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The effect of teaching methods used as experienced and perceived by student nurses at a nursing college in the Western Cape province
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2011-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The 21st century teaching environment is unique in its diversity, and challenges
academic staff to create a teaching environment that is conducive to all current
learners. Various teaching methods are ...
The prevalence and factors influencing postnatal depression in a rural community
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2011-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Mental health is still the step-child of Health Services, although many studies show the serious
negative impact it has on the mother, baby and the family.
Knowledge about Postnatal Depression (PND) and ...
Experiences and perceptions of primary health care students utilizing simulation laboratories
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2011-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Simulation refers to a teaching method that is used to teach students clinical skills. The
use of mannequins is the most common type of simulation. Given the pivotal role that
simulation plays in teaching ...
Factors influencing HIV status disclosure
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2011-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Understanding the incidence and prevalence of HIV/AIDS is important in addressing
the ongoing epidemic. Understanding which factors influence the rate of
transmission of the virus is critical in attempting ...
Factors influencing the degree of burnout experienced by nurses working in neonatal intensive care units
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-03)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Burnout is one of the challenges that nurses are faced with in their stressful and rapidly
changing work environment. The vulnerability of nurses to burnout remains a major concern
which affects both ...
Factors influencing nurses’ attitudes towards caring for dying patients in oncology settings in the Western Cape Metropole
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2011-03)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The National Cancer Association of South Africa estimates that over 80,000 of
South Africans currently die from cancer each year, whilst statistics show an
increase in newly diagnosed cancer cases. ...
The value of collaboration in an integrated community development programme as experienced by stakeholders
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2011-03)
AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Agtergrond
Samewerking tussen belanghebbendes is ʼn baie waardevolle instrument om die
holistiese ontwikkeling van gemeenskappe te bevorder. Gevolglik het die navorser
deur hierdie projek gepoog om ...
Opinions of professional nurses on succession planning in a paediatric context
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-03)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: There is no formal succession plan for paediatric professional nurses (PNs) in
academic, tertiary hospitals in the Western Cape. A lack of a succession plan could
have major implications for the ...
The knowledge about HIV/AIDS and antiretroviral treatment of patients receiving antiretroviral therapy
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-03)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Many HIV positive patients are on antiretroviral therapy (ART) to assist in decreasing the
replication of the HIV virus within the body. Adherence to this medication is important, as
non- adherence can ...
The experiences and perceptions of mothers utilizing child health services
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-03)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Member states of the United Nations accepted eight Millennium Development Goals in 2000.
Millennium Development Goal number four addresses the improvement of child health. The
purpose of goal number ...