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The effects of familiarity on stigma components in potential employers towards people with a serious mental illness in Durban KwaZulu-Natal.
(2010)AIM The purpose of the research study was to explore and to describe stereotypes associated with serious mental illness and the effects of familiarity on the serious mental illness stigma process in potential employer ... -
Effects of psychoeducation on medication compliance and symptom management for clients with bipolar affective disorder attending community psychiatric clinics in Ethekwini health district .
(2005)This study was aimed at evaluating effects of psycho education on medication compliance and symptom management for clients with bipolar affective disorder attending community psychiatric clinics in the Ethekwini Health ... -
The effects on familiarity on stigma components in potential employers towards people with a serious mental illness in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.
(2010)Aim The purpose of the research study was to explore and to describe stereotypes associated with serious mental illness and the effects of familiarity on the serious mental illness stigma process in potential employer ... -
Evaluation of a protocol to control methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in a surgical cardiac intensive care unit.
(2008)Introduction. MRSA is a major healthcare problem with particular relevance to morbidity and mortality in ICU (Byers & Decker 2008). Due to the increased infection risks associated with cardiac surgery, MRSA screening and ... -
Evaluation of N95 respirator mask compliance in a selected hospital in KwaZulu-Natal.
(2016)Introduction Airborne infection control strategies to prevent Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M. tuberculosis) transmission have long been a neglected component of tuberculosis (TB) control programmes. The challenges facing ... -
The experience of carers who are implementing or have implemented Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) at the R.K. Khan Hospital.
(2003)Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) is a fairly new concept to the patients and personnel at the R. K. Khan Hospital. Arising from one of the Governmental initiatives, KMC was introduced to KwaZulu Natal in 2001. The personnel at ... -
The experiences of infertile African women in Durban.
(1994)The experiences of African women with primary infertility were explored. These women were from Durban and surrounding rural areas, in KwaZulu / Natal. The aims of the study were to describe their perception of infertility ... -
Experiences of nontraditional students enrolled in the registered nursing program in Zambia.
(2004)This was an exploratory, descriptive survey employing both qualitative and quantitative approaches. The aim of the was to explore and describe the experiences of nontraditional students enrolled in the registered nursing ... -
Experiences of primary health care nurses providing mental health care services at primary health care clinics in eThekwini South Sub-District, KwaZulu-Natal.
(2014)Primary Health Care (PHC) is a basic mechanism that brings healthcare close to the people. PHC promotes access to holistic care and improves the health of the population. The integration of mental health care into its ... -
The experiences of rape survivors concerning post exposure prophylaxis at a regional hospital, Ethekwini district.
(2005)Aim: The aim of the study was to explore and describe the perceptions and experiences of rape survivors who were receiving Post Exposure Prophylaxis at a regional hospital. Methodology: A phenomenological approach was used ... -
Experiences of women refugees from the African Great Lake region regarding reproductive health services in the city of Durban, South Africa.
(2017)Introduction There is a sparse literature on the experiences of refugee women regarding reproductive health services. In South Africa specifically, research that documents such issues is lacking. Upon their arrival in ... -
An exploration of adolescents knowledge, perceptions and behaviors regarding sexual reproduction and sexual reproductive health services in Botswana.
(2009)The study aimed to explore adolescents knowledge, perceptions and behaviors regarding sexual reproduction and sexual reproductive health services in community junior school in Tutume Botswana. A descriptive exploratory ... -
An exploration of educators' experiences in implementing sexuality education as disease prevention and a health promotion strategy in selected eThekwini-based secondary schools.
(2013)Objective: This study sought to explores educators’ experiences whilst implementing sexuality education as disease prevention and a health promotion strategy in classes for learners in secondary Schools. The critical ... -
Exploration of factors that influence the utilisation of HIV/AIDS prevention mehtods among University of KwaZulu-Natal students residing in a selected campus.
(2009)In this study, the researcher is interested in the utilization of HIV/AIDS prevention methods among university students. The purpose of this study was to explore factors that influence the utilization of existing HIV/AIDS ... -
An exploration of nursing students’ experiences of a community-based health promotion and illness prevention programme in a selected school of nursing in KwaZulu-Natal.
(2017)Background Health promotion constitutes a priority in the World Health Organization’s agenda of health for all (WHO, 2014b). Therefore, nursing students should be introduced to the principles of health, illness prevention ... -
An exploration of school health nurses’ understanding and experiences of adolescent sexual and reproductive health programme in a selected health district in KwaZulu-Natal.
(2016)Introduction: Unprotected sexual activity has a negative effect to the reproductive health of adolescence, because they are physically immature and are at risk of unwanted pregnancy. Sexual and reproductive health (SRH) ... -
An exploration of the learners’ perceptions, awareness and satisfaction regarding the implementation of Integrated School Health Programme (ISHP) in selected secondary schools in uMgungundlovu district, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa.
(2017)When learners are subject to adverse health risks, school attendance and academic performance are correspondingly affected. This phenomenon is a nationally and internationally recognized problem considering healthy youth ... -
An exploration of the nurses perception on causes of and management of in-patient aggression in a psychiatric institution in Botswana.
(2009)Inpatient aggression in mental health settings is a significant concern because it compromises the quality of care provided by health care workers. Nurses are one of the groups most affected by inpatient aggression because ...