemented ... -
Perceptions of clients on awareness and the geographical location of a South African university sexual health clinic
(AOSIS publishing, 2017-09)Background: The Campus Health Service at Stellenbosch University has a sub-division, a sexual health clinic, which provides sexual health services. The clients of the sexual health clinic consist of staff members and ...
